Attending WestCoast University.. I need some info?

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hello!! so, i'm thinking of attending westcoast university and taking the bsn/rn program in either june or sept.. i was wondering if anyone has gone to this school at all? is the entrance test hard at all? or anything i should be getting ready for? -- i'm not worried about the money. jus want feed back please :)

It's amazing how this as crawled into my mind as an option. It's unfortunate that the CC route has gotten so competitive that it's impossible to get in. My mind is telling me, If I'm going to put myself into debt, why not do it for school. If I have some pre-reqs met, can get finanacial aid, my tuition costs will be much lower and this is more of a manageable situation. Otherwise, I will chance waiting another 2 years, and by then, my science classes would expire (they have to have been taken within a 5 year period) Decisions, decisions.

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That sounds so exciting, maternity, pedatrics, etc.. That's what I wanna do.. Aah!! Haha.. You're a lvn?!!

Im not sure if this was directed to me... but no im doing my BSN right now. I will grad in 2 years. Those rotations that i mentioned are all part of the clinical rotations in my program. I know it is a bit different in Canada, but my tuiton for 4 years and my degree will be around $30 000 from the University of the Fraser Valley based outside of Vancouver, BC.

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It's amazing how this as crawled into my mind as an option. It's unfortunate that the CC route has gotten so competitive that it's impossible to get in. My mind is telling me, If I'm going to put myself into debt, why not do it for school. If I have some pre-reqs met, can get finanacial aid, my tuition costs will be much lower and this is more of a manageable situation. Otherwise, I will chance waiting another 2 years, and by then, my science classes would expire (they have to have been taken within a 5 year period) Decisions, decisions.

I currently am attending WCU. I have about 50% in loans/grants and am paying the other 50% in cash on a monthly basis. The school has a vocational feel to it over all;but having said that I have been very happy with the professors and the staff. I have been there a little over a year now and cannot complain - there are no perfect schools or programs. I do think it has a good place in the eduction field.I should share, I am older, 42.

I have my son @ a New York State School - and it is around 29,000 a year all in. For a four year program that will be about 120,000 - and that is a state school (Out of state tuition though) WCU is not really different than most private schools as far as college cost. The difference is that it does as I said, have a "vocational" feel. For me @ 42 - that does not bother me. I am there to get my degree and pass the NCLEX. A student looking for "student' life might not be thrilled.

It is expensive and there are alternatives - and I think anyone spending that amount of money should seriously consider all options. I would 100% take my prereqs @ a Jr. College in S. California *if it is not going to take you 2 years to get into those classes. Also note that not all classes will transfer over. You also have the option to test out of courses.

At 22 I am torn on recommending it without knowing more about your background and circumstances.

Just about anyone can get into the school - you need 80% and the funds. I do not think anyone can pass the program - I have watched several people leave for a variety of reasons.

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so my sciences are going to expire soon. I have most of the Pre_requisites done. which class are they transferring for Cultural Pluralism and Written communication(Lit-Critical Think/Comp or college or intro to college writing)?

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so my sciences are going to expire soon. I have most of the Pre_requisites done. which class are they transferring for Cultural Pluralism and Written communication(Lit-Critical Think/Comp or college or intro to college writing)?

Written communications would just be your English 101 type course. Unless you too English 2 @ a four year U it is not going to transfer over. I have not really heard of anyone bringing over CP - but perhaps some have?

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I have a friend in SoCal, who's prerequisite classes are expiring soon & his grades are not very competitive. He is an LVN, who's seriously considering WCU BSN program and is set to take the HESI soon. I'm sort of concerned because I've heard most, if not all, WCU BSN courses are not transferable to WASC accredited universities (for MSN...etc). But I've also heard that because WCU is now CCNE accredited, courses might now be transferable. This wouldn't be much of a problem if the LVN - ADN bridge program was still available but according to my friend, it's no longer offered by WCU.

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I have a friend in SoCal, who's prerequisite classes are expiring soon & his grades are not very competitive. He is an LVN, who's seriously considering WCU BSN program and is set to take the HESI soon. I'm sort of concerned because I've heard most, if not all, WCU BSN courses are not transferable to WASC accredited universities (for MSN...etc). But I've also heard that because WCU is now CCNE accredited, courses might now be transferable. This wouldn't be much of a problem if the LVN - ADN bridge program was still available but according to my friend, it's no longer offered by WCU.

Bridge is not offered @ the OC campus - I am not sure on the other two campuses.

WCU is not currently WASC accredited - just like it was not for CCNE - but they were able to obtain that - they are working on the WASC according to the new president (who is a very nice - professional man - who held Q & A sessions) - WCU is also working on doing their own Master program @ some point. It should be a concern and should be considered when making this investment (the ability to move forward with your education) I feel confident based on WCU's track record that they will be able to obtain the WASC but each person needs to obviously know the facts when they make this kind of commitment.

Because your friend is an LVN he would most likely do very well in the program. There are a few LVN's in my BSN class and they tend to be very successful due to their background.

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Just curious as to where you find the money to pay for this program?

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Thanks for your input calstudent1967!

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Just curious as to where you find the money to pay for this program?

Most people do loans. Many are still working - everyone does different things really - credit cards, cash payments, parents in some cases.

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Thanks for your input calstudent1967!

You are most welcome. WCU is not for everyone for a variety of reasons -but I do think it takes a rather unfair beating on this board.

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i feel the same, i currently go there and its not as bad as everyone here seems to apply.

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