Summer/Fall 2013 LPN class updates and how's it going

Jay_LPN · Aug 4, 2013

Nice of you to ask. :)

My experience has been great so far. I've completed the summer session courses and am resuming the program this fall. I have my first clinicals then as well. Just trying to keep my grades up there and learn as much as I can.

Remember, your grades and performance are not based on luck or divine intervention. This is you. Take a lot of time to study (1-2 hrs per day), own your material, be the nurse you would want for yourself!

Cindyt86 · Aug 4, 2013

Hi, welcome future nurse!

The first quarter will be hectic because the adjustment of taking in more work than other reg. college classes. I had 4 exam every wk and to read 8 chapter/wk. No joke and having to answer q's within 1.3/ minute;it was insane. I thought I couldn't have made it but I did:nurse:

Do not cram, always ask for help, know your lab values and A & P, prepare to dedicate time for studying, and be organize.

I had to teach 80% of the content to myself, our instructor are busy. I don't blame them. We started with 66 students and end up with 47. Sadly, not enough instructor.

If I had trouble , I usually just "you tube" it and I find it more helpful.

I hope this tip helps and I wish you the best of luck!

shawnadoo · Aug 4, 2013

Hi all!

I will start Aug 19, I just found out Friday that I was accepted. so I have 13 days to get everything ready! Im super excited but freaking out about my books. I was not planning on school this year so I have no money to buy $1000 give or take of textbooks. I will talk to financial aid tomorrow (monday) and hopefully will be able to get a student loan and books ordered! I already did my FAFSA in February but I know it can take 2 weeks to get books! Good luck!

LoriRNCM, ADN, ASN, RN · Aug 6, 2013

Hi all!
I will start Aug 19, I just found out Friday that I was accepted. so I have 13 days to get everything ready! Im super excited but freaking out about my books. I was not planning on school this year so I have no money to buy $1000 give or take of textbooks. I will talk to financial aid tomorrow (monday) and hopefully will be able to get a student loan and books ordered! I already did my FAFSA in February but I know it can take 2 weeks to get books! Good luck!

Can't you just buy your first semester books for now? I got mine on amazon and half dot com. Saved a ton of money. Just for two classes I have five texts/DVDs.

ASPIRING2BGREAT · Aug 7, 2013

Had orenitation on Monday and it went well! We got our books, teacher introduction, giving calendars, reading and hw assignments.....we had about 15-20 students. We didn't have class yesterday, but will tonight. Seems to be a very open and helpful environment.

I feel positive about the chose i've made and think I will succeed!

Best of luck to all! Share your experiences

kjrobinetteSN · Aug 8, 2013

We aren't having orientation, I guess we are just diving in on the first day of class! (Aug 14) I got my physical and chest xray (previous positive ppd) yesterday, and all of my records and paperwork are ready to go. I am excited to get started! I look forward to reading how everyone is progressing!

kdb1217 · Aug 8, 2013

My program starts on the Aug 26, first semester 17 credit hours, books are estimated 523 thats from school bookstore. Im super excited because now that I see its real. Congrats to every one on their determination on getting accepted study study study.

casonpa · Aug 11, 2013

School starts here on the 26th of August, so excited AND nervous at the same time. Good luck to us all.

Lordswill · Aug 13, 2013

Good luck everyone. I definitely remember these days.

ASPIRING2BGREAT · Aug 14, 2013

Week 2 and first quiz. Hope everyone is hanging in ok.

Good luck to all!

shawnadoo · Aug 18, 2013

Yes I did, thanks for the website. I have 10 recommended books just for fall, I ordered on half.com and only paid 472.00!! I start monday, and am uber excited!