North Shore CC LPN program

[LaLaEm4]

Hi,

I applied for the Fall 2011 LPN program and was looking to see if anyone else on the board has also also applied. Also, for those who have gone through the program or are currently in it, how soon did you hear whether or not you were accepted? I'd love to hear thoughts about the program! Thanks!

[ErinDel, ASN, BSN, RN]

Congrats im so happy for you!!!!

[LaLaEm4]

Thanks, Erin!!! How is everything going with you??

[Lcann]

Em,

I can't message you back because I haven't posted on the forums enough.

As for taking 18 credits at a time, if you're not working and don't have too many responsibilities I think you will be fine! I had some major family issues/responsibilities going on when I was in the program and it didn't help me at all.

The only class I really wish I had taken prior to starting was nutrition. We only had 2 tests in that class and if you don't do well on one test you can have some issues passing it since the 2 tests make your grade.

Congrats to everyone who was accepted!!!

[Lcann]

I forgot to add, get a good backpack or rolling bag. I had an over the shoulder tote bag and pinched a nerve in my arm after 1 month in the program. Those nursing books are heavy!

[ErinDel, ASN, BSN, RN]

Hi, well im wait listed at middlesex cc for the evening weekend program. I took the teas today and did pretty good. I just accepted a new job at massgeneral today so i cant do a day program. Im very happy for u. I heard nscc rn program is excellent. Congrats and goodluck:heartbeat

[sawyer1200]

Erindel....if youre still into applying for LPN why dont you try Greater Lowell Tech? They accept up to June I think and they have a day & night program. 9 weeks left for me!!!!

[ErinDel, ASN, BSN, RN]

Thanks for the suggestion sawyer. Congrats to you on almost being done. Hows the program at gltech? I heard its good. It may b hard for me to find child care five nites a week till ten and on weekends. Atleast I know at mcc its two nites till 730/830 then clinical on sat 7to2. I dont know, im bummed that im waitlisted again. I thought I would of got in this time. Are u planning on going for your RN as well? Ttyl...

[sawyer1200]

Oh I didnt realize you have kids! The program is awesome but hard.....everyone in my class who has a family and/or works full time just has it 10 times harder. The evening program is 4 nites a week plus every other sat & sun 8am-2pm. You literally have no life. I have 9 weeks to go and the countdown is on! I am planning on furthering my education but I dont want to wait 3 years to get accepted to a program.....even the lpn-rn has waitlists I think. But I have no pre reqs done so i might have to wait that long. I am just taking it one day at a time for now - finish 3rd term, graduate, pass NCLEX, get a job and THEN figure out the rest.Any other programs for you - what about northern essex? Good luck in whatever you decide!!!

[ErinDel, ASN, BSN, RN]

Sawyer, it sounds like things are looking great in your future! i wish u luck with the last few weeks and on your finals. I just recently finished a cna class at northshore cc. It was a good program. I know the wait at mcc is long, atleast two years which is ridiculous. I looked at northern essex and the last i heard their night program was suspended.... i guess i will wait for mcc, i can focus now on my new pca job that i start in may. Well thanks for writing back!

[sawyer1200]

Erin I took that CNA class in 2009! Did you have 2 different instructors? They were awesome! I didnt know that about northern essex.....seems like there are wait lists everywhere. Thanks for the good wishes and best of luck to you!

[ErinDel, ASN, BSN, RN]

Your welcome sawyer

Ps. There were two diff teachers who taught cna class but i had ****. She was great!

[ErinDel, ASN, BSN, RN]

hi guys, thought i would touch base and share my news... i just got accepted to the fall nursing program at MCC!!

admissions just called and offered me a spot. i am sooo happy. good luck to u that are starting in sept too!!!