Hi all, I have been reading this forum for a while...and wanted to officially join. I have been a LPN for 23 years and have been going back to school that long. In fact, when I started, at the local community college, in VA, they were using the quarter system. Subsequently, I "lost" some of my credit/classes.....and they also changed the curriculum.....and, now I am trying this again. Two grown girls and a life later, I am determined to do this. BTW, I love my small town office job, and really want to do this "for me." I will say this program,is not very user friendly. They seemed to WANT to make it very hard to get in and everyone tells you something different.....I digress...sorry.
hi , I am an LPN fo 28 years now and am returning to school for the, LPN to RN Bridge program. My question is, since I am so slow and dumb on the computer, I wondered if students handwrite their lecture notes still, or are they using laptops.
hi , I am an LPN fo 28 years now and am returning to school for the, LPN to RN Bridge program. My question is, since I am so slow and dumb on the computer, I wondered if students handwrite their lecture notes still, or are they using laptops.
Thanks for any replys!
Not a DUMB question. Remember, no such thing Actually, I am spoiled because our instructors email us the powerpoint slides ahead of time. I just print and take notes on them- rarely reading word for word the numerous text pages (unless I need clarification) One girl in our class (out of 25) has a lap top. One of the other transition schools I applied at was requiring a PDA but the one I am going to did not- thank goodness. I need to be making the RN money to afford that luxury item.
i'm seriously considering lpn to rn .lpn for 32 yrs. don't know which way i'm going,ec or reg goto school. cost will decide,also will state of wisconsin boards accept ec. have u looked into cost yet? i'm not as much concerned about personal ability as much as finding out what the teachers want,peer personalities,stuff i wouldn't need to worry about i don't think,w/ on-line classes. i'm just to "old" to deal w/ politics, just want to focus on gaining knowledge needed,& have it pay off. seeings i'm 57,will cost of school,to improve income potential for 1 thing, be cost effective? i realize, i could stroke out tommorrow,& essentially have waisted some of my hubby"s $$. i'm seeing a person monday re;all my questions, also will be calling boards folks.do youhave all ur facts yet.one thing i can tell u,i think the more mature students can be better students, in general, if they aren't tied up w/ child care etc,and are more focused on not wasteing time & $$!
Specializes in med-surg, ltc,occupational health,.
I too have decided to go back to traditional school after 12 1/2 years of being an lpn. I am scared. But my heart is in it and I am determined as well. I too have been going back and forth and was dedicated and just stopped but now after realizing that my only child will be graduating high school in three years that I will need a new challenge in my life. Good luck to all of you and please keep in touch. I am starting next month, I will be registering on Jan 7 2008 for my classes.
I am using a lap top. I think it is a good investment. I also take alot of practice test online . The laptop makes it more accessible anytime and anywhere.
Count me in! I graduated from LVN school in 1977, started my prereqs in 78 while working full time, got married in 80 and quit school. We raised 3 kids while I worked in medical offices. 2 years ago I decided to to go back to school. I work full time on a pediatric oncology floor. This semester I am taking my last 2 classes, chemistry and a remedial algebra class. I hope to start the LVN to RN bridge program in the Fall.
I have been an LPN for 18 years and am finishing my prereqs this semester. I start the LPN to BSN program in October 2008 at a traditional college. I agree with the many posts that I couldn't have done this when I was younger. Now I take things much more seriously but I also don't fret over getting an "A" or "B". I do the best I can do while raising a family and working full-time. I don't want this to be a burden or take a lot of time away from my children. They are only young once and I want to enjoy my time with them. I am hoping getting the RN will broaden my horizens and give me more opportunities than are available to me right now.
Actually, I am spoiled because our instructors email us the powerpoint slides ahead of time. I just print and take notes on them- rarely reading word for word the numerous text pages (unless I need clarification) One girl in our class (out of 25) has a lap top. One of the other transition schools I applied at was requiring a PDA but the one I am going to did not- thank goodness. I need to be making the RN money to afford that luxury item.
sharona97, BSN, RN
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Juels A,
hi , I am an LPN fo 28 years now and am returning to school for the, LPN to RN Bridge program. My question is, since I am so slow and dumb on the computer, I wondered if students handwrite their lecture notes still, or are they using laptops.
Thanks for any replys!