MSC LPN program

Yes, the books are provided for you at MSC. A lot of people end up dropping out or failing because they are not willing to study enough or not come to class. That really made me feel less confidant, they tell you that you cannot work while in school, but I worked about 20-30 hrs a week and that was fine. Just don't let them scare you. There is a lot of gossip/unprofessionalism so just don't get involved in any of it if you don't want drama. I chose to stay out of it and I wasn't involved. Good luck, let me know if you have any other questions later on. Oh and they may change your graduation date, so don't get too set on it. A lot of people purchased plane tickets to leave after school is over and it turned out they changed the schedule and it was finals weeks. They have been changing the graduation date by a couple weeks or a month from the original time they tell you. Everything to them is "tentative" and you must ALWAYS be flexible according to them since your in nursing school! So in their eyes being in nursing school makes it okay for them to be extremely unorganized!

I'm currently in the program, moving into block C or block 2 of the RN program. I think the program works for those who are serious about learning and don't need to be hand held the entire time. There is a lot of independent work and self instruction, however, it re-affirms itself how much you actually retained in the end once you take your Hesi as I noticed when I took mine a few weeks ago. There is a lot of structural issues with scheduling, expectations and so on, but I think to a certain degree you'll find that at any school. Its just that other schools are better at hiding their dirt. You get study guides for some of the classes so that helps. Don't listen to Anthony because he knows nothing except to make things difficult for you. If you find yourself struggling be sure to ask for office hours and speak to your instructor or else they won't feel bad for your later especially if you're failing. Try to form small study groups that you can meet together and review information. DO NOT bother with large groups where people answer questions and pass the answers around because you WILL get wrong information and you won't be happy when you see your grades from using those answers. Overall I think the program is a great stepping stone into nursing and benefits you in so many ways. I'm currently working as a CNA at the site I did my clinicals, so not only do they know me now, but they're waiting for me to graduate so I can have a LPN position there which is awesome. Finishing your LPN allows you to earn money while finishing your RN and in these difficult days, most people have to work so why not earn money and experience as a nurse at the same time. Also the typical wait time for block 3 is either immediately or 1 semester and that information came directly from the director of Gateway's nursing program. I also called other colleges and confirmed that information as well. So while people are waiting to barely start block 1, I'll be finishing my RN so in the end it is worth the extra tuition, frustrations and sacrifice. Also don't let people tell you that you must get all your pre-reqs done prior to starting the program cuz that's not true. I took AP2 in block A, Micro and Chem while in block B and received an "A" in each class. If you're determined it all can be done, just have faith in yourself! I'm out...

I'm currently in the program, moving into block C or block 2 of the RN program. I think the program works for those who are serious about learning and don't need to be hand held the entire time. There is a lot of independent work and self instruction, however, it re-affirms itself how much you actually retained in the end once you take your Hesi as I noticed when I took mine a few weeks ago. There is a lot of structural issues with scheduling, expectations and so on, but I think to a certain degree you'll find that at any school. Its just that other schools are better at hiding their dirt. You get study guides for some of the classes so that helps. Don't listen to Anthony because he knows nothing except to make things difficult for you. If you find yourself struggling be sure to ask for office hours and speak to your instructor or else they won't feel bad for your later especially if you're failing. Try to form small study groups that you can meet together and review information. DO NOT bother with large groups where people answer questions and pass the answers around because you WILL get wrong information and you won't be happy when you see your grades from using those answers. Overall I think the program is a great stepping stone into nursing and benefits you in so many ways. I'm currently working as a CNA at the site I did my clinicals, so not only do they know me now, but they're waiting for me to graduate so I can have a LPN position there which is awesome. Finishing your LPN allows you to earn money while finishing your RN and in these difficult days, most people have to work so why not earn money and experience as a nurse at the same time. Also the typical wait time for block 3 is either immediately or 1 semester and that information came directly from the director of Gateway's nursing program. I also called other colleges and confirmed that information as well. So while people are waiting to barely start block 1, I'll be finishing my RN so in the end it is worth the extra tuition, frustrations and sacrifice. Also don't let people tell you that you must get all your pre-reqs done prior to starting the program cuz that's not true. I took AP2 in block A, Micro and Chem while in block B and received an "A" in each class. If you're determined it all can be done, just have faith in yourself! I'm out...

thanks... great advice! Appreciate you for sharing.

I start the program in July and let's just say I already agree with the previous comments about this school :smackingf Orientation is July 9th and I hope they give us all the information needed for a smooth start; books, uniform? schedule...anything.

I went this route, after all my calculations, this would actually get me done with my RN faster than if I where to sit on the waiting list and then go into the 2 year program. I also like the idea of maybe working as an LPN while finishing my RN.

Thanks for all the insight on MSC! I will definitely keep all that in mind.