kaplan college in Vista

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hey i just moved to california from connecticut. i met with kaplan college about their lvn program and i just ned some feedback about your experience as a student or grad. i really need this help thanks:up:

I was wondering if anyone knew what the next sign up class is after the Oct opening?

I am struggling with math, english, physics, and am taking some summer classes

to brush up..Why is it I wonder why kaplan is the only nursing school that makes

people take a hesi entry test..shrugs oh well, it is what it is. I bought the book,

and now I feel dumb lol because everyone keeps saying how EZ it is...hmm, I

must be out dated I guess because I found parts of it HARD, any suggestions?

Also, I am a military spouse and was told that the 6,000 is no longer available?

Ps: To all military spouses:

I know of a site online that offers FREE tuitoring to all active duty spouses, if

you'd like more info send me a pm k =)

J

chicsufs,

The last I heard about the MYCAA (6K) is that it IS being offered again. They have changed it a bit. Now you can use it if your spouse is an e1-e6, w1,w1 or O1 and O2. So pretty much as long as your spouse isn't hihger ranking you can use it again. Google it and you should be able to find the link. I would apply for the MYCAA asap because it seems like those grants do not last for very long. I was very lucky toget it in time.

Have you taken the HESI at Kapan yet? It's pretty easy. Brush up on basic math. There are no A & P questions on it. Mostly long paragraphs to read followed by about 7-10 questions on each one.

Hello ! I was wondering how school was going for you. I will be starting Kaplan Vista in February . I am seasoned as well (42). I have researched all options and your post is right on. All of your information is correct as I got the same. It all comes down to the Lvn nclex. There is so many bridge courses Lvn-Rn that accept Kaplan students the only one I found that does not is San Marcos State. I would love to hear about your experience thus far. Thankyou!

Sorry, last post I made was for Equsmom...Thanks!

Trisnic, I am starting in Feb. at Kaplan Vista as well! I just registered yesterday! I was wondering how these ladies were doing there, also!

Trisnic, I am starting in Feb. at Kaplan Vista as well! I just registered yesterday! I was wondering how these ladies were doing there, also!

I am working on getting into the program starting in februaury too.. I just have to take the HESI test first. I took the TEAS and passed so I assume I can pass this one no prob, was it hard? Are you nervous about the program cost and stuff.. I am!

I am also starting at Kaplan in Vista in February. Do any of you have children and are you stationed at Camp Pendleton? We are transferring in January.

Mandy12 & TawnyaLee

I am stationed on Camp Pend. I have a 3 1/2 year old boy. The HESI test was not hard, but I would recommend brushing up on some mathematical conversions, like ounces to pounds, etc. Nothing to stress over and they supply you with a calculator. ;)

I was and still am weary of the price tag Kaplan has! But, I have signed everything and all I am waiting for is to do the back round check, physical and then start in February :)

Do you guys want to add me on Facebook? search for [email protected] Perhaps we will all be in the same class?

Raquel

JuniorsMommy, I am going to Pendleton next week to start my testing. I am really trying to get into the February Class. I too am worried about the cost, but as you know it would be a waste of time to wait for an opening at the community colleges. Before a spot opens we will be long gone. I have a five year old and a one year old. What do you plan on doing for daycare?

Also, do I need to have any money upfront for the testing or background check etc?

Thanks, Also I added you to my facebook.

Mandy-

I know what you mean about the community college route... I currenly attend Miracosta College here in Oceanside and I am enrolled in Anatomy. I still have to do Physio and Micro B. before I can apply and compete in the points pool. I probably will be long gone to another military base before we even get to that point and the LVN wait list is approx. 6 years :mad::jester: I def. won't be around for that to be happening. That is why I am doing the Kaplan LVN program.

My son goes to a daycare center off the base in Oceanside. It is about 5 miles or so from Kaplan. I am planning on keeping him there.

I had to pay $95 for registration and enrollment fee and I got a disk drive with the school catalog. It has in it a list of all the books we will receive for LVN program.

I paid nothing for any testing. We will have to pay for the backround check, which I beleive was $35. plus an addtional fee for any additional counties you lived in for the past 3 years. This price included a drug screening as well. I applied for financial aid for the tuition through federal loans. If you are a military dependent you get 10% off the 32K tuition. If your husband is E1-E5, WO1-2 or O1-2, you may qualify for MyCAA which is about a 4k grant.

Hope this helps! Let me know if you need any info or anything when coming to Pendleton! We've been here for a year and love it! See you on facebook! :D

Raquel

Hey guys!

I first completed the prereqs for Miracostas LVn program back in 08.. once I found out they were adding a straight RN program I liked that route better So I took anatomy physiology and micro... I didnt even apply for the LVN program because the wait list is 3 years.. Finally finished all the RN prereqs (including all the general classes to have the associated in science and Nursing) and I applied for the program.. Didnt get in... and I was advised to take another year to year and half of classes to have a competitive application.. So being a new Mom my husband and I dont want to wait so thats why I am taking the Kaplan route. My intentions are to do the step up program through MCC...

Mandy- this will be a good route for you since you will probably be moving because Im sure you could do a step up program at another college in the future once you finish those prereqs :)

Have you all gone to the financial aid meeting? I go tomorrow @10 am

I paid the $95 enrollment fee and got a flash drive with info on the college. I also believe the only other expenses is the backround and drug test. The other expenses are in the cost of the program

****Also FYI if any of you are CNAs already... I am and they are able to transfer in my CNA class and I do not have to do that portion of the program which in turn makes my tuition a little less:)

Hello all! I will also be starting the LVN program in February. I am currently trying to get my background check, vaccinations, and physical done. Have any of you gotten all these things done yet?

P.S. You can also add me on facebook - [email protected]

Looking forward to meeting you and I'm available as a study buddy!:)

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