Anyone recommend Lvn-Adn program at Westcoast University?

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Hello!

I'm not sure if I want to wait really long on waiting lists at community colleges, so I want to know, even though Westcoast University is expensive, is it still worth it join the lvn-adn program since there is no waiting list?

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Hi, I am a current student on his third term with West Coast University's ADN program at the Orange County Campus. I highly recommend the school. Dont let the tution scare you off. Think of the money you stand to lose not working as an RN. You figure an RN makes $80,000 a year and a LVN makes about $50,000 a year, do the the math and you can see the money you stand to lose every year you dont have an RN license. Thats the mindset I had when I signed on with West Coast University. Waiting around on a waiting list cost money, time cost money. Consider your schooling an investment and you'll see your a return after graduation from RN school. Hey, I can buy a new BMW or Mercedes with that kind of money (West Coast tution) you might ask yourself, but remember when you pull out that drive way with your new BMW or BENZ, you've just lost 25% of its value and in 5 year of ownership you've lost more than half of its value, whereas an RN license it will only increase every year. Just do the math and you'll see investing in your schooling is a wise choice.

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Thank you so much for your reply. I feel more encouraged now about that school. I previously went to a private school for my RN that cost a lot of money, but I wasn't able to finish because I failed 2 classes. I just don't want anything like that to happen again, especially when there's a lot of money involved. Any tips on how to study at WCU?

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As with any type of program whether it be private or public, you have to stay focus and if you're working full time i encourage you to go part time. Im not saying its impossible to work full time while going to West Coast because i know most of my classmates are still working fulltime but that can change when the Nursing Core program rolls around. Remeber the first nine months of the program are prerequsites and the last nine months are nursing core class. As for study tips, just stay focus and study, study, study, and study, there is nothing more to it than to study. If the tution and time invested are not enough to motivate you to study, then west coast is not the right place. So far the prerequsite classes are pretty much a waterdowned version of a class from a public school.

quote from Donald Trump: NEVER GIVE UP UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES NEVER GIVE UP!

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Specializes in Couplet Care/Newborn Nursery.

I am interested in the BSN program there...just had my admissions interview, passed the test, and go for financing next. I think the price is pretty high, but it will all be worth it in just 39 months!

I weighed out the pros and cons of going to a state college or community college and the waitlists are just too long.

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Hi! Im a current student in WCU, ADN program. I'm in Term 8 and I can't wait to be done in 8 weeks :-) Obviously, my personal choice is to attend a private school where I could start immediately. It definitely costs more than a community college, it as an investment. It's just like buying a luxury car. However, with education you lay the foundation for your future. It can bring stability to your finances as well.

When I started, most of my co-workers were saying that it's too much for an ADN program. They'd rather wait and go to the community colleges. I'm almost done, and the same co-workers are still waiting to get into the RN program. Some of them actually just started term 1 as I write here. Procrastination just delayed them from reaching their goal. As my dad would tell me,"Don't wait for things to happen. Make it happen."

Also, my husband's cousins completed their pre-requisites about two years ago. They're good students but they still haven't been lucky enough to be drawn in the admissions lottery.While waiting, they opted to attend the VN program. They already finished their VN program and still they're waiting. Now, they're considering to attend WCU after they pass their boards.

WCU currently has the BSN program with no LVN required. I hope my post helps you out. Just to share,I'm a full-time mom,student, and wife. I still worked full-time, it is only mid-term 7 and the entire term 8 where one would really need to cut off time from work. When you really want something and you work towards it, your dreams will be attainable.Goodluck and I hope my post helps you out.

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I'm a graduate of west coast university and I DO NOT recommend it. Everything's well and good during your prereq courses. Wait till you get to nursing program... they will get you there. And I'm not talking about their curriculum (it's not that hard) but the way they treat students. It's not uniform. Some are treated like queens while others ... inhuman. I was already on term 7 before I saw the ruthless and cutthroat side of WCU. There are other private schools out there. Mt. St. Mary, for one. Plus, after you graduate, the credits are not transferrable to most schools.

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For LVN to ADN students, do you feel prepared for the NCLEX? I'm worried about spending alot on tuition and not being prepared for the NCLEX or as a nurse.

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Hi, I am a current student on his third term with West Coast University's ADN program at the Orange County Campus. I highly recommend the school. Dont let the tution scare you off. Think of the money you stand to lose not working as an RN. You figure an RN makes $80,000 a year and a LVN makes about $50,000 a year, do the the math and you can see the money you stand to lose every year you dont have an RN license. Thats the mindset I had when I signed on with West Coast University. Waiting around on a waiting list cost money, time cost money. Consider your schooling an investment and you'll see your a return after graduation from RN school. Hey, I can buy a new BMW or Mercedes with that kind of money (West Coast tution) you might ask yourself, but remember when you pull out that drive way with your new BMW or BENZ, you've just lost 25% of its value and in 5 year of ownership you've lost more than half of its value, whereas an RN license it will only increase every year. Just do the math and you'll see investing in your schooling is a wise choice.

You thinking is flawed and you seemed to have bought the sales pitch they give you. Your spending money you haven't earned ey and you math is not correct; $70,000 tuition plus interest (because we all know your not going to pay off your student loans in 2-3 years) works out to be about the same as being on a waitlist for 2-3 years expect when you come out of school you won't be in massive debt. Buying a house won't be an option for you for many years

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hi, im thinking about starting the lvn to adn program but i wanted to talk to ACTUAL GRADUATES of the program. how is the job outlook for wcu grads? some say that hospitals wont hire if you come from wcu...also, how is the passing rate for nclex? if there's any nurses that have taken the course and passed nclex id greatly appreciate any input!

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I thought the lvn-rn was no longer offered at wcu. I spoke to a admissions rep and only the BSN is offered. Does anyone know anything about this?

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hi! im a current student in wcu, adn program. i'm in term 8 and i can't wait to be done in 8 weeks :-) obviously, my personal choice is to attend a private school where i could start immediately. it definitely costs more than a community college, it as an investment. it's just like buying a luxury car. however, with education you lay the foundation for your future. it can bring stability to your finances as well.

when i started, most of my co-workers were saying that it's too much for an adn program. they'd rather wait and go to the community colleges. i'm almost done, and the same co-workers are still waiting to get into the rn program. some of them actually just started term 1 as i write here. procrastination just delayed them from reaching their goal. as my dad would tell me,"don't wait for things to happen. make it happen."

also, my husband's cousins completed their pre-requisites about two years ago. they're good students but they still haven't been lucky enough to be drawn in the admissions lottery.while waiting, they opted to attend the vn program. they already finished their vn program and still they're waiting. now, they're considering to attend wcu after they pass their boards.

wcu currently has the bsn program with no lvn required. i hope my post helps you out. just to share,i'm a full-time mom,student, and wife. i still worked full-time, it is only mid-term 7 and the entire term 8 where one would really need to cut off time from work. when you really want something and you work towards it, your dreams will be attainable.goodluck and i hope my post helps you out.

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i will take entrance hesi exam soon, do you know where can i get some studying information?

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