Anyone applying for the TECO October 2013 LPN part-time program?

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Hello everyone,

I applied for the full time program for August of 2012 and was accepted but due to financial reasons couldn't start at the time. I'm now in a better position and have a full-time stable job so I can do the program part-time now. I already done my HESI and Tabe so I don't have to worry about anything except: reapply, drug screen, references, and interview. Everything is ago, just trying to find stable child care for the class and clinical schedule. Is anyone else applying for the program for October 2013 start?

Specializes in Pediatrics and Women's Health.

Do you have to take the entire test over or just the grammar part? I received a letter from TECO the other day and they said that the August cohort is cancelled and to apply for the January one. They sent this in error, because I'm applying for the part-time program, not full-time. However, my suggestion is just to continue to get a head start on everything because people more people just might end up applying for the October cohort if they don't want to wait. That is what I am thinking, not certain though but just thought you should know. As far as the interview, the Program Specialist stated that I should hear something by September. So we have some time.

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I would have to take the entire exam again.....ugh that sucks but I been reviewing everything so i'm confident i'll pass the next time. I wasn't even aware the biology was going to be apart of it and was worried when I got there and there it was...:wideyed:....but passed with no review. As far as the August program being delayed i would assume some would come to evening part-time. That my actually be a good thing. Last I heard they were talking about the part time maybe being delayed due to not having enough students so that my be good, only if I can hurry up and pass this darn test I would be good!!

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Specializes in Pediatrics and Women's Health.

Oh, I didn't realize or remember the biology being a part of it the last time I applied. Well maybe the August one was a blessing in disguise after all. I remember last year when the program was suppose to start since May. Well, that just would be a good thing after all, thank God. As far as the test, I hope you will do well. I was so nervous when I took it before and thought I failed. Thank God I didn't!

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Yea I think our group was one of the first to take the biology.....ugh. Thanks I hope I just pass. Have you start buying any books?

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Oh ok. Not as yet. I think I will wait until I get the official "acceptance" again. My son's aunt just finished the lpn program in Va and told me what to buy as far as resources. So I got a list at home. I may however getva medical term book soon to brush up on that. I was going over abbreviations with my cousin and I am a bit rusty on some things.

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Good afternoon. I plan on attending the October p/t program also. I can't wait, I just have to do the drug test, I already have my references. I will probably drop everying off with Trina next week.

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Specializes in Pediatrics and Women's Health.

That's great! Hope everything works out and we can all start together. I can't wait to finally get things in motion.

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Oh ok, you think you can share that resource list? I did get the fundamentals book off ebay. I figure even if for some reason I don't get in I don't plan to give up so something for me to read until I figure out my next move. Congrats Newbie2013...yea I can't wait either i'm just ready to start and finish....lol

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Specializes in Pediatrics and Women's Health.
Oh ok, you think you can share that resource list? I did get the fundamentals book off ebay. I figure even if for some reason I don't get in I don't plan to give up so something for me to read until I figure out my next move. Congrats Newbie2013...yea I can't wait either i'm just ready to start and finish....lol

Sure. This is what she told me down below:

Kaplan's NCLEX-PN 2013-2014

Med Surg Notes by Tracey Hopkins

Med-Surg Success: A Course Review Applying Critical Thinking to Test Taking (Davis's Q&A Series) by Kathryn Colgrove and Ray Huttel

Anything related to A&P and medical Terms, classes of drugs

Nursing Drug Handbook

The books I just did my own research with. She said Med-surg was one of the biggies. I also talked to her the other day and she told me that Pathophysiology was one of the harder subjects for her to know how to figure out what's wrong with the person: diagnoses, symptoms, etc.

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Specializes in Pediatrics and Women's Health.

Also she said knowing all the medical terminology. I know for medical terminology will really be a refresher for me more than anything else.

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Ok thanks for the advice I will definitely look into those books, and refresh on my medical terminology. I have an old book from my CNA class. So do you plan to work?

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hi all m looking at a few LPN programs. Im looking for a PT program so i can work PT. I'm looking at the PT program at Lake tech but im open to others. i have to take the TEAS and do the whole application process but in JAN for a Mar start. i just did a little research on TECO looks like they have a PT in OCT. any one know whats the days and hrs are? I'm thinking i can shoot for that class and if i dont get in continue on to LT program.

also i saw something about a daycare with reasonable pricing, any info to be shared

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