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

Hi Kim, Long week so far, trying to cram in as much work as possible before school so then i can work as little as needed.

how are you??

Do you use the folders with the holes and put in a binder or just folders and keep paper and notes and hand outs in there???

I know you said a while back to get a medical dictionary...which one do you suggest??

Also, on a bookbag/knapsack...how many books do i have to bring on a daily basis?? That will be my deciding factor lol as to whther over the shoulder or a pull type.

Will i need highlighters?? pens and pencils??? or just pens??

My CPR is Sat. Ciao for now and thanks so so much for all the info:wink2:

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I buy folders no holes & keep loose leaf paper, handerouts and quizes for each subject in them.

Usally one or 2 books plus my folders is what I bring. I use a knapsack

I recomend a Taber's medical dic.

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Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!

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Hey Kim, It's Pauline, was just thinking bout you as I am sitting downstairs working on my homework packs!!!! yikes!!! def scared, nervouse and excited!!! They are hard!!!

If this is due before school even starts, cant beging to imagine the workload!!!

But I am prepared, i think lol as of Monday when class starts, I will no longer work during the week, only going to work the weekends and see how that goes.

So my only job during the week will be school work and hubby and to maintain my home.

How are you?? Whats doing?? Are you counting the days til you graduate???

Talk soon and have a great night:)

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Thanks for the blessing..can definitely use!!! :saint:

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You do not get alot of "homework" You get papers to write, and thing like that. Nothing like the packet you have to do now.

We finished our last "BOCES" test on Wed. We are mostly in Clinical till April 22nd

Here is the list of dates we will be in the building

Friday March 13th- just finishing up some paper work and a little yippie skippie party

Friday March 20th -NLN Pharm comp

Monday March 24th- Some seminar on RN schools

Friday March 27th- NLN Comp

I will make sure I say hello, when I am in the building.

Take each test one at a time.

READ, Read read!!!

If I can do this anyone, who puts their mind to it can good luck

Kim G

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Good morning!! THanks for all the info...your wonderful!!!

I know it will all work out...wont let it not....this is my goal and dream!!!

Nothing good in life comes without hard work, thts for sure!!!

Def keep in touch...and good luck to you too:D

Maybe you will need a personal trainer!!!

have a great day!!!!

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Yes I do

I am going to start really taking care of me starting April 1st- NO MORE STRESS TILL NCLEX:D

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Hey...when is the NCLEX??

Any job offers yet???

Exercise relieves my stress!!! cant live without it lol Let me know any pointers or help you need getting you in shape:D would be my pleasure!!

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They told use May or June for NCLEX- we went to a job fair today- looks like LTC's are def. hiring LPN's so that is what I am going to look into.

So Are ya ready for monday? Did you pick your clothing yet?

I needed hush puppies and cords for my first day- Like I was a kid again- luv my hush puppies

Good luck- Have FUN!!!

I am so happy I did this- it was a tough year and it is not over yet,but so worth it

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Pick my clothes lol your funny!!! will be in my sweats prob the whole year, thats what i love!!!

Which LTC's are hiring?? which shifts? How is the pay?? benefits?? or do that not discuss that.

Will you work prior to taking the NCLEX.

Still gotta finish my homework packs so no, not ready!!! But not much left to do!!

Ciao for now:wink2:

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The Ltc's are all diffrent- When it is a little closer I am going start calling and going around

Get cracking on that homework:chuckle

Not sure about working before NCLEX

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