san diego kaplan

I haven't completed the program yet. I was writing in reference to the course that calicutie appearantly didn't pass and was very upset about. I'm not due to graduate till January.

I will tell you that 1 of the key things that helped me get through was that I didn't allow any of those bad test to get me down and I never wasted time complaining about things that I couldn't change.

During that last course, I had below passing grades (<75%) on all major exams, except for the final and 1 exam were I received a 82%. I decided to do the retake that was offered at the end of the semester and was able to raise myself to a 77% before the final. Going into the final was stressful for everyone but I managed to pull through with a 77% and was able to continue on to the next med-surg course.

I was very skeptical myself when signing up for the program because I wasn't sure what kind of education I was going to get considering how accelerated the program is. I have to give kudos to those who actually complete the new semester program without having to repeat a course, because the material has turned out to be extremely difficult - especially going into the 4th semester.

Just remember to try to really understand the information being given to you in each semester, don't just memorize. The test given to us were based on your understanding of the application of the material read, so just memorizing is only going to get you so far. Plus, every following semester builds on the information from the semester before, so if you miss any reading from the previous semester, you'll find yourself at a disadvantage.

Find reliable study partners, this will help you get the required work complete. Plan study groups with people that will facilitate your learning experience (this can be difficult). Remember, that you can always do the study group over the phone. Someone else might catch important information that you might miss in the book. During 1 of your sessions, go through the chapters you're being tested on and ask eachother questions that pertain to the information given in the book.

And, it's never to early to practice NCLEX style questions. I actually practice using the CD's that come with the NLCEX review books. I like the NCLEX 4000, but there are quite a few good ones out there. Make sure that you are able to review questions by topic. For instance, I'm studying endocrine right now, so I'm doing all the endocrine questions from my review cd. Even if I haven't read, it helps to give me a quick review because the rationales to the answers are given to you. I also use search engines to find nursing quizzes and games on my topic. I can't sit and read a book for too long, so switching activities helps me to stay interested. One last thing, try to see if you can come up with other med-surg books from other authors. Some med-surg books explain things a little better than others.

Good luck to you, Lyndsey. I'm sure you'll do fine.

Ah, gotcha! So you are in term 4? If so, I'm 2 behind you. I have to agree that letting the test grades get me down. I surely do not let it really bother me. I have to accept the test score, the reasons (either good or bad) and move on. Thanks for the response again!

I called this school yesterday and the customer service was realy BAD the person who answer the phone was VERY RUDE!

Chex, that is soooo aweful. I know that right now, we just had a batch of new student apply for the September start for ADN and the admission reps are not taking any calls while all the paper work is examined and determined for acceptance into the program. I hope that if you call back you will get better service. One of the men in admissions is awesome, you should talk to him.

Thank You, but because of the customer service I received I dont even consider that school anymore. I emailed the Administrator and Head of KAPLAN in Florida with the rudeness of this employee. This person don't derserve to have this job, there's a lot of unemployed people who got layoff to better fit this job.

I am trying to get into the RN program for Sept 2009. Can any of you tell me if I could get in the program through your experience beucase the anxiety is killing me? I sent all my paperwork in before the due date. My Teas score was 80 and wonder test was 25. I have a BS and completed all the pre-reqs. Do I get a call, a letter, or an email telling me if I am accepted into the program.

Your scores aren't that bad. I would say that you have a very good chance of getting in, but then again, I'm not the one doing the choosing. I, personally, did not get a call until about a week before the official orientation. I'm not sure when that date is for you, but they usually give you that information when they give you the information for the necessary paperwork that needs to be turned in for consideration. Later, an official letter comes in the mail from the DON that welcomes you into the program before school begins. At least, I think that is how it went. I know for sure that the call came before the letter.

Good luck to you

a bit of advice for all of you trying to get into kaplan or other pay schools like national......
First of all I am currently RN program at City I waitlisted. A tried previously to get into Kaplan which was then Maric(name changed bc they have a bad rap) they basically told me because I had all my pre-reqs up to Bachelor level there was a very low chance I would get in unless I retook classes with them. I had A's and a couple B's in all my pre-reqs. (This basically meant pay them more money.) So I said screw Maric. At National they gave me the run around for the same reason. My mom who is a nurse here in SD actually knows some of the instructors at National and they told her I needed to keep calling and they might not take me for the same reason. Finally after 6 months of bugging them nearly every other day they sent me a letter saying I wasnt accepted for "reasons undisclosed" lol.
Sadly, from talking with students in those programs and instructors its not a great school. You will get accepted based on how much money you will need to pay to graduate. If you have no pre-reqs done its probably a good chance you will get in. My mom's hospital will not hire RNs from Kaplan. Also sadly with the economy new grads are having a hard time and most hospitals at least around here will prefer BSN so I am at a disadvantage as well. I will probably go straight into a RN-BSN program if I dont get a job right away. Better off to wait on the waitlist in my opinion. Goodluck everyone.

hello,
im new here and considering kaplan, i will come in 2 weeks to maybe take the test for acceptance, im planning to go next year once i pay all my bills, im 90% sure this is where i wanted to go and get my ADN, i have no class transcfipt to transfer i figure that i have to go CNA - ADN route, here are my questions?

what are the hours and days of the classes?

i have past student loans that i will payoff before going and one in collection due to school went bankrupt, but can i have my dad as a co-signer for student loans?

how likely it is to get a job to start as an ADN RN ? How much do they start you?

I have very good work ethics and always a self starter, this willbe a career change for me and always have a passion for healthcare, im considering kaplan because im 30 yrs old and dont want to waste years on waiting list.

thanks a bunch!