Anyone here attending cni college rn program?

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I need info regarding classes, days and hours? I will be starting july 2013

Having a school that is WASC is very advantageous especially if you're looking to further your education. While schools like NU, WCU, , all don't require degrees from a WASC accredited program, most public schools do. It's only widening your choices in the future. There are definitely pros and cons for going to for profit schools, but I would still think going to CNI has a huge risk because 1) it's really expensive 2) it's a VERY VERY new program. If you look at other threads, there were a couple people enrolled in the school and had problems with CNI. While their opinions are probably biased, it's best to wait to hear more about the program. That's my honest opinion. Cases like Lawrencencandy I completely understand because his situation is very difficult for WCU and traditional BSN or ADN routes. But like tiffanydef is probably saying, if other options are still alive (like applying to other CCs and programs, or looking out of state), then stick with it until they die, THEN look towards CNI. Good luck everyone!

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Having a school that is WASC is very advantageous especially if you're looking to further your education. While schools like NU WCU, WGU, all don't require degrees from a WASC accredited program, most public schools do. It's only widening your choices in the future. There are definitely pros and cons for going to for profit schools, but I would still think going to CNI has a huge risk because 1) it's really expensive 2) it's a VERY VERY new program. If you look at other threads, there were a couple people enrolled in the school and had problems with CNI. While their opinions are probably biased, it's best to wait to hear more about the program. That's my honest opinion. Cases like Lawrencencandy I completely understand because his situation is very difficult for WCU and traditional BSN or ADN routes. But like tiffanydef is probably saying, if other options are still alive (like applying to other CCs and programs, or looking out of state), then stick with it until they die, THEN look towards CNI. Good luck everyone![/quote']

Thank you yea I just would be saddened if someone got into that position . Because I called western govners and they told me I would have to re do rn school if I did it a non wasc accredited I don't mean to sounds mean I just really would hate for anyone to get into that position it's just not right :/ good luck to everyone I know it's horrible this nursing crap I just wish everyone the best in their journey

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Employers do not ask if you graduated from a WASC accredited school. They ask if you come from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited school. In this case CNI is under a letter of review. Upon its first or second graduating class they should have CCNE accreditation.[/quote']

Not true. Pasadena, Glendale, Rio Hondo, Citrus, and Mt Sac are all non NLNAC schools (there are many more) yet I know plenty of people who have jobs that graduated from there. However, I can guarantee this because I asked specifically. Cal State Fullerton, Cal State Long Beach and Azusa Pacific all said that they do not give credit to schools that are not WASC accredited. So if you wanted to continue to your Bachelors you could not transfer those units. If someone wants to see the email I received from these schools, PM me and I will forward it to you.

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Not true. Pasadena, Glendale, Rio Hondo, Citrus, and Mt Sac are all non NLNAC schools (there are many more) yet I know plenty of people who have jobs that graduated from there. However, I can guarantee this because I asked specifically. Cal State Fullerton, Cal State Long Beach and Azusa Pacific all said that they do not give credit to schools that are not WASC accredited. So if you wanted to continue to your Bachelors you could not transfer those units. If someone wants to see the email I received from these schools, PM me and I will forward it to you.

Yep your 100% right and west coast or western governors won't take cni credits it's sad these school can be even running they trick people it's sad!

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Oh. And I would also like to add Mount St Mary's to that non-NLNAC list. I have two friends who graduated from there. One works at Cedars Sinai, and the other at UCLA. So... no it does NOT need to be NLNAC accredited for many hospitals. And in my opinion, those are pretty prestigious ones in Los Angeles if you ask me.

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Oh. And I would also like to add Mount St Mary's to that non-NLNAC list. I have two friends who graduated from there. One works at Cedars Sinai and the other at UCLA. So... no it does NOT need to be NLNAC accredited for many hospitals. And in my opinion, those are pretty prestigious ones in Los Angeles if you ask me.[/quote']

Yea my bf goes to mount saint marys la campus and he is another one that told me this NLN is just a plus but it's not a big deal just means you an practice other places and cni has no good accreditation my old teacher worked there i don't think she does anymore because when I told her I was going to sign up she flipped and told me not to they didnt even have enough people to start the program because its such a scam

