Dropping Out of the LVN Program

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Hi, this is my second semester in the LVN program. I have a new clinical instructor and hospital this semester. She is horrible and doesn't teach us any of the things we are supposed to do. She will tell you to shut up or stop asking questions.Everyone is petrified of her. She told us this week that we are supposed to take our patients and do everything for them except pushes. We haven't been trained for anything except by a book that we studied ourselves. I am the only new student as the other 8 were there last semester. I don't know how to work the pda or the in and outs like the others but she could care less about me. I don't sleep the night before clinicals because I dread it so much. I just wrote to the head of the department and told her I am out. Everyone says we are like lambs being lead to the slaughter. It is a very disorganized program. I can't believe it is such a mess. I am sad because I really loved being a nursing student . I am a retired teacher so I do not have to put up with it like the others though.

[qu ote=DDWRN]I Dont Get It You Have To Take And Exit Exam???

yes I am from New Jersey.I graduated last December 2005, my school won't send take the board because They recquired us to take an exit test and I failed,I have one more chance to take it if I fail it they said that I have to start from zero.Thanks for your concern.

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Certain school in N.J require students to take an exit test,eventhough the program is complete,but if students fail the exit they cannot go for the board.

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Is that the Hesi exam? I heard about it, my friend that graduated from an RN program here in New York had to take it, but it was not mandatory for her; it is mandatory for those that graduate after her, though. She graduated in November, 2005. In fact, she failed it the first time, and took it again the following week and passed it. They told her that this time, it was an experiment, but the next semester, it was going to be a requirement for all students.

It is really amazing what they put people through to become nurses. With the shortage they constantly scream about, you'd think they would welcome any nurse with open arms, but nooo...they add more junk to the trunk! Are there any books for you to study from? Things like this frighten me about going for the RN...by the time I would even consider starting, they would add more fuel to the fire. I'm already flipping out over the 'hot spots' they are placing on the test, now, and those 'multiple-multiple' choice questions...

My heart really goes out to you, and I desperately want you to do well, and I haven't met you. I just know what it took to get through nursing school, and hate to see something so petty and stupid get in the way of progress.

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yes it is the Hesi exam lpn school in N.J require to take it too at the end of the program .Thanks for your concern.

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We have to take an exam as well before they will recommend us to the State Boards. It is 2,000 questions and we have to pass with a 90%. We have to take it while we are doing our preceptorship.

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I'm from California and the school I go to require you to take and pass the Hesi exam also before taking the state board. They won't even send in your paperwork to get an appt. until you pass it. But it's for our benefit as well as the school's (bragging rights) as last semester they had 100% pass the board. They are good about helping you one on one until you pass it. (both hesi and nclex that is)

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Hi, this is my second semester in the LVN program. I have a new clinical instructor and hospital this semester. She is horrible and doesn't teach us any of the things we are supposed to do. She will tell you to shut up or stop asking questions.Everyone is petrified of her. She told us this week that we are supposed to take our patients and do everything for them except pushes. We haven't been trained for anything except by a book that we studied ourselves. I am the only new student as the other 8 were there last semester. I don't know how to work the pda or the in and outs like the others but she could care less about me. I don't sleep the night before clinicals because I dread it so much. I just wrote to the head of the department and told her I am out. Everyone says we are like lambs being lead to the slaughter. It is a very disorganized program. I can't believe it is such a mess. I am sad because I really loved being a nursing student . I am a retired teacher so I do not have to put up with it like the others though.

Dear Rosebud,

You get your bud into an RN program. We need you. Investing your time and money in program that would employ a loser like that is unwise. You were right to quit. Get into a reputable program and start enjoying being a student again. I don't want to offend but it isn't worth it to spend two years in an LVN program when you can spend 2 years in an RN diploma/AA program. If you are a retired teacher you already have a degree. Go into a BS, BA to RN Bridge program. Don't let anyone lead you to the slaughter; anyone that would allow that would not make a good nurse. Man that pisses me off!!

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Thanks for all the support but I did drop out.:( I was so mentally exhausted from trying to figure out what I was supposed to do that I couldn't sleep or eat.My age probably had something to do with it after all,even though I see myself physically and mentally as young. I didn't mind the total chaos that the work and exams were in. I could handle that, but I felt like I could have caused harm to a patient knowing so little of clinicals. You all sound like the students in my class. They wrote and agreed with me 100 % about how bad it was especially my instructor but they were sticking it out because it was their dream. I am proud of them. I plan to sub a couple of days a week while I decide my future of hopefully doing something beneficial with my life.Thanks also for the idea of RN school. That has crossed my mind as I know here in Dallas we have good ones. I took the extra 17 hours just incase I bridged. You all are wonderful!

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Thanks for all the support but I did drop out.:( I was so mentally exhausted from trying to figure out what I was supposed to do that I couldn't sleep or eat.My age probably had something to do with it after all,even though I see myself physically and mentally as young. I didn't mind the total chaos that the work and exams were in. I could handle that, but I felt like I could have caused harm to a patient knowing so little of clinicals. You all sound like the students in my class. They wrote and agreed with me 100 % about how bad it was especially my instructor but they were sticking it out because it was their dream. I am proud of them. I plan to sub a couple of days a week while I decide my future of hopefully doing something beneficial with my life.Thanks also for the idea of RN school. That has crossed my mind as I know here in Dallas we have good ones and I took the extra 17 hours just incase I bridged. You all are wonderful!

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I wish you well.

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Thanks for all the support but I did drop out.:( I was so mentally exhausted from trying to figure out what I was supposed to do that I couldn't sleep or eat.My age probably had something to do with it after all,even though I see myself physically and mentally as young. I didn't mind the total chaos that the work and exams were in. I could handle that, but I felt like I could have caused harm to a patient knowing so little of clinicals. You all sound like the students in my class. They wrote and agreed with me 100 % about how bad it was especially my instructor but they were sticking it out because it was their dream. I am proud of them. I plan to sub a couple of days a week while I decide my future of hopefully doing something beneficial with my life.Thanks also for the idea of RN school. That has crossed my mind as I know here in Dallas we have good ones and I took the extra 17 hours just incase I bridged. You all are wonderful!

Well, you know what is best for you. And, if there was harm to a patient because you felt uncomforatable, then I would say that this was the bravest act you could have done. I'm sure it wasn't easy. Just keep in mind that it may be the same, elsewhere. This is a time for you to decide how to deal under similar situations, and maybe look into other schools that are more appealing to you. You will have an edge in an RN program, for sure!

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I wish you good luck in what ever you decide to do with your career.

Thanks for all the support but I did drop out.:( I was so mentally exhausted from trying to figure out what I was supposed to do that I couldn't sleep or eat.My age probably had something to do with it after all,even though I see myself physically and mentally as young. I didn't mind the total chaos that the work and exams were in. I could handle that, but I felt like I could have caused harm to a patient knowing so little of clinicals. You all sound like the students in my class. They wrote and agreed with me 100 % about how bad it was especially my instructor but they were sticking it out because it was their dream. I am proud of them. I plan to sub a couple of days a week while I decide my future of hopefully doing something beneficial with my life.Thanks also for the idea of RN school. That has crossed my mind as I know here in Dallas we have good ones and I took the extra 17 hours just incase I bridged. You all are wonderful!
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