LpAngel81

Myprogram doesn't have a seperate IV therapy class, its incorporated into Math and Meds... We took a one ati test at the end of phase I it was just a practice one and everybody did ok i guess b/c no one was spoken to about their score the one we take in July is the one that counts for us to sit for our boards

wow congrats to you, did you get your date yet for the nclex

Done 7/24/09 can't wait this time last yr I was already accepted to the program just waiting to start orientation, can't wait. I plan on working and starting om my pre reqs for LPN-RN bridge program ultimate goal is to end up in Peds definitely getting my BSN and School Nurse certification so that I can work the same hrs as my daugther is in school and workk Per diem in the hospitals for extra cash during breaks and stuff can't wait I can see a glimmer of light as me again in about 4-6 more weeks how I feel the lol

take it from me I did the MA route (back on 04) before I started LPN school (started sept 08 will be done in July 09) and if I could turn back the clock I wish that I would have just done the LPN route to begin with I would probably be an RN by now. Trust me the MA program is what 8 months maybe a yr at the most, My LPN progtam is the same amount of time (11 months) How long is the LPN program you were accepted to? if its longer than a yr or 18 months and does nto give you a degree see if you can get into a vocational or technical program they are usually chaper, have more clinical time and are shorter than most college LPn programs, hope this helps good luck

I have 73 days and counting left in class and thats including weekends, and holidays. Grad date is 7/24/09 I can't wait we are in OB now we go to Pedi next then finish up med surgII and geri clinicals. we started with 39 and are down to 20. I can't wait to be done.

for interventions you could use : clean catheter area to make sure it remains clean from feces

TEAS is the entrance exam that MCVS uses the NCLEX is what you take for your boards either PN - for LPN or RN for Registered nurses

monmouth county vocational # is 732-774-2040 the web address is mcvsd.org... the entrance exam was not too difficult i got the teas study guide and that helped alot espcially with the math and science stuff. the program itself is very good but very intense alot of information in a short amount of time (11 month program) if you want to you can email me [email protected] for any more insight that i can give you :)

Hi, I did find the books cheaper I'm getting the first set of books for about $200 on textbooks.com and the rest are between half.com and amazon.com. Thanks for the advice, I'm basically going to get 2 sets of the scrubs and alternate the wearing schedule. I'll get some white sneakers from payless and call it a day. I'm so excited. See you in Sept. :up:

I would check with your school to make sure it is ok to have a recorder while in school. I am starting my program in Sept of this year and at orientation we were told that no recorders of any type are allowed while in school.

Thanks so much for the advice. I do have some med terminology and A&P from when I was in school for certified medical assistant(i'm sure the A&P was no where near what i will go through for nursing though) I already have myself prepared to have no social life for the nexy 11 months or so, outside of taking care of my daughter. My last day of work in 7/25/08 and I am going to spend some of the time that I have off doing things with my little girl before I get into my study zombie mode. I will definitely be asking for all of the help and advice I can get from all sources including some of co-workers that are nurses. Thanks and good luck with the rest of your program.

Correction to my start date i'm starting class on Sept 4th lol oops see i'm so excited about starting i'm willing to show up 2 days early!!!!! :chuckle

Hi all, I'm starting LPN School at Monmouth County Vocational School on September 2. Is anynone else starting that program too, or has anybody else completed the program. For those that completed the program especially recently approximately what was the total costs of the books. I have to pay out of pocket for my books (trying to get scholarships if i can for that) and would like to have an idea of how much it's going to be:o. Also the uniforms (So expensive:twocents:) do we have to wear those everyday or just for clinicals and are white sneakers ok or do we have to get nursing shoes. I have class 7/8-9/08 excited about that worried about first assignment though. If there is anybody starting class with me maybe we can get a study group together. :chuckle

i start my program in september too, mine is 11 months and i'm very excited too. good luck :chuckle

No they mean that your score must be at the same level or higher than 40% of other students that took the test. example: if 40 percent of test takers got 70 in reading then you have to get 70 or better to pass. hope it helps i took mine in Jan worried myself to death and did awsome. just study the book and don't stress. Remember you are your own worst critic