MARCH 2010 STARTS

I start in March. Excited but extremely nervous.

I start in March. Excited but extremely nervous.

I am nervous too!!! I start March 11th, and I feel like I still have so much to do... I've been reading a lot on this site. There's so much info here, it helps me get a better idea of what to expect. So where are you starting?

I will be attending the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center (PA) during the evening. Not sure where you're at, but it's a pretty reputable program here. I've only heard good things :).

I start March 1st..I'm going to a private vocational school here because it's the only one in my county. I luckily scored very high on the entrance exam so I couldn't get bumped! I'm really not sure what to do to get ready for school. I did find out the other day though that I qualified for full financial aid so I feel extremely fortunate!

Full Financial aid??!! That is sooo awesome!! I'm getting help with half, and the other half I'll be taking loans out for. Either way I'm extremely grateful :). I've been doing work out of a book called "Math for Meds" and it's to help with math calculations that you'll need to know for dosage calculations. I'm also reviewing an old anatomy and physiology book from when I took pharm tech classes, just so I feel a step ahead. That's what everyone advises me to practice; math and A&P... There are so many posts on this site with information on what to expect and how to prepare. I check on here everyday almost! lol

Wow. I've read some nursing textbooks my father has. My dad is a retired doctor so he has alot of medical resources. I never thought of studying for Medical Math so I feel prepared for dosages and such. I am a little nervous about a & p because of the lab. Do you think we will have to dissect cadavers?

Oh geeze I've never heard of having to do that in lpn programs!! lol I hope not... My outline for my levels doesn't mention anything about dissecting cadavers so I guess we'll have to wait and see. I think I could handle it. It would just be weird... I don't think Id puke though because I've been in some really gross situations and never puked lol.

The math for dosage calculations is very easy... there are just little rules you have to remember here and there. I just want to drill it in my brain, because my program requires a 100% passing on a dosage calculations exam every level, and you get two chances to get it perfect and if you don't they kick you out of the program. Also, they actually MAKE us do the work from this book and we have to show it to them on the first day of class. I have plenty of time on my hands to do it, so I don't mind.

Everyone says that the program is very intense, and I'm nervous because I have a 3 year old and a 1 1/2 year old, and I have a feeling our play time is going to be shortened. I'm gonna miss them terribly while I'm in school!!!

So is your program 12 months or 18 months in length?

My program is 16 months (that's about average here in cali). I am also really nervous about leaving my son. My son is 1 and I've been staying home with him all year. I'm not sure how to balance taking care of my son and the intenseness of the studying involved with LVN school.

I know exactly how you feel... I'm a stay at home mom and I'm nervous about balancing my study time with my responsibilities as a mom and a wife. My husband supports me completely. Since my program is 18 months in length, it's spread out pretty well. By the time I finish, my children will be 3 and 4 1/2 which is a good age for me to reenter the workforce. I just wanted to be there for them until I felt comfortable enough to put them in pre-k or it's equivalent. I feel so lucky to have the opportunity to focus on nothing but my kids and school. I know girls who don't have kids and can't say the same... They usually have to work and go to school and that is also very tough.

I start April 5th at Hondros College.I just passed the HESI this morning, sigh. I have my letter of acceptance in hand.....I hope I can join you guys for Spring 2010!

You don't have to dissect cadavers. I'm currently enrolled in the same program your attending in March. I just started level III, I graduate in May. I can't be much help to you since I am in the Day Program. I heard the night one is much more relaxed, but in all honesty, its not hard. Show up and study and you'll be fine. I don't even have to study much to get B's. Once A&P is over in level one your in the clear, and don't stress about the check offs. If you need any info let me know!

I start April 5th at Hondros College.I just passed the HESI this morning, sigh. I have my letter of acceptance in hand.....I hope I can join you guys for Spring 2010!

Good luck! I just got fitted and ordered my school uniforms today. They are HIDEOUS but I don't even care!! lol Now I just need to get sneakers, a watch, and my stethoscope. I'm very nervous, but very excited. I think you will do fine. Let me know what happens!

I know the uniforms for Lancaster Career are sooooooooooooo hideous! I can't wait to burn mine! 3 months to the day for graduation....I can't wait to never wears these hideous blue stripes again!