I need some input on nursing schools in Southern Cali

U.S.A. California

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Hi everyone! Listen I am currently a student at Chaffey College. I am almost done with all of my pre-reqs and can apply to my schools nursing program in the Spring of 2012. Currently I have heard that there are around 200 applicants per 40 open slots which obviously makes getting into the program difficult at best. My question to all who live in this or around this area is "What other schools (not private) offer nursing programs that do not have such a difficult time getting into????" Any help you guys can give me would be so greatly appreciated!! Thanx

Specializes in med/surg/tele/neuro/rehab/corrections.

San Diego County Community Colleges no longer have the wait list. They go by points now so if you get good grades then you get in. :)

A lot of the Southbay area schools dont have waitlists anymore either. L.A. Harbor College & L.A. Southwest College for sure. El Camino (both the compton & torrance location), and Rio Hondo College just to name a couple. It just depends on how far you're willing to travel. Most schools are based on the point system, and some are lottery based (if you meet the minimum requirements). I just got into Harbor and started the Spring 2011 term. It was based on the lottery and it was my first time applying. So its possible to get into a school without waiting FOREVER or paying so much $$$$$$. Goodluck and i wish you the best =)

Most of the community colleges I was interested in applying to don't do a waitlist and just do a lottery. For example Glendale Community College and Valley College. I have 2 friends that got in on their first try.

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