Casa Loma College Information?

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Hi, I'm currently attending Pierce College as a pre-nursing student. My original plan was to apply to their RN program, but I've since changed my mind and have been looking into LVN programs within the Valley.

Right now I'm looking into Casa Loma College in Van Nuys because it's the only one I've found that has good reviews and accepts the FAFSA. I'm hesitant to apply to their program because I don't have enough information on them yet. If anyone can help, I need to know:

1. The current tuition of the program and how I would be paying for it. (ex. monthly payments?) and what I can expect if I end up taking out a loan and paying it off and such.

2. The scheduling of the classes and clinicals as well as where the clinicals would be held at.

3. How difficult the program is.

Aside from Casa Loma, any information regarding other LVN programs in the valley is good too. (:

I can't really think of anymore questions, but I'll let you guys know if I think of any!(:

ANY help or information is greatly appreciated, please and thank you! :D

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Look on their website or call the school for info. As for how difficult, that depends upon you. Your prior educational background and study habits will influence how difficult you find the program to be. My daughter graduated from CL, but it was several years ago. She had no academic difficulties. She said there were people who had other things going on that interfered with their studies, so naturally they encountered problems.

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Look on their website or call the school for info. As for how difficult, that depends upon you. Your prior educational background and study habits will influence how difficult you find the program to be. My daughter graduated from CL, but it was several years ago. She had no academic difficulties. She said there were people who had other things going on that interfered with their studies, so naturally they encountered problems.

Did you take out a loan for her to attend?

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No, she took out her own loans and as far as I know, she is still paying on them, more than five years later!

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North Valley Occupational Center in Mission Hills is one of the best in the Valley and the cheapest too! It's about $4000, but only 15 students are accepted out of

here's the link to all california vn programs passing rates, don't pay to much money for a degree that won't get you a job. I am telling you this because a friend of mine who did finish this program hasnt found a job as an LVN.

http://www.bvnpt.ca.gov/pdf/vn_pass_rates_2007_2011.pdf

I believe registration starts this month. Their admission test is similar to the high school exit exam. The exam has math, english comprehension and grammar. In the math and english you have to place at the 9 grade level, i think it went up since 2008 (call and ask). If you score at or above this level you will be scheduled for an interview. In the interview they will ask you how youll pay for the program, are you planning to work during the program, have you taken any nursing pre-requites(not necessary) and other two or three questions i can't remember. Give it try, it's well worth. The instructor is well experienced and clinicals are done at UCLA/Ronald Reagan Hospital. in 2008 the program was only 11months long i believe they changed to the 18month (call and make sure).

Once you are in the program, there will be 15 regular students that are accepted and 5 alternates. since the program started, many years ago, all alternates have gotten in because regular and alternates students drop within the first couple of weeks. The program is really well structured with weekly pharmacology exams, subject area tests, and teachers test. It's well worth the try, give them a call or visit them,. the school is right across from Holy Cross Hospital in Mission Hills.

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How do they determine who gets accepted into the program? Lottery? And do you know the hours for the program?

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There's no lottery system here :) it's based on a merit system. So score high on your assessment test and interview and you should be fine...

In 2008 it was a full time program, from 8-3 mon-thurs and 8-12 Friday. But I think they have changed to am 18 program so you might get shorter day I don't really so just call. You might along some rude and some people at this school. This program is run through LAUSD system so expect delays and all that bureaucracy stuff.

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So about 300 apply, but only 15 get in based on your scores? But I'm sure not just 15 people do really well, what happens to the rest of them? Is it only based on the interview and exam? Do you have any tips on a good interview? I volunteered for a whole year in high school at the hospital, I worked in the maternity ward, do you think that would help? Aha. All or any information is greatly appreciated! (:

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I completed the LVN program at Casa Loma College's Van Nuys campus in 2005. It got me from point A to point B, which means that my LVN license enabled me to enter the healthcare field. However, I graduated into a much better job market for nurses.

Many, if not most, new grad LVNs in all parts of southern California are not finding jobs because employers have become picky by demanding 1 to 3 years of previous nursing experience before they'll hire anyone. In addition, the area is flooded with too many new LVNs that have been pumped into the local job market over the past couple of years. I would think twice before investing $30,000 into job training that might not result in a job.

Back then, Casa Loma College cost $19,995. My monthly payments were around $240, but the loan has been paid off for a few years.

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