Confused on what LPN school to attend. Help.

beckyd05 · Jul 30, 2010

i'm going to the center for allied health and nursing education in hackensack tomorrow for their entrance exam. i am actually enrolled in lincoln tech's lpn program in paramus but heard terrible things from students there after i signed up. i'm looking to find another program and get accepted in time to cancel my enrollment for lincoln tech without losing money. i actually have another thread asking people about their experience at allied health. i've heard different things. mostly good but there was some bad. i don't know if those were just bitter people or legitimate reviews. holy name hospital has an amazing program from what i hear but you would have to wait until next year to enter. this year's program is full...i checked.

MelissaE. · Jul 31, 2010

Thanks for your reply. Yea I looked into Holy Name and realized that registration was closed. I was also looking into Mountainside hospital nursing program, you should check that out. So did u get into Hackensack? I was thinking about Dover but I might try where you have at Hackensack. I just need to fresh up on my math

julia414 · Aug 1, 2010

i think mountainsides nursing school is closed. their website said they are no longer accepting new admissions

beckyd05 · Aug 2, 2010

i took the entrance exam and passed. it was not very hard at all. i think you should check it out. this is the first time that i heard good things from students at the school. the only thing i'm not liking too much is the exit exam that all students must pass to graduate. i'm hearing it's extremely hard. hardly anyone passes it the first time, i think that can be a good thing or a bad thing. obviously a hard exit exam will most likely set you up to ace the nclex but the fact that most people dont pass it until the 2nd or 3rd time is scary. they only give you four chances. i have an interview with admissions on the 9th and i'll find out then if i've been accepted.

MelissaE. · Aug 4, 2010

Becky! Congrats to you how exciting! I just got my study guides so I'm gona bust my butt working on my weakest part (math) then I'll pay them to take the test lol! I just want to be confident going in you know. As for the exit exam I pretty much heard the same! It's nerve wrecking! So is it center for allied health and nursing in Hackensack your going to? When do you start?

MelissaE. · Aug 4, 2010

Julia did you pass the exam?

julia414 · Aug 4, 2010

Melissa, On Monday I took the practice TEAS test for ho ho kus medical school in hackensack. I did great except I failed the math. Its just reading, sentence structure and math. The school wants you to pass the practice test first before doing the real thing which costs ($45). I got a book yesterday from borders and have been studying math and I go back next Monday to retake it. The admissions counselor was very nice but his boss was another story. She was trying to convince me to buy their $85 book or to go into medical assisting programs for 12 month and then go to LPN. She also didnt want to reschedule me for another test. Wish me luck that I do well!! Melissa, where are you going?

MelissaE. · Aug 4, 2010

Omgsh Julia I heard so many bad things about them! I took their test too and failed the math I'm here going over my books now. I messed up the math but passed everything else. I heard once your accepted to their school they treat students like crap! I even knew someone who went there and failed the class and they threw her out they won't even let her re- attend she told me lots of crazy thongs about them they even stole money from her! I have decided to go to the center for allied health and nursing in Hackensack but I won't take the test till I'm ready and comfortable in the math area.

julia414 · Aug 5, 2010

Melissa

I was debating over ho ho kus or lincoln tech and then they told me lincoln tech lpn course was over 30k! Theres is only 20k. They also stated they are more stricter and thorough then them also. The admissions clerk was surprisingly honest with me. I told him I knew how hard it is to get a hospital job as a lpn and all thats out there are ltc jobs. He agreed and even agreed to help me if I even scored a 70 something score on the math. Did you take the practice test with them or the real thing? I'm surprised there isnt science on it. I can only go to school at night so their 18 month course with classes m-th 530-930 and alternating saturdays are best for me compared to other schools. I wish I was fiancially able to go to allied health in hackensack or holy names nursing school with their classes during the day. ive been working on math nonstop since yesterday and not planning to stop till i retake the test monday. that woman was really rude that shooed me away and tried pawning her $85 book off on me. she basically said i either buy that or go for medical assisting

MelissaE. · Aug 5, 2010

If I'm not mistaken Lincoln tech isn't even accredited, that's what I was told. So your probably better off at hohokus. As for lpns working in the hospitals, I thought lpns were not allowed to work in hospitals in nj? Matter of fact that's what Lincoln tech told me lol. Girl keep studying your math! Good luck! Keep me posted! I have a great book to recommend that helps a lot with math let me know if your interested in the title of it. :-) I'll let you know what happens with me soon.

julia414 · Aug 5, 2010

Please Melissa, share the knowledge! I bought Barrons nursing school entrance exams. The only school I have found advertising LPN jobs was St Claires Boonton. Also you could get hired as a medical assistant or nurse certified assistant in a hospital but I'm sure that LPN pay won't be there. Hospitals have such great benefits. Maybe we'll get lucky and get picked up doing clinical? Maybe just wishful thinking.