Lpn at lincoln tech in NJ?

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Aug 1, 2011

First, you need to check with Union County College as to whether they would accept any of the coursework for Lincoln Tech. If credits other than an LPN license are required for the LPN-RN bridge program are needed you may have to retake the credits. Quite often coursework completed at a private for profit school are not easily transferred to private/public not for profit schools ("traditional" schools).

Depending on what type of math you failed, it may be a hindrance in LPN school. You might want to see if the college has a tutoring program to help you strengthen your weaker areas in math. For my school, you had to pass a math test at the 12th grade level for entry and a math calculation test was a requirement to continue in the program at the half way point. Drug and dosage calculations are part of the curriculum.

See page 3 for Lincoln Tech of this document from the NJ Board of Nursing regarding NCLEX-PN pass rates for the past 5 years:

http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/nursing/apps/NCLEX-PN.pdf

As far as determining what is the best choice for you, no one can answer that but you. Have you tried meeting with an academic or career counselor at the college to perhaps map out a plan of action?

dnijah · Oct 1, 2011

I am currently attending Lincoln Tech and from my experience so far it is a good school, a lot of people who have attended there has expected it to be an easy way out and it is not. As far as the passing the NCLEX I did hear that the passing rate was not that good but that is not based on the school as a whole it is based on the individual you can only get out what you put in. I put in blood sweat and tears and I know I will be passing on the 1st try. Also they are continuously making changes to better the program and improve the passing rate. I did look into traditional schools but they do take a longer time. Cause you still have to do your prerequisites as well as algebra and psychology before you can even get into the program. Plus the program itself takes like a year and some change. I choose Lincoln cause it will only take me a year to finish the program. My cousin is in Union County College LPN program but she has been in school for like 2 years already. I have known and heard of plenty of people who have went to Lincoln Tech, has passed the NCLEX and is now working.

JulezC83 · Sep 14, 2012

im applying now to lincoln tech i just want to know how is the entrance exam ? thanks u hun goodluck on ur journey

LadyLeo75, LPN · Sep 14, 2012

im applying now to lincoln tech i just want to know how is the entrance exam ? thanks u hun goodluck on ur journey

The entrance test at Lincoln tech is easy I passed but but I ended up going to Middlesex county vocational because they are a better school all the way around and the NCLEX pass rate is @85% where as Lincoln tech is in the basement. Also Lincoln cost 28,000-30,000 dollars where count vocational schools cost less then 10,000. But it will be what you make it in the end. Also Lincoln cost 28,000-30,000 dollars and it is not worth it when there are vocational school in the same area that cost a lot less and the entrance exam is just as easy as lincoln techs Well good luck to you. Everybody have a different experience at Lincoln. I am glad I went elsewhere.

Crich301 · Jan 19, 2017

Hi

I attended the LPN program at Lincoln tech in 2010, and it was not a walk in the park. It was difficult because there is a lot of work, tests, projects and let's not forget clinicals that they cram into one year when it takes at any other school 2 years. One thing I will say it is well worth it. You learn a great deal and it is constant hands on. I graduated and I am almost 6 years as an LPN. It was a great experience but you have to work extremely hard if you want it. I have a great job that pays exceptionally well. I say do it and it will all pay off at the end. Now I am looking for a bridge program to receive my bachelors degree. I give Lincoln tech two thumbs up.