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Sep 24, 2009 04:44 PM

Any Accelerated Rn/lvn programs in Cali?


Hi,I'm hoping to get a little help with finding a LVn/RN program in California,specifically an accelerated program and hopefully in Socal.I understand that this will be at a private(expensive) school but I just need a little help..thanks.

Also,If I find a school that is not accredited does that mean I can't work at a major hospital?


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from cuteazz1
Old Sep 27, 2009, 09:14 PM

Default Re: Any Accelerated Rn/lvn programs in Cali?
Anyone out there?
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Old Sep 28, 2009, 07:52 PM

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Go the the CA BRN website and also BVNPT and look for accredited schools. They have them in order by name, and then to the right you will see the location. Hope this helps. Good Luck
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from nukefx007
Old Sep 30, 2009, 10:18 PM

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I went to West Coast University (WCU) in Anaheim. It is expensive, however it is up to you on how long your willing to wait in a community college. I took all my pre-req's at a community college, since I was an LVN i thought it would be easier for me to get in. However, there are lots of LVNs trying to transition as an RN too. So the waiting list is also long. After finishing all my pre-reqs I went to my counselor spring 2008, she told me that I have to wait until Fall 09 just to get in the waiting list!!! And then probably another 3-5 years on the waiting list. So I enrolled at WCU spring 08 and graduated last month. Now i am a jobless RN...hahahaha...If you have some college pre-reqs, they will subtract that from your tuition. It might be expensive, however, 3-5 years on the waiting list is too long for me. Plus if I get a job, that will be 3-5 years experience under my belt, rather than waiting for that long. If you are really interested call them, the longer you wait, the higher the tuition goes!!!
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from Wandie
Old Nov 14, 2009, 02:31 PM

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You should contact the board of nursing when considering a school that is not accredited. You may not be able to sit for state boards.
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from nursegee09
Old Nov 15, 2009, 12:55 AM

Default Re: Any Accelerated Rn/lvn programs in Cali?
I wouldn't recommend going to a school that isn't accredited.. you might as well throw your time and money to a charity. So go to the BRN website and make sure the school you are considering is accredited. As Wandie said, you might not be able to sit for boards.

If you are willing to move to NorCal, Samuel Merritt University has an ABSN program.
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