LPN schools in Cleveland area/NE Ohio?

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Hi all! I'm an STNA in NE Ohio looking into applying to LPN school in the Cleveland area. I'm looking at Central School of Practical Nursing, Marymount School of Practical Nursing, ATS Institute, and Tri-C (though Tri-C doesn't start til next Fall, and the others start in Spring or Summer). I'd appreciate any advice on these schools from anyone who attended or knows anything about any of these programs. Thanks!

Specializes in LTAC, Med/Surg..
I myself graduated from central in april 2006, class #147. This school is the only school I recommend to people. It is a small school and you get to know the instructors very well. Also it is hard, which is the way you want it that way you remember what you were taught! I will never forget my pharm. teacher ( I dont think anyone will) Amazing school. I wish they had an RN program too, I would of applied in a heartbeat. If you have any questions about the school just ask!!

Haha!!!!! About that certain "Pharm teacher"....you're right, NO ONE will forget her!!!!!! I used to jot down the amusing things they all said up at the top of my notes during class - I have the most amzing lists of quotes EVER!!!!!! Amazing teachers....who occasionally said some truly HYSTERICAL things. ;)

And here's an interesting tid-bit, since you brought up the RN thing - we were told that they were in the process of trying to start an RN bridge program right there at the school that would allow current students to continue on for their RN and would allow past students to bridge in smoothly. The administration did tell us that they were hoping this would happen in the next few years - they shared it with us as a real potential option for our class (i'm the most recent graduating class, i think the next class behind us finishes this month). Who knows if and when this really will get off the ground, it was hardly announced to us officially - but keep your eyes open, you may actually get your wish. :)

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For the people who went to Central...(I know this is a silly question) but did you have to give any presentations in your classes? I really want to become a nurse, but the thought of public speaking in class makes me nervous!

Thanks!

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Specializes in LTAC, Med/Surg..
For the people who went to Central...(I know this is a silly question) but did you have to give any presentations in your classes? I really want to become a nurse, but the thought of public speaking in class makes me nervous!

Thanks!

I graduated from the most recent class at central, almost 6 months ago now (the next class is getting ready to graduate I think this month), so I'm assuming that my recent experiences are still pretty valid. I can remember having to give two group presentations. One, at the VERY beginning of the program in what was called the "Adult Learning Seminar". The ALS was a quick introduction to the program at central that included study skills, time management tools, etc. I guess it was sort of useful just in terms of getting all of us, as a class, used to the idea that we were focusing our lives pretty intently on an academic goal for an entire year. The project wasn't difficult and was designed to help students come out of their shell a bit.

The other project was a role playing exercise in patient education. It was useful, and some groups even made it alot of fun. You WILL have to get over your nervousness about public speaking - as a nurse, you will talk to patients, families, doctors, etc all day long. It's not the same as giving an address to a group...but still.

It's not a HUGE part of the program, but it does happen. I will say that there were other classmates that were nervous like you....they really just jumped in and took the plunge, and were fine. You can do it too. :)

In hindsight, I really look at my year at central as a TOTALLY transforming experience. In one short year you become a professional. You can use the experience to transform many aspects of your life - I dropped 30 pounds, got into great shape, and really learned that I can take charge of my life and transform it into something that I'm proud of. You can use this experience to get over your fears of speaking in public....or any number of things. Good luck!!!!!!

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Thank you so much for the info! Group presentations don't bother me, just the ones where it's just you standing in front of a class..ugh, I need to get over that fear. I'm a funeral director, so talking to families and making announcements after funerals services in front of everyone doesn't bother me, just the actual thought of giving a presentation, isn't that awful?

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Hi, I know this thread is old and the original poster is probably studying hard to make sure she doesn't fail out of LPN.

I wanted to reply to this post because I read some good advice, and I'm hoping the same people who replied before might help me out a little.

I graduated High School in 1994, went to college for a semester and then dropped out because I wasn't sure what I wanted to major in. A few years later, after managing a hair salon, decided I wanted to be a hair stylist, so I went to school and I have been doing hair for 10 years.

I had my beautiful daughter a year and a half ago and decided to stay home and raise her because it wouldn't have been worth me working just to pay someone to care for her.

Now I have decided to go back to school for a more stable and flexible career. So, I figured Nursing would be the perfect field. I like to take care of people, I am used to dealing with all kinds from working in a salon all these years, and I am fascinated by the human body and how it works.

My HUGE problem, which I hope some of you can help me out with, is that I am scared out of my mind of going back to school. I have way too many things going against me. I am my daughter's sole caregiver, my husband works as a truck driver and is gone most of the time for weeks and comes home for a day or two in between, I have not been in school in about 15 years, my memory is shot, I do not remember any of the Math or Science from HS, I was never the type to study for hours (I just had a good memory, which now is completely gone), when I was in HS I hated Biology, Chemistry, Science..etc., ....

