Carrington College, Sacramento - LVN to RN 2019

justineLVN · Oct 11, 2019

55 minutes ago, rmc465 said:
@justineLVN
Sorry for the late response!
The program is divided into two terms. Keep in mind schedules constantly change but this has been pretty consistent.
First Term: First 4 weeks are like a transition period; lab is on Monday 8-2:30 & class is on Wednesday 8-2. So you're only on campus twice a week for the first month. Then the class gets divided into groups and your clinical day may vary (could be on a weekend) and class will probably fall on a Wednesday for another month. Currently our schedules keep changing for our groups because some professors are not available certain days of the week so they have to accommodate us. I was working part time for these first two months and now going on-call/ per diem due to the school schedule changes.

Oh wow! That is nice to know. So you are on campus those two days and only 1 clinical day? so you are only at school 3 days a week? What did they say about how the schedule will be in the future? Like, you are only technically doing the program 3 days a week or class will eventually be M-F with some weekend clinicals? I am just trying to figure that part out. I will be calling today but just getting an idea. That would be awesome for it to only be a few days a week, but I doubt that will be as it's already an accelerated program. I assumed this program being M-F from like 7am - 6pm

justineLVN · Oct 11, 2019

And it's still accurate on it costing 37K? I've down all my pre-req's at my CC so I'm hoping that will help with cost.

rmc465 · Nov 6, 2019

@justineLVN For the first term, we are not at school Monday to Friday. We only have class/theory once a week. clinicals take up another 3 days of the week. They divide the class in 3 groups and we rotate days/times for clinical so the actual day of the week may vary. Keep in mind we are doing clinicals on weekends and evenings. Cost is accurate.

JChristy · Nov 6, 2019

@rmc465 What time are the evening clinicals?

Yatz2019 · Nov 16, 2019

@bobalife Sorry for the late message, yes Carrington accepts Unitek pre reqs :) My teas was 82

Jsingh1999, BSN, LVN · Nov 27, 2019

On 9/25/2019 at 9:44 AM, rmc465 said:
@Jsingh1999 Hello. Definitely get in contact with either Toni or Kimberly if possible as your enrollment rep if you haven't already. I noticed during my orientation, they were the only enrollment reps who were able to get students through the application process. Just a heads up, make sure you have everything you need (all classes they require, TEAS test taken, your transcripts, your LVN license is not expired, and BLS, etc.) I know at least 3 people in my class who barely got 62% on their TEAS and are in the program because they have a 3.9 or 4.0 GPA. I would aim for a little higher though just in case someone has the same GPA as you and if it comes down to someone with a higher TEAS test than you, they will take that person. We have 24 in our class also, I think is the max they will accept in each group but I may be wrong. They do always change things up but this is the most recent information my instructors have vocalized.
I have no complaints so far. I came from an accelerated vn program so unfortunately I'm quite familiar with last minute schedule changes for clinical rotations and class. I freaked myself out reading all the awful reviews however, I had extremely low expectations but to my surprise- the program is not even as bad as people make it seem. You just kind of have to be self sufficient. So keep your emails and copies of files so you don't run into any issues on your end. There is a new dean and she seems to know what she's doing. All in all, I'm enjoying it so far. Hope that helps.

I got into the program! Thanks for your words of advice. I really appreciate it!

Jake2020 · Mar 7, 2020

So I know no ones posted in a while, but am hoping to get some info. I want to apply for Carrington and was wondering how likely it is that I get in.

I have just over a 3.7 GPA and got a 75 on the TEAS. I also have 3 years LVN experience.

AspiringRN2B, BSN, LVN, RN · Apr 12, 2020

What is the schedule like for the whole 8 months? A rep told me that it's Monday thru Friday from 8-5? Any info you can provide is highly appreciated!

HapaNurse610, LVN · May 18, 2020

On 4/12/2020 at 12:31 AM, aspiringrn2020 said:
What is the schedule like for the whole 8 months? A rep told me that it's Monday thru Friday from 8-5? Any info you can provide is highly appreciated!

Hi. I'd like to know too! Have you heard of any recent updates regarding Carrington's LVN to ADN schedule?

Firefly1009 · May 20, 2020

Hello can someone tell me exactly what book I need to get to study for the entrance exam for Carrington Sacramento?? Thanks!

Firefly1009 · May 20, 2020

Hello I was wondering which study mater

On 5/1/2019 at 10:43 AM, rmc465 said:
Hello. I am in the process of applying to Carrington's LVN to RN advanced placement program. It's been a long process of getting my prereqs and GE's together, but I'm hoping I get accepted to the next class (August) ! Are there any current students or graduates from the lvn to RN program who can give me tips on how to ensure I get accepted?
I would also like to know if-- in the first month of the program, is it just once or twice a week for class and then gradually M-F? I'm trying to figure out scheduling for my job.

Hello I was wondering which study materials did you use for the entrance exam? I’ve heard the Kaplan test book isn’t worth buying. Which study materials did you find most helpful? TIA ☺️

ortpor21 · May 20, 2020

Hello ladies, I’m following this thread as I too am stuck on where I want to apply, PUC, Carrington, and Unitek. Unitek is the farthest I believe with toll and PUC is maybe 30 minutes away from Vallejo. I’m getting ready to do my prerequisites so please continue to update on class hours, days, student numbers, and clinical info as It is very helpful for all of us to follow. Congratulations ladies ?