LPN program in Nashua, NH

[missingunc]

So I dont know if there is anyone who is from southern NH or knows the area. But I have a question about their program, I cant seem to get a straight answer. St. Joseph School Of Nursing offers a Practical Nursing Program & an Associate of science program for RN.

Now for the RN program you need Microbiology & Sociology...but I dont see those in their cirriculum for the Practical Nursing Program. Does that mean they want you to go to another school for that??

Ahh, Im applying to 3 schools.. NHCTC Nashua, Rivier, and thinking of St. Joseph's. I need alot of science and math out of the way before getting accepted into NHCTC or Rivier. So Im confused on what to do.. take 2 years getting these done and MAYBE getting accepted into the program, due to small number of spots..or go to st joseph's and get the LPN and get some experience.

Sorry for the long thread..i dont know what direction to go in, or whats best.

Thanks for reading :)

[Sjsmith92]

I'm going to St. Joseph's school of nursing this year, and I actually asked them this exact questions. In order to go into the RN program at St. Josephs you would need the microbiology and Sociology credits from another school before being able to get accepted and you would have to send over your transcript from that college. If you went for the PN program you would not need those classes and would be able to advance to the RN program after graduating from the PN as well as working as a LPN for a year!

[missingunc]

Thanks SJSmith. Its kind of an old post.. But i have an update! I ended up going into St. Joes PN program, Im graduating Aprill 2011. Im still undecided whether or not to do their PN to RN program after working the year or go to Rivier.

Are you in the RN or PN program? Good luck to you on your first year!!

[Sjsmith92]

That always seems to happen, I should probably start looking at the posting dates. haha. But I'm going into the PN program since I didn't have the Sociology or Microbiology credits then i'll do the LPN to RN transition. and Thank you!

How do you like their program so far?

[missingunc]

Are you excited to start? Congrats! So far i like the program, there are alot of great teachers in the PN program. Its a small school so once you get adjusted you'll realize how easy it is to get help or support from the staff. I wasnt an LNA before starting school so i remember my biggest fear was clinical. And it is nerve racking at first.. i said alot "they want to do what.. thats a nurses job, LOL. forgetting that hello!!! your going to be a nurse someday" But by 2nd semester i felt alot more comfortable.

My biggest advice, remember that its ALOT of work. Keep up with your reading. Ask lots of questions. And dont forget to find time for yourself.

[Sjsmith92]

I'm very excited to start at first I was looking into going to Manchester community college and looking through my options I came across St Josephs, I didn't even know about the school. deadlines for other schools admissions came and went so I was running out of options so I applied to St joes and after going to the test and the interview I felt confident that it was going to be a good experience and that it is probably best that I went to a smaller school so that the teachers actually had time to talk with you and give you help! but i'm glad to hear you like it! i'm definitely going to be nervous for the first clinical I didn't look into any LNA programs either since I just graduated high school in June I wanted to start right up the the PN program.

[missingunc]

Once you complete the first semester, with a passing grade. You are eligiable for your LNA. All you have to do is have the school send your grade over to the state and then you get your license. thats what I did. And believe LNA experience will be good to have while being in school.

[Sjsmith92]

Really? That's something I'll make sure to do. Not only will it help me on my resume but it will be good experience! I'm glad you told me that!