How to prepare myself for the LVN program?

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So Im planning on taking the LVN Program at Casa Loma. I havent gone to speak to a couselor about an pre-reqs that I need or any other requirements. I plan on taking the program thats night shifts since I work fulltime at a health insurance company. The program is Tues-Thurs 6p - 11p, and Sat 7a - 7p. I have no other education experiance other than a diploma from 2007 when I graduated highschool, and Im pretty nervous about attending school. I plan on setting up a meeting with a couselor in the next couples to ask questions about tuition, pre-reqs, etc. But my main question is what can I do in the meantime to prepare myself for this program? Once Im done with the program I want to continue on to become an RN. Even if it takes me longer than expected, I want to go on a pace that im comfortable with. I believe taking the LVN program, work as an LVN for a year or so once I graduate, and then go for the LVN-to-RN Bridge. Any tips or advice you guys, and gals can help me out on? Id greatly appreciate it.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, OB/GYN, ER, Geriatrics.

Study up on your A&P! You will revisit it through out the program!

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Well my course doesn't start until june 2011. So what would be some good books to read up on and study will until then?

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Specializes in Pediatrics, OB/GYN, ER, Geriatrics.

Find out from your school what book they are using for A&P and start studying that or just go to the bookstore and get an A&P book. Knowing A&P is vital to your success in the program!

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Oops I meant to say 2012. Imma call the school tomorrow to see what books they use. Thanks soo much for the help. Any other advice you would recommend?

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Specializes in CNA/LPN.

Definitely start studying A&P in little sections at a time. I use Kaplan Anatomy Flashcards and they've helped me a lot during the course, as well as before! I'm sure I'll be able to refer back to them quickly throughout the program as well, so I believe in the end, you get you money's worth out of it.

Definitely discover the best way you learn, if you haven't already. I struggled figuring out which way I learn the best. Some people learn hands-on, others just by reading, so on and so forth! Find what works for you, that way you can learn the material and take it with you.

Also, I'm taking what others call the "longer" route as well through my nursing journey. Don't let it change your mind! We all have routes we are more comfortable with taking for a reason, even if the person beside you thinks you're crazy...it's just your way, and your life! If that's the way you want to pursue your career, then so be it. I'm going for my LPN right now, working as an LPN for a bit, then doing a bridge program, or starting completely over for my RN at a 4-year college...haven't decided yet! I'd be head-first into a bridge program is there was one close to my hometown, but the closest one is about 2.5 hours away...not too sure how I feel about that quite yet!

Anywho, best of luck! :)

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So I'm going to be ordering the kaplan a&p cards soon and I wanna pick up an a&p book to study up on. But what would be a good a&p book to pick up on amazon.com?

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So I'm going to be ordering the kaplan a&p cards soon and I wanna pick up an a&p book to study up on. But what would be a good a&p book to pick up on amazon.com?

I'm going to give you a link to my old A&P Pro's web page. On this page there will be A&P 1, 2, and 3 powerpoints. If I didn't have these I think I would have failed! He made A&P easier for me to understand as he breaks it down.

http://spot.pcc.edu/~edegrauw/ap/index_html.html

Just in case it doesn't give you the page to see the username part

username:bones

password:neuron

And I was trying really hard to find my old lab mannuals on my computer and I couldn't find them. I thought they were helpful and of course I think I've deleted them grr. Well I hope my 2 cents helps

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