So now I ask you .... does anybody think I can make it through the LPN program at Central?

On the positive side, I am very determined to make it, I am an adult now and am aware of the importance of having a career, I do like the medical field even though I am not a big fan of Biology and the others, I know it will be hard and am prepared to work hard, I was a good student back then, I am a fairly smart person, I speak Romanian, which will help me with the medical terms because of the Latin base....but, my fear is that I will not have enough time and energy to do all the studying and homework/papers. I will have to put my daughter in daycare while I am at school, but then I will have to pick her up, care for her all day, cook, clean, grocery shop, and find time to take her out of the house somewhere. By the time I put her to bed at night and get ready to study I will be exhausted.

I originally had decided to go for RN, but quickly decided against it because I am afraid I will not make it. I figured with LPN it will be a little bit easier, I will skip all the pre-reqs that RN requires, I will see if I can make it through, and then decide if I can handle going for the RN.

Anyone have any suggestions, opinions, warnings...etc?

I really appreciate you taking the time to help me make my decision.

Thank you in advance,

RoxanneBB

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Well, I have no idea about the LPN school, but I can offer advice about going back to school. I graduated from college in 2001, but decided I wanted to go into nursing. I took a prereq' course for Kent State's BSN program this summer. It was an intercession course, so the entire semester is crammed into 13 days. The class I took was organic chemistry, which scared me to death because I never was very good at chemistry. And to add to it, I have a 4 month old daughter. But, I was able to find time to study, I stayed at school an extra 2 hours after class to get most of my studying in. I studied while feeding her, while she napped, when she was in her swing. It wasn't the best studying environment, but I was able to get an A in a very tough course. I think if you really want to do this, it will be possible. I never thought I'd be able to pass organic chemistry, but I made it happen because I had to pass in order to apply for their program. So I'm sure it will be a little tough, but you can do it. =) Just think of it as a little rough now, but once you are done, it will be all worth it.

Ok, sorry for the rambling, but I was so scared to try anything with a newborn, but I realize now that even though it causes a few more hassles, it can be done.

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Thank you so much for the encouragement. I really needed it. I am scared because not only do I have a child to take care of, but I do not have my husband home every night to help me with feeding her,putting her to bed, etc, so I can study. I have to do all of it and then start studying when I'm already exhausted. I will have to wake up at 6am to eat, get dressed, get her fed and ready, drive her to daycare, go to school, pick her up after school(don't think I'll have time to stay after school and study before picking her up from daycare. I am in the process of finding out what hours and limitations the daycare has where I am planning to take her), go home, cook, feed her, play with her a little, finish out the day cleaning and setting up for the next day, put her to bed, and at the end of all that, start studying until God knows what time, and then wake up nice and fresh at 6 am the next day and start all over again.

OMG....I am even more scared now that I see it in black and white.

Oh, well, I have no choice but to make it.

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Roxanne - I'm also considering CSPN, the class starting in October. I took the entrance exam last week and am just awaiting the results. As a mother of 8-month-old triplet daughters, I can completely relate to your concerns regarding the difficulty of school. The great part, though, is that it's only a one year program. Think back to those sleepless nights caring for a newborn. They prepared you for a few sleepless nights in nursing school, right? Good news, though, is that the class that starts in October will only be four days each week. That means that you'll have 3 days/week with your daughter, or you could even keep her in daycare on your one weekday off to allow you time to study. Then spend the weekends with her. With dedication, you'll do just fine. And if we both end up starting in October, maybe we can even be study partners...we'll just load the kiddos up together and let them entertain one another, haha :)

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LOL....That sounds good. I wasn't aware of the October class. Their website says only September and March. I do have a meeting with Rachel Roberts (student services director), I guess she will let me know more about October. It would work out better for me so that I can spend the rest of the summer with my daughter. We should exchange info so we can keep in touch. I will send you a message (I think you can do that on here)

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Tripletmommy

Apparently unless I upgrade my membership I cannot send private messages, so I will just give you my e-mail on here and hope no weirdo's will see it and fill my inbox with junk. LOL

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Roxanne and Tripletmommy,

Did you guys apply to CSPN? I was just accepted for the 156th class starting this October. I am a bit nervous! While I don't have triplets, I do have a 9 month old in addition to a 3, 5, 8 ,9 and 12 year old. I am hoping that I will be able to study and still maintain my house and take care of all my parental obligations.... It definately sounds like it will be a hell year, lol!! I think it will go fast though.. Good luck to you guys. Maybe we will all be classmates come this fall.

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Good luck to you. Sadly I had to postpone till March, but I guess we will still have a few months together in the school. Keep in touch.

Roxanne

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