UNSURE!!

AliciaLPN · May 29, 2011

from what ive heard in the past. they give first preferecnce to those who score over 50 in all areas. however if u are proficient in some and just below the 50 in another, doesnt completely deplete ur chances of getting called back. i c this was posted in january. have you received a call for interview as yet?

raven23 · Jun 1, 2011

Thanks for responding to my post Alicia2BLPN. I am happy to announce that I was accepted to SW Boces LPN program. Words cannot express how great it felt reading that acceptance letter. I was originally planning on attending the full time 10 month program but due to financial reasons I will have to instead go to the part time 2 year program. I am kind of disappointed. I really had my mind set on attend the 10 month program. Nevertheless I am still grateful for the opportunity to achieve my dream of becoming a nurse. What nursing school do you attend Alicia? ( if you don't mind me asking) I am just curious because I haven't met anyone who will be attending boces in September.

AliciaLPN · Jun 9, 2011

I am at SW Boces.. im graduating on the 21st.

Juryizout · Jun 9, 2011

Thanks for responding to my post Alicia2BLPN. I am happy to announce that I was accepted to SW Boces LPN program. Words cannot express how great it felt reading that acceptance letter. I was originally planning on attending the full time 10 month program but due to financial reasons I will have to instead go to the part time 2 year program. I am kind of disappointed. I really had my mind set on attend the 10 month program. Nevertheless I am still grateful for the opportunity to achieve my dream of becoming a nurse. What nursing school do you attend Alicia? ( if you don't mind me asking) I am just curious because I haven't met anyone who will be attending boces in September.

:yeah:Congrats!!!

raven23 · Jun 10, 2011

Congratulations Alicia2BLPN!! How was your experience at boces? Was the program extremely challenging? What advice would you give to new students attending sw boces? Sorry if I'm asking too many questions. I am new to the nursing field and I would like to be as prepared as possible for what's ahead of me.

AliciaLPN · Jun 12, 2011

U can ask as many questions as you would like. i know the feling. it definitley was challenging... i struggled alot in the beginning. took me months to really learn how to study and have 80's and 90's on an exam instead of my earlier 60's and 70's. My advice is #1 take wonderful notes. more times the lecture prepares you for your exams, however do read ur chapters for enforcements. the 3 instructors have very different teaching styles so catch on to the early. i cant stress this enough.. STUDY STUDY STUDY.. u have to have autonomy and be very self driven in this program. the moment u mess up on one of those make or break exams, you are out. Im not trying to scare you, but do be prepared to have this be a big pasrt of your life.

raven23 · Jun 12, 2011

Thanks for responding Alicia2BLPN. I am nervous because Ive decided to attend the 10 month day program afterall, and I'm going to be working part time. I know they discourage students from working while attending the full time program, but not having a job is just not an option for me. I have bills to pay and I don't have a sponsor!! the two year program is just too long for me, I want to do it and get it over with in 10 months. My question is were there people who worked while attending the full time program? I know the school hours are 8:30-2:30 but what time is clinical? Is it after school or during school hours? Do you have the option of choosing what clinical site to work at? If so what clinical site would you recommend? How many hours did you normally study for? where the professors/staff members supportive? Do they offer tutoring if your having a hard time catching on to the work? You mention that ib the beginning you would get 60 and 70 on exams, I thought they kick you out if you score below 75? How many chances do they give you to score below the passing mark to discharge you from school? I know I asked alot of questions but I am really nervous and frightened by starting the full time program and having to work. Thanks for your time.

AliciaLPN · Jun 12, 2011

Thanks for responding Alicia2BLPN. I am nervous because Ive decided to attend the 10 month day program afterall, and I'm going to be working part time. I know they discourage students from working while attending the full time program, but not having a job is just not an option for me. I have bills to pay and I don't have a sponsor!! the two year program is just too long for me, I want to do it and get it over with in 10 months. My question is were there people who worked while attending the full time program? I know the school hours are 8:30-2:30 but what time is clinical? Is it after school or during school hours? Do you have the option of choosing what clinical site to work at? If so what clinical site would you recommend? How many hours did you normally study for? where the professors/staff members supportive? Do they offer tutoring if your having a hard time catching on to the work? You mention that ib the beginning you would get 60 and 70 on exams, I thought they kick you out if you score below 75? How many chances do they give you to score below the passing mark to discharge you from school? I know I asked alot of questions but I am really nervous and frightened by starting the full time program and having to work. Thanks for your time.

I am doing the day as well. many people work whil attending. its just a metter of scheduling yourself. when clinicals begin (in october) classroom will be 8:30-2:30 mon-wed and thurs & fri will be 8am -2 pm. they do have a list of sites that they work with and to some extent for the 1st rotation there are choices. wasnt quote that way for the 2nd or third. nevertheless, they will see to it that u have atleast 1 hospital rotation and the other 2 will be extended care facilities (nursing homes). in the beginnin i would go to Barnes & Noble from about 5pm till closing. but like i said had i learned how to study then the way i do now, it would only be about 2/3 hours a day. now i study at home and i break it up and take frequent breaks. but everyone is different. just figure quick what works best for you. The instructors are very supportive. ive never opted for tutoring so i really wouldnt know if they did do any. but they feel free to ask as many questions as u like. if not in class u can write them down and ask after class or send them emails. in the beginning we had 2 different classes. A&P and Fundamentals of nursing. there are many units. this goes from september thru december. each unit is cumalative and that 75 is judged after the whole A&P or Fundamentals units are complete and you have taken a final exam. that final average must be a 75. whilee i did struggle and get those 60's and 70's toward the end i was able to get the grades to enable me to get a final grade at atleast 75. my final Fundamental grade was a 74.5. i will never forget. i just made it b/c it has to be rounded. alot of prayer. for those who got below that 75. they are given yet another final exam and if they stil didnt get that 75. they were out. ive known people to score a 74 and failed out. I hope i answered all of them. if i didnt let me know. and its not over till its over. i am stidying right now. i have a quiz everyday for this last class. pass all my quiz, no final exam. so you have to fight for it till the end. but it sounds you want this really bad and that is the 1st step.

AliciaLPN · Jun 12, 2011

let me clarify. thats mon - wednesday classromm and thurs and fri clinicals. thats while your doing rotations.

raven23 · Jun 12, 2011

Thank you for taking time away from your studies to answer my questions. I really appreciate it. In the beginning you only have two classes? I thought it was four per semester? so studying less helped you process the material more? is it true that they make you work as a cna while doing clinincals at a LTC? what color of scrubs do you have to get for clinicals?

AliciaLPN · Jun 12, 2011

Thank you for taking time away from your studies to answer my questions. I really appreciate it. In the beginning you only have two classes? I thought it was four per semester? so studying less helped you process the material more? is it true that they make you work as a cna while doing clinincals at a LTC? what color of scrubs do you have to get for clinicals?

for clearer understanding of how the program/classes are divided. look at their handbook on the website. im not saying studying less helped me. im just sayin i learned how to study, what to focus on so it was less time. but like i said. its not the best thing to take study tips. b/c its a personalized thing. some ppl study better with music, some study better in groups etc. as far as responsibilities at rotation..... ur not gonna go into a nursing home and start poking people with needles. lol. before clinicals start there will be in school lab days... teaching basic skills which are some CNA skills like bed baths, wounds, basically patient care minus the medications administrations. that will begin in the 2nd rotation. while you are taking advce from people, try to go in with an open mind. or uniform was white button down scrub tops, seil blue (i think thats how its spelt) pants and seil blue jackets. it just may change for yours. but they will give you instructions as the time comes.