CharLovesRN2b

So after many tears, sleepless nights, and sheer determination...I will be starting my LPN program next semester. The feeling is amazing yet scary. I've waited so long that now its like I am about to jump out my skin at the anticipation. I am open to ANY and ALL tips to get through this nursing program. Thanks ladies and gents!

Yes the waitlist is crazy for the RN program at my college. Most people wait on average 4 1/2 yrs. The LPN waitlist is about 2 years or less. Which is why most students opt to get their LPN license so they can at least work as an nurse gaining experience until they can start their RN classes. In my opinion its really a win win situation.

Yes that is true, I am all done with my pre-reqs except for two classes which I am doing now. But I was given permission to apply before I was done with them.

Well you also have to keep in mind I am applying to the LPN program in December. I am waiting till at the end of the semester due to a last prereq for the LPN program. But she assured me that I most likely won't wait that long. She guessed prob around 12-16 month wait. Which is fine because I will be completely down with my prereqs for the ADN. So it works out perfect for me. I think honestly you will only wait for about 12-14 months. They are trying move people through the program asap. When you got your letter for your ready date for the LPN program, how long was it before your first day of class?

Ohhh thank you so much for reminding me of this. I certainly don't want any miscommunication concerning my viewpoints or experiences. So again I thank you.

Yes I am currently at GRCC :) After my meeting with the ND of CC she told me I should be starting my LPN class around Fall 2017. Which is perfect with the time frame I wanted to complete my ADN. So I am beyond ready and excited. I also have a opportunity to work through the children's hospital to aide in my aspiration to become a NICU nurse. The ND told me what to expect with the LPN and RN program there but I am totally open to ANY advice concerning navigating through either program. Greatly would appreciate it! And congrats to you completed your LPN. You go girl :) I am working on building both study and friend relationships with my fellow perspective nursing classmates and also established nurses.

Yes I am. I currently only have three more courses. And I am also going the LPN route to shorten the time of the wait list at GRCC. Good luck to you on your journey.

Hi all I am Charniece and I am a pre Nursing student at GRCC. I've come on here to really meet and greet with fellow nursing students, graduate students, and seasoned nurses. I would like to pick up some valuable tips and strategies to navigate through nursing school. A little back history is I was an A's and B's student in high but lost my way Senior year. Needless to say it impacted my college career significantly initially. Thankfully at the ripe age of 25 I have managed to get it together while pursuing my dream to be a nurse. So far of what I have experienced of the Nursing world is pretty cut throat to be honest. I know and understand nursing is serious and therefore requires every inch of your being. Which I respect so much. Which is why I love it so. But I have to admit although I am doing much better I have little support from most nurses I come into contact with. And they seem to be down right stuck up. Not really sure what that is about. I have admit it kind of put a damper on my fire I had to succeed however I'm too bull headed to give up easily. But either way that is a little about me. Suggestions are greatly appreciated thanks for reading.