Lower Columbia College LPN2RN Fall2013

[cpickens0322]

Hi Everyone,

Today I took the LPN step for lower columbia college lpn to rn online. The requirment was a 64% and I recieved a 77.3%. I wanted to start a post for current and potential students to compare scores to see where we may stand at. I dont have the greatest GPA so I'm hoping if I okay on the entrance exams ill be able to get in. Your input would be greatly appreciated.

[Porcelain doll]

How is the program going ladies? I'm interested in applying this year to the lpn to Rn online or on campus. Any tips, are you liking the program?

[haysha]

Hello Porcelain doll. I am enjoying the program, though it is very tough to work thru. I have been doing online courses for years now and find this program difficult in the sense that you get zero teacher to student teaching. It is all reading. There are no lectures to listen to. It is truly a on your own learning environment. The pathiophysiology class is my most difficult and took some retraining on my part to pass. I am still very thankful to have this opportunity as I would not be able to attend a traditional campus based program. I am looking forward to clinicals.

[SanSoo]

That sounds tough with no teacher involvement. Do you get any feedback on your assignments? How do course exams work?

[haysha]

Some instructors are better than others. But I have few of my questions responded to. The quizes vary, meaning I feel that sometimes what you learn is not exactly what you are tested on. With little guidance or having the ability to listen to a lecture, it is very hard to know which parts of a 4-5 chapter, plus additional chapters in other texts, that you should focus on for a test. They are fair about grading, and if you are really able to prove where you got your answer and why they will consider changing it if you got it wrong. Our clinicals start in 4 weeks and I will be curious as to how they are in person.

[Porcelain doll]

Thank you haysha for all your input! How are clinicals going? I'm very curious how they work them for the e program.

[haysha]

Clinicals are going great. I have a really great instructor. Learning alot and enjoying it. It is a bit overwhelming at times, know your meds lol is the best advice I can give. So instead of a day here and there like a traditional program, ours are all at one time. 4 days a week for 8 weeks, we have 2 weeks on campus at the beginning for skills testing. We have till the end of July with our instructors and then we start our preceptor-ships.

[Porcelain doll]

Four days a week isn't bad. Is it twelve hour shifts? Just want to know what I'm getting myself into. I'm curious what the teas scores need to be to get in. I got a 79.3 on the lpn step and a 74 overall on the teas. May I ask what you got on the teas? Thanks again for your help I really appreciate it.

[Porcelain doll]

I just got accepted to the online program. If anyone can share their experience with me or give me any tips that would be great. Thank you :)

[haysha]

Oh thats wonderful. Sorry I didnt see your previous posts about the TEAS and step, but looks like you did just fine lol.

I am now 2 weeks from graduation and have done 3 days at my preceptorship and have really enjoyed it, except for the 12 hour shifts. You will do fine, be good about keeping on top of online tasks. You can always message me if you have any questions.

[Porcelain doll]

Thank you so much for your input! I feel so in the dark about this whole program. There is very little info about the e program online. How was the skills testing? Was it difficult or do they work with and help you? Congrats on almost getting to the end :)

[Porcelain doll]

Thank you so much for your input! I feel so in the dark about this whole program. There is very little info about the e program online. How was the skills testing? Was it difficult or do they work with and help you? Congrats on almost getting to the end :)

[victorias1]

I have noticed in your profile that you work as LPN for 20 years now. I'd love to ask you some questions since I'm currently deciding to enroll into LPN program. I have looked at Sumner college since they have a 13 month program. It's quite overpriced but i like the fact that you get in and get out. Then i saw that there's LPN certification at lower columbia. Im 27, and doing 1 year of prereq. then waiting to get into RN program is seems too long. So i thought of taking LPN route first. That way i can at least work as LPN for a while then apply for bridge program. I really need help with this.

What would you suggest since you've been and LPN in Wa state for a long time. I would really appreciate your input and any advice. If it's possible i'd like to chat.