Lone Star College 2019 LVN to RN transition

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Hello to all! I wanted to start this thread specifically for those who were planning on applying to the various Lone Star College transition programs starting in 2019. I have seen and posted in the thread for the traditional ADN applicants, but I think the LVN-RN warrants it's own thread.

So, my plans are to apply to both North Harris and Kingwood campuses. I wanted to apply to Montgomery as well, but won't be able to attend there due to their 5-day a week, heavily loaded Summer semester. Just won't work with my work schedule.

Also, I think it's worth mentioning that I have sort of a unique perspective as I was previously enrolled in Kingwood's transition program in 2016, but was forced to leave after the first semester due to an unexpected family emergency. So feel free to ask any questions!

I took the HESI on August 30th and my application score will be 7.71. When I was accepted to Kingwood's program, my app score was 7.74, for any who are wondering.

15 minutes ago, Colemanjb05 said:

I’m sorry and another question, can you apply for transition while your in your last semester of lvn ?

No you can not apply while in the LVN program. One of the required documents is a copy of your LVN license. I graduated from Kingwood LVN this past August and just got into NH transition that starts this summer. That was the 1st available program. It’s still not bad though, 9 months and I’m back in

12 minutes ago, LVN2B18 said:

No you can not apply while in the LVN program. One of the required documents is a copy of your LVN license. I graduated from Kingwood LVN this past August and just got into NH transition that starts this summer. That was the 1st available program. It’s still not bad though, 9 months and I’m back in

AHhh i understand now

Anybody know the waiting period to hear back from Kingwood for the LVN to RN transition?

Specializes in ER.
On 5/21/2019 at 11:54 AM, Mstati20 said:

Anybody know the waiting period to hear back from Kingwood for the LVN to RN transition?

It's going to be ~3 weeks after the application deadline closes.

I read in the posts that even though classes are 5 days a week... students attend 2x and then there is clinical. I am wondering can I do classes and clinical all during the weekday and have the weekend off to work?

Specializes in ER.
15 hours ago, Roseglory said:

I read in the posts that even though classes are 5 days a week... students attend 2x and then there is clinical. I am wondering can I do classes and clinical all during the weekday and have the weekend off to work?

I'm not sure where you're getting the "5 days a week" from. The only campus that does 5 days a week is Montgomery and it's only for 6 weeks during the Summer session.

North Harris is 2x a week in class a 1x a week for clinical, and it's all done M-F. No weekends. Kingwood is 2x a week in class (in the evenings) and 1x a week in clinical, but offers weekday AND weekend clinicals. They also go up to 2x a week clinicals during their Summer semester.

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Hi HowdyHowdy! Thank you for the reply. I really appreciate the information. That is awesome to read how the weekends are free / optional. I am coordinating my work schedule to fit with nursing school. Right now I am working 16hrs of Sat + Sun and researching for nursing schools that have primarily Mon-Fri classes - clinical. If I have a weekend clinical, hopefully rare and would be using PTO. Monday is going to be brutal but that's what coffee is for, right? ?

For people who got their clinical schedule and signed-up for Tuesday but there was inclusion of Monday, you just have 1 day clinical right? I really hope I can attend nursing school 3 days, work for 3 days, and rest / catch-up 1 day.

For the transition group starting at Kingwood in a couple weeks.....Is there anyone who is assigned to Tuesday clinical that would prefer Saturday clinical? Please let me know, I really need to switch!

On 3/8/2019 at 4:21 PM, danielg_84 said:

Hey everyone. I made an account just to comment on this thread.

I am currently in my last semester of the transition program at North Harris. As stated, classes are usually Wed and Thurs, 11-1:30 for N1-N4 semesters. For the Summer session for transition students, the hours fluctuated a lot, but were generally close to that. That said, plan on being there M-F 8-5 for the first 2 weeks of the summer session, and keep M-F clear for the first 2 weeks of each semester. They COULD get everything done during the regular Wed/Thurs, but they like to throw in things like clinical site orientations, calendar reviews, etc. It will drive you crazy if you're not ready for it. If you're like me, you've moved heaven and Earth to get your schedule set up around your clinical day and the classroom schedule, so those first 2 weeks each semester can be a pain. Tests are held on Wed mornings at 8. If you get below a 75, you will be required to attend a remediation session. This is usually the Wed morning the next week.

Like most college programs/courses, you can get MUCH better deals on the books if you hunt around, rent books from online sources, etc. However, there are a LOT of books, and hunting down deals on each one individually is a pain. So, if you're paying with financial aid or aren't tight for money, go ahead and buy the bundle from the bookstore for sake of ease.

START GETTING YOUR TITERS AND VACCINES DONE NOW. Check with someone from the school for a full list. It's a long list; and if your titers are negative for something like HepB, getting the immunizations done properly can take months.

The school suggests that you don't work or work part time while attending. I'm 34 with a house and a family, so for me (and many of my classmates) that's just not an option. If that is an option for you, work as little as you can.

Don't be intimidated by what I'm about to say, because if you can get into the program, you can get THROUGH the program, but...

I am a paramedic with 12 years of experience on the ambulance, and 15 years total patient care experience, and this program has humbled me academically. The tests are no joke. I've maintained a low B average in lecture, but I'm definitely not used to that. Study often, study together, don't procrastinate, and find/use every youtube channel and pathophysiology-one-sheet from Pinterest that you can. Ask the paramedics and LVNs for help with skills. Don't be freaked out by the SIM days because it's just practice for your actual clinicals.

Ask me any other questions you have and I'd be happy to answer!

I also just made an account for this thread. I am taking my pre reqs this semester to apply in Jan-March 2020.

I have heard they only allow 4 paramedics per class. In your experience, is this true? I will be applying to every single campus, but Montgomery is my first choice because I'm a poor single paramedic and tuition is expensive!

Were you able to maintain full time on the ambulance throughout the program? As I said, no one but me is paying my bills.

Another thing I'm worried about is getting a job with an ADN in the Houston area. I plan on being enrolled at an online RN-BSN, have teaching experience and 5 years of EMS experience. Would it even be possible to find a job in this area in an ER or do a lot of Houston area ADNs have to go out of state?

Thanks so much for your time!

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