lifeisgood2008

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1. I think that I may be the oldest male nursing student when I enter this fall

   lifeisgood2008 replied to mmrush1's topic in Male Students

   I'll happy pass the title to you! I will be 58 years young when I complete my LPN program this August. While I never believed myself to be the oldest nursing student ever, my review of posts prior to my enrollment last year certainly made me feel lik...

2. My long term strategy

   lifeisgood2008 replied to tbradnc's topic in Men

   I just completed my first tri-mester in PN at the age of 57. My long term strategy is to enter my new career as an LPN while working on my ASN on a part-time basis. Unless you have doubts about a career in healthcare I would alos recommend passing on...

3. Accepted!!!!!

   lifeisgood2008 replied to ladynurse1's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Congratulations! I remember the nervous excitement as I received and opened my acceptance letter this past summer. School will be here before you know it! Best wishes.

4. Looking at nursing - Need career / school advice

   lifeisgood2008 replied to Ozintn's topic in Tennessee

   Busy! Currently in the midst of pharmacology, medical math, and fundamentals. If that wasn't enough, psych starts next week. Just like all the posts indicate - lots of reading, a whole lot of studying,and tests are a way of life. So far I'm holding o...

5. Looking at nursing - Need career / school advice

   lifeisgood2008 replied to Ozintn's topic in Tennessee

   The Nashville & Murfreesboro campus of the Tennessee Technology Centers offer a evening LPN program.

6. TN Technology Students or Alumni

   lifeisgood2008 replied to ladynurse1's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Best of luck to you!

7. TN Technology Students or Alumni

   lifeisgood2008 replied to ladynurse1's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   And, if you do all these things, there's still no guarantee of acceptance? Wow!

8. TN Technology Students or Alumni

   lifeisgood2008 replied to ladynurse1's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   While I understand that all TTC programs vary somewhat, that still seems a little strange. It's completely understandable that your acceptance be conditional upon your completion of all administrative requirements. I too find it hard to believe anyon...

9. TN Technology Students or Alumni

   lifeisgood2008 replied to ladynurse1's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I'm sorry if I was unclear in my prior post. Physicals and shots were not required until after your acceptance into the program but due prior to the program start. Your right, it would be unfair to spend that type of money not knowing you nwere accep...

10. TN Technology Students or Alumni

    lifeisgood2008 replied to ladynurse1's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I understand that all applicants that scored the minimum composite score on their NET (HOBET) exam receives an invitation to a group orientation. The primary purposes of this orientation seem to be expressing the demands, expectations and costs relat...

11. Is it enough?

    lifeisgood2008 replied to ladynurse1's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I personally did find the interview hard. In my case, it only lasted less than 30 minutes which at the time I didn't know if that was good or bad. Interviewed by a panel of two. Since the entrance exam was a glimpse as to your to your intellectual ab...

12. Is it enough?

    lifeisgood2008 replied to ladynurse1's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I also attend a TTC LPN program. Although each center is similar, there are differences. I understand that our fall program extended invitations for interviews to candidates that scored a composite score of 70 or above. A numeric score was then assi...

13. Should I prepare or just wait????

    lifeisgood2008 replied to SA Girl's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    As you have probably heard, there is large volume of reading in the practical nursing program. Being totally new to the healthcare field and many years out of school, I found it helpful to order my textbooks in advance. Even if you only review a co...

14. A Nursing Career Over 50

    lifeisgood2008 replied to m9791l's topic in Men

    After 30+ years in retail management, I begin my new career next Tuesday as I enter this falls LPN program at the age of 57.

15. Age Factor

    lifeisgood2008 replied to rpc19's topic in Male Students

    I am excitedly looking forward to starting the LPN program next Tuesday at the age of 57!