Anyone applying KCC ADN program Spring 2010

[makoa]

Hi all. I'm a KCC ADN nursing student wannabe here on Oahu and was wondering if anyone is applying for 2010 or if there are any other students that got in recently? I am wondering what my chances are and think I might just die of anticipation before my letter comes in October. I am not to hopeful that I will get in but I guess you never can tell. I have all the required pre req's but am missing 2 co req's (PHARM and ANTHRO--taking those now) which I know are critical when people getting in miss the mark by a single point. I have a 4.0 (yes, I survived Anatomy) and have an NLN score of 141. I am planning on retaking the NLN in January (when I took the test the first time, I ran out of time in the vocab and they gave us no warning so I had to randomly bubble in the last 20 questions) and will fight hard to keep my 4.0 this semester (in fact, just taking a short break from studying right now). Although I know my grades are good and my NLN score is decent, the fact remains that I have 2 classes left and that will probably be my downfall. Any thoughts? The counselor at KCC said most everyone finishes the classes and now they are giving credit to those with paid experience--so I am at a negative to begin with compared to those students.

Also, has anyone worked as a CNA while going through the program? The only reason I would want to do this is because when I get out of school, I know how hard it is to find a job as a new grad. I heard that after about a year or so, you can sit for your LPN exam and that will help you gain experience for when you become an RN.

Any advice/response/comments are welcome!!

[locolorenzo22, BSN, RN]

I'm not in HI, so I don't know about the sitting for LPN thing...but I believe you are right. Working as a CNA really helped me land my job. I knew the managers, I knew the corporation, and I knew the extra staff that help me out when I really need them some nights. You get some VERY invaluable tips when you're a CNA, in my opinion.

[michellebelle808]

Hi, I'm a KCC nursing hopeful too, but I'll be applying for Fall 2011. It looks as though I may have to apply with my PHARM incompleted as well, so pls let me know how it goes for you! thanks!