Tim92

Hello! I have been working as a nurse aide (STNA) for the last 3 years and I think it's time for me to take the plunge to go to nursing school. I have been looking at the Cincinnati State LPN program for a while now. Can anyone give me up to date info on the program? Is there a waiting list? How long with the LPN program take to complete? Any other info would be great. Thanks!

1. I think my class to become an aide was about 3 weeks in total beginning to end. 2. I don't remember how many questions were on the test, but it was fairly simple. Pay attention in class and study and you'll pass with no problem! 3. I think my clinicals were 2 day 8 hour shifts. The skills are no difficult. It is everything you learned in class. Again, be sure ti practice in class and you'll be fine.

I work full time. (40 hours) 11p-7a 5 days a week, every other weekend.

The logic in your story is ridiculous to me! I'm very sorry this happened to you. However, as someone said earlier, it's better it happened fairly early on (4 months) then if you were there longer. It's a shame your supervisors would not even give you the courtesy or respect to do an investigation instead of listening to hear say. I wish you the best moving forward!

Thank you all for your replies. After reading these replies I think since I feel LPN is more suited for me, I'm going to continue working as a CNA until I begin school for LPN and forget the EMT training. Also, I'm going to take math classes since math is very difficult for me. What math is best to take now to help in LPN school? Algebra? Is it hard?

You're not alone! Trust me! We all have our good (and great) days, and we all have awful days. I work the night shift so most of my shifts go really well, but regardless some times it can be overwhelming. Especially when we are short staffed. Just remember no matter how your shift goes, whether your patients/residents tell you thank you, they ARE thankful for you. You do great work and work hard! Be proud of yourself. It will get better!

I remember during my 3 day orientation the first two days I shadowed an employee then the third day I did most of the tasks but they shadowed me and would help me up if I got confused or had problems. Also, the three day orientation was not enough for me because it was my first nurse aide job and I felt lost. If you feel that way, simply ask your new supervisor of you can have more orientation days.

Congratulations! I've been an aide for two years and I work at an assisted living, too! You'll love it!

I am 22 years old and I have been debating on what to do with my career for years. I've been going back and forth between becoming an LPN or Paramedic for a long time. I'm currently a CNA. Now, I have decided to enroll in an LPN program next year. However, I struggled a lot in high school and I'm nervous because all the studying, but I am determined. Based on your opinion, do you think if I took a basic EMT course (4 months) how much would it help in LPN school? I don't want to waste my time, but I want to feel confident going back to school and I don't want to struggle in LPN school with things the basic EMT program may cover. I think one of my problems in high school was I didn't apply myself as much as I should have, but I struggle a lot of math...it simply doesn't click.

Statistics is getting to become a general requirement for your BSN so I suggest you take it now to get it over with. Good luck!

I agree with what a lot of the poster are saying. However, I am leaning on doing what you thought - going to get my LPN first then get my RN later when I have a few years of experence as an LPN.

I remember when I took my nurse aide test I thought I failed the skills portion, but I passed both the written and skills the first time. I know how excited you must feel that you passed! Congratulations!

If anyone understand your fears, it's me! I hate math and even science, but I really wanted to be a nurse. In reality, the only thing you can do is stay positive, study and understand as much material as possible. It sucks and isn't easy; I though about giving up several times. The best advise I can give is to study and whenever you understand something, reward yourself. Tell yourself what a great job you're doing. Cook yourself your favorite dinner, watch your favorite TV show or movie. Just stay positive and be proud of the information you are learning. No matter how little or much, or how long it takes, what is important is you ARE learning it. Good luck! (;

That is great! I'm glad you aced your first test and seem to be enjoying the first week. Just remember to study every night and keep up with the work - as long as you do that I'm sure you'll do EXCELLENT! (:

I would highly suggest forming a study group with some classmates or use flashcards. Reading from your book or notes can be very boring, and for me it makes information harder to retain.