Anyone Applying to Antelope Valley College RN program

[munkeyann]

I didn't see a thread on AVC nursing so I just made one for everyone. IS anyone applying to AVC nursing or in the program already? The person working at the department told me it would be like 3 semester waits. I'm expecting to get in around fall 2011 or spring 2012 since I turn in my application around October 2010. Anyone in the program already, would you please share your experience. Anyone who is about to get in the program, can you please tell me how long you've waited since the time you turn in the application?

Thanks everyone!!!

[Monitron4]

@ MayeLVN N rblvn and catsolares--What is the bridge program?

[rblvn]

i received it last week. it's has the paperwork they distributed during the information session, plus information on uniform ordering, self study orientation package for the hospital sites, and book info. if you turned in the paper work they handed out during the info session, make sure it has been approved by the secretary and that you have been given permission to enroll in the bridge class. Maybe they have the wrong address for you. i would call them and find out though.

Monitron4, the bridge program is a program for LVNs who wish to become RNs. we skip a year, and enter directly to the second year.

[catsolares]

Huh??? She said they won't mail them until this week...unless its because you're doing the bridge program and I'm not. They are getting the stuff for you guys done a lot sooner because you start in January. I'm going to take my drug test and get my mpi tomorrow so I can turn everything in. Will the school be open tomorrow? And do you get drug test results right away?

[rblvn]

i think you're right, i'm pretty sure it's because we start sooner. the drug test took 2 days. i spoke with the secretary and she said they won't be open tomorrow. they're off the rest of the week.

[catsolares]

I thought they would be. So tomorrow would be the perfect time to get my drug test. I should have the results by Monday!

[catsolares]

I just received today's mail. The packet came in! Yay. And those darn uniforms are expensive!

[rblvn]

lol. they are! and to top it off, the shipping charge is outrageous. start buying your books. i bought all my books from amazon and saved half of what i would have spent at the bookstore. congratulations!

[kdbean530]

Yes buy your books off of amazon. It will save you like $600 Book store is a rip off. If you guys ever have questions ask anyone from second semester. We are all super nice =) Start reading now!

[catsolares]

Where do I get a work order for the drug screen? I called up and they said I needed that first. Is it from my dr? And I can't fun the list of drugs I need to e screened for!!!! If anyone has them can you let me know? I'm going to look again when I get home. I kept everything together, but for some reason, that one paper is missing =/

[rblvn]

Call Sixcess [phone]. They are located off Ave K and 17th W. Tell them you need the 10 panel plus Alcohol for AVC nursing and they will know exactly what you're talking about. They were $20 less than everywhere else I called.

[Monitron4]

Hey guys!

Does anyone know if joseph school is nursing is legit certification for cna??? I wanna be a CNA so that I can have a more thorough and idea of nursing and grasp a better idea of the field work behind nursing. Let meee know :)

[rblvn]

Please don't go there. I know from personal experience.aside from that, you will learn all that in nursing school. trust me, nursing is so much more than cna work.