Would you attend a Accreditted Nursing School?

[Jaurelus93]

Hello. I am 20 and I am going to graduate with my AA in December & then will be joining a nursing program at an a accredited Nursing program (Sheridan Tech in Fl) . Originally, I started really well off with my prereqs and then I was going through personal issues and stopped caring pretty much. I started getting C's, withdrew from anatomy, then failed lab. So, right now, my only option is going to do LPN at a technical school. however, for some reason, I am kinda disappointed and embarrassed. Like, I could have been at a University, if I tried harder. If you couldn't get into a private school or university, would you just go to a technical school or switch majors?

I've had schools tell me switch my major, but I won't. I've heard good things about the technical school. my best friend's mother went there and graduated with her LPN, some people on this site have talked about the school, & my best friend went there too for something also.

opinions?

[mom2boyz]

There is no shame in reaching your goals in whatever way you can. There is nothing wrong with technical schools. I have a bachelors degree in another subject from a 4 year private university, am now working toward my nursing LPN at a technical school and I believe I am getting a good education in nursing. I will also be able to work as an LPN and gain valuable experience as I work toward my RN. Don't think an LPN program will be easy though, it is no joke. I have had to work harder for my grades than I did at the University I attended for my bachelors. It is an eleven month program and very compact. You really have to be prepared to study. Good luck with whatever you decide.

[Jaurelus93]

If you mind , What exactly is the hardest part about the LPN route? What subject is the hardest? thanks :) and good luck

[mom2boyz]

To be honest, I don't think it would be nearly as hard if it were spread out a little, it is just fitting so much in in a year! In regular college I might have had an anatomy test every few weeks, in LPN school I would have one every few days. We fit in A and P in about 8 weeks. It is very doable though. It seemed overwhelming to me at first, probably because I had been out of school for awhile and also have a husband and kids to take care of and was used to being a stay at home mom, but after a few weeks you adjust to the pace! You will do great. :) What is nice about it is you get a lot of clinical sooner than you would in most RN programs, and you really start to feel like a nurse. :)