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Thank you for the information. I.shall.be congratulations o your new job and good luck. Do you know how much they pay for shift differentials?

Has anyone worked at this hospital? How is the work environment? Do you know the starting pay for new grads? Thanks.

I am in nursing school and I work full-time. I work weekends and some nights during the week. I always spend all my spare time studying. When I work over night, I study for like 4 hours at work. It is not easy but it is doable. I am actually doing better than most of the people in my class that do not work. I have B's in my fundamentals and medsurg classes. Time management is the key. You should also plan to say good bye to your social life. I do not have time to talk to any of my friends or hang out with them. Good Luck!!!!

I just saw this post. I am very saddened by the news. She was very helpful. MHSRIP.

Did you take the state exam? How was it?

I had elastic stocking, making occupied bed, feeding and turning on the side for the class final. For the state, I had turning on the side, weight, rom excercise for the arm and washing feet.

I am sorry to hear that. The 100 question test is just like the tests that she gave in class. If you go through your notes you will be fine. With the skills, I went through them every single day. Always remember that if you are doing a skill that involves washing a client you have to wear your gloves. When you are done with the process, empty the basin first before putting the dirty linen away. Take off your gloves, say you are washing your hands and then call light and lowering the bed. If you remember these then work on remembering what you have to do for the skills. If you have family members to practice with, then use them. Also you could go over the skill and then try and re-write everything...that helped me. Repetition helps. You tube also has some great skills videos. Let me know if you need any more help.

Yes I completed the program. We had classes for four weeks and the fifth week we had clinicals at a nursing home. After that you had to pass a skills check off before sitting for the state exam. As soon as you pass the skills check off, then you pay for the exam. I passed my exam and got my card this weekend.

I purchased a Littmann II Classic and it is way better than the cheaper stethoscopes at the uniform stores. It would be a great investment.

Are you nervous about being in the very first class?

I appreciate your response Charlie2410. I have a big decision to make, I will go to the school and find out more information about the new program. West central does not certify any loans and so the only option would be applying for a private loan. I really do not want a private loan with the economic situation. They offer the pell grant, though I did not qualify based on the amount that I made.

Thank you very muc. I got my acceptance letter on Saturday. I was really surprised because I thought the program had been pushed back again. The letter stated that the program starts in January and I have until August 15th to decide.

Thank you very much for your responses. I am leaning towards the school thats closer. @Dallas, I have to choose between West Central Tech and Chattahoochee Tech.

Has anyone been in the first class of a nursing prorgram? How was your experience? Was the school organized? Pros and Cons?

I have been accepted into two ADN programs and I am confused. The first nursing program that I was accepted into is an hour away from my home and I already stated that I would attend this school. I have already purchased books and uniforms, which I can return if I have to. I have heard great things about the first school. My biggest problems are that the drive to school and to clinicals will be so long. The other thing is that the school does not participate in Federal student loans, that means I have to get a private loan or figure out something by the time school starts. School actually starts in the Fall quarter (September). I will have to work while in school and I am still trying to find a job that will work with my schedule. The second school that I was accepted into is located 20 minutes from my home. This will be the schools first ADN class of 30 students, which starts in January 2010. I applied to this school because they had a reputable LPN program and I heard that the Nursing Director who was at another school is excellent. This school participates in the federal loan programs and this will be very helpful. I will also have enough time to look for a new job and prepare for school. The clinical sites will also be closer to my home. I am really confused....what would you do?