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HI All.

Im thinking about going to concorde for the LVN program. I know it's expensive, but I know I wont regret it. Later I'm thinking about the RN- bridge program at El centro.

Here are my questions...What test do they give you?? What about the WIA?? I'm kind of confuse with the whole WIA. Some said they pay for your class. Is it true?? Any help would be nice. thanks.:wink2:

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I'm set to take the LVN program at Concorde in September. Yes it's very expensive, especially for a 12 month program but hopefully in the long run will be worth the price and sacrifice. I don't know anything about WIA, could you please elaborate? As far as I know, Concorde doesn't have an RN bridge program to any other college since their credits won't transfer to another school.

HI All.

Im thinking about going to concorde for the LVN program. I know it's expensive, but I know I wont regret it. Later I'm thinking about the RN- bridge program at El centro.

Here are my questions...What test do they give you?? What about the WIA?? I'm kind of confuse with the whole WIA. Some said they pay for your class. Is it true?? Any help would be nice. thanks.:wink2:

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As far as I know, Concorde doesn't have an RN bridge program to any other college since their credits won't transfer to another school.
It's usually the RN school that offers the bridge program, not the LVN school. The original poster stated that (s)he wanted to attend El Centro College's LVN-to-RN bridge program. Even though an individual attends Concorde or some other expensive LVN program, they're still eligible to attend an LVN-to-RN bridge program as long as the prerequisites have been completed with good grades at an accredited college and an active LVN license is in possession. Here are a few of the LVN-to-RN bridge programs in and around the Metroplex...

1. El Centro College

2. Hill College

3. Navarro College

4. McLennan College

5. North Central Texas College

6. Tarleton State University

7. Grayson County College

8. Tyler Junior College

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So even tho one completes the program from Concorde they will still have to take the pre-reqs from the RN college they wish to attend correct? When I asked Concorde about this very thing they stated their credits will not transfer but some students have been able to find a bridge program for the LVN --> RN license. Am I misunderstanding since it seems to me that one would have to practically re-take the program over anyway for their RN, with the exception they already hold LVN status. Fact or fiction?

It's usually the RN school that offers the bridge program, not the LVN school. The original poster stated that (s)he wanted to attend El Centro College's LVN-to-RN bridge program. Even though an individual attends Concorde or some other expensive LVN program, they're still eligible to attend an LVN-to-RN bridge program as long as the prerequisites have been completed with good grades at an accredited college and an active LVN license is in possession. Here are a few of the LVN-to-RN bridge programs in and around the Metroplex...

1. El Centro College

2. Hill College

3. Navarro College

4. McLennan College

5. North Central Texas College

6. Tarleton State University

7. Grayson County College

8. Tyler Junior College

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Am I misunderstanding since it seems to me that one would have to practically re-take the program over anyway for their RN, with the exception they already hold LVN status. Fact or fiction?
As long as you possess an active LVN license, IV certification, and the required prerequisite classes for a particular bridge program, you can enter an LVN-to-RN bridge program as a sophomore student, thereby bypassing the first year of RN school.

For example, NCTC's LVN-to-RN bridge program has required prerequisites of Computer Literacy, Chemistry, Algebra, and Anatomy/Physiology I and II. After you complete these prerequisite classes, you may apply for the bridge program. If you're admitted to the bridge program, you are allowed to skip the first year of RN school and be admitted into the second year. That's why it is called a bridge program. You're able to bypass the first year of RN school, whereas the generic students who do not have an LVN license need to start from scratch with the prerequisite classes, first year, and second year.

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Understood. Thank you.

As long as you possess an active LVN license, IV certification, and the required prerequisite classes for a particular bridge program, you can enter an LVN-to-RN bridge program as a sophomore student, thereby bypassing the first year of RN school.

For example, NCTC's LVN-to-RN bridge program has required prerequisites of Computer Literacy, Chemistry, Algebra, and Anatomy/Physiology I and II. After you complete these prerequisite classes, you may apply for the bridge program. If you're admitted to the bridge program, you are allowed to skip the first year of RN school and be admitted into the second year. That's why it is called a bridge program. You're able to bypass the first year of RN school, whereas the generic students who do not have an LVN license need to start from scratch with the prerequisite classes, first year, and second year.

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You take the NET to get into Concorde's LVN program. You can ask to purchase a study guide or find it online.

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Does anyone know any other deciding factor for getting into Concore's LVN program. I know the night time program has limited space.

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Does anyone know any other deciding factor for getting into Concore's LVN program. I know the night time program has limited space.
Money.....$$$$$

Just be sure you're able to pay the tuition via loans, grants, or cash. That's what they are mostly concerned about. As long as you can pass the NET with an above-average score and pay the costly tuition, you'll usually be admitted to Concorde.

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As far as I know, the evening vocational nursing program at Concorde has been eliminