Well, I made a promise to myself that I would post my experiences once I start LPN school so any potential student would know exactly "what it is like". Before I give you the run down of day 1 of my program, let me give you a little background on me and my program.
First, I'm 31, married, and the mother to four children ages 12, 8, 4, and 1. I'm taking a part time LPN program that alternates between 2-3 days a week for 22 months.
Well, I had class today from 8 to 2:30. The first hour or so we just went over the school handbook. We talked about absences, that you had to maintain an 80% to pass the course, uniforms, clinical experiences, etc. After that, we hit the books.
We are using the Foundations of Nursing book by Christensen. We covered chapter 1 today in class. Our teacher elaborated on the stuff she thought was really important about the history of nursing and just skimmed the stuff that wasn't that important. We started to work on chapter two (Legal Aspects in Nursing) and we watched a short video about patient rights. That took us until shortly after our lunch break.
From 1 to 2:30 we worked on medical terminology and important abbreviations we needed to know for nursing. At the end of class, we were told we would have a quiz just about every day. The quizes can be (on average), from 1 to 5 questions. So, I really have to study tonight.
Well, I have class both Tuesday and Wednesday as well this week. If I get a chance, I'll give all of you aspiring LPN students a run down as to what we did.
I hope this helps someone out there considering going to an LPN program. I know I always wanted to know "exactly what they did all day during an LPN program"!
Thanks. I got a 95% of my test. It was on medication admininstration and pharmacology. It was a BIG test with 100 questions. It felt like it took me forever. However, I think in reality it took me an hour to complete. Anyway, I still have my 96% overall grade. Two more tests and then the final. I can't wait. I need a mental break. We get a 3 week break after level 1, and not a minute too soon I might add.
I apply for Galen Nursing school in St.Pete, Florida for August. and what i want to tell thank you so much for details of your:yeah: first day in School LPN, i can not waite to start.
I'm in the final level of my LVN program. We, also, use Foundations of Nursing by Christensen (as well as Med Term by Ehrlich, Adult Nursing by Kockrow and Saunders NCLEX-PN).
Well, I'm currently down to 4 days lecture and two days clinical. Boy, the last 6 months have just flown by. Sometimes I think I still don't know anything, and then someone comes along and asks me a nursing question and I can just rattle off the answer like nothing. Sometimes I amaze myself!
Well, we had the cardiac test yesterday. That was, by far, the hardest test yet. Half of the class failed it (80 is passing). Luckily, I made an 89 and passed. One more regular test to go (respiratory), and then it is off to the final. I don't know how other schools do it: but if you fail the final at my school, you fail the course regardless as to what your overall grade was. Crappy policy if you ask me, but who am I to judge?
The same old, petty stuff is still going on in class. I try to turn my back to it as much as I can. I came here for a nursing license, that's all I'm interested in knowing about. Now my classmates are busy "talking" about who will pass and who will fail the final. What ever happened to "love thy neighbor"?
We are up to two residents each in clinical. I like it better. It keeps me busier. I'm always out asking the nurses if there is anything else I can do. I really like it when they let me watch or even do (with supervision) treatments for them. The only way I'm going to learn is to get out there, right?
The final isn't until June 17. Please keep your fingers crossed for me that I will pass. I need to keep you all updated as to what Level 2 (med surg) is like.
I just discovered this thread - and am so excited to learn all about the progression of things in the program! Having spoken with Marci briefly before, I know we are going through the same program, only I haven't yet started (starting in July), and I will be going full time.
I have also recently started in a Nurse Aide training program at a LTC facility where the student nurses from this program do some of their clinicals. Marci - I wonder if you are ever there at the same time I am!
I go to Orientation on Monday, so I will soon have an idea of the other people in my class.
I just discovered this thread - and am so excited to learn all about the progression of things in the program! Having spoken with Marci briefly before, I know we are going through the same program, only I haven't yet started (starting in July), and I will be going full time.
I have also recently started in a Nurse Aide training program at a LTC facility where the student nurses from this program do some of their clinicals. Marci - I wonder if you are ever there at the same time I am!
I go to Orientation on Monday, so I will soon have an idea of the other people in my class.
Marci - thanks for starting this thread!
Yes, we will be in the building at the same time some weeks. Lecture is usually Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays for me next level. I'll have to seek you out in July.
If you are reading these posts, you will be getting a "heads up" as to how hard each test is. Study hard and pay attention, and I'm sure you will do fine.
Orientation is boring. However, you will get the chance to meet Dr. M. and the rest of your class. Other than that, it is all study skills classes and information about the policy of the program.
Hi everyone!!! I was wondering if anyone is in the LPN program in Fort Smith,AR., at UAFS or if anyone has heard anything about it?? Any answers would sure be helpful!!!
You are so inspirational....you give me hope...i have my interview in the morning and I am so excited.....Keep us posted....I love reading your thread....
Marci, Good luck on your final!!! I'm sure you'll do great though. You sound like you've got it together. Thanks for taking the time to post about your experiences in the program. I really enjoy reading them! :wink2:
Well, my last clinical day is this Monday. I'm so glad to be done. I was in a nursing home this level. If I pass the final, I will move on to acute care and get to go to a hospital next level. I believe we are on a med-surg floor. Yeah!
Only 3 more class days left until the final. I have nine more days to learn and review everything I can before I take it. Like I said before, if I don't pass the final, I don't pass the course. It doesn't matter what grade you have had all semester long.
I'll let you all know if I pass or not. If I do, I will go back to school for two days of Level 2. Then we have a 3 week break for summer.
I'll keep you all posted as to my progress. I hope everyone is doing well in their programs.
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woot! Just wait till we can replace the "S" with an "L" I think that day will have to be a "drink wine all day!!"