Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

bellaroni · Feb 16, 2011

Hi,

I am 51 and looking to enroll in LPN-RN Bridge program at local community college. I noticed that you went back to school at about the same age as I. Did you finish yet? Any suggestions on going back to school at our age and after being out of school for yrs?

Thanks

jensmomrn11 · Feb 16, 2011

I have found that the older students make it through the program better than the younger ones. We have more life experience under our belts and in my case, I have

a lot of support from my family. I am 12 weeks away from my pinning ceremony and if I do not make it, my family will be more disappointed than me.

exit96 · Feb 28, 2011

Dan, 47 father of 3. In PED's right now, got my LPN in January and want to start using it soon!!, per diem tech at 2 area hospitals, graduating from RN program in December...

Lee J A · Mar 19, 2011

I am 47 years old and finally going back for my RN after being an LPN for 24 years. Now that my kids are grown I didn't have any more excuses, it was scarey but I feel really good about it!!

TheLiberation, ASN, BSN, RN · Apr 4, 2011

Hello :)

I'm 18 years old and an PN grad. I'm studying for my NCLEX PN and after taking I will enroll in an LPN->RN transition program.

Best of luck to all

Manda1901, ASN, RN · Apr 6, 2011

hi everybody!!!

i've been following these blogs for awhile now but have always wanted to jump in!

i am an lvn with 8 years exp. i started the lvn-rn transition at lee college in baytown, tx. 3 weeks ago!!!

can"t wait to have my rn!

amanda

RHIA, RN · Apr 12, 2011

hello all, i'm excited to be able to join this part of the forum. i am 31 and finally going back for rn. i have been a lpn since 2002. i left nursing in 2009 and have been working in health information management. i've always wanted to be a rn and now that a local college is offering career mobility online- i am all over it. i am only hoping that i can make it through a year of working in med-surg after i graduate. i want the experience but i seriously don't know if i can physically handle it. i have congenital back and hip problems that really foul up when i am on my feet constantly. :crying2: the reason i left nursing in the first place. but after achieving rhia i know that rn education can be put to use in that field as well so i am still gonna give it all i have! good luck to everyone, i hope we all reach our goal.

first mini goal for myself--making it through micro this summer. this is the only prereq that i lack and i'm not looking forward to it.

RN_in_the_making · Apr 19, 2011

I will start my LVN to RN transition class in June and if I pass start the RN class Fall 2011. I graduated May 2010 and got my VN license Dec 2010. I am very nervous and excited about the LVN to RN program. I have to retake the TEAS test which sucks but at least I am on my way to my goal.

RobinlynaRN · Apr 19, 2011

You will make it an do just fine!! I finished in December of 2010, graduated with HONORS, and was among the oldest in my class!! If I can do it after 20 years of being out, you can do it too!!! Go show them how it's done! Best wishes on your journey! Remember, you are achieving your dreams...I am now on for my Master's degree! (Family Nurse Practitioner) You got this! ;-)

Lee J A · Apr 19, 2011

I am 47 also and I appreciate your words of encouragement. It is very challenging and I'm finding out how strong I really am!

Congratulations to you on your accomplishments:yeah:

RobinlynaRN · Apr 20, 2011

yeah...LOL...You will find out how strong you ARE, how challenging school after 40 can be, (you know about that by now I am sure!!!) and just how awesome you feel as you gain that sense of accomplishment!!! I cried, threatened to quit...(No, seriously, I threatened to QUIT!!!) Could not for the LIFE of me figure out how the 20 somethings were handling school, while they juggled their partying schedules...Threatened to KILL all the 20 somethings....Wondered why I ever did this to begin with....Threatened to KILL my husband....wanted to eat myself into oblivion, all while I was studying and praying the info would stick... Did I mention I wanted to KILL my instructors, their offspring and the adjunct staff as well??? Then, I threatened to quit once, and one of those stinkin' 20 somethings informed me that it was only 2 days to graduation...I finally relaxed!!! LOL If you have ANY of those feelings, RELAX you are normal and will be just fine!! My advice? Read this post MONTHLY to inspire confidence in your "I candoitness"!!! Happy studies...and remember, Nursing is a PROCESS!!! LOL

RN_in_the_making · Apr 20, 2011

@ Robinlyna You just described me in the LVN program. I can't believe I am about to subject myself and my family to that again but having only been an LVN for a short time I know I need to do this. I never thought of myself as a good student. I just did what my parents wanted and now at 37 I am going to school willingly how crazy is that. I truly enjoy this profession and I am so happy I have decided to do this, even if I am going to be a crazy nut in a few months. Anyway I wish all my nursing sisters the best.