Anyone just admitted to the Vermont Tech program?

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Hi...I'm new to this forum and have just been accepted into the Vermont Tech LPN program....and would like to network with other northern vermont students if you are out there. I'll be in the Newport classes. Like to hear from you! Also, if anyone has been through this program I'd love to hear how the time goes...how many days/hours/etc...

Specializes in Correctional Nursing.

Hey Maaaarrrrk (how they say it in Georgia)

Hey there...got the friend request...how do I do it exactly? I checked your name and hit save...is that it? By the way, did you know that your Bennington site has a 100%pass rate on the NCLEX? That sounds great! Can I ask why your user name is needchangeofpace? What did you do before? And have you heard from Brandytab?

Sharon

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Sharon,

Are you a Southern Belle??

A long time ago in an another Island Nation (Nantucket), there was this Southern Belle from Atlanta, that when she spoke just turned me into putty......(sigh)...but that's another thread.

Reason for Nickname. I wanted to be a nurse in High School, but in the late 60's, early 70's it just wasn't an accepted profession for Men. My guidance counselor wanted me to undergo therapy for even mentioning it.

So, I went to Culinary School and became a Chef from '75-'96. As a chef I got to work where I wanted, Boston, Nantucket, Marthas Vineyard, Florida and the Bahamas (15 years).

I got out of the Restaurant Biz in 96, since then I have....worked for ATT as Directory Assistance Operator, Lowes, Auto Sales and now I work in Manufacturing. The manufacturing job is the 1st job that I have ever had that is M-F.

So I am pursuing the Nursing career finally ( I hope) we shall see how it shakes out.

No I have not heard from Brandy, I have looked at newspapers in her area to see if her name popped up, if in fact Brandy is her real first name.

You must have 15 posts by now..? so I could send you a Private message if need be.

100% NCLEX pass rate is pretty good, I hope that if and when accepted I don't skew the average.

Are you going for RN or LPN? LPN here as it would give a good foundation towards RN, I am older than you by about 25% so I don't have time that you have:smokin:.

Mark

PS and dalgal nickname is? 1st 3 initials of other half and you? or your from Dallas, TX or........

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Specializes in Correctional Nursing.

Hey there...no, I'm not a southern belle...but a midwest girl...I've lived in Florida, Utah and Georgia but really feel at home here in Vermont. That's pretty sad that you weren't encouraged when you mentioned nursing...I think men are really suited to it -- but I guess it's the same with a lot of professions...put a bunch of women in it and it's then a female profession! Guess you probably don't have a lot of women in manufacturing?

Dalgal is actually Delta air lines - gal.... I just retired from Delta in August. This is career number 2 for me...as I was with them for more than 18 years. Yep, you'll bring down the pass rate in bennington, I'll lower it in Newport...the state will lose it's funding...all hell will break loose! I'm going to go for the LPN then RN right after. Is the Bennington program the same with 9 months to LPN and another 2 semesters to RN? Seems to make sense to just keep plugging away and get the RN. I have a B.A. in an unrelated (and apparently useless) field and was able to transfer some things but still won't have a B.S.N. but I'm o.k. with that! A chef, huh? We have taken the batteries out of our smoke detectors because of my cooking! I love it...but...luckily my family is easily amused and easily pleased!

Well, I'm working on the digestion system so I better go...

When will you find out when you're in? You told me but I am braindead...

Sharon

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