san diego kaplan

LyndseyS · Aug 07, 2009, 01:12 PM

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I have all my pre-recs done and was accepted into Kaplan. Maric didn't change their name to Kaplan due to a bad rep, but because Kaplan bought Maric and re-vamped (sp?) their program. Marid did have a bad name, but Kaplan is showing their imporvements. I don't get the "ew, you go to that school." look when I tell people where I am attending school. I have heard that Kaplan students are very respectful and eager to learn.

When I applied to Kaplan, the deadline was April 14th. I found out I got into the program on May 2nd. They called me and told me, then I recieved my letter with what I needed to do and when my orientation was.

Good Luck to those of you who are applying, and also those who are already in a RN program (wherever it may be).

craziechiq · Aug 07, 2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by gemninja

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.

I'm on the exact same boat as you. I start City this fall after waitlisting because Maric (which it was at the time) told me that I would be able to take $10,000 off the price since my pre-reqs were done, but it was much harder to get in since I did have them done. Then they told me the price tag even with the ten thousand off and I was like no way. It is a shame though to see that BSN graduates are getting the jobs over ADN and we all take the same test in the end. So I will probably be continuing my education as well, crossing my fingers that I will get at least some sort of nursing job when I graduate.

lolwut · Aug 07, 2009, 09:41 PM

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ok two people have brought it up but haven't been specific. so which hospitals don't hire kaplan students. is this something they will confirm if you call and ask?

LyndseyS · Aug 09, 2009, 07:20 PM

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I haven't heard of any hospitals not hiring from Kaplan. I work at a local hospital and am pretty much in for my extern in March and then RN after graduation in Sept.

When it all comes down to it, we all take the same test and an RN is an RN.

suchablonde0788 · Aug 31, 2009, 07:50 PM

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For all of you attending Kaplan, what is your schedule? What days, and what times?! Also I was wondering on the different hospitals they have contracts with. Thanks! I am taking the TEAS test on the 19th of sept. if you have any tips that would be great

LyndseyS · Sep 05, 2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by suchablonde0788

For all of you attending Kaplan, what is your schedule? What days, and what times?! Also I was wondering on the different hospitals they have contracts with. Thanks! I am taking the TEAS test on the 19th of sept. if you have any tips that would be great

I came in as a 2nd semester student. I took 3 classes: fundies, A&P 2, and strategies. the terms are 16 weeks The first 8 weeks I was in class Tues - Friday during the day. My longest day was 7:30 -4. shortest was 12-2. The next 4 weeks I went to class tues, thurs and friday. My longest day again being 730-4, my shortest being 1230-4. the last 4 weeks I went tues (1230-4) and thurs (730-4) and clinicals sat from 3-9.

So it will vary mattering on your clinicals and if you have any gen eds.

My next term (3rd term for the program) starts on Sept 14th, and we go to 10 hr clinicals mon or tues, and then have ms lecture and pharm mon or wed basically from 930-5.

Hope this helps!

suchablonde0788 · Sep 08, 2009, 12:58 AM

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Thank you so much! It helps a ton

I was trying to get a more straight answer from the guy, but he just said M-F from 8-530. How do you like the program?

kmillersocal · Sep 14, 2009, 08:32 PM

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I am consindering the evening program for LVN, then I will transfer to the RN program. The LVN program is M-Th 5:30pm-10:30pm and clinicals on Sat or Sun. They have a contract with Sharp, but I am not certain of others. I know that the RN program is full time during the day.

onelove857 · Oct 06, 2009, 04:46 PM

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I am currently enrolled in semester 2 at Kaplan College San Diego. Honestly, I am more impressed with the facility and the instructors than I was at home. I had been on a waiting list back in Arizona for a year and a half while working as a CNA in a tele unit. Kaplan accepted all of my pre-req's from my community college back in Arizona and I was put directly into second semester. The instructors really know their stuff and its really a fast paced program. I haven't heard anything about Kaplan grad's not being looked at the same as grads from another school, I highly doubt that is true. I'm really excited to start clinicals at the end of this semester! The pace and the amount of work can seem a little bit overwhelming at first, but do what your instructors say and find a good study group and work hard to find balance in your life. I would highly reccomend the program and I am so thankful and I feel so blessed to have this opportunity! Good luck to all of you

kmillersocal · Oct 06, 2009, 05:57 PM

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Hi Onelove,

Thank you so much for your feed back! I am in the process now. Done with wonderlic and Hesi, now...just hope that our VA benefits hit before school starts in January.

You mentioned that you went in second semester? very cool! Did you go in to the LVN or RN program?

See you in passing

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