Anyone going to Willow Street this year?

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I just got accepted into LCCTC Willow Street's LPN program! I have to go to the orientation/group interview thing later this month, but I'd like to start in Jan.

Anyone else here attending this school? I'd love to meet some awesome LPNs-to-be, even if we won't be in the same class. I have a feeling that , since I'm traveling all the way from Harrisburg, that I won't know anyone.

Hope to hear from you soon!

oh cool they didnt tell me its a group thing thats even better ...when are you signing up to attend the program? im looking to do the night program in march...

p.s. 3rd and last baby lol

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Hi, I'm a stay at home mom whose been out of school a long time and am considering going to LCCTC for either the LPN program or the medical billing program. I was just wondering if anyone who has started can comment on what all the LPN program involves? Is it like regular college courses with tests, speeches, lots of homework, etc. ? I'm just trying to figure out how hard it would be for me to get back into the swing of things. I"m thinking of the evening program which starts in March because I thought full time days sounds like a lot for me. Any advice?

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Did the evening March program start already?

I was supposed to start in January, but needed surgery that

took longer than I wanted to recoop...

so i start in May....I didn't think of March/evening...dang....

the wait SUCKS

hope all that started are LOVING it!!!!

wave hello to me in May...

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I am also trying to get into this program.. I am looking to attend the CNA Program. Can someone tell me how to get accepted?

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I'm 45....haven't been in school in a very long time.

the first semester of lpn I believe lets u sit in for can if you'd like to work while in school....

Don't know much about the cna program.

If u study the teas workbook....you'd ace the teas.

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Well

Looks like I'm not attending in may either:(

Me going to school is cursed.

Anyone want a lcctc long sleeve polo shirt...

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why arent you attending?

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I was an hour away....and today we r moving an hour north....so 2 hours are too far away.

I shall apply up there ....wish me luck

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Good Luck! Do you know how they accept people applying? Like do I have to pass any tests to get in?

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PROS:

* You can become an LPN in one year if you pass the NCLEX after graduating and maybe make enough to be able to support yourself if you're willing to work outside of Lancaster County

* You don't get stuck waiting for clinical availability

* You can get government funding and scholarships to help with tuition

* Some of the instructors are great

* They let anyone in who doesn't have a criminal record

* You don't have to be a CNA but it helps a lot if you are before starting

CONS:.

* Huge classes of 60+ do not allow individual instruction for skills. They show everyone one time all at once and then you are tested on it. ie: IVs, medication administration, etc.

* Classrooms are extremely crowded and LOUD with no place to put books, etc. without obstructing path to walk past. Can't see demonstrations from many seats. Hard to hear instructor. Not allowed to use recorders.

* Every teacher has a different way of teaching you the same thing. If you call in for tutoring (after school on certain days) you will be shown yet another different way.

* Once tested on a skill, you are required to be competant to perform that skill on real patients and have to do it the same way that particular instructor does it and do it FAST. Mistakes made at clinical sites are punished with point system. Too many and you're out of the program or paying thousands more and repeating. Doesn't matter if you're straight A in class or passed all clinical tests prior.

* If you get sick and miss 3+ clinical days, you must pay thousands more and repeat the clinical plus classes you may have already completed with an A or B. This puts you in the class behind you.

* If you flunk one test, you have to go to tutoring. If you miss taking a test due to be out, you get 10 points taken off then another 10 points for every day you go without taking it, even if you get 100% on it.

* More than one teacher will teach the same class. You never know who's teaching that day until they walk in.

* Communication issues between teachers.

* Classes are at a facility where HS students attend. Always a long line in female restrooms. Don't have paper toilet seat covers. Many locks on stall doors don't work, toilets out of service, etc.

* Facility's technology doesn't work a large part of the time. ie: overhead projectors, computers, etc.

* Students allowed to be on FaceBook, etc. on computers. Students needing them for schoolwork have to wait for long periods of time until one opens up. Computer room almost always LOUD.

* There is no where you can go to study or complete work that is quiet during time given to do so or breaktime.

* Lunchroom is a classroom where they put the chairs (feet down) on the tables overnight.

* Clinical sites can be extremely hot and crowded and are located all across Lancaster County. Students do CNA work on top of doing LPN skills.

* A lot of driving around to be at clinical site, then school on same day, etc.

* Dress code. ie: white uniform, no piercings or visible tats, no engagement rings, hair above collar, etc.

* Females to buy a white dress with the hat for the graduation ceremony.

* Have to carry a lot of books that are extremely heavy from vehicle to class or clinical site. Not uncommon for instructors to tell you to bring them then not use them in class that day.

* New books that teachers haven't used so you can't always follow along in the book during lecture to highlight.

* If you still want to attend LCCTC LPN program, expect to be insulted, belittled, cry a LOT, lose lots of sleep, be afraid to perform a skill because of points and be constantly stressed out.

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JaneDoe1-

Did you attend LCCTC? And if so, when, if you dont mind me asking. I'm currently enrolled to start in September (evening classes) and all the cons you listed are making me a bit nervous now...

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Yes. I attended recently and know someone who is attending now. Still the same. I just thought this info should be out so people can make an informed decision about what school to attend and be mentally prepared.

The main fact is that becoming an LPN is worth it if you're not in it for the money but are in it to truly help.

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