Hardest part of LPN school and prerequisites?

CNAAJ · Sep 5, 2015

I did not have to take pre reqs for my program its all kind of combined which I like I guess, however I had been to college prevoiulsy so I do have previous education in relation to science and medicine that helps. I am currently in the 6th month of my 12 month program and the hardest part for me would have to be exhustion. We change class every month,im a commuter 97 miles one way to school and I still work full time. It really takes alot of dedication that you must start with and continue every day you arrive at school or clinical. You'll find the way you learn and study best on your own just dont wait till your failing to relalize that your study habits need adjusment. Don't ever allow your enviorment to control your education meaning classmates will be a distration, teachers won't teach the same, and things will abruptly change in the middle of your program it's life/nursing plan to be flexible.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Sep 7, 2015

The LPN program I attended did not require prerequisite coursework prior to admission.

What's the hardest part about LPN school? I think each person's answer will differ from the next person. Some people 'get it' and others do not.

This might not be politically correct to mention, but we were not all made equal in the intellectual throttle category, as evidenced by some of your future classmates who will never 'get it' and end up failing out or dropping out.

Good luck to you!

NotAllThoseWhoWander · Sep 8, 2015

I just began my LPN program, so no tips there yet...

But the hardest prerequisites for me were Anatomy/Physiology and Microbiology (micro might not be required for your program, I took it so I could bridge to my RN immediately after LPN). And, I took them in the same semester, along with an algebra class and a painting class! I was sooooo STRESSED. So don't do that, unless you're prepared to spend your life in the library! :no: Be sure to plan out your semester according to the amount of study time you'll need.

Use flashcards, record lectures (if allowed), and don't just cram - cramming doesn't equal learning. Learning is applying information (something you'll do a lot in nursing school), so you may as well get used to it now. Also, don't feel pressured to join a study group if it doesn't help you - you're just wasting your time. Many people in your classes will not take it seriously, so stay away from them. They'll only pull you down. Take breaks often. Best of wishes!

P.S. Now is the time to act like a nursing student. By that, I mean: be respectful, work hard, dress appropriately, and ask questions. Your teachers will notice, and they will probably be useful to you when you need a reference letter written.