Porter and Chester

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Hi everyone, im considering taking the LPN program at Porter and Chester. I know its expensive, but i dont wanna wait for state to maybe have an opening and would rather get on with a carrer. Im curious as to how the quality of education is there, anyone been?

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I'm so excited for you. I just graduated from P&C in July. I took the NCLEX-PN exam about 2 weeks ago and passed. I am so glad that you were accepted and know that you will not regret it. My only advice to you is to stay focus. Do not get discouraged, It is a difficult program but with a lot of hard work and studying you will do just fine.

Ella Love

Thank you so much.

Congratulations on passing the NCLEX-PN :yeah:

15 months from now that will be me. :D

I will keep in touch and let you know how I progress.

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Wonderful iwillbanurse08 !!!:yeah: Looks like we'll be classmates! I am soooo happy.

Congratulations on everything Ella. I can't wait to be in your shoes. Have you found employment?

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:clpty:Taigee, I will see you in January on the first day of class. I cant wait. Congratultions

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Hi taigee, sorry I didn't reply sooner. I have been busy with work and my kids. Anyhow, to answer your question on employment, I was hired at Harborside Healthcare Center in Danbury the same day I graduated. How sweet was that?!! I love my new job. Most of the skills I have learned in school was put to use. Once again, I am very excited for you and hope to hear nothing but great things. Please keep in touch and let me know how you are doing.

Ella Love

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I Went For A Interview At Porter For The Jan09 Lpn Program In Rocky Hill..../ The Program Was 36k And Very Unorgainzed.. They Didnt Know The Clinical Sites Or Days.. Just Gave Me A Sheet Of Paper With Some Info. I Had Plenty Of ? They Couldnt Answer. All I Can Say It Wasnt Worth My 36k.

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I would not go for any LPN school for 36k. That is way too much money for me. I am paying less to get my RN.

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yes and lincoln tech is 30k and they treat you like crap!! while you are paying your hard earn money...

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I'm at Porter and Chester now and I only have to pay back about half when I'm done. They figured out grants and financial aid for me. I really didn't have to do much. The clinical days all depend on the sites that are available at that time. They can't know all that to far in advance. Clinical days are usually 2 days a week. There is no clinical days for the first 2 months. I have to make sure I get to my daycare by 4 and I haven't had any problems with that. Good Luck!

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well your lucky because i owed like 20k...i dont know how because i have two kds and didnt make alot last year...still had to pay tution WHILE IN SCHOOL ..CLINICALS ARE 3 DAYS A WEEK AT 630 AM.

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Hi Lucky to be a nurse.Congratulaions! When do you graduate? I am signed to start in Jan.09. I can't wait! Please keep in touch re: the program. Do you have a day off every week? Also, I heard you have to study 4-5 hrs. a night. Is that about right?

To the other posts.I am on a time constraint, so I decided to go to P&C because it is 15 months long, unlike other avenues.The Watertown school seems nice and it is $30k. I don't know why you were told $36k.

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I don't understand why anyone would pay the amount of money they want for these PN programs. I don't understand why the state approved more PN programs when there are not really many job opportunities for LPN's in the state. With P and C and Lincoln Tech cranking out new grads along with the state programs the job situation is going to be even worse in a couple of years. 15 months isn't much shorter than the 18 months RN takes. When I took the state PN program it was free, otherwise I would have gone directly to community college. Paying back those student loans will make it incredibly hard to be able to go back to finish. Not to mention trying to live on what LPN's make with the cost of living in this state.

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With the all the pre-reqs you have to take and the waiting lists being so long for the RN program it takes longer then 18 months. Some people like myself are on a time contingent. I want to be working in the field making more money then I am now while I continue on to the RN program. It works for some but not all.

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