U.S.A. California
Published Jun 4, 2009
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:
liberty_bell
133 Posts
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 classesto brush up..Why is it I wonder why kaplan is the only nursing school that makespeople 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, Imust 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, ifyou'd like more info send me a pm k =)J
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.
trisnic
10 Posts
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!
JuniorsMommyLPN
15 Posts
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!
tawnyalee
90 Posts
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!
Mandy12
3 Posts
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 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!
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:)
gisycast
1 Post
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!:)