ejonesstudent

Hi! I am at SWTCC, in their nursing program. I am going into my second semester this fall. If you have any questions feel free to email me at [email protected]

I'm sorry I really can't relate to being an LPN, or going to LPN school. But, I am in nursing school at a two year community college for my RN. I have never worked as a CNA, LPN or in the medical field period, and I am only 22 years old. At first, I felt like I should have been a CNA or worked in the med. feild first, but I quickly realized that this will only really help you in the first semester of RN school where you learn all the basics. From then on, everyone is pretty much in the same boat. If I can do it, you can do it. I wouldn't think the LPN to RN program would be much harder then just the plain old RN. And just think, you have your LPN already. Even if you haven't worked yet, you are one step ahead of the folks who are going into an RN program cold. Think of it that way. YOU CAN DO IT!!!

Thank You all for this information. I am not a nurse tech yet, but hopefully will be one soon. I am hoping to work at St. Francis. I don't know if this was already mentioned, but Methodist starts their new grad. RN's at 19 something an hour. One of my friends graduated from U of M in December, and started at Methodist Germantown.

Don't worry. You aren't the only one discouraged. I am thinking about transferring to another nursing school, but it seems to me that they are all the same. I wonder if there are any that are decent. I guess I will just have to grin and bear it.

I am thinking about transfering to ASU, west memphis campus. I would really like to know about the school. I need to know things like: how many hours a week are classes and clinicals, how many days a week, and at what times. I also would like to know what the grading scale is like, and how many nursing classes you take at a time. If anyone could give me some insight on this school it would be greatly appreciated.

Everyone makes mistakes. I see what you mean about the age diffrence thing. I am one of the youngest in my nursing program. I also see myself making more mistakes then people that are older then me. They seem to already know alot of things that we are "supposed" to know already, but I don't know. Yes, what you did was dangerous, but you weren't thinking. Sometimes people make mistakes when they aren't thinking clearly. We are all human. And it will happen to all of us. This student that was so "concerned" about what you did should have talked to you about her concern, instead of telling the teacher. If the teachers didn't make a spectacle of you, in front of everyone, and make you feel like a horrible person for making a mistake then I could understand letting them know. But, in general, nursing school instructors go crazy about any mistakes that you make. Yes, their license is what you are working under, but they must be patient people, and know that you are students, and you WILL make mistakes BECAUSE you are ONLY LEARNING!!!!!!

I am currently at southwest in the RN program. I do not know how long you have to have your LPN license. You should call and ask them. Call 333-5000 and ask them to connect you to the nursing school. You should get Carmen, the secretary and she should be able to tell you. HOpe this helps.

Started pre-reqs straight out of high school (age 18) Started ADN program in aug. "05 (21) Will be 22, a few months shy of my 23rd birthday when I graduate with my ADN My plans are to go on to get my BSN and then my MSN.:stone

I had the same problem. I knew that I wanted to do something in the medical field (i.e. dental hygiene, nursing, or radiology tech.) I chose nursing because you can do so many diffrent things. You can work at a hospital, nursing home, doctor's office, school, clinic ect... and you won't be doing one specific thing. If you get tired of one area, then you can change to another. I didn't want to get tied down just doing one thing. I like to change up. Plus, you can work nights and weekends if you want, which is unlikely as a dental hygenist. Good luck with your decision! :)

There is also a place called CNA supplemental that trains you in a like 8 weeks. One of my friends goes to concorde, and not only is it expensive, but it is like 6-8 months I think.

I am going into Med Surge 1 also. Does anyone have suggestions about supplemental books they used that helped?

It is very well known that at Baptist, they work the nurses like dogs. I was a patient there, on the OB floor when I had my son. I only saw my nurse twice during a shift. I feel sorry for them. They are so overworked.

I think the song "I believe" by Fantasia, would be a good one.:)

I wish I had time to show you around. I hardly have time for anything anymore. LOL

So you are new to Memphis? Have you gotten accepted to University of Memphis yet? I go to Southwest Tn. community College, where I will get my ASN. I know several people at U of M. Maybe I can try to answer some of your questions. My son is also in childcare. If you have any questions just ask.