TCAT McMinnville Hybrid LPN Program

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Has anyone looked into this option? Currently looking into it for Spring 2019. Are there any current or former students that are willing to share their experiences or answer some questions in regards to how clinicals and classes work? Also, did you have to take both A&P I and A&P II or just the A&P class on the TNECampus?

Was there a specific time that the tests had to be taken on Tuesdays and Thursdays? Or was it just "by the end of the day"? I've done online learning before with my previous schooling an in-state university and an online university, so it doesn't really bother me, I just want to make sure I have all of the tools needed to succeed. I would hate to start and then have to withdraw. How many hours were you able to work? Do you think 3 12 hour shifts on the weekends is feasible? Thank you for all of your help in answering questions.

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Were you given the option to sit for the CNA exam after your first trimester?

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Was there a specific time that the tests had to be taken on Tuesdays and Thursdays? Or was it just "by the end of the day"? I've done online learning before with my previous schooling an in-state university and an online university, so it doesn't really bother me, I just want to make sure I have all of the tools needed to succeed. I would hate to start and then have to withdraw. How many hours were you able to work? Do you think 3 12 hour shifts on the weekends is feasible? Thank you for all of your help in answering questions.

The tests were available from 12:00 AM to 11:30 PM. But that was subject to change. There are some classmates who worked 12 hour shifts on the weekends and still passed. It's all about how dedicated, disciplined and how you are managing your time. I used to work even after school but I had to put in 6 hours study time every day. It's not easy but its doable.

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Were you given the option to sit for the CNA exam after your first trimester?

Yes. We were given that chance but no one in our class took the CNA Exam.

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Thank you SO much. I really appreciate you answering everything for me. I owe you lunch next time you're in the Boro lol!

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Thank you SO much. I really appreciate you answering everything for me. I owe you lunch next time you're in the Boro lol!

Lol :)

You are welcome. If you have more questions you can ask me.

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Spoke to Ms. Trudy a bit today. I'm so nervous about the program lol. Did they provide you guys with the additional resources to use since you were just given powerpoints or was it a lot of googling and finding your own resources? Also, did you get study guides or anything for the tests?

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We had books. There are no additional resources. You have to google and teach yourself stuff. You are on your own, unless you find a study buddy whom you can study with. The only study guides we got were only for the final tests. They were so vague :(

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Omg. That scares me. Yikes. I see why you said you had to study 6 hours a day. Did you work a full time 40 hours a week if you don't mind me asking? I was thinking of working weekends and Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

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I did work full time but it was hard to do! There are assignments to be completed and a discussion question plus clinical paperwork and you have to read all the chapters. Second and third trimesters are the hardest.

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