Old Skippy

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1. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

   Old Skippy replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Hi Miss Gwen, Are you attending Galen? Group A or B. I'm in group B. Very excited, but nervous too. Been out of school almost as long as you are old ! Geared up for the challenge though. Good luck and maybe we'll run into each other in person (now yo...

2. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

   Old Skippy replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I too start April 27. Hmmm... are you going to Galen in louisville?

3. *BBFRN* Galen College question

   Old Skippy replied to krltdy's topic in Kentucky

   O'k, for what it's worth...I will be/am(?) a Galen (louisville) student. Will be starting April 27. As far as the CPat, if you haven't already taken it, look up the websites they suggested, but you can also google for specific help. Especially in mat...

4. Galen in April 2009

   Old Skippy replied to Old Skippy's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Really sorry to hear about the test results. But don't give up. Do they let you know which section of the test you were weak in, so you know what to concentrate on? I needed more help in math. The book I told you about is good, but I also like www.th...

5. Galen in April 2009

   Old Skippy replied to Old Skippy's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Took the CPat on January 15. Received my packet on February 19. If you're going into the April class, I would think the wait wouldn't be too long since you've got a lot of things to get done before then (physical, shots, etc.). I wish you the best. L...

6. Galen in April 2009

   Old Skippy replied to Old Skippy's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi Hope2besoon, I too am a "more experienced" student (50). I'm assuming you're talking about the CPat. You can google the test and find sample questions, but I bought a book by the NLN entitled, "Review Guide for LPN Pre-Entrance Exam", 2nd Edition....

7. any non traditional students here?

   Old Skippy replied to retread71's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I guess you would say I'm a "non-traditional" student. Just turned half-a-century, youngest child is almost 22, have 4 grandchildren and now I think it's time for ME. Took training for nursing assistant my senior yr. of high school, but got married &...

8. Galen in April 2009

   Old Skippy posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   Has anyone heard anything about acceptance into Galen's April 2009 program start? The waiting game really takes its toll on us older folk!