Hello, my name is Talisha Rodgers. I'm 26yrs old the mother of two wonderful little boys (3 &1) I recently started to apply at different school for LPN. I live in Elgin, IL and my Community College(E.C.C.) waiting list is almost 3 years. My mother who an RN thought I should try a Chicago City College. After a week I have decided on Kennedy King College. Just wondering if any of you ever attend and how was the teacher? the class size etc? I still have pre-req to take which I am taking this summer. Just a little advice would be great!!! If you know of any family/friend that attend KKC for Nursing please share. :bowingpur
Specializes in Geriatrics/Pediatrics Disabled/Profound.
Thank you again Sandy for your honest experienced opinion! It is so hard to decide where to make the commitment to. This program is very difficult to find, let alone get into. Did you have to wait to get in? Everyone is always at a different pace so the clique thing doesn't bother me. I'm a self-studier at my own pace, I do better alone. How many did your class start out with and then how many graduates did it have? What were the clinical sites like? And were they all near the center? I have all long-term care experiene, none in the hospital. So, I have to be honest, that makes me a little nervous. I guess the best thing to do is just go with the flow. Everyone else is new to it too. I know I'm so full of questions, but you've alrady done it :) Where you from the area? What was the neighborhood like? And the parking situation? Did you ever have a problem with parking? I can't thank you enough for your time while sharing your situations you've been placed in with me. Its your experience I'll use to build confidence in this decision making process. I'm actually going to their nursing orientation meeting, so I'm sure I will have a better feel for things then.
Hi, I am new to this and just got on this thread, but wanted to share that I am in Wright College's RN program (first graduating class). The LPN program is good, can be difficult, but good. RN is good too-can't wait to be done! Feel free to ask me anything about it!
Specializes in Geriatrics/Pediatrics Disabled/Profound.
Are you in the bridge from LPN to RN program? If so, did you take the LPN program at the Humbolt Park location? How much longer do you have to go? What has been the hardest part up to this point?
Hi, yes, I did take the LPN program through Wright (I graduated in December) and was asked back to complete the RN program that started in March. So I have done both programs through Wright. For me, the LPN program was more difficult than the RN program-the RN program thus far seems to be a lot of review from LPN. I don't believe there was really a bridge between the two programs-we just started right up in March. Are you at Wright college- or trying to get in? I can give you some advice about that if you are.
I'm gonna tell you-nursing takes work. If you study, pay attention in class and work for it-you'll be great! Let me know what step you are at and I can help more probably
Specializes in Geriatrics/Pediatrics Disabled/Profound.
Wow wow!!! Good forf you! I've got all the general ed, and then some for their lpn program. I've got most classes for the RN program actually, but can't commit to 2 full years out of the workforce. I went to the information session a few weeks ago and filled out the application. I've been thru the advisor and all I need to to test out of Math and pass the enterance exam. How was the enterance exam? My intention are to take a basic math class this semester to strengthen my skills and then hopefully test out. I'm also wondering if I don't test out will they let me in? I'm applying for the Summer day session of 2010. I'm working in a contract until then. They did tell me that I could try to get into the Jan session, but it just isn't going to work for me. I have to pick up some home health care cases to be actively working as a CNA. The work I do now is for a school for all disabled children. Although the school is much like a day nursing home for children, she said it would'nt qualify in lue of the first rotation of clinicals. There is a tremendous level of care given to those children in a 6 hour day with us. The work I'm doing there is at a minimum LPN work, g-tube feeds, Mickey replacements, straight caths, med admn, suctioning, siezure monitoring, first aide ect... I've been in health care for over 20 years and I think I've reached a stand still. I won't be able to move onto my true love which is long term/assisted living geriatric care and hospice. I'm willing to go the extra mile to get to the bedside of a dying hospice patient. They have given a life of service to us as a society, we should at the least give back to them the utmost respect and quality care that they have earned. They should have the privaledge of transitioning in the comfort of their own home with pride, dignity and comfort. I have true passion for mankind and am willing to do whatever it takes to strengthen my knowledge and skills to get the honor of caring for them. Medicine is a complicated, complex industry, yet so intriguing and always eventful. I live, eat and breath healthcare learing something new everyday. to move onward in the future, but my short-term goal is to get thru the 1st year. What was your lecture days like? Where were your clinicals at? and did they run the same hours as the classroom? 9-2:30?
I am trying to get into the RN completion program at Wright in March 2010 or the August 2010. I just graduated as class valedictorian for the LPN program. My Chem is expired so I have to retake it.
Specializes in Geriatrics/Pediatrics Disabled/Profound.
Congrats!!!! On your accomplishment! I'm sure it feels wonderful to have finally gotten thru the program. How long does it take if you continue with the RN program? What is your schedule going to be like?
Well its around a nine month program after starting but I'm taking Microbiology and auditing Chem this semester. So hopefully I will begin after that.:)
Specializes in Geriatrics/Pediatrics Disabled/Profound.
Thats what I would need for the RN program, Chem and Micro. I purposefully haven't taken it, as I was looking for an LPN program (shorter term goal, to get back into the workforce) and believe I have finally found one : ) Does the transition program offer the same scheduling, flexible hours, as the LPN program does. IE: Mon - Thurs 9:00 - 2:30? Also, I'm wondering where were your clinicals in the LPN program? Did you do them from 9:00 - 2:30 or did they start earlier and run later one day a week?
Hello, my name is Talisha Rodgers. I'm 26yrs old the mother of two wonderful little boys (3 &1) I recently started to apply at different school for LPN. I live in Elgin, IL and my Community College(E.C.C.) waiting list is almost 3 years. My mother who an RN thought I should try a Chicago City College. After a week I have decided on Kennedy King College. Just wondering if any of you ever attend and how was the teacher? the class size etc? I still have pre-req to take which I am taking this summer. Just a little advice would be great!!! If you know of any family/friend that attend KKC for Nursing please share. :bowingpur
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Thank you again Sandy for your honest experienced opinion! It is so hard to decide where to make the commitment to. This program is very difficult to find, let alone get into. Did you have to wait to get in? Everyone is always at a different pace so the clique thing doesn't bother me. I'm a self-studier at my own pace, I do better alone. How many did your class start out with and then how many graduates did it have? What were the clinical sites like? And were they all near the center? I have all long-term care experiene, none in the hospital. So, I have to be honest, that makes me a little nervous. I guess the best thing to do is just go with the flow. Everyone else is new to it too. I know I'm so full of questions, but you've alrady done it :) Where you from the area? What was the neighborhood like? And the parking situation? Did you ever have a problem with parking? I can't thank you enough for your time while sharing your situations you've been placed in with me. Its your experience I'll use to build confidence in this decision making process. I'm actually going to their nursing orientation meeting, so I'm sure I will have a better feel for things then.