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I am half way through my first term of school. I quit my full time job but they offered me a part time position until I find something else. That helped to relieve some stress, but Im still pretty nervous about changing careers. I know a lot about my job and the industry. The medical field is completely different from what I am used to. School is pretty overwhelming (my school requires a 79% in Nursing classes to pass). I keep thinking..how will I ever learn and remember all of this!!!! But I really do enjoy school and the program. Im trying to stay positive because I know the future looks bright. Good Luck to you.

Hi Lori, Im not the one who started this conversation but I would like to say that what you wrote in reponse to the new nurse was very encouraging. I am getting ready to start nursing school in July and I am very excited and nervous at the same time. My best friend is an RN and I keep asking her, "How am I going to know everything, or remember everything?". I think this is probably the fear of most new nurses but for you to take the time to write such an encouraging letter to someone you do not know is great! I really appreciate your suggestions and I will defintely remember them when my time comes to start my new career. Thanks for being a great RN. Adie

I start my LPN program at the beginning of July. Our clinicals start about 5 weeks into our first term. We have a nursing lab for the first few weeks to learn the basics, then the last half of the term we get the hands on experience. Good Luck!

Hi Prettymachine, I think with the RN Entrance all sections are on the test. Did you already attend the information session? If so, I think if you just call Hondros they can tell you which sections are on your entrance exam. I took the HESI for the LPN program. I was only tested over four sections, which is why I think you may have all of them. Sorry I cant be certain though. I am starting in July and Im really excited as well. Good Luck with the admissions process. I will help you where I can. Adie

Ok, yea I did purchase the study guide. And actually, I studied a lot of those words before I took the HESI test. Thats great!! The day Im having at work today, I wish I was starting school NOW!

Hey Angela, CONGRATS on passing finals!! Thats great! Sorry it took so long to get back with you. I took a long weekend from work and went to Chicago to see one of my really good friends. I figured it would be a nice little get away seeing how in a couple of months I will not be able to do that!!! :) I appreciate the few pointers. I will definately look back over the math and formulas from the HESI exam. I got a 98% on Math, only missing one problem. So Im confindent if I continue to look over them from now til school starts I should have them down. You also mentioned to start learning some medical terms..do you have a list or a book you used? Im assuming once I schedule they will give me my book list, but until then do you have any recommendations where I could look for these terms? Again, congrats on your Finals. Thats great! Enoy your break!! :) Adie

HI Angela, Yea Im starting by choice in July. My boyfriend is graduating in May with his teaching degree. He is currently student teaching so he is not working. I have to wait until it gets a littel closer for him to start a job so at least one of us will have a job! (we live together). But I really do appreciate you taking the time to help me and give me some insight as to how school and clinicals are going to go. Its make the process a little less nerve racking when you have somone who is already in! talk to you soon. Adie

Angela, I just saw your last post about what the clinicals involve. I have been in transportation for almost six years and have never worked in a medical field setting either. That was one of my biggest reasons for being so nervous. Im glad to hear Im not the only one!!! GOOD LUCK ON FINALS!!!

Hello!!!! Catarat - I am starting in July, oh but how I wish I was starting in April!!! :) Im getting really excited! Hey Angela, Thanks for the information. I guess since I started the admissions process so early and its winding down, IM getting really nervous. I wish I would just start so I can ease my mind. Where did you do your clinical? I think its pretty cool we start clinicals our first quarter. Man I cant wait!!

HI Angela, I havent heard from you in awhile so I thought I would ask how school was going? I just fininshed my CPR class the other night. Besides my liability insurance, that was the last thing I had to do for admissions. Im getting really excited and have started my countdown to when I get to give notice at work!! Hope all is well. Have a great weekend! Adie

Animal and I are actually at the Cincinnati Branch. But I enjoy reading what everyone has to say about starting and scheduling. Im not starting until July but Im sooooo excited! I almost wish I could start in April!!

I completely understand your nervousness! I do not have any children but I will have to quit my full time job in order to attend school. I have a degree in business management and I Have been stuck in transportation for five years. I have a decent job and it pays well but I am not happy. Its not what I want for the rest of my life. I have decided that I do not want to wake up in ten years and regret not doing something that would make me happy. Keep in touch and good luck.

Thank you very much for the information. Are you attending Hondros in COlumbus ? Now that I am accepted Im really anxious to get started as well! :) COngrats to you as well and good luck.

Hi Angela, I just wanted to let you know that I was accepted on Friday! Now I just have to work wrapping up the admissions process...the CPR and Financials and all that stuff. I also have to get a game plan together for quitting my job! A little nervous about that one! Anyway, I just thought I would let you know. I will be starting in July! :) Adie

Yes, I took the HESI Exam. I didnt think it was all the hard. The hardest section was Vocab for me. As long as you review over the math part its pretty easy.