Lonestar LVN Fall 2010

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Hi all,

Just wondering how many if any, have applied for the LVN program with any Lonestar CC's fall 2010? Good luck to everyone!

Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.
I think you need to have the vaccines done by the 28th. If you need HEP B then you wont have enough time to get it done. If you dont know what your serum levels are, then you need to get a titer done to determine what anitbodies you do have. Well reading my letter it says that you have to have COMPLETED the Hep B series by the 28th so you are WAAAY out of time for it. Not trying to be a downer, but I think you need to call the school to see what you can do about it.

While I know each school has their own requirements, most times, they are understanding that the Hepatitis B series is usually not completed, especially for those who are entering the health care field for the first time. I'd certainly call the school for verification, but, I'm willing to bet that they will be satisfied with documentation that the series has been initiated, along with following documentation of the second and third vaccinations.

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While I know each school has their own requirements, most times, they are understanding that the Hepatitis B series is usually not completed, especially for those who are entering the health care field for the first time. I'd certainly call the school for verification, but, I'm willing to bet that they will be satisfied with documentation that the series has been initiated, along with following documentation of the second and third vaccinations.

I understand your position. I really do. But the application period for our school has been about 8 months if I am not mistaken, and it is written and posted online EVERYWHERE that this is requirement for acceptance. I just find laziness extremely contemptible. There was ample time to get all of the stuff on this list of requirements done and the one thing that you just couldn't have done on your own (fingerprints) takes a mere 15 minutes, if that.

I just dislike folks who act brand new and dumb to the situation. How could you NOT know what was required of you before even attempting to enter the program, then try to plea for help when you haven't held up to your simple requirement that they gave you 8 months to get done. HEP B takes only 6 months to finish the series. Besides its for your protection not just some random crap to make it harder to get into school. If it were me I would give her slot to someone who has their stuff together, there is just no excuse. NONE. They won't let you near ANY patients without HEP B for your protection.. so how will she/he do clinicals?

You have folks like jagtag as an alternate who did what she/he had to do and people like her/him occupiing a slot and taking up valuable space. It was only 25 slots for God knows how many applicants.... take this just a tad more seriously and not like its just a casual thing.

Like I said before, I hate to be a downer, but do not act shocked or even angry when they send her/him and others like her/him packing. They had plenty of time. No one owes you any favors. I got my letter on the 12th and you best believe monday the 14th they had my fingerprints and everything BEFORE noon.

This is way to valuable of a gift just to nonchalantly throw away on being ill prepared.

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I think you need to have the vaccines done by the 28th. If you need HEP B then you wont have enough time to get it done. If you dont know what your serum levels are, then you need to get a titer done to determine what anitbodies you do have. Well reading my letter it says that you have to have COMPLETED the Hep B series by the 28th so you are WAAAY out of time for it. Not trying to be a downer, but I think you need to call the school to see what you can do about it.

ohh I forgot to tell ya I've done with hep B already.

i was talking about Immunization such as chicken pox, MMR, TD, etc.

have you done your mmr and td also?

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Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.
I understand your position. I really do. But the application period for our school has been about 8 months if I am not mistaken, and it is written and posted online EVERYWHERE that this is requirement for acceptance. I just find laziness extremely contemptible. There was ample time to get all of the stuff on this list of requirements done and the one thing that you just couldn't have done on your own (fingerprints) takes a mere 15 minutes, if that.

I just dislike folks who act brand new and dumb to the situation. How could you NOT know what was required of you before even attempting to enter the program, then try to plea for help when you haven't held up to your simple requirement that they gave you 8 months to get done. HEP B takes only 6 months to finish the series. Besides its for your protection not just some random crap to make it harder to get into school. If it were me I would give her slot to someone who has their stuff together, there is just no excuse. NONE. They won't let you near ANY patients without HEP B for your protection.. so how will she/he do clinicals?

You have folks like jagtag as an alternate who did what she/he had to do and people like her/him occupiing a slot and taking up valuable space. It was only 25 slots for God knows how many applicants.... take this just a tad more seriously and not like its just a casual thing.

Like I said before, I hate to be a downer, but do not act shocked or even angry when they send her/him and others like her/him packing. They had plenty of time. No one owes you any favors. I got my letter on the 12th and you best believe monday the 14th they had my fingerprints and everything BEFORE noon.

This is way to valuable of a gift just to nonchalantly throw away on being ill prepared.

I understand your position as well-however, I think it is best for the person to call and inquire so that they know for sure. If the person has, in fact, been non-compliant to the requirements, the school can then inform them of what may have to occur, may it be to still allow them into the program or take that opportunity to take whatever steps their policies require.

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Sorry for the rant, but stuff like that burns me up. Just do what you have to do.

Everyone wants to be leaders at work but never want to work to lead.

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has anyone purchased a stethescope yet? If so, which brand?

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has anyone purchased a stethescope yet? If so, which brand?

Not yet. I was gonna wait until after orientation to get one. All I hear is Littman, Littman, Littman. So we shall see. I am going to talk to a couple of ICU and ER nurses here at work tonight and see what they say.

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Yeah i was gonna do the same i own one already... but i was gonna wait for orientation anyway... they let us know about the scrubs, books and materials... im so excited!!! :rolleyes:

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I'm highly excited too, yeah, I'm also waiting...see you all there

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great news............guess who received an official acceptance letter today????? ok, I'll just tell you....me, me, meeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:yeah:prayers were answered, thank God!

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That is sooooooo awesome!!!!! I'm so glad you made in :) I'm excited to start this program:) see you all aug 31

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Check your email for your registration. I got mine and with out of district fees my tuition was 2,088. That's not including books. The cheapest books I have found are on amazon.com for $379.65. I will try to make a wish list to share online. And if you are looking for all white shoes Finishline.com has a section dedicated just for all white shoes and they have a sale offering $20 off if you spend $100. Also amazon has the cherokee gray scrubs for $18- $25 a SET! A lot cheaper than the place they are pushing. I will try to keep posting info as I get it. Ohhh almost forgot, from all the nurses I have talked to here at work, they all say buy a cheap stethoscope until you graduate, then, pop for a littman. I got my stethoscope from amazon as well for 17 bucks with free shipping. If you use your school email address you qualify for free 2 day shipping which is a darn good deal. The total for my scrubs (2 pair) and stethoscope was $68.17. Not bad at all.

See you all on family night on the 26th of August!

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