West Coast University clinical sites and tuition?

Dear LAnursingstudent,

Thanks so much for your honest response!! Are you able to specifically name a few of the sites? On the one hand, I agree there's no rush, however, in my case I took the long way around getting to nursing and completed my MA in clinical psychology in December 2007. I also just turned 37 in April, and as much as I realize being 37 is not that old. I do take into consideration completeting pre-reqs, then applying to a nursing program in LA that has a limited number of open slots only 1-2 times a year it could take up to 5 years to complete my BSN.

I've carefully looked at the jobs that do exist, and many "prefer" or "require" a BSN and not a ADN, so I'm trying to knock out as much nursing education as I can in the shortest amount of time. I've looked into the local community college programs and pre-reqs have to be completed prior to applying and then you're still not guaranteed a class spot. I've also looked into advanced entry BSN or MSN programs for students who already have a BA/BS in a field other than nursing. Admission reqs are all the same...complete pre-reqs prior to admission, students only accepted 1-2 times a year and STILL there's no assurance to be accepted into the actual nursing program. I realize all programs have their pluses/minuses...I appreciate all input to this inquiry.

Thanks so much!!

Thanks for the info!!Good to the NCLEX passing ratee is above 90%. Some other posts have stated they felt WCU was simply interested in getting paid, regardless of whetehr or not the student should continue on towards becoming a nurse, did you get that feeling, too?? Did you do the BSN program or one of the other nursing programs??
I noticed on the WCU website the faculty mostly have MSN? Were they helpful during your classes? Do you know anything about the Accelerated Post-Bachelor BSN program at National University??

Thanks again