OCC LPN Program - NET & Nursing Seminar 10-11-08

Anne36, LPN · Nov 12, 2008

You have to take the NET?

I didnt notice that on the information page on line.Are you sure that is one of the requirements?

Also, have any idea how many apply each year? I noticed they only take 27 students.

breakdancin11 · Nov 12, 2008

I have been accepted into the LPN program for the 09 class. Once, accepted into the program OCC will send you a packet via mail which includes: getting finger printed, background checks, BLS certifications, drug tested, seminars, taking the NET and many more.

As for the NET goes according to the paper work sent out it has nothing to do with being accepted into the program. It has more to do with gauging your learning style, stress levels, and of course basic math(consist of: fractions, percentages, & ratios which in reality is just the ability to use math in a clinical situation ie pushing drugs while understandng what your doing), reading comp, and basic bio.

Along with the NET you are also required to go to a seminar which basically explain the run down of how the 1st couple of classes will go.

Overall the NET is nothing to worry about if you have decent test taking skills and the ability to do basic math w/ a pen & a pad. :nuke:

Anne36, LPN · Nov 14, 2008

thanks for explaining that, I really am just in the pre-req's at this point and dont know that i have good test taking skills. Is there a class for that?

hfccdnd · Nov 21, 2008

Hello to the guy with the quasi-beard,

I'm also an OCC current student. I'll be starting my LPN program JAN 13, 2009. Did you complete your package that you picked up OCT 24, 2009?

I was wandering should I mailed my package or just travel that long distance to Waterford, and present it to the nursing department.

How's you preparing for this JAN? and March happy moment?

Did you purchase your books or uniforms yet?

Also, how are you paying for you tuition? and do you know what month they will register the LPN students. I been waiting, waiting, so I can purchase my books and supplies before the holiday or Christmas.

I'm glad our NUR 1290 meets only on that one day, due to the winter and coldness that's here already.

hfccdnd

:nurse: :nurse: :nurse: :nurse: :nurse: :lol2:

breakdancin11 · Nov 30, 2008

I still need to get fingerprinted so I havent sent in the packet yet. I will be handing it in but im I live in Northern Oakland county so Waterford is only a 20min drive away. You could also send it to them via certified mail if you are worried they may not receive it.

Right now im reading up in the Pharmacology book w/ the good old highlighter. In another week I will start putting notes down on paper and then print them to go into a binder.

I purchased the Pharm book but I dont need the Fundamentals(purchased last year). I still need to go get the scrubs but I'll wait until March so we dont need them until week 3 or 4 into Fundamentals.

We are going to pre-registered into the classes and they way they made it sound @ the seminar was just wait until you receive the bill in the mail :uhoh21:

I will be paying for the program with a variety of student loans, a bulk of which will have to be a private student loan, since 60% of what im getting will be put to bills since we can only work 16hrs a week :banghead:

Ya, im glad its once a week as well. Its 45 miles to the SF campus for me so less I have to drive the better! Well I will see you in class or talk to you on the board....Have a great holiday!