[ef0zzy]

Originally Posted by tinyscrafts

Has anyone else taken the assesment test lately??
They are testing right now. who3lse, it's an LVN program and for cheap too. if you are interested i'd call them today.

yeahh i really should considering the private colleges ive looked at have said the tuition is about 25-28k ... i believe the ROP program is like a few thousand? .... the problem i have is that i really havent heard ppl graduating from there ... and like idk how the teachers are... but in addition to that ..

im not sure what to do POST lvn program... i heard you need to work for a short amount of time before you can apply for an RN program... and + i waiting list for the mobility programs around the area are still like 1 year minimum *compared to 2 for other students*...

private might be the best option huh? American Career College // Concorde I heard are getting their RN programs in place so thats really enticing me to look harder with them

[zencmt510]

what about bay area students who are interested in taking the nocrop? I live in near hayward and intrigue with the rop. But I do have a relative who lives in san diego.

I'm currently working as an OB Technician in Labor and Delivery and I act somewhat like a CNA already but without the certification. Since my job descriptions are described as assisting nurses and performing surgeries, how does that work then? I've got the insights of the nurse's duties and daily activities. Even dealing with the unit secretary and act as one when they go on lunch or breaks. So, I'm practically all in one person. Many nurses I've worked with encouraged me to do nursing since I'm already taking some parts of patient care (of course I'm not giving any medicines, that's out of my sop)

I need more information and will i be able to get accepted even though i live out here in hayward rather than in la?

Any help would be great

Cheers,

Vanessa

[photolurch]

ROP is a great program, I graduated from it in 1991 Summer Class. You can see my picture on their walls, I am one of the males. They teach you al ot at the program and make sure you suceed.
Brandon R.N.

[THENIZZZEIL]

A friend of mine along with myself have considered this program. She actually brought it up to me recently and i found it to be more PRACTICAL in my situation. We both go to LBCC and are taking the CNA (Fund. of Nursing) rite now and are stationed at Bixby Knolls.

I told her i had taken the entracne test at ACC (american career college) and told her the price was $30,000 for a 12 month program. When she gave me THIS option, i almost felt liek i owed her $27,000, cuz thats how much I would save by joining this program. I believe the 13-month program is 2 - 3,000...a farcry from what the private schools are charging.

From what I understand, there is no financial aid..and the point system is pretty fair. Since we will be completing our CNA in march, the next session is in MAY i believe.

We both have our RN pre-reqs, but the waitlist for other college is hit and miss....however if we can get our feet wet by being in the LVN program, it will give us a slight advantage in getting in the 3rd semester of the RN at other colleges...as well as actually being in the field rather than waiting, and waiting, and waiting...

I heard this program is alot better than the current LBCC VN program, but that is just a rumour...either way, it seems like for those who have the RN pre-reqs along with their CNA will find this to be advantageous and practial rather than waiting or paying 30,000$ for the private school colleges.

Goodluck to those and for any that will be joinining us this year, feel free to say hello!

-neil puzon

[SamanthaHope85]

Hey guys! im in my 7th month of the LVN program at ROP. Im part of the B class. if you all have questions about anything message me on this site or at samanthahope85@yahoo.com. ill be glad to answer all your questions if i can.

Good luck getting in... you basically have to sell your soul to the school for that year and yes, its tough and very competitive but its totally worth it.

[THENIZZZEIL]

Hi guys, It has been a few months since I've been on this site and I would just like to say that I GOT IN at NOCROP this JUNE 2008 and will be graduating JULY 2009. I am part of CLASS A.

I am just updating you all that I am very thankful to be part of such a wonderful program. I got a letter 1 WEEK after it was dated, I didn't think I had got in...Coming to class for Orientation made me realize that I AM PRETTY LUCKY. I literlly walked in to that school and seeked to see if I qualified for their program a few weeks before class started, got an interview within a few days and got an ALTERNATE STATUS letter. My paperwork from LBCC and Interview must have been good enough to be accepted. I am the ONLY one who is a straight transfer from another school. Most students have taken their Fundamentals I class prior. I am thankful and very very lucky to be in this situation as it seems like I just "walked" in.

I would have not been able to start the LBCC VN program til 2009. I was desperate enough to go to a Private school and pay $31,000, just so I could get my career started. THANK YOU ROP FOR THIS WONDERFUL OPPURTUNITY!

On the first day of class a handful of people didn't show up for various reasons and ALL ALTERNATES GOT IN.

We just finished our first week of clinicals (3rd week) and I am excited to be part of this program. I thank the wonderful staff and school for giving me this oppurtunity. Also I'd like to thank my instructors/staff from LBCC for all the letters and paperwork to get me to this level.

[ilovedogs4]

I went to the information session last night and am a little worried. I mean there were well over 100 people there. There were so many people that they ran out of chairs for everyone. If I understand it right, I just need to pass the pre-entrance exam to be able to take my fund. 1 class. How hard is this test? I mean, they said you have to get AT LEAST a 100 on your english and 90 on your math! Do a lot of people fail this test? Also, I have already taken a Fund. 1 class at another college, will that apply? Just hopeing someone will have some insight to give me. Thanks