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Workn2RN When I went I went to the VA hospital in Leavenworth for 6 weeks, Cushing's hospital for 6 weeks, and Saint Lukes Northland on Barry Road for 6 weeks. There is also the 6 weeks of clinicals where you go to a variety of places - each week is different. It will be a lot of fun. I can't sent emails through this system and I don't want to post my regular email on here. Hope this gets to you.

What school are you applying to? I only know about excelsior college courses, but the school should give you a summary of what each on is about.

Passed with a B!!!!!! Thanks for the help on this one. Time to start LS2.

I hear that ls2 is completely different then any other test. Is that true? I think all the others I have taken are like nclex questions. Are these different in some way? Thanks for the help

Starting in January you might have school on some Fridays because of make up from snow. You get to see a lot more different things in the hospitals though. You don't just stay on med/surg floors. You go to icu, surg, and things. I worked on Fridays while in school at LTC, but I don't suggest it.

I remember that feeling. I am working on my RN right now. You should have an open night or something like that this summer. There you will have current students and past students that you can ask questions to. I did not attend because of my work schedule. You should get a list of recommended items to have made by the students. You only do 2 weeks in LTC. Should be in November. Debbie does good at trying to put you in a home that is near your home of the 3 they visit. The rest you do is about 5-6 weeks in each of the three hospitals and 5-6 weeks in misc places like dr offices. I had a job lined up before I went to school because I work in LTC. I am not sure if anyone had offers. They will teach you how to write resumes at the end of the year. Plan on everything in your life going on hold. It is intense but it is done every year!!!

I think a few girls did get away with a little gray but I would be careful. Debbie is strict, but she knows what she is doing. You will love her by the end of the year. Did you go for open night or the financial aid workshop? Also, I don't know if you have looked into this. None of your credits transfer....A&P, etc. You will need coloring pencils or markers also. I think you just need the simple things like paper, pencils, pens(red, black and blue for clinicals), highlighters. If you need anything else just let me know. OH yeah. For clinicals you will receive blue polo shirts and white pants- Debbie emphasizes white underwear without writing on them. You can see through the pants. You will have 6 weeks of clinicals in misc places so you have to have business attire.

Oh. They also include you nclex testing fee in the tuition. That was a big relief for me not having to find the money just to sit for boards. I did have to buy a watch with a second hand and ALL white shoes for clinicals. They should send you a list of suggested items to buy before you start.

I graduated from NCC in 2008. Everything is included in your fees at school. Debbie understands how it is hard to afford things while in school. You will get uniforms, stethoscope, and books there. You should buy a luggage bag with wheels. It will really help your back on taking your books back and forth. It is a great school. I'll try to remember if there was anything else I got prior to starting.

I don't think I am studying the right material. I am using the college network book, but it seems very dry and to the point. How much do you study before you take a test? Maybe I will try my nclex review book to help.

Thanks. That is pretty helpful.

I have taken the first one and got a 58%. I don't fell like that is very good at all, but I was wondering how other people did. I was wondering also if anyone took both test after they studied the material or did one before and the other after.

I am trying to get ready to test this one. Did you use the EC practice exam?