I'll be starting at VEEB in the Fall and was wondering if there are any current or past VEEB students that can give some info on this program.
What are the Teachers like?
What are the required books?
Is the program as intense as they say?
Do they have articulation agreements with other nursing (RN) programs? If so, with who?
Are there any disadvantages in taking the LPN course outside of a Community College setting?
Do they provide job Placement at the end???
Any information that ANYONE can provide will be GREATLY appreciated! I really want to have a full understanding of what I'm in for. I have 2 year old Twins and I am a little worried about whether or not I'll be able to juggle school/studying and Family!
If you are on BORDERLINE, VEEB will call you to come in and you will be counseled on what score you need on the final to make the 70%. From what I've heard, Veeb will call you AFTER the final to come in if you didn't pass the semester. So obviously with that, you won't go to 2nd semester. Your sections will stay the same each semester, but your clincal groups will change (which is a good thing, trust me).
Ya the school is weird with that, especially in 1st semester, they let people come in the last day to get their grades after the finals on the two previous days. But some we never saw again the next semester.
I concur about the clinical groups, you're either going to love or hate your clinical group.
i feel like everyone including instructors are bashing "becoming an LPN". They keep saying "use this as a stepping stone" which is great and motivational. But some I feel are just making me feel bad. I do want to get my rn but going this route was best for me. Are there really NO jobs out there???
i feel like everyone including instructors are bashing "becoming an LPN". They keep saying "use this as a stepping stone" which is great and motivational. But some I feel are just making me feel bad. I do want to get my rn but going this route was best for me. Are there really NO jobs out there???
There are definitely jobs, but if you're a new graduate with no healthcare experience such as my self it can be tough to find an ideal job. And take in to count I said "ideal", there are a few places that would take me in a heartbeat, but I've had to turn them down either due to wage or the workplace setting.
For example I was offered $18/hour for home care. I'd love to do home care, and I know I have to pay my dues, but it's just not comparable according to other LPN's I've spoken to.
I've been looking and applying to hospitals for the past 2 weeks and what I've found is that most vacancies are for RN's. Most of the LPN vacancies as expected are for long term care. I'm trying to avoid LTC but I'll probably be using it to get my feet wet.
The instructors can say what ever they want, but at the end of the day do what you feel is right for you. But when you're actually in the thick of things like I am right now, the RN degree can't get here fast enough.
I am new to this site, so I have not had the time to go through all threads. My question is, for those who have taken the entrance exam at VEEB, what study materials did you use to prepare? Any particular study guides? Any and all information will be greatly appreciated!
Thank you! And congrats to all that have passed their boards!
There are jobs for LPN but they are usually in nursing homes. Certain hospitals don't hire LPN, they want you to have your RN yo work there. I feel the same way, this is my stepping stone. I will have a job once I'm done because my job is paying for it so I'm not worried but I understand your concern. I guess they want us to have the mindset that we should aim higher than just the LPN behind our name
Grindin26
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Ya the school is weird with that, especially in 1st semester, they let people come in the last day to get their grades after the finals on the two previous days. But some we never saw again the next semester.
I concur about the clinical groups, you're either going to love or hate your clinical group.