tiredstudentmom

Hello all. Just wanted to introduce myself as a new LVN student, Spring 2011. The program I am going into only takes about 30-40 students at a time. Yay! and I made it in! Anyhow, I want to know what sage advice I can gain from allnurses.com. I know...

I haven't applied yet... But I have paperwork ready! I live in Ft Worth, but at only 2 travel days per wk, I think I can handle a long commute!

If you don't mind commuting 1000+ miles for clinicals every weekend!

Nice. Hope it works out for ya!

Hmmmmm...did not know about the RN program. Very interesting...

AAMA and AMT offer the Certification/Registrations. There is a test you have to take, usually around $100, however, I would contact them about the qualifications needed to sit for that exam. It's been about 8 yrs since I sat for the AMT/RMA exam, tho...

Gotcha! Well, if they take me, I think the online deal will work out best for my schedule. So many other schools don't have part-time/weekend/evening programs. I think it's a good way to allow those who have to work a way to become a nurse. The m...

Sounds like math definitely doesn't bother you if you managed to save $700! Math only bothers me if it gets much more complicated than avg algebra problems. Did you guys form study groups of some kind (whether in person/online, etc)?

That sounds wonderful! :) I know someone who went through the traditional program and she loved it and had no trouble getting a job. But yeah, I believe it will be rather difficult no matter where I go or what schedule I take. Discipline, I got that!...

It's online, but only takes what, 1 yr like the traditional program? We would learn skills and do clinicals on-site, correct? Sorry, I know, loads of questions! Anything you can tell me would be so very helpful.

A much belated congrats to you! Since you've been in for a semester now, can you tell me a bit about Hill's VN program? I'm looking at going there, already applied for general admission...

Thanks I really appreciate it... Do you prefer open communication here, a PM through Allnurses.com, or via email?

Hi, berrynurse9, I am also looking into this very program... Looking forward to getting some information!

msshun1973, do you mind if I ask you about the NCTC Online LVN program as well? I work full-time and a weekend/part-time/alternate schedule nursing program really appeals to me.

I would be interested in those who are attending Fortis in TX to say a little bit about their experience. If need be, I would accept a PM. Thanks. Just considering this school.

Last time I was on this site I had just failed out of LVN school (skills class, nervousness ensued!). Distraught and downtrodden I was in utter disbelief...I had A's/B's in my other classes. How could I have let my nerves get the best of me? Why did...

Thanks Aspiring2Bgreat! I'm sure you can do it! It's very humbling to go back, but if we don't believe in ourselves, who will? Let us know what happens w/ you and your program.

Hey, just wanted to know if there were any fellow Tarrant County College pre-nursing students out there? Just thought perhaps we could share ideas, rants, even commiserate w/ one another!

.. I too would go into skills check offs nervous and my mind would blank out. A/B student otherwise, good clinical skills in rotations. I would like to know what transpired afterwards... as I have failed one class of the 2nd semester of LVN school......

FOR real? LOL Nurse to patient: is the room still spinning? patient: why yes, round and round.

What an awesome article indeed! I just loved it!

Same here... WOW...

Hi everyone, my name is Amy and I work as a Medical Assistant for an internist. I have been "delegated" to the front office, which I don't care for, but know the clinical skills necessary to assist the doctor and take care of patients in office. I ev...

It's amazing what happens when one opens up their mind/heart... I too have had experiences that I cannot explain by any other means. Kudos for you for being able to "see" what's out there!

It's been a very long time since any story made me teary eyed... There really are no words. I can't imagine going through that and how very difficult it must've been for her and her little family.