Accepted into LVN program and had a few questions. Any advice is welcome too!

[chrisbee]

I'm sure there are hundreds of topics like this, but I hope I can find some help :)

I am a 22 year old student who struggled financially during school, but finally on my feet and just finished all my required courses. I start the LVN program at Austin Community College in January. I applied to the RN program too, but still waiting to hear back from them.

I understand I have to submit a background check and was wondering if me having quit a job a week into it (work schedule would not let me go to school) would make a difference. Are they mainly looking for criminal activity? I volunteer for a local hospice and had a background check done and had no problem.

I don't have any pre/co-reqs left to take for either nursing program so I have a semester off. I was hoping I could work or take classes part time. Is there any area in particular that would help me with my future career goals?

How should I prepare for the LVN program? Should I do any reading? Any helpful links? I am also looking into lvn to rn programs.

I understand the job market is slightly over saturated at the moment and it does worry me. I am realistic and am looking into nursing home, rehab, etc. jobs before looking for work in a hospital setting. I was also wondering if I should work in rural areas. Should I even worry about the job market at the moment? The economy can change rather quickly.

Thank you in advance to anyone who replies.