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No. 40
from REX3838
Old Oct 18, 2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by caliotter3 View Post
If the Board no longer approves their LVN to BSN program I would have doubts about any other program at this school. Something to think about before committing to such a large debt.
The one they are going to eliminate is LVN-ADN bridge program. The new one they have is BSN-RN program. All I know that is that i have been waiting for several years to get into city college, no luck. So I got my LVN, now just finishing my RN. If you are still young, just go to city college. I had no choice I am 42 y/o and as you can see I can't wait. But what ever you do, just don't give up on your dream.
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No. 41
from caliotter3
Old Oct 18, 2009, 02:11 PM

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There are other options in the area that are not so expensive. WGU is one, at only $4250 every six months for two years, quite a bargain.
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No. 42
Old Oct 18, 2009, 03:53 PM

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Yes the WGU does sound like a good program if you can get into it. I am definately taking my prerequisites with that in mind.

The reason I ask about WCU was many of my classmates that was their gameplan. I am not surprised the board is no longer approving of it. It always seemed like it was a product you purchased rather than an education
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No. 43
from caliotter3
Old Oct 18, 2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by tothepointeLVN View Post
Yes the WGU does sound like a good program if you can get into it. I am definately taking my prerequisites with that in mind.

The reason I ask about WCU was many of my classmates that was their gameplan. I am not surprised the board is no longer approving of it. It always seemed like it was a product you purchased rather than an education
That has been my opinion of that school from what I have read of it. I really can only think of one reason to pay that kind of money to get a nursing degree and one would have to have the money to burn as I see it. If I were going to spend that kind of money, I would want to be purchasing a quality product, a school name with prestige behind it, as well as the best education that kind of money could buy.
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No. 44
from REX3838
Old Oct 18, 2009, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by caliotter3 View Post
That has been my opinion of that school from what I have read of it. I really can only think of one reason to pay that kind of money to get a nursing degree and one would have to have the money to burn as I see it. If I were going to spend that kind of money, I would want to be purchasing a quality product, a school name with prestige behind it, as well as the best education that kind of money could buy.
Good luck in what you do, I myself really did not have the money to burn or was not born with a silver spoon. However I am almost finished, with the program. To me no one is going to ask what your grade was in school or how prestiage it is, all that matters is that your a good/safe nurse. I really hated attending this school, It was to fast paced/no life. But in a way I am glad I took the chance, if I kept on waiting for something to happen, I would have never reached this far!!!

So the best to you!!!!
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No. 45
from eliana83
Old Nov 02, 2009, 09:50 AM

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The LVN to RN is not going to finish, the only thing is that you need your prerequisites done now. People says a lot of things but most of them are not well informed. I am going to start on the LVN to RN class of February. Another thing is that people complains a lot about schools and usually the complainers are the ones that are hardly passing, I asked a lot of people about the program and they said it was great. Just go with your gut and what you thing is going to be better for your situation. Best regards!!!!
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No. 46
from REX3838
Old Nov 02, 2009, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by eliana83 View Post
The LVN to RN is not going to finish, the only thing is that you need your prerequisites done now. People says a lot of things but most of them are not well informed. I am going to start on the LVN to RN class of February. Another thing is that people complains a lot about schools and usually the complainers are the ones that are hardly passing, I asked a lot of people about the program and they said it was great. Just go with your gut and what you thing is going to be better for your situation. Best regards!!!!
Well I am glad you feel this way, I myself just finished thursday from the program. It was hard/hated it. Just depends what school you attended. Wait until you start the nursing classes, then you will see why everyone complain so much. Like I said it depends what campus you are going to attend. I attended OC campus, which was the most disorganized school, they also did inform us that the last class will be in Nov 2009 LVN-RN bridge, so I was told by the Dean at the school. The best too you, yes there will a lot of complainers but you will see why
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No. 47
from Chacon2208
Old Nov 02, 2009, 07:00 PM

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eliana83 what school are you going to start in february? Are you in the los angeles area? Im looking for a lvn to rn program and i have some prequisites done. Let me know thanx
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No. 48
Old Nov 16, 2009, 06:48 PM

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What on earth happened to their program??? I am in lvn school now and i finish in january. My plan was to just head to westcoast and earn my degree there. Im kinda bummed out
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No. 49
from REX3838
Old Nov 16, 2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Darleneisdarlene View Post
What on earth happened to their program??? I am in lvn school now and i finish in january. My plan was to just head to westcoast and earn my degree there. Im kinda bummed out
Hi Darleneisdarlene,

I just graduated 3 weeks ago from WC orange county campus, Last enrollment was this Nov, 2009. All they were able to tell me is that, California Boards eliminated this program for private schools. They still offer BSN program, however they do not honor the LVN credits. So you would have to start from the bottom again!!! Unless you took some college general ed classess already which you can transfer in. I was in shock myself. But honestly this school is fulll of you know what. They forgot to send the Nursing Board our complete info, so some us students already took our boards, guess what we can't even get our results if we Passed or Failed. Just because they mess up. I hate this school, so In way it's better that you did not attend. There are so many unhappy students, trust me. The general ed classes were ok, until you got to Nursing Core classes. It was beyond disorganized, I left with a bitter heart, now they caused more Pain!!!! I am just speaking about OC campus, I heard a lot of students are transfering to Ontario/LA campus, because they are so stressed out/unhappy.
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