How competitive is the Ivy Tech LPN program?

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I am currently attending Ivy Tech with hopes of being accepted into the nursing program. I had a very rough first semester, and did poorly. I got a D in Anatomy 101 and had to drop my English class. I retook those and two other classes the following semesters and received all A's and one B. A huge improvement obviously. However, will my first semester grades come back to haunt me? I know the LPN program isn't quite as competitive as the RN program, but how competitive is it? What are my chances of being accepted? If I dont have much of a chance, what are some other alternative careers that Ivy Tech offers degrees for? I was looking into dental hygiene just in case, but is that just as competitive? Thank you.

The LPN program is still pretty competitive. True, it is less than the RN but don't let the LPN fool you, it is a lot of work. I currently am in the LPN program and I don't want to scare you but it is honestly the hardest thing I have ever done. It is a lot of work and if you are willing to give up time and your life for long haul of the program you will do great. If you have a life in the program you are doing it wrong. I am being honest and not trying to sugar coat what it is like. I have managed to stick with it and be successful thus far and I have 4 little ones ranging in age from 6 to 4, so it is doable. The past grades will not come back to bite you, you did do a huge improvement and that is great! My advice to you is to not get discouraged or over analyze things, just keep going one step at a time, it will all work out in due time. If being a nurse is what you want to do, don't give up on it. I wish you all the best and hope that everything works out for you.

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