Boces LPN-Northport NY- Any recent grads out there??

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Hi I am new to the board but starting the LPN at Boces Northport NY, accelerated day program that begins in March. Looking for any recent grads to share how the program was/is.

Anyone that worked and managed to get thru the program?

How soon after can you take the boards?

How intense is the program, studying per night etc?

Any and all info would be GREATLY APPRECIATED =) Can email me at [email protected] as I am not that great at navigating the forums yet:uhoh3: Thanks and have a great weekend!!!:D

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I am in the class now and will graduate in April.

Most people only work weekends.less then 20 hours a week.

We were told 1-2 months after.

We started 38 people and have 17 left in the class.

I study 2-6 hours a night

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Thanks so much for your reply. Been looking for people that are in the program or have graduated the program.

you are almost at graduation!!! did the year go by quickly??

Anything you dislike about the program??

What do you like best??

What is the year like as far as holidays etc. is there any time off during the year??

Do the classroom hours ever go beyond 8-3??

Were you in college prior to this??

Where are you hoping to work??

Sorry for so so many ????? just so excited I found you:yeah:Thanks so much!!! Have a Blessed Evening!!!

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Some days it feels fast, other days it feels like forever

It would not be fair if I said what I don't like

What I like- Cinicals, Labs, Learning "nursing things"

Most teachers, how close I live

the freinds I made.

Class is 8:30-3:00

Clinical 8:00-3:15

We hardly ever stay till those tmes

Never been to collage- Graduated high school 1987

I plan to get my RN ASAP

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Where do you live?? Is there any time off during the 13 months?

Do you know what schools offer for LPN to RN?

Will you work as an LPN while you school for RN??

What made you choose this route?

Where are some of the places you go for clinicals??

Do you wear uniform everyday for the 13 mos?

Thanks again:lol2:

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You follow the Northport school calander, except you go to school in the summer & get a week off in Aug.

I live in Northort

Yes I plan to work as an LPN & go to school

You wear blue scrubs in the lab, White uniform in clinicals, & street clothing in class

Nursing Homes

St.Johnlands, & St Catherines & Gerwin(for Vents)

Hospitals

St. Catherines, Good Sam & Southside

I always wanted to be a Nurse. I felt this was th best way for me.

1st if I did not like it I would find out quickly

2nd there is a long waiting list for RN programs

Where do you live?

How many hours do you plan on working?

Why did you pick Boces?

How old are you? if that is ok to ask

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Hi, Thanks for the info, greatly appreciate.

I live in East Islip so take me 30 min to get there.

I picked BOCES because I felt the same as you, that the wait and competition is alot more than LPN although I was surprised to see how many people apply and how many get in, quite competitive too. I am so excited I got accepted and same as you, always wanted to be a nurse. I went to college years ago for exercise science and worked in cardiac rehab for a few years then branched off to womens fitness. Went thru some of my own health issues and just kept feeling so so strong to go back for nursing so here i am:yeah:and ready to begin!!! Little nervous of the unexpected but so so so psyched to go down the path and get to LPN.

Do you love it??

Not sure with work yet.....20-25 hours a week I hope. Do you work? How old are you?

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So with school starting March 16, do we have spring recess??

You said class is 8:30...the paperwork says 8:00???

How soon after starting do clinicals begin???

Whats your name?? I am Pauline:icon_roll

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Hello Pauline- My name is Kim

Yes, you get off for one week in April

I do not know if you you have children or not.

The only vaction & by August comes you will need a break. .

I would not plan any real go away vactions or anything for the next 13 months. I study EVERY day I do take Friday night off & Sometimes Sat. I have missed weddings,Birthdays all sort of things SO WORTH IT!

I am going to be 40 in June. Married no children

Maybe they changed it, but we have to be in at 8:30

When is orientation? Did you get your book list yet?

Here is my :twocents: order all your books ASAP- Buy a tabers med. dictonary, Buy your uniforms & scrubs ASAP

You are going to be broke & have no time to do it later.

I work Sat. only

CLinical start in June

YES I love it- School not always, but in 74 more days I finish and I will be following my calling

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Sugestions

write down any promises you made or obligations you have this year

Get a sturdy book bag, highlighters I like to use a new folder for each subject. Cheep ones, I use loose leaf paper for extra notes Mrs. C usally gives power points not all instructers do.

Get you CPR & physical done ASAP.

THis will be a tough 13 months but you can do it!

Maybe it will be easy for you, I do have an A to A+ avarage

Do not be late ever

Dont call in sick unless you mave to

Do noy leave early

this is you 1 job for the next 13 months

there is a great 2 year program BOCES offers for people who either have children or have to work. We do have moms in our class. they are my hero's:bowingpur

Get your 2 packets given at orientation done ASAP

Good luck

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Hi Kim, I have my registration Thurs Feb 26 @ 10a, is that the same as orientation??

I did not get book list yet, when do I get and where do I buy the books?? How much are they??

What about the uniforms and scrubs, how much and where do I buy?? And same with med dictionary?? heeheeee Thanks so much for all the info. Getting me even more excited than I initially was:)

Happy Early Bday = ) what a great bday it will be...being a nurse!!!!!

I do not have kids. I been with the Rob for almost 7 years, we live together but not married, engaged though with no wedding plans til after school is over!!!

Hope you are having a great day in school!! talk soon and thanks again so so much for all the wonderful info!!!!

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Hi, me again. Do we need a laptop for class??

I am taking the CPR March 7th at BOCES

Physical, went yesterday to my dr, gotta call ins this morning with a few ?? before my dr will schedule me

Where do you work on Saturdays???

You said class started with 37 and now 17??? why is that?? do people choose to leave or do they get kicked out????

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