Lower Columbia College LPN2RN Fall2013

U.S.A. Washington

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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.

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.

Posting on here is so confusing. lol Wasn't sure how to PM you.

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.

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I would advise to apply to a program that offers the bridge right off the bat. Many of the community colleges that have 2 year programs are teaching so that at the end of the first year you can sit for your PN nclex. I would totally recommend anyone going thru nursing school to do that, and actually that is after I recommend you being a CNA for a while. It is such a good process when done that way and then you really know what you are getting into. I would say absolutely take the LPN nclex, but still continue on right away for your RN. You will already be in the swing of things, and it is becoming more difficult to find jobs as a LPN. But that way you could work some while still in school.

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@haysha, I'm new to this community but looking to take the Nursing Admissions exam for LPN2RN program soon. Would you be able to contact me so I can ask some questions about the program? Thank you!

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Hello!

I was wondering if we could connect about the LPN2RN program at LLC. I'm taking admission exam next month and any advice would be appreciated!!!

Thank you so much!

Kara Polo

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

Hi there! I just graduated from the LPN to RN bridge at LCC August 2015. Did you get in? I heard it was super competitive this year.

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Hi Tabitha1111 congrats on graduating!! I did make it in to the program and I'm very excited. I'm sure you had a ton of questions before starting. If you have any words of wisdom, please let me know!!!

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

Be ready to read. They don't post any lectures, so don't bother with the power points. The med-surg book was most used of all. It's just tons and tons of reading. I used you tube a lot to help because I learn better with visual and audio, but most (if not all) of the test questions come out of the readings. There are weekly quizzes due every Sunday and if you miss one you are done, no second chances, so make sure you keep up on due dates. Let me know if you have any specific questions. Just take one week at a time, one reading at a time, and it all adds up so fast. The year will be over before you know it.

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Good to know!! Did you live there locally or did you have to find housing? I'm going there next month for orientation but curious about where people recommended to stay (or not to stay). How was clinical experience?

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

I am fairly local (45 minutes away) so I just drove. The out of town people recommended the Red Lion hotel or the Comfort Inn and most stayed there when coming in for things, they said do not stay at the Motel 6. Clinicals were okay. We had a hard time because they lost their Vancouver site so they had to move all the Oregon and local people to the Longview hospital, but they made it work. All the group clinicals are at the hospital. Group clinicals are all med-surg and then they have some specialty placements for precepting. Some students were lucky and got ED, ICU, Mother Baby, Peds, etc. Some got med-surg again and there were some cardiac/tele. The instructors are all fabulous, so that's a plus. We had 4 weeks of Mon-Thurs group clinical and then 7 12 hour shifts for precepting. Everything is Mon-Thurs for the two weeks on campus and the clinicals. Make sure you keep up on your ATI throughout, don't save them until the night before you come to campus like some did. While on campus, you will do lots of proctored ATI tests.

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How was your GPA? I am thinking about applying but worry my GPA isn't good enough

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

I had a 4.0 gpa, but they don't look at that for the bridge program so it doesnt matter. They only use your entrance exam scores.

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Thank you!

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