Want to go to lpn school but have a few concerns...

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I want to get a job in the medical field. I decided that I want to become an LPN. In my state they make enough to survive.. And if I wanted to go for my RN later on there are bridge programs available. I have a 4 year old son, which is why I don't want to be in school forever. Honestly, I would've done this sooner except I've always had an issue with blood and guts. I have enough confidence now to say that I honestly think I could adjust and be a good nurse. My other concern is the TEASV. It's scary to me because I graduated HS back in 2005 and my math skills are not where they should be. I basically need to reteach myself in math. My grades back in high school were mostly b's with a few c's. I almost failed but went crazy making up a lot of work before graduation. I ordered a study guide and have several math apps, trying to get back up to where I should be. I'm just wondering if I'm smart enough to even do this?

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Specializes in inerested in school nursing, peds, OR.

Maybe you should take a remedial math class to help you! AND; I think you are capable of doing it if you want it badly enough. Also, there is not a high demand for LPNs in some states. You should research the job outlook in your area.

TEAS V and HESI have great study guides to help you with that!

Good luck :)

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Maybe you should take a remedial math class to help you! AND; I think you are capable of doing it if you want it badly enough. Also, there is not a high demand for LPNs in some states. You should research the job outlook in your area.

TEAS V and HESI have great study guides to help you with that!

Good luck :)

The school I'm applying to only requires a 58% to apply. I live in Massachusetts and I found about 1,000 LPN jobs.. Mostly doctors offices and nursing homes... A few hospitals. I'm going to the info session for it next Thursday. I already ordered the TEASV study guide. If I fail the test I'm definitely going to take some math and science courses to hopefully help me out.

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Specializes in Surgical/MS/Oncology/Telemetry/OBGYN.

It can be done, I graduated high school back in 1993! I did the LPN program back in 2007. I have since then graduated RN school!(this year) I did the bridge program, if was tough and I had to take the entrance exam 2x, our percentage for the school I attended here in VA is 66%, so whatever you sit down to do remember to focus, if you want it go for it, GOD first and always, he will get you through!

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Specializes in inerested in school nursing, peds, OR.

Seems like you're in the right track! :)

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It can be done I graduated high school back in 1993! I did the LPN program back in 2007. I have since then graduated RN school!(this year) I did the bridge program, if was tough and I had to take the entrance exam 2x, our percentage for the school I attended here in VA is 66%, so whatever you sit down to do remember to focus, if you want it go for it, GOD first and always, he will get you through![/quote']

Thank you.. That actually gave me some hope. Yeah this school is 68% for the RN program and 58% for the PN. Ill have more info next week, and I will just study/schedule the test.

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