I am going to be a LPN!

So I am a 26yr old male that is changing my major to nursing. I am attending GA Perimeter this upcoming fall to be a LPN. Is there any advice out there as far as what i can be doing to prepare for it now? Please help me out... Thanks

You've made a great choice to become a nurse! Ga Perimeter only offers the RN program. Here's a bit of advice; All nursing programs are super competitive to get into so make sure you strive for A's and B's in your math and science courses. A's would be ideal. Also, the TEAS exam must be taken to get into the program so invest in a study guide for that as well. Hope this helps:D

I would totally agree with the reply. A's are the goal, the entrance exam is very big with GPC. Its not hard but study for it. Also consider other programs. Gwinnett Tech has a RN program, it all depends on where you live. Also really research the difference between LPN and R.N. There is more education involved which leads to more pay down the road.

Good luck to you

Thank you guys for that info... I have to take the entrance exam(compass) and of course the necessary pre. reqs so aim for all A's.... I GOTCHA!!!!!

Entrance into nursing school is the TEAS exam. Other than that you got the idea.

You've made a great choice to become a nurse! Ga Perimeter only offers the RN program. Here's a bit of advice; All nursing programs are super competitive to get into so make sure you strive for A's and B's in your math and science courses. A's would be ideal. Also, the TEAS exam must be taken to get into the program so invest in a study guide for that as well. Hope this helps:D

So with GPC i'll be an RN???? Thats a good thing right? I always thought GPC was LPN but hey if I can get that RN there I can do more with that right?

Yes the knowledge to do more is there and the jobs are so much easier to find. Although I dont know everything about LPN, I just know they are hired more at nursing homes, home health, and dialysis. Im know there is more I just dont know where else. There is a LPN school in Newton county and one in Griffin and some up north atlanta. There doesnt seem to be as many as RN programs.

As for R.N, thats what I am trying to do. I have two interviews this week for schools. It is very competitive, so as you heard twice already make A's. Some programs offer a bachelors and some an associates. There is not a difference in pay or what you are allowed to do. The R.N. license is what is important, which is given by the state you are working in. However, one will need a bachelors in nursing or BSN, to go up to management or to go on to get your masters. Thats the only differences.

If you do elect to get your associates in nursing or ADN, there are many online programs that allow to bridge from R.N to BSN in about a year so it is something you can do later.

What area of Atlanta are you in?

Jacob

I am in the Conyers area Jacob... Thank you for that insightful info. I am so excited about school:hpygrp: but not about the pre reqs. I have been out of school so long but I know I can do it!!!! Are you currently practicing in Atlanta Jacob?

I to live in conyers. I have a 4 year degree already and had to go back to school and knock out some sciences, and did that at GPC in newton campus. After a few months I finally got those complete and have applied to 5 nursing schools. I did not get into GPC because they look at the entrance exam more than anything. I personally didnt do that well on that test so I was not accepted. I have interviews at Gwinnett Tech and Clayton State this week. I also applied to Mercer University which is a great school but very expensive. The last on was Georgia Highlands college in Rome but they have a Marietta campus. They want SAT scores as their entrance exam but you are exempt if you have a Bachelors degree, so I dont have to worry about that. I will find out in the next couple of weeks if I get into the two schools that have shown interest as of now.

Do you have any college credit?

yes i do but only one semester's worth... I was majoring in english education. Im kinda scared about all these test and pre reqs... ughhhhhh lol but I am going to do it! No room for failure, which is not an option for me at this point :-) what part of Conyers are u in... If it suits you we can email each other off this site. ([email protected])

I live off Honey Creek rd. I have done alot of research and am more than happy to share it. My email is [email protected] if you have any other question.

Take care