So how's everyone doing in their lpn program?

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well for me it's going pretty good. so far i have an A in f.o.n., A&P, finished my pvc class with a high B. my first three nutrition tests were super easy. i can't understand why some of my classmates are having a tuff time with any of this. i can relate to outside obligations but they knew the program would be intense. we all started out doing well then two dropped and a few may be administrativly dropped if the dont bring up their grades.

so tell me how is it going for the rest of you in lpn school?

UUUGGGHHH...i feel like im at the worse school ever!...but i should be graduating in september or october...cant wait to get out...this school isnt professional in the least bit!

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I am 10 weeks in, and loving it. While it is challenging, it's also wonderful being challenged (especially after doing the Mom thing for the past 8 years). I am amazed that I have a 97% class average, and clinicals are going well too. I do focus more than several of my classmates. We have lost 2 so far, mostly due to not meeting deadlines. The tests are not that hard if you study, so I am really suprized that many in my class have failed tests. I can see a big difference between those who are a little older and the ones who are in their early 20's. I think back and remember myself then, and can totally relate to them. With nursing, you have to be serious and proffessional! If you don't waste time joking around or complaining, then you can really focus and its not that hard. Wish me luck that I keep my momentum!

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Specializes in Community Health.

I'm towards the end of my second mod now and I'm feeling good...I'm doing a lot better than I did my last mod. I have an A average in both classes (A&P and Funds) and I'm doing soooo much better in clinical. I'm finally starting to "feel" like a nurse and not just a fumbling student.

There is a TON of cattyness and immaturaty in my class though, and it's like the teachers egg it on. I'm growing less and less of a tolerance for it, I had to actually leave early last week because I was growing so angry that I thought I might snap, just at seeing the way people treat each other. It's so sad to me, I thought that I would make tons of friends in Nsg. school because I would be in there with like-minded people but I feel like a lot of them are in there just because they think they will get a big fat paycheck at the end and don't take any of it seriously and could give a crud about the patients. In the mean time, I get picked on because I am genuinely interested in learning everything I can and I truly have a passion for this...apparently that makes me a brown-nosing weirdo who tries too hard. And someone apparently figured out my class number (they post the grades up under that) and now people know what I get on tests before I do. I have met a few great friends and they keep me from completely losing it but the rest of my classmates...I don't wish ill on anyone but I won't be shedding any tears when reality smacks them in the face and they get weeded out :lol2:

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Specializes in Stepdown.

Hello Everyone!

Just started back for the last 9 months of my 18mth program throught the Vocational school in Hampton, Va. Things are moving pretty quickly. WE have had three chapters this week, we statted clinicals Friday, and I have an article due on anything regarding the older ausult because are are curretnly on Longtern Care. We will be doing longterm for the next couple of weeks. The insturctor is alot more concise and does not mind giving out the work. Looks like time management is the biggest thing for this level and grasping the information as we go through. I see long nights and lots.....and lots of coffee. LOL

Will keep in touch.:)

Stephanie,SPN:nurse:

BELIEVE......ACHIEVE....SUCCEED:yeah:

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Specializes in Adult Home Care & Long Term Care.

Well mine starts on the 31st of this month...ive never been so excited to go to school in my life...and ive been going to school since preschool and im almost 23 now....hopefully i will do very well and can handle the workload....but i can wait to graduate next June

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Specializes in Adult Home Care & Long Term Care.

very true matties mom....

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2 days left of level one!!!!!!!!! Final on wed, I havent gotten below a B in any of my classes! I'm so ready for break, and bring on level 2!!!!!!! 8 more months to go!

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making all A's and in my first quarter...we have only had one person I think drop and started out with like 50...I know quite a few people can't miss anymore class and alot are failing and I have no clue why because it is cake work so far. I know next quarter will be different. everyone is saying second quarter is the hardest!

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congrats!! do mind if i asked how much you studied each night/day? where you able to enjoy any down time? do you have any special study tips? i haven't been in school in awhile so i'm seeking any help or words of encouragement. i'm really nervous about the math/formula portion; i was only a c student back when i was in college math.

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good for you and all of your hard work. what type of cattiness is going on? i don't think it ever stops. i worked somewhere, mostly women, and employees in there late 50's still were catty at times. just try and ignore them. let them waste there time not yours, it will all come around and bite them in the butt later professionally and personally. it just shows that they are insecure.

***what type, if any, of homework do you get? any writing of reports....

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Specializes in SN, LTC, REHAB, HH.
I'm towards the end of my second mod now and I'm feeling good...I'm doing a lot better than I did my last mod. I have an A average in both classes (A&P and Funds) and I'm doing soooo much better in clinical. I'm finally starting to "feel" like a nurse and not just a fumbling student.

There is a TON of cattyness and immaturaty in my class though, and it's like the teachers egg it on. I'm growing less and less of a tolerance for it, I had to actually leave early last week because I was growing so angry that I thought I might snap, just at seeing the way people treat each other. It's so sad to me, I thought that I would make tons of friends in Nsg. school because I would be in there with like-minded people but I feel like a lot of them are in there just because they think they will get a big fat paycheck at the end and don't take any of it seriously and could give a crud about the patients. In the mean time, I get picked on because I am genuinely interested in learning everything I can and I truly have a passion for this...apparently that makes me a brown-nosing weirdo who tries too hard. And someone apparently figured out my class number (they post the grades up under that) and now people know what I get on tests before I do. I have met a few great friends and they keep me from completely losing it but the rest of my classmates...I don't wish ill on anyone but I won't be shedding any tears when reality smacks them in the face and they get weeded out :lol2:

OMG the cattyness at my school is so stupid. we were in clinicals last week with upper level lpn students who are about to graduate, i swear those girls will KILL each other when its over. they couldn't stand each other and i don't understand why? it's the most ridiculous crap i've ever seen. what makes their behavior more appauling that they're gonna be nurses with these attitudes. :madface:

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I am happy to get back to class after a 2 1/2 week break on Monday. This will be the last semester for me. I am starting Med-Surg I for 8 wks and end with Med-Surg II. I can't wait to be done. It has been a long haul that felt like an extended episode of Amazing Race, but it will be worth it in the end. I encourage everyone to keep on keeping on....you can do this!!

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