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I am attending NHCTC-Laconia as a first year student.

We have 15 in our class and so far it has been great!! we split up for labs and clinicals so we have a real small ratio and great undivided attention at times. In lecture, we get to ask lots of questions too!

I was wondering how big other programs are and what the pros and cons are to each?

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I am a second year student in Laconia, we have 22 in our class. I loved our first year ratio of 15. Enjoy the program.

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Are the extras the LPN to RN option? I really like the fact that the instructors can pretty much answer everyone's questions and give us some 1 on 1.

So far I really love the program despite challenging the absence policy by being hospitalized in the first week of classes! After all I had done just to get into the program and then to see it begin to slip away was worse than the doc telling me I have a life threatening condition! I suppose it could have been worse and happened after clinicals started! Regardless, I can't miss another day and unless I am in a coma or worse, I don't plan on it!!

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Yes the added people are the LPN's to Rn's.

Wow sorry you had such a rough start, I hope you are doing better now. You guys are finishing up your Nsng 1 right now aren't you? I saw the grades for the pharm final posted. It looks like you all are doing well.

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Thanks, I am dong better although no where near 100% but hey I can fake it for a few hours! Plus the bonus weight loss is awesome! Got a few more to lose before I whine about that, lol! Some days are better than others, but that's life anyways! Looked at my med bills today and so far over $36K!! Thank goodness for insurance!

Still waiting on a definitive dx still but getting closer and lots of stuff ruled out- darn send out bloodwork is taking forever to come back! They think I have some wird fungus only found out west but I have never been near places it is prevalent- weird.....

4th test tomorrow then Final on Monday. Pharm final was yesterday and seemed so easy! I think the lowest grade was 81 on the last test.

I bought all the study guides and some extra books and that has helped a lot!

How's things going for the second year? Did you take the LPN boards yet?

I think a couple from my A & P classes are in there from last year (LPN-RN).

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Yes I sat for my boards this summer and passed. The second year is a total different experience from the first. It has been a big adjustment. I am enjoying it.

I saw your class grades posted. You guys are doing awesome!!! Keep up the good work

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Thanks!! The class is doing good. Final will suck!!

Is it less intense second year? What is so different? Sounds like different- better, not different bad.

What kinds of gifts did you bring as thank yous to the clinical site?

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The second year is much more intense then the first, but that is okay because we are ready for it. It is just an adjustment. You go from lectures 3's a week to one time a week. Different teachers, with different styles and a lot more written work.

I think we brought cookies or doughnuts and a card. When do you start your hospital rotations?

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I think we start hospital rotations Mid Nov. just did med admin lab yesterday and next tuesday we bring oranges. So far this week has been a bit of a breather compared to last couple of weeks.

I ended up getting donuts and coffee, good thing since others just forgot about it.

I found custom bobbleheads online and we are thinking of getting them as end of year gifts for the instructors!! They have a nurse one in a blue uniform!! They make them from pics you send in and just thinking about them makes me giggle!

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Cute! We got them gift certificates to the spa for a massage or whatever they chose.

I saw your class's grades for your finals. You all did awesome!!! Keep up the good work.

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Specializes in Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic.

WOW, you guys have a small class. I am at NHTI-Concord and we started off with about 100 students and I think we are down to 80 maybe more maybe less! Only one more semester after this one! :balloons:

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I was just saying to my husband it will be so nice in May after graduation not to have to study. When I am done work, I don't have open a text book. It has been a long haul but I am keeping my eyes on the prize!!!!

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