Need Some Direction

[kmh42]

Good Afternoon,

As a 42 year mom of 2 I have finally decided to go school to become an LPN. I contacted my local career & tech center and had the info mailed to me. Since I have been out of school for 25 years the test seems pretty scary. I found the practice test online and have taken them. I did very well on the reading but blew the math. I really want to do this but I'm not sure how. They offer a program in Jan and July.

My Questions Are:

1. Someone who has been out of school do they need to take courses through a college or could I self study?

With help from books from the Libary.

2.They are asking for a copy of high school transcript . Is this necessary for someone out of school 25 years?

Thank You

kmh42

[KathyRN2B]

Congrats on your decision to return to school!

Which test are you referring to? Entrance test for the school??

You must go through an actual college/comm. college/tech.college program in order to sit for your LPN license.

Firstly, you would need to contact the schools that are offering the LPN program and make an appt. to speak with a counselor. They will be able to direct you better in course-work.

I was out of school 15yrs when I started and every school I've attended since wants copies of your HS transcripts. Before I took my very 1st college class, I had to take the COMPASS test....and that was for placement for math and english college level courses, BECAUSE I had been out of school for so long. I jacked around in HS so my GPA was garbage (barely passed). I had to take a couple of remedial math courses to prepare me for college algebra, but in the end it really didn't matter much.

Hope this helps and good luck!!!