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It was difficult because I worked fulltime and went to school 4 nights a week til 10:00pm;I started reading some of the txt books 1 year prior to starting the class and that saved me (I was on a 1 year wait list) I hadn't been to school in 20 years, ...

I cheated, had to go back and look and decided to post it again - from 2006. I'm still an executive secretary (26 years at the same place) but I am also an LPN now and work PRN in a pediatricians office after hours clinic and I love it! Best thing I ...

I did it, I graduated from LPN school; it was a long 14 months but sooooo worth it when I lit that candle at the graduation ceremony. Lots of help from this forum, lots of people who had been through it and always a place to come to for encouragement...

I'm old as dirt - 44! Good luck to you and definitely utilize this website for knowledge and inspiration. It sounds old school - but misery does love company. Good luck to you!

Hi Everyone, I'm due to start the LPN program at Erwin in Tampa. Does anyone know if you have to take the NET test as part of the class?:)

I'm currently in the Erwin evening program. I have 18 days left to graduate! All I can tell you is its been a wonderful, brutal experience. You have to study, you don't have much of a life and you take what you get for clinincals. In the evening p...

I work fulltime as a legal secretary; I have 20 days left to go before I graduate and I carried a "B" average; Lots of help from hubby. Housework non-existant, social life - not much; But it can be done, plan you homework around your weekends, it wor...

I am right there with you. I have 20 days left of clincials, however, we still only have 2 patients but we are responsible for meds and procedures. I am loving all the skills we are finally learning, but I am soooo tired. I just want it to be done. ...

What a great post! I am in my final clinical rotation with 20 days left until graduation. It feels like there are 200 days left but your post made me smile and really see it from my instructor's point of view. Sometimes I come home at night and want ...

Just wanted to check back with you to see if you started the LPN to RN bridge program at Allied - and if you have, how is it?

I am a current Erwin LPN student; Due to graduate in July and I will tell you its a wonderful program. It's tough, especially if you have to work full-time, but I've learned so much and I am glad I chose Erwin. Good luck to you in whatever program y...

I am going to a Tech school, the cost was a little over $3,000 and I was on the waiting list for a year; I don't regret my decision for a minute. I will be graduating in 74 days and my how the time has flown by, and the best part is, I paid as I we...

Hi there, I'm from Brandon but I don't have an answer to your question.I just wanted to ask you about the LPN to RN bridge program. I was hoping to go there after I graduate in July - Do you know how often they offer the class? Would you mind tellin...

July 29th!!!:)

I am just one month into my LPN program. It is definitely a lot to take in. I've been out of school for many years, and I'm proud to say I have an "A" average (I never had that in High School). Its amazing that if you want something bad enough, you l...

You might want to "google" it; I've never personally been there, but I've seen some pretty bad things said about them on the web. Good luck to you!

I'm so excited; I start tonight!!!!!:heartbeat

There are private schools in the Tampa Bay area that offer evening classes, such as Keiser & Concorde, however, they are alot more expensive than Erwin. If you are able to get grant money then they might be worth checking in to. Good luck to you!

Daytonite, You are the bomb!

I start an LPN evening program in May! And like so many others on this thread will be working full-time. Its going to be a fast & furious ride!:wink2:

I watch them as well. I freaked out a little at the one that shows students inserting an NG tube up each others' nose. I had no idea we would have to do that to each other! It's a great learning tool and gives you an insight into what's to come. Lov...

I am very excited, and extremely nervous; I'll be working and going to school. But I figure its now or never, I've wanted to do this for a long time. Good luck to you, if I had started 10 years ago, I would take the path your taking. I didn't know H...

The tabe test was not bad at all except for the math; I did horribly but I had been out of school for a long time and forgotten everything. They have people there to help you if you don't pass the level needed, so it took me a couple of weeks and I p...

I'm starting in the May evening program. I was on the list for over a year, but that's because the evening program only has 1 class every 14 months. I would have gotten in sooner if I opted for the day program. When I register I'll check with them ...

Wow, this thread is starting to make me re-think starting the LPN program next month. I thought we still had a "nursing shortage"??? Maybe I should think about medical assistant, does anyone know if that field is in demand?