Greater Lowell Tech

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Hi all,

I am new to this site and new to nursing - hopefully! I am applying to the LPN program at GL Tech evening division. Is anyone else here going or has gone to that program? I am taking the NET in June (the last test date) and I just ordered study materials. I have to pass it because it is the last time they offer it!!! I am 40yrs old and completely changing my career so I am hoping I am not the oldest in the program if I get in. So send out a hello if you are going to the program at Lowell Tech.

Thanks

Susan

he didnt say an exact date keke to me just 2 weeks in august and only 2 days a week for 2 weeks... ya..lol sounds confusing..but no exact dates..

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hi folks - i don't know lowell tech as a school, but assume it is MA and for LPN'S? My mom is in a nursing home and her LPN's save her life everyday. LPN's rock!

just wanted to give a shout out to all MA potential nurses while also comforting my own choice, that terrifies me - I am beginning the MSN program at Regis for non-nurses with other BA/BS degrees. After 1.5 years of pre-med and other degrees, I am dutifully frightened to start in August, but pysched as well. Rock on ladies and gents who want to be nurses! I am sure I will be writing about being more terrified, again, soon.

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Thanks lblack!! And good luck to you hon!!!!!!! You are on a great path! You will do great!!!!

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keke...he said it was 2 nites a week for 2 weeks in august...former students will come in and talk about the program and tell the best ways to study. He said there was no attendance taken and it is optional but if I get in I will be there.

Jmarie - I am hoping we know by Fri cause the suspense will kill me over the weekend!!! It will be worth it to give up 10 months of our lives. he said last yr by end of first term 10 people dropped/flunked out and the majority of them tried to work full time and go to school. he said there is at least 3 hrs of studying every nite. But what I really wanted to know is what color are the scrubs!:D It would be so cool if you, me, keke & prisi are all in the same class.

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omg ya he said same stuff to me too...i hope to the high heavens they are not white!!!!!!!! hahahhaa ill be checking my mail box obsessively after tomorrow! hahahaa

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I just rec'd my packet of information in the mail. We can all breath a little easier knowing that the scrubs are indigo!!!! Yeah...I like that color.

The info also states that the orientation is on 8/25 and we only need a notepad. No full uniform for the first week.

Uniform fitting is 7/14 and the prep course is August 5,6,10 & 11th. I also rec'd the book list which comes to about $750.00. I forgot about that expense...I can't find my list of what was included in the tuition. Does anyone have that list?

I think that is it! I hope you all get your acceptance letter tomorrow!

I'm starting to get nervous.....

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KEKE Awesome info! yay for the packet! Hopefully we all get one!!!

Ya I have list ..so you must be in state ok hold on..lemme grab my papers...

ok for in state this is what is says:

Seat Reservation-$500

Tuition- $5500

Textbooks-$800

Uniforms- $350

State Exam- $400

Graduation- $150

UP FRONT NEEDED TO START PROGRAM:

Seat Reservation, Tuition downpayment, textbooks, and uniforms.

That is all it says...

I wonder if the uniforms include a steth in that pricing otherwise myyy goodness!!

But yes INDIGO IS GREAT!!!!!!!! lol

My family and close friends are all going away from thursday til monday ( i have work of course) and I do not want to open my letter alone..I am sure I will get it by Saturday but I will wait until Tuesday..it might kill me but I really don't think I can do it alone!!!

AGHH we will see...But I will post when I get it in the mail!

Sooooo.... again KEKE awesome to know that information up front if all works out for the rest of us I will adjust my schedule accordingly now! I hate being in the dark- even though I am not officially a student yet! hahaha

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Prisi - If you are reading this he said that the wait list people have a good chance of getting in - A lot of people dont send in their $$$ on time so then they go to the wait list.

Thanks soooo much for that!!

Just so that everyone knows...I went to an information session at Middlesex Community College about a week ago for their nursing program and there was a girl there who was from Lowell Tech's PN program!! They're graduating tomorrow (July 2nd) Of course I approached her at the end because she mentioned Lowell Tech and asked her about it. She said that everyone from the waiting list got in and that after that they still had about 12 others fail out or drop out. And she really stressed how you basically have no life while doing the program because it's so intense and so much work every night. BUT it's totally worth it in the end...so she made me feel completely CONFIDENT and a bazillion times BETTER about my chances of being picked up from the list!!!!

I'm anxiously waiting to see if I will get that golden phone call anytime starting tomorrow...it's bittersweet because I know I'll get in as long as someone else has to be dropped; but I've wanted this for SOOOOO long that it's hard not to wish for someone to screw up...isn't that horrible???

Anyway I'm sending nothing but the BESTEST wishes to every single person who posted on this thread :loveya: :cheers: It's funny how you can try and be supportive for people you've never met - the worst is over and the best and hardest is ahead :uhoh3: :nurse: :yeah:

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Oh god you guys my stomach is turning.....I cant keep my mind on anything else! I am going to NH tonite so I wont be able to check my mail until FRI. JMarie - you have nerves of steel if you can wait til monday top open that letter - I hope I dont rip my open in the elevator in my building!!!

Keke - LOVE that the scrubs are indigo. I was also told at my interview that you dont have to go to the scrub fitting - you can just go to the store in Lowell and order them from there. I am out of district so my total cost is $9000 and of that I think I need something like $4600 up front. But he also said he encourages everyone to apply for the PELL grant because you dont have to pay the $$$ back but it is for financial hardship. I dont know any details about that but I prob will apply if I get in cause any little bit helps.

Prisi - you might not get the phone call until after July 9th because that is when the seat reservation is due.

GOOD THOUGHTS!!!!

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Hi,

The information packet says to purchase all books by 8/21 but I was told by a former student to only purchase the books for the first semester and then during the Dec. holiday break purchase the others. I guess some people end up failing in the first semester and are stuck with the all of the books. Not that I plan on failing out but you never know. I was also told that it is Graduation night for this years LPN's at GLTVHS. GOOD LUCK TO THEM AND CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

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Oh man I am routing for u guys to get in and I don't even know ya!!! I have been reading some of ur posts and its almost like a suspenseful drama waitin to see who will get in. I was actually at the mcc info session last week. Good stuff to know. I actually applied for the 2 year rn program there and I am awaitin my letter of acceptance, or denial (hope not) from mcc. Sooo I know exactly how all u guys feel. Well good luck and keep posting. Your fellow future nurse friend..... lol :)

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Well I got my answer today........WAITLIST. I am bummed out royally but I am still trying to hold out hope. So JMarie....good thoughts to you. Prisi....hopefully we get a phone call next week so I will be praying. Have a good 4th everyone!

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