Tabithaduarte

I'm hopefully starting lpn school this year. im calling to take a placement test to get the ball rolling. what I really want to do is work with children like at a pediatricians office or something of that nature. Would I have to take extra classes to get into a place like that? I'm sure I'll find out soon, but I like to find out as much information as I can before hand. This is a very new and scary world im about to enter. Schooling I mean. I've always stuck to myself and stayed in my own little bubble. Ive never been good at school so I don't think I'm going to do well in school. Anyone got some tips for someone like me? Actually doing the job doesn't scare me but A&P does and anything to do with math! I have have two little ones as well4 and 2, so I know that this is not goin to be a easy journey. I'm going to need a lot of luck and prayers.

Hi all, I'm new to this page, and I'm really looking for advice and some insight about lpns and schooling and their job all together. first, a little about myself. I am 23 a mother of two, a boy who is almost 4 and a girl that is almost 2! as of a couple weeks ago I am separated from my husband, and it has really opened my eyes. For so long I was very dependent on him and it seems to be what he wanted. Me at home with the kids being a "woman" and doing the duties of a woman u know go make me sandwich type deal, anyway for a very long time now I've wanted to go and get into college and start a career in nursing. i think it is something that would fit me well, I've always been honest and always offered help to the elderly and listened to their stories and I know many people don't ever give them the time of day and so on. I'm pretty worried about school though, I was horrible at high school. I have a really hard time paying attention and remembering things, anyone have an idea as to how I can fix this? i really want to succeed in this, I live in NC. My sister in law is almost finished with the program so she is giving me some advice and I'm sure she will help in anyway she can. So so the questions I have are 1- how to maintain focus and how to memorize everything they dish out? 2- how long was pre-reqs? 3-is there any things I can do to prepare myself (won't begin until next year but I really need to get familiarized with stuff as much as possible) 4- im horrible at math and anything to do with science, can I still succeed in this program? 5- do any of yall have kids? Single parents? How did u get thru class and clinicals? Be honest please, if there is something I should or can do to prepare please tell me. im sure this isn't suppose to be a cake walk but I also don't want to be completely over my head.