AtACrossRoads

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1. Some questions regarding becoming an LVN. If any are answered, it'd be very helpful!

   AtACrossRoads posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi everyone. I'm considering becoming an LVN but I'm just starting my research so there's a lot that I need to look into. If you guys can answer even one or two of my questions it'd really help me out. Here in CA, which schools tend to be most recom...

2. Attending WestCoast University.. I need some info?

   AtACrossRoads replied to tracey87's topic in California

   So WGU is online only? I'm a little nervous about having heavy coursework all online. Clinicals at Sidar Sinai however sound pretty exciting.

3. West Coast University

   AtACrossRoads replied to ivfhelp's topic in California

   Did you transfer directly from WCU to Mount St. Mary's or did you have to start over? Does Mount St. Mary's meet the points I listed above?

4. West Coast University

   AtACrossRoads replied to ivfhelp's topic in California

   Here are my concerns about this school: Is it accredited by a reputable organization? Does it offer its students clinicals at decent and desirable hospitals that future grads would want to work at? (Whenever the job market improves...) Is...

5. West Coast University. Would you recommend attending it?

   AtACrossRoads replied to AtACrossRoads's topic in General Students

   Hmm thanks for the suggestion. I had not considered Western Governors University before. I wouldn't necessarily rule out West Coast University just cause of the tuition. My concern is the following: Accredited by a reputable organization Recognized ...

6. Is West Coast University a good choice for me?

   AtACrossRoads replied to jmdiaz86's topic in General Nursing

   Whoops, I meant to ask if it's accredited. Just wondering if I can transfer to another school, or pursue higher education at another school after I finish with them should I decide to do so.

7. Is West Coast University a good choice for me?

   AtACrossRoads replied to jmdiaz86's topic in General Nursing

   Is the high price tag the only disadvantage? Because if that's the case, I almost feel like it's worth dodging the 2-3 year waiting list/lottery. Is the school fully credited and transferrable?

8. West Coast University. Would you recommend attending it?

   AtACrossRoads posted a topic in General Students

   So I keep hearing about how the admissions for most nursing programs are insanely competitive and they have 2-3 year waiting lists/lottery to get in. Except for West Coast University. Apparently as long as you can pay the super expensive tuition, you...

9. Do you think the job market for nurses will improve by the time you graduate?

   AtACrossRoads replied to AtACrossRoads's topic in General Students

   You bring up some valid concerns here. However, something just had to be done. If it comes down to a bunch of trial and error changes until a fix works, then I'm all for it. Like you, I don't know how effective Obama's health-care reform will be, but...

10. Do you think the job market for nurses will improve by the time you graduate?

    AtACrossRoads replied to AtACrossRoads's topic in General Students

    That sounds great. Congrats on securing this set up. :) Outta curiosity, what state are you in, what nursing field are you going into, and how many years are you contractually obligated to work for this hospital?

11. Do you think the job market for nurses will improve by the time you graduate?

    AtACrossRoads replied to AtACrossRoads's topic in General Students

    That sounds like an amazing set up (given the times). However, I have to wonder how if the pay/benefits/hours are all comparable to the job and position if you were to get hired the typical way after you graduate.

12. Do you think the job market for nurses will improve by the time you graduate?

    AtACrossRoads replied to AtACrossRoads's topic in General Students

    I would think something's gotta give. Not sure how feasible this is, but I'm thinking if things are still in the crapper by the time I graduate, I may turn to being a traveling-nurse. (Assuming that well isn't dried up either...)

13. Do you think the job market for nurses will improve by the time you graduate?

    AtACrossRoads replied to AtACrossRoads's topic in General Students

    Yes, I'm very curious about this as well. As a student, I guess I have to build whatever rapport and connection I can with hospitals before I graduate. Also, I know that a lot of older nurses are back from retirement and what not, but the way I see ...

14. Do you think the job market for nurses will improve by the time you graduate?

    AtACrossRoads replied to AtACrossRoads's topic in General Students

    All you have to do is look a little bit at the main, general discussion lounge of this website to see post after post from new-grads complaining about the lack of work available. From everyone' statements, it seems like the demand has completely fade...

15. Do you think the job market for nurses will improve by the time you graduate?

    AtACrossRoads posted a topic in General Students

    Lack of nursing jobs is pretty much on top of everyone's mind right now. I feel like it's the biggest issue out there for aspiring nurses. As a pre-nursing student it's made me question my career choice a couple of times, however, I keep hearing abou...