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tparks, how often are you going to pratt, or do you update via phone/e-mail, etc. Would you recommend going down there in person to apply, or would you think it matters? When did you take your TEAS test, and where? Thank You...............:-)

queenjean, how would rate this program as far a being able to complete it while working full time w/ a family? Did you also complete your pre-req's online? How was the TEAS test, and where do you take it? When should you come to campus?

2beenursery10..............I am curious if you've completed all of your paperwork yet. I am wanting to try for acceptance into the january 2010 lpn-rn class and have not done any of my paperwork yet. I don't know when it is due by. I also didn't know if you live close to the school, or you will be commuting. The reason I ask is that I live about an hour west of the school and was curious if you knew of any other routes to get there. Thank You so much............ ............................Misty

Hello, I live about an hour west of St.Louis. I am not good w/ navigating city traffic. I am attempting to get accepted into the bridge program @ LSN. Are any of the current/future students carpooling, or parking @ commuter lots and taking the metrolink, bus, etc. Is that safe? I'm not sure show that would work w/ clinicals and pre-planning also?? Just curious if anyone else is doing this, and how it is or isn't working out. I do drive and am very fortunate enough to have a fairly decent vehicle. I have found that to get to St.Alexius was not very difficult, but getting back to the interstate was very confusing, and very busy. Any ideas/imput is appreciated :-),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanks...........................................Misty:D

how are you liking it so far?

Jess, what days/times do you have to go? Where do you go for clinicals, are most of them done @ st.alexus?

carlarenee02 , How do you like the program so far? I am attempting to get into the spring 2010 class. I would be a lpn-rn bridge. I did attend an open house, and found it quiet confusing. The prices were vary different, and the process was different for lpn - to - rn bridge. Do you know what the acceptance process is? Should I apply now, or in the fall, etc. Are thier any test needed to be taken. Also, do you start clinicals right away that first week. I have a van, but am thinking about parking in a commuter parking lot, or somewhere and taking the bus, since it is very confusing for me to drive there and back. I live about 1 hour away. Also, are most of your clinicals at least at first done @ St.Alexus? Sorry for all the questions...............

Med Surg 1 and Med Surg 2 are very hard, but it is a very good school. You will study a lot, but when you leave there, you will know your stuff. I took the minimal amount of questions on my nclex and it took me 45 minutes to do it. They prepare you well. It is challenging, but very doable with motivation and hard work. Congratulation!! You will do great!! :-) MS 1 and MS 2 don't begin until usually January. That's when clinicals begin also. The beginning until December break, you do fundamentals of nursing, pnvc,nutrition,a&p 1, and human growth and development. It is quiet the load.

Relax, I'm sure you did great!! I don't think they really judge you on the ''interview'', I feel like it was more of a pre-orientation to the program. I thought it explained how things would work, and how much work it is. This way if anyone wanted to change their mind. You will know in a few weeks, and that alone is a sigh of relief. I remember waiting, and waiting, and waiting for my letter. It got to the point where I worked myself up so much about it, I didn't care one way or another , I just wanted to know. I loved the program, but I will warn you it is very hard, and requires a lot of discipline and dedication. You can do it!! :-)

You don't have to take the hill route to get there. The lights that you took to go down/up the hill at jefferson street/14th street instead of turning to go down the hill, go straight to jefferson and 8th (next set of lights). Hang a left. Hang another left at the first 4 way stop ( 8th street and stafford). Go straight and the school will be on the right a few blocks down. No, you do not assist w/ circ.'s You many have the opportunity to observe one. Not sure about the vaccines?? I know that you have to show proof of being vaccinated/ or have titers drawn, etc. They do respect religions though, just as all schools, so i would call and ask the administrator Chris. The interview is not like a typical interview. You should dress nice , like a job interview nice. They just tell you about the program, they don't really ask anything of you at all. They ask if you have any questions after they tell you about the program. Relax, you'll do great!!

I graduated from there 8/8/08, and my sister is currently enrolled there. It is a wonderful program, and I learned a lot!! Anymore questions, just ask...

Jess, Do you like LSN? Was it a long waiting list to get accepted? Is it a monday thru friday 8-4 program? I am an lpn, contemplating on doing the bridge program there. What is your first-hand intake on the school/bridge students/clinicals/etc? Thank You for all you help....

I know that some schools that are not accredited cannot offer government funded financial aid such as stafford loans and such, it would be from private lenders w/ a higher interest rate. I would check w/ the state you plan to take your boards in, All nursing programs make it very clear that even though you are completing a nursing program thru them, they cannot guarantee your ability to write the nclex and take it, so in essence you may end up completing this program, and the state board of nursing deny you to take the nclex d/t the standards of accreditation not being met. I personally, would do your homework very throughly before completing this program. Some programs temporarily lose thier accreditation from time to time, for instance if thier pass rate falls below i want to say like 60% for 2 consecutive years, that can be grounds for it, and it would take them another year to get them back up. I would find out why they are not accredited, and what their doing to fix it?? Hope this helps...............

I work in a small hospital as an lpn, and my base pay is $14.67 + $3.75 from 7pm to 11 pm, and $14.67+ $4.75 from 11pm to 7am, and an additional $1.50 per hour for weekends. Not too bad, but I can't wait to graduate w/ my rn.

I work for st.johns' in washington, and it is a wonderful place to work. Sisters of mercy health systems are renowed. They are one of the top paying w/ excellent benefits, and i think it would serve you well to work there and build up your 2 years in the icu/critical care needed to be accepted into a crna program. Check out webster's program too, I have a friend who did her homework on crna schools, and found that one to be the best out of all the others and she isn't even from missouri.