I'm making the jump

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I've decided to apply to the soonest-starting LVN program in Houston. That is San Jac. Now, I live in Jersey Village and the program is at the North campus some 35 miles away off the Beltway.

It is going to be tough but I want to finish asap. To start in May and finish in a year is great. No, I haven't got in yet but I am very confident I will. The GPA is ok and I should do good on the HESITATE A2.

Anyone familiar with the program know what the weekly schedules are like for each term? I can only imagine how gruelling nursing programs can be. I will be so hard not having my manager salary for a year but at least I can sneak in a few CNA shifts. Plus, my wife works and I'll be more available to our twin boys.

I'll take any advice I can get

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Ask around and look at how many places are looking for LVN's. They are being phased out at hospitals, but there are other employment opportunities. And , yes, squeezing all that info and clinic into a year is tough, but I've seen many people succeed that were even working full time. The schedule usually follows the regular school schedule. 5 days a week, 8 hours a day. You CANNOT miss clinical! A certain number of hors a necessary to pass. I did this, then went on to RN after some time passed. Good luck!

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I know LVN's are being phased out (of hospitals only) but it's my step out of the restaurant business and I'm taking it. CNA school had the same thing about not missing class/clinicals. Yes, it's different but being diligent and punctual is universal. I know I can do this but it looks daunting.

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Yes it does but you take it one step at a time. It's a big stepping stone to better things, and many places still use LPNS. My daughter is an LPN in Florida, and has had no problems finding jobs.

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I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little nervous. But I can't afford to keep putting this off.

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Hi! I graduated from that exact program in August of 2011. It's very tough and time consuming, but you will come out of it with a firm foundation and skill set that pales in comparison to some of the other schools. Yes, LVNs aren't really hired in hospitals anymore. However, if you're ok with working in LTC, LTAC, or home health then you will never be unemployed. I had a job the Monday after I graduated, so they are out there. I highly recommend this program. I am currently in a BSN program and thankful quite often that I went to LVN school first!

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I want to start so bad that I'm going out of district. My district is Lone Star. I cannot wait for this. My boys are 2. If I start this path now I can be on my way to RN before elementary school. Thank you all for your encouraging words.

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Wishing you all the best as you embark on this life-changing journey. We've got your back.

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