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Hi i am 19 and i want to start LVN school at pacific college in costa mesa. i need help with a couple things. I have read on this website that alot of schools the teachers are mean does that also apply for LVN schools such as Pacific because i cant see my self getting yelled at and all that. Also what is LVN school and what should i expect. I am going to the LVN program and eventually plan to become and RN. also do people think guy LVN's are gay. i also got a problem i tend to blush alot it could be from just sitting in a group of people or just by talking to person. its weird ive had this ever since i can remember so im wondering is there alot of presentations because i blush easily and i dont want that to get in the way of my career. ive tended to miss some days of high school because of some presentations. i would like as much as feedback as possible please.

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Specializes in ccu cardiovascular.

Don't let the idea of I don't want to go to school because they might be mean to me. Nursing school is serious business and instructors I don't think are particulary mean but professional and expect their students to be. I had fantastic instructors, did I get yelled at? Probally, that I don't remember. Even today their words echo in my brain and I think they made me the nurse I am today. I work with many guys of many types of personalities, it sounds like you are just very shy. I think being a nurse makes you more confident in all areas of your life and just might be what you need. See if you can get a job as a aide while you wait to get in school it will certainly help with your social and confidence issues.

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Specializes in OB, NICU, Nursing Education (academic).

Any nursing instructor that yells at a student should leave teaching immediately! I've been teaching for over a decade. Have students upset me? Yes, they have.....but I have never yelled. Am I direct in my criticism? You bet! But, there are proper and improper ways to correct a student; never publicly, and never by yelling.

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Hello,

Mean people are a fact of life. Sometimes in life we run into them. Don't let them change your life plans. I'm fair skinned. When my blood pressure goes up (like when I'm really mad) I'm REALLY red. When I'm hot- REALLY read. When I blush I'm REALLY red too. Oh well. I'm not the only one who blushes. Try changing your attitude- you deserve to be there as much as anyone else and so what if you blush or someone is mean to you? What of it- they can't take your birthday away. You may also consider some counseling to work on your self-esteem and confidence. As a guy going into nursing= I think its an AWESOME career choice and you will be in demand.

Don't let other people control your destiny. Buck up and go for it!

Best Wishes!

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Thanks for all your replies. its not that im scared of anyone its just i remember in high school if a teacher called me i would automatically blush even if no one was looking at me. im not a little kid to be scared but i guess i am a little shy but i was just thinking if a teacher yelled at me i would turn red but mostly i would tell them off but that isnt going to help. IF anyone went to PACIFIC does anyone know also of a nice teacher. i know this is me asking to much questions but also how are the girls at the school im not going to be trying to hit on them its just i want to know because ive also read here on some forums that people will talk behind your back. i have an appointment tommorow to check out

PACIFIC college i want to see also what it is like.

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Specializes in neuro, critical care, open heart..

As a male nurse, I applaud your decision to go into nursing. I have never known an instructor to yell at a student. Yes they can be a little gruff at times, but never yell. The yelling will start when you get out of school and start dealing with doctors, but you will learn to deal with it and let it roll off of your back. I too had to deal with the whole "You're a nurse? You must be gay!" I just tell them nope, I'm just secure in my sexuality!! Good luck in your studies.

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Specializes in med/surg, telemetry, IV therapy, mgmt.

lvn training is like on-the-job training and not at all like high school. when people post that another person is "mean" to them it is their opinion and doesn't give the other person a chance to state their side of the situation. is that fair? are we truly getting the entire truth of the situation, do you think? i never thought any guy nurses were gay unless they told me--and why would they do that since we are there to care for patients? 1/3 of my rn class was males. if any of them were gay i wouldn't know, but we were all nurses. i have two cousins who are gay and you couldn't tell from meeting them or by their professions that they were gay. your attendance at school will be important and asked about by future employers.

this thread will tell you everything you are wanting to know about what goes on in lvn school. it is a journal of an lvn student's experience from her first day to graduation a year later:

also see http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos102.htm

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Specializes in PEDS-HEM/ONC.

You state that you want to become an RN eventually. Have you looked into the ADN program at Goldenwest College? It's close to you and they have a great program.

Good luck.

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You should go for it, and like becembrie said, if possible try to get into an RN ADN program, after the first year you can still take the LVN test and become one, get a part-time job while continuing onto the second year to become RN. And I totally understand your concern with "mean" teachers and public presentations, because before entering school I was worried about that as well, I'm shy and also blush easily, not only my face but my ears get super red and hot and also my neck :) embarasing I know. But let me tell you, the teachers are nurses as well, so, at least the ones I had, were very caring and treated me like the adult I am. Remember that even though they are teachers, they don't see you like a kid, you will be in college, different world. And as for presentations, during LVN year, I remember doing one in front of the class next to my assigned group and I survived it. Then we did a teaching project for the public and others like that on second year and survived them as well, at the end it wasn't bad at all. And as for the guy thing, I've notice that people now accept men nurses very well and patients often confuse men nurses with doctors even, so they respect them more. I had 10 classmates that were men and never found nobody bothered by their presence, they were actually very smart and did great during practice at the hospital. Also during my practice some of my mentors were male RN's and I've noticed that patients as well as coworkers appreciated them for being part of the group, actually many nurses wanted them in their shift and unit because they were very helpful. So, go for it, don't waste any time and forget about rumors, don't listen to them, instead be there and you'll see it yourself.

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Hi There,

You mentioned that you were looking into Pacific College. My experience with the teachers there is a very positive one. The great thing about their college is that they have very small classes and want to keep it that way.

Their class-size is 15!!!! No worries about being a small fish in a big pond.

Great way to learn and feel good about your decision.:D:D:D:D

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I think you'll be a great nurse. You sound kind and intelligent, shy and very nice. God bless you and please keep us updated on your progress.

As a male, you will likely be sort of teachers' pet. I was.

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Pacific College is a great school. I know you will feel really good about your decision! :yeah:

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