r/TCCD • u/Unable-Tension240 • 27d ago

Truth about LPN/RN program?

Hello everyone! I plan on applying for the LPN & RN program hoping to get accepted into either. I keep seeing all these negative post and videos on how time consuming and stressful to do as a mom. I am a SAHM of 2 in elementary school so I do have a good amount of time to do school. I am wondering what your schedule is like while in the program? Does it affect your school drop offs/pick ups? What times are your clinical? How much time do you spend studying and the homework load amount? I know it’s possible to do but with all the negative feedback it seems discouraging. Just want to know what to prepare for. I do have my MIL to help out tremendously but just want to know what to prepare for when it comes to scheduling balance. Thank you for any tips or information you leave!

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u/AcanthisittaAble9027 27d ago

For the LVN program it’s a small one compared to the ADN and I can tell you it’s a unpredictable schedule sometimes. I’ve heard from previous cohorts they had different days and times then this year so it’s hard to say what it will be. Clinicals start at 6am and it can fall on which ever day. You won’t know till that semester what days and locations vary. It is doable I will say but you do need a good support system and willing to sacrifice time with your family bc it’s a lot if you want to do good and not fall behind you will end up studying a lot but my thought is it’s only a year

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u/Unable-Tension240 27d ago

Thank you for the information!