How to chose your LPN program

[RN_Moe960]

I'm currently scheduled to take the entrance exam for Essex County College LPN program. I have also applied to New Community Workforce Development LPN program. Not sure which one to go for. Need some help, I don't know how to chose the right program. Essex County cost about 9,000 not including books and uniforms. New Community cost 12,000 not including books and uniforms. New Community program hires about 40% of the graduates in a nursing home environment. Essex County doesn't have any type of placement program that I know about. However, if you want to advance, Essex County has lpn - rn articulation. New Community does not, not even sure if NCC courses are transferrable. Any kind of input would be greatly appreciated.

[skim11]

Hello again!

Can you send to my email? my email address is [email protected]

I wanted to ask you where the clinical site is. The school website doesn't give much information. Are you allow to choose a clinical site? I also want to work part-time job while i'm in the program. Will it be possible?

Also, do you know how many students are enrolled each year?

I'm sorry for asking too many questions! I was debating between Union county and Essex county, but after talking to you, I want to go Essex... I really hope I get in.... I really appreciate for you help. Thank you again!!! :)

[RN_Moe960]

The first clinical site we went to was a nursing home on chancellor avenue. No you can't choose what site you go to. As far as working part time that is an individual decision. There are some people that work but they find it a bit more challenging as far as managing their time for studying. I am not working and I'm glad I was blessed not to have to work while in the program. Also, I went through unemployment for this nursing program. They paid for everything books, uniforms and tuition. I don't know if they still offer the program but you should check into it. I don't know what town you from so depending on what town your from that is the unemployment office you would go to for that information. I don't know how many students they are accepting this year. But my class has only 10 students. That might be a low number because most people dont want to do an LPN program, everyone goes for the RN. For me personally the LPN program was I better choice for me because its easier to bridge to RN without taking the entrance exam again, and also the fact that I would be licensed to work sooner that the RN program. I couldn't afford to be out of work longer that 12 months. However, with that said becoming a LPN limits your choices of employment, since LPN's many work nursing homes. I am okay with that because I just need to get my foot in the door gain experience that would make me more marketable when I do get my RN licencse. At least that is my thought process whether it works out like that only GOD can answer that. Please stop apologizing for asking me questions I really don't mind. There is also an LPN program at New Community you might want to look into that as well. If I were you I would apply at more than one place, just in case you don't get into your first choice.