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Hi cmm4ever. I am in PN2 nights. Ive gone to ECMC and Buffalo General for clinicals. In PN1 for the anatomy and physiology they go over each system one by one, so brush up on basics. I found the muscular system and skeletal to be the two hardest mainly because of all the memorization of the bone/muscle names and functions. Also re-familiarize yurself with infection control because patient safety and asepsis are a big part part of the lab portion of PN1 where you learn your basic clinical skills. Good luck its a great program!

The entrance exam was pretty basic, just a lot of reading then answering questions, and basic math. adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing. also fractions and decimals. im at the potter rd location, and there is a day class there along with the vening class which im in. theres also an evening class on two mile creek in tonawanda. im not sure about the hamburg location though. i found out my results in about a week, they called me. at the time of the test they didnt do an orientation, just a brief overview of the program. about two weeks before the program started we had a two hour orientation where they discussed policies, clinicals, uniforms, financial aid, and grading. i started in october. good luck, the program is totally worth it!

Im in the evening class at Potter Rd BOCES. I LOVE the program. It is challenging, but the teachers are so helpful and available for you. I started the program in October. We are starting clinicals next month. I took the entrance exam over the summer and was on the waiting list for april, but then i got called and told there was an opening for the october program. i think its first come first served as far as the wait list goes

hi cmm4ever i think i talked to you before on this website, i am in the boces lpn program right now. from what i've heard new grads are offered around 18-19/hr.

i think some of us REALLY need to review what hipaa is really about. this is definitely a hipaa violation. this other nurse had no business explaining the details of the case or even identifying the patient. Just because she is a friend and co-worker means nothing. if she is not directly involved as a nurse of the patient then she has no business disclosing details. A friend of mine was recently fired for reading through files of patients that she was not involved in with. This goes to show that just because the OP works at the facility doesn't mean that she is entitled to her friends protected health information.

You can do it! I am also a single mom, and a medical assistant working towards becoming a LPN. Yes nursing school is difficult, but you clearly have the brains to do it. A 3.4 GPA is not bad at all! I hope that you have family/friend support, since nursing school will take a significant amount of time; its a HUGE and total commitment. Good luck on your journey! And always remember that you are doing this for you and your LO!

I've heard of this happening but only in the case of a new grad who has yet to take the NCLEX. A friend of mine worked at a facility where you could work as a graduate nurse but at CNA pay until you passed your NCLEX. Then you could receive the difference in pay after licensure. If you failed, then you were a CNA until you passed. I agree with PP who said to consult HR or you employee handbook.

I'm a MA in a LPN program and I can say from my experience that the emphasis is more on patient assessment and pharmacology than on things like patient hygiene. I suppose that is considered a responsibility of the CNA?

Absolutely agree with everything this poster mentioned. As another MA working towards becoming a LPN, I will agree that being a nurse is a far better option. If you ever choose to continue your nursing education you can do so since there are many different degree levels (ADN, BSN, MSN, DNP, etc). However once a MA, always a MA. And those credits or course you took to become a MA might not transfer (been there, done that, now starting from scratch). I also have a toddler, and yes the hours of a doctors office are nice, but I work with a RN and a LPN and the pay difference is HUGE. In our office setting the only difference between our duties is that they can give injections and I can not (MA's can not give injections in NY state). However I do understand that their training far exceeds mine and they are obviously deserving of their higher salary. My point is that if you want to work in an office setting, be a nurse, and get the pay. Because at the end of the day you will be way more educated than an MA, and bringing home the paycheck to prove it. Good luck to you!

we had a pt come in with a garlic clove in each nostril for a stuffy nose. his complaint was SOB he stunk up the whole office for the rest of the day!

I agree with kayern. Nursing is something that requires many years of honing in skills after licensure. A friend of mine was in a RN-MSN program that turned RN's into NP's with no experience in nursing. Right after passing the NCLEX she was on the fast track to becoming a NP. How can you properly assess and diagnose patients when you have no real experience at the bedside? The same applies to being an administrator with no real experience to speak of at the bedside. How will the staff nurses function with a DON who has less experience than all of them, as little as 3 years? How will this DON know how to handle the MANY crises that may arise? If there was a minimal years of experience requirement then young nurses would be able to see what areas they are really interested in, and excel at as well.

I don't understand how you think its possible to become a CNL with no RN experience. If you're in a MSN to CNL program then it is implied that you have a masters degree in nursing, so you are in fact already a RN. Have you considered an accelerated BSN program since you already hold a Bachelor's degree in another field? Once you complete all the pre-req's then you could complete the ABSN in a year or two.

I actually looked into Trocaire because my mom went there, but this program worked out better for me because of my work schedule, I also work until 3, so I'll be heading straight to class. Theres two locations, one at the Kenton BOCES and another one at the Potters Rd BOCES, which I will be going to. Our first clinical site is ECMC but i'm not sure yet about the other 2. The Potter Rd BOCES is pretty close to Trocaire, right? Maybe it wouldnt be so hard for you to get to. They start classes twice a year, once in April and again in October. You have to take a placement test at the BOCES office on Walden, near Harlem Rd. Then you have an interview. I believe the total cost is around $8000. Hope this helps some!

hi there, im enrolled in a lpn program also, oct 2012 graduation (hopefully!). i have 1 child and also am recieving pell, but it wasnt enough. i am fortunately getting funded by my local workforce development program, which will pay for the remainder. is there anything like that in your area?

hi there, i'm kinda in the same boat as you. I also live in the buffalo area and work as a medical assistant. I went to ECC for that program. I have been workin as an MA for a year and a half, and will be starting the BOCES LPN program October 12. Have you considered that program? Its from 4-10 pm mon-thurs and I chose it because it will allow me to work days still at the doctors office. And the big plus for me is that they let you use financial aid. I qualified for it and i make 13/hr, and already used a lot of aid at ECC.