Old Skippy

Hi Miss Gwen, Are you attending Galen? Group A or B. I'm in group B. Very excited, but nervous too. Been out of school almost as long as you are old ! Geared up for the challenge though. Good luck and maybe we'll run into each other in person (now you'll be looking for the oldest person in the class) lol

I too start April 27. Hmmm... are you going to Galen in louisville?

O'k, for what it's worth...I will be/am(?) a Galen (louisville) student. Will be starting April 27. As far as the CPat, if you haven't already taken it, look up the websites they suggested, but you can also google for specific help. Especially in math, look for sites that cater to kids (I know it sounds dumb). They are usually good at explaining how to work the problems. Wish you well. Hope to see you there!

Really sorry to hear about the test results. But don't give up. Do they let you know which section of the test you were weak in, so you know what to concentrate on? I needed more help in math. The book I told you about is good, but I also like www.thinkquest.org/library. It sounds corny because it's for kids and by kids but for me that's why some of the stuff was easy to understand and remember. Just trying to think of ways to help. Seriously though, don't give up. There were 2 people retesting when I took the test. Keep at it and hope to meet you there this summer.

Took the CPat on January 15. Received my packet on February 19. If you're going into the April class, I would think the wait wouldn't be too long since you've got a lot of things to get done before then (physical, shots, etc.). I wish you the best. Let me know how it goes.

Hi Hope2besoon, I too am a "more experienced" student (50). I'm assuming you're talking about the CPat. You can google the test and find sample questions, but I bought a book by the NLN entitled, "Review Guide for LPN Pre-Entrance Exam", 2nd Edition. It's WONDERFUL! Not only does it have sample tests, it explains how to get to the answer. Kinda like a refresher course for those of us who've forgotten what we learned. Bought mine at Barnes & Noble. Cost $34.95. A little high, but I scored a 196! Got accepted into the April class. Hope to see you there!

I guess you would say I'm a "non-traditional" student. Just turned half-a-century, youngest child is almost 22, have 4 grandchildren and now I think it's time for ME. Took training for nursing assistant my senior yr. of high school, but got married & had 4 kids instead of pursuing my goal of becoming RN. Still very physically active, in good health, and hopefully still able to learn. Have applied to Galen in Louisville, and waiting (on pins & needles) to hear if I will be accepted, hopefully into the April 2009 program start. My kids are excited for me...hubby not so sure.

Has anyone heard anything about acceptance into Galen's April 2009 program start? The waiting game really takes its toll on us older folk!