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That seemed slightly unnecessary and uncalled for... I've seen nurses who don't do much of anything too!

I just started school a few months ago but in my experience with school, CNA work and having events like this happen to me, I don't think it's really possible to control adrenaline. It's a natural occuring thing which we have no control over! (Learned that in A&P) Honestly, I think I can be a bit of an adrenaline junky! As long as you are able to hand the situation as well as you did I really don't think it's anything to worry about! Great job!

Thank you for the congrats everyone! :-) I spend around 2 hours a day studying and doing homework. It looks like I will most likely be increasing that time with my next classes tho, it looks like a lot of projects and a lot of information on the tests!

My program is 14 months so just a little over three semesters. We have 2 classes a "term" (5 weeks) and around 4 terms a semester. Thats how all the nursing programs (LPN and RN) arrange their classes in my area.

I finished my first term (5 weeks) of the PN program with a 4.0!! I am loving school and so happy to be there! It is a lot of work and stress but I wouldn't trade it for anything! Just had to share my happy news :redbeathe:up:

I don't think it should matter that your an LPN. At the Community College near me which is based on "points" (grades, work experience ect.) you actually get more points to help you get into the program because your an LPN. Good Luck!

Where I live (SC) you usually learn to draw blood in school or the employer trains you on the job so you can do it without a certification, but you have to have a certification for IVs. So you being a previous Medical Assistant I would think you would be able to before your certification! Congrats and good luck!

Have you considered becoming a nurse practitioner? You could achieve most the things you listed under becoming a doctor, but still work within the nursing module fulfilling your original dream career? I started out wanting to go to Medical School but after becoming more educated on nursing I have chosen to become a Family Nurse Practitioner. Good luck in whatever you choose!

Thanks for the information everyone! I just got my acceptance letter yesterday, and will be getting a packet with all the information for the program in it this week so if I have any more questions after that I will let you know! Thanks again!

Congratulations!! I just got my acceptance letter yesterday and it was an amazing feeling! I do not have any children but I have to say that I admire you for going to nursing school! This will be the best thing you could do for your family! Good Luck!:redbeathe

I agree that it is pricey, but the Community College here and in the surrounding area all stopped their LPN programs, so this is the only one with in an 1 1/2 hours of me! And I agree with the above poster, I need my LPN asap, not in 3 or 4 years. I figured I'll pay more now to make $15/hour after the next year or so vs making almost min. wage as a CNA for the next 3 years! Also if you are able to qualify for grants, that cuts the cost quite a bit too. But that is just for me and my situation, everyone is different! Good Luck to you both :-)

Hi! I have recently applied to a LPN program where I live (I am sooooo excited!) and have read a lot of post on here where people suggest you have your own liability insurance. If I am accepted I was wondering where I could purchase this and what is the average cost? Any replies are appreciated it! Thanks!

Thanks so much for the reply! I really appreciate it. Its great to hear so many positive things about the program! I just went into the school this week and will be starting on May 9, I am so excited! I have worked full time as a CNA this past year so I have saved up enough money to not have to work while I am in school. I know it will be a hard year, but it will be worth it in the end. Where are you doing the RN program at at?

I interviewed a psycologist for a paper in high school and she told me that MANY people from the medical community such as nurses, therapists even MDs have different mental illnesses (bi-polar, OCD, depression ect) and as long as they are well managed conditions they have no problems going to school and becoming nurses ect! So I would not worry, a lot of people out there have been on some sort of anti depressent or something in their lives! Good luck!

I was wondering if anyone on here has attended/is currently attending ECPI in Greenville, SC LPN program? I have started the admission process but would really like to here from some past student about what they thought about the program. Any information would be much appreciated! Thanks so much!