AshtonR

Congratulations on your pregnancy and best of luck to you! You've got this!

I wouldn't recommend moving out and going to LPN school. I'm starting school on the 30th of this month and I can't imagine living on my own while going to school and working a part time job. I live in NJ where rent is crazy high and I know I wouldn't be able to afford it. I'm very blessed to have a husband who is going to handle all of our bills while I attend school for a year. I'll be working a part time job to have money for gas, food, etc. Good luck! I hope this helps.

I had an iPad and I ended up selling it and getting a MacBook Air. I regret it. I'm sure taking notes on an iPad is much simpler than on a Macbook. I recommend getting an iPad, getting the bluetooth mouse and keyboard and you have a tablet and a "laptop" in one!

To all of my wonderful LPNs/LVNs out there: I'll be starting my LPN program this month. What are the chances of landing an entry level LPN job that does NOT involve a LTC facility/Nursing home? I'm not opposed to working at a nursing home or long term care facility but it really isn't what I'm looking for. I'd like to work at a clinic, private physician's office or hospital (although I know they're phasing LPNs out of hospitals...at least in NJ). I've been looking up LPN jobs for fun and all I can find are nursing homes ?

So much interesting feedback on this topic. Thank you!

Thank you so much! ❤️ I’m excited to do so! ?

Keep going! I’m scared but I haven’t even started yet. Maybe it’s best to think positively. I know we can get through this! If it’s something we really want to do, we’ll find a way to get through it and be awesome at it! ❤️

I can see how that can be nerve wrecking! & I do agree with you. There are plenty of jobs/careers that are not healthcare related and are stressful and thankless. It can be stressful and thankless but I’m sure I’ll get some kind of satisfaction out of making a difference, even if it is small. Good luck on your journey and thank you for sharing!

I really do hope so! I hope I don’t become discouraged in the process. I know humans can suck sometimes and it will feel like a thankless job at times but I feel like I’m meant to do this! Wishing you the best of luck on your journey.

I'll be starting next month 4/30. Have you started (or finished) the program? What are your thoughts on it?

So I've done a ton of research about being a LPN/RN and the stories and personal accounts I've read are terrifying. Some describe the job as "thankless" and "exhausting." I know it won't be easy to be a nurse but a lot of what I'm reading is discouraging me. I start my LPN program on 4/30 and I'm hoping to continue on to RN in the future. Does anyone else feel scared/uncertain? Advice and feedback will be greatly appreciated. Thank you ❤️

I passed my HESI exam today! The program I tested into required that you pass the HESI with at least a cumulative score of 70. I passed with an 81. I had a total of 4 hours to complete the entire exam (anatomy and physiology, reading comprehension, grammar and math). The individual sections were not timed. I know that this can be different based on the program you’re testing into and the school you’re planning to attend. Anyway, I am super excited to start classes in a month! I’m afraid of the loans I’ll be taking out to complete this year long LPN program but I hope it is worth it! Any comments, feedback & advice will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Thank you so much for your input and advice!!!

Thank you so much for your input! I really appreciate it!

Hello! I'm taking the HESI this upcoming weekend for a year long LPN program. I'm currently working as a internet sales representative for a used car dealership. I've been doing this for 5 years now and I absolutely hate it. I need a major career change. I need advice about being an LPN or the day to day life of an LPN! I don't know any LPNs and I've heard that the job can be draining and not very rewarding. Is this something I should pursue? I made about $63K last year in the car business but I despise it. I know I will be taking a pay cut as an LPN. I'm worried about my mental, physical and emotional health as I decide to take this career on. I've read a ton of negative feedback online. Any advice will help ❤️ Thank you in advance!