LPN at HoHoKus school at ramsey

akanini, MSN, RN · Oct 3, 2008

I hear this school is starting a RN program. Is that true?

juicylucy · Oct 3, 2008

yes lpn to rn bridge.. but first u must compete with the recent or prior grads who attended hohokus.. we get first dibs

akanini, MSN, RN · Oct 3, 2008

Thanks for replying. How long is that program?

kristinleigh · Nov 3, 2008

i'm at hohokus (well, eastwick college as now they are accredited, YESSSS) and i love it. i'm only on my third week but the professors are all so sweet and helpful. i definitely recommend it. yes, it's expensive but i got good finanical aid and subsidized student loans.

ananamo7 · Jan 26, 2009

Hi, since all of you attended Hohokus, I have a question. I'm entering into the LPN program in April and would like to know how the NET test is? I have the book to study but am anxious since I failed it once somewhere else. What suggestions or advice can anyone give me to be successful? I really need to definitely pass this test so I can get started with my career. Thanks. :confused:

kristinleigh · Jan 26, 2009

It's really easy. It was just math & english. Are you okay with basic math? Know fractions. I'm pretty sure almost everyone passes it. WHen are you taking the test? And are you doing night or day? I'm in LPN 2 (day) right now. It's HARD, I just started it today (I finished LPN 1 at the top of my class). As long as you dedicate yourself, it's good.

ananamo7 · Jan 27, 2009

Hi, thanks for the response. I'm kind of nervous because I thought it was a big test, they said it's the NET test and I took at Holy Name which was 3 hours and it was hard. I failed that one. I was suppose to take the test this week but cancelled because I felt like I wouldn't be ready. I'm good in English but with Math, it's hard for me. I know basic but when it comes down to Algebra it's hard. I would be attending the Day. I wanted to start the now at the end of January but might have to do it in April which is the next program. The coordinator there made it seem like it wasn't hard at all so I thought I'd ask. Maybe I should just go take it and chance it. But, she said if I fail I'd have to wait 4 months to retake it? So, you think everybody makes it? It's not as hard as it seems. Thanks for the info. I look forward to meeting you in the near future when I start. Let me know.

kristinleigh · Jan 27, 2009

Oh okay. Maybe they changed it... mine was just basic math & english. Call them and ask if it's Science. Get the Cliffs Note NET test prep book. I'll sell it to you for like $10.00 if you want and you can either meet me at the school and I'll give it to you or I'll have to charge like $3.00 shipping (I think it retails for $25). It was really good. The earliest you will get in is April, January started yesterday, but more realistically July because I know quite a few people failed out of Nursing I and are on the list to get back in in April. Get the test done ASAP so then you can start. I reviewed for about a week and I was fine.. and that was probably only an hour a day.

A tip, when you finish the test they tell you to do some print thing. Before you exit out of it, look at it really quickly. Your results are on there (it's a bar graph). Otherwise you have to wait 3 weeks and it's killer waiting to find out if you're in or not. If you get in, you have to bring in a check of $250.00 and then another $250.00 (unless it went up..) when you go for orientation.

The program is HARD. The teachers are great (intimidating but wonderful, really) you just have to be willing to give it your all and put aside all other obligations. Also if you need to, you're not going to be able to work during Med-Surg. It's so intense (I'm in it now..) so start saving money if you have to. I wish someone told me that early on, lol.

ananamo7 · Jan 27, 2009

Hey, I'm so glad that your giving me all this info. I'm reviewing for the test this whole week. I'm going next week to take it. I don't know if I would still be able to get into the January program though. And yes she told me about the fee $250 but I didn't know for orientation you had to bring another $250. Wow! I'll make sure to see what my score is before I exit. i have 2 kids and I already know this is going to be hard so I put my mind on it that will completely apply myself to this program. I really want to bridge to RN right afterwards when the program comes out, but I can't wait to get into the field. I have the NET Guide, it's a good little book. Thanks for the offer though. I hope I can start in April, I'd like to start ASAP. Well, I appreciate all of your input. Give me your email so we can exchange numbers and talk sometime and meet when I get there. Thanks.

Star33 · Jan 27, 2009

As a current student, I heard you had to work as an LPN for a year before they will accept you into the RN bridge program. Also, when you come out you will only have an associates degree. Personally, for me, when I am finished at Eastwick I am going to apply to a 4 year college and get my BSN. By the way, I have 3 kids and I am pregnant with my 4th... It is doable, but you need a tremendous support system. Good luck!

ananamo7 · Jan 27, 2009

Hi, thanks for the info. Wow, your amazing to do everything that you do. But, it's all about will power and support, your right. Well, about the LPN to RN, the Hackensack site as of now won't have the bridge to RN only the Ramsey site does. I spoke to Chris there the Admissions Coordinator and I asked him the same thing and he said you can go right into it. I will have to confirm that but I have other options where I can just go right into it anyways. The Rockland County Community College and it's cheaper. I met someone there recently when I went to inquire that did the same thing and was a student there. I will also be getting my BSN but want to work for a hospital 1st and get them to pay for it and do the accelarated program which is an extra year and not 2. I have big plans. I just can't wait till all is said and done. I will be tremendously applying myself to achieve my dream. Thanks.

Star33 · Jan 27, 2009

If I could start over, I would just go do the 2 year RN program. I chose the evening course and it's a year and a half. Plus, with the pregnancy I will have to take time off and I will fall behind. So, hind sight is 20/20 right? Anyway, I like the school. I haven't had any problems, I just have a complaint about the food, nothing but vending machines, so bring your own!! Unless, you like fast food all the time, that's near by...