admissions to lpn in nyc

[eric4178]

I heard that there is a lot of competition if you want to become an RN. So was thinking that I would become an LPN with the hope of later on working my way towards that RN degree. But is it as hard to get into an lpn program in NYC as it would be to get into an RN. I don't see a lot of information on it, and when I tried calling up the schools I found that were accredited never got an answer. I'm deciding to go with the brooklyn adult learning center but I still don't know how many people apply versus getting rejected. I also have a bachelor's in psyche if that means anything. So again I just wanted to ask, is it really hard getting into an LPN program in NYC?

[pagandeva2000, LPN]

The Brooklyn Adult Center, at least as far as I remember, is just as competitive or even more than most LPN programs because it is the cheapest. They required taking the NLN exam and took the highest scores because they may have limited seats. I think they are affiliated with the Manhattan Adult Center, which had the same requirements years ago. When I inquired 15 years ago, the tuition was $800...not sure what it is now, but am quite sure it is cheaper than most programs.

[eric4178]

thanks for the reply, but the this adult learning center all they require is the nln pre admission exam. I got the book and when I looked at the questions it seems like a breeze. I think the only part I would need to brush up on is the science part but the math doesn't seem to hard and the I read pretty fast. Other than that I hear that they require you to take an interview and another test. If I did well on the test how much would that count towards getting accepted and what else could I do to stand out as a candidate. I know they want a reason for me wanting to become a nurse. I can say that one of the reasons was that I was taking care of my grandmother for a year so far when she was diagnosed with alzheimers and it has been an experience. But what else can I do to improve my chances?