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If you are ONLY looking to get an RN license, then by all means... go to CNI. They are accredited by the Board of California Nursing. HOWEVER, if you are looking to continue to your BSN or MSN, please believe me when I say that it definitely does have to be WASC accredited. If you don't believe me, ask yourselves. Look into this before you make the decision. Like I said previously, I contacted 3 schools, 2 state and 1 private for their RN-BSN program and they all said that the school MUST be WASC accredited in order to transfer credits. I will even forward you the email that they sent me. I wouldn't recommend CNI myself because I think eventually all hospitals in California will end up requiring a BSN. St. Jude and Children's Hospital have already made that transition. To be honest, that's what even concerns me about getting my ADN vs BSN. But at least I know that when I finish my ADN at a community college, I can continue to my BSN because all the community colleges I applied to are WASC accredited (Cerritos, Rio Hondo, Citrus, Pasadena, Glendale, Long Beach City).

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If you are ONLY looking to get an RN license then by all means... go to CNI. They are accredited by the Board of California Nursing. HOWEVER, if you are looking to continue to your BSN or MSN, please believe me when I say that it definitely does have to be WASC accredited. If you don't believe me, ask yourselves. Look into this before you make the decision. Like I said previously, I contacted 3 schools, 2 state and 1 private for their RN-BSN program and they all said that the school MUST be WASC accredited in order to transfer credits. I will even forward you the email that they sent me. I wouldn't recommend CNI myself because I think eventually all hospitals in California will end up requiring a BSN. St. Jude and Children's Hospital have already made that transition. To be honest, that's what even concerns me about getting my ADN vs BSN. But at least I know that when I finish my ADN at a community college, I can continue to my BSN because all the community colleges I applied to are WASC accredited (Cerritos, Rio Hondo, Citrus, Pasadena, Glendale, Long Beach City).[/quote']

Which bsn are you to after rn school I wanted to tell you this yesterday that Cerritos now has a program that during summer and winter you can take classes for your bsn ! I will be doing this of course !!!! But I no rio has a partner with a cal state they all do !

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Which bsn are you to after rn school I wanted to tell you this yesterday that Cerritos now has a program that during summer and winter you can take classes for your bsn ! I will be doing this of course !!!! But I no rio has a partner with a cal state they all do !

Really?? I have to look into this. Not sure which Cal State they are partnered with (if they even are). I was looking into any of the Cal States, Cal Baptist, APU or even Western Governors. The problem with Western Governors is they go on a pass/no pass grading scale which would leave you with a 3.0 :/ My goal is to become an NP so I think Western Governors may be out of the question but we'll see. That's a definite plus for Cerritos! What school are they partnered with to get your BSN?

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Really?? I have to look into this. Not sure which Cal State they are partnered with (if they even are). I was looking into any of the Cal States, Cal Baptist, APU or even Western Governors. The problem with Western Governors is they go on a pass/no pass grading scale which would leave you with a 3.0 :/ My goal is to become an NP so I think Western Governors may be out of the question but we'll see. That's a definite plus for Cerritos! What school are they partnered with to get your BSN?

I want to be a np too and specialize in OB. Yes Cerritos just opened up the program for bsn this year :) they have one with cal state long beach , my good friend is on her second year and told me about it she's going to start a class in summer .

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I want to be a np too and specialize in OB. Yes Cerritos just opened up the program for bsn this year :) they have one with cal state long beach , my good friend is on her second year and told me about it she's going to start a class in summer .

That's awesome!! :) Now if I get in I might have to do Cerritos if Rio doesn't offer the same thing. I'm sure they do but I will have to ask!

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There are and have been other schools which will take CNI's ADN for their higher degree programs the same as an ADN from a jc. And yes, even some Cal States. Is it harder to transfer without WASC accreditation? Yeah, of course, tech schools are not regionally accredited. Does that means it's impossible? NO it does not.

If someone isn't able to get their BSN/MSN after their CNI ADN it will be because they chose not to, not because the opportunity isn't available. One must do their own research on what type of nursing they wish to enter and what schooling will be required for it like and UoPx. If their CNI degree isn't going to work towards that then, no they shouldn't attend CNI it would have been pointless. But if they are looking to obtain their RN license, BSN or MSN, CNI will work for them. Let others choose, do not discourage what they want in life...since they're the one paying for the tuition fees no one else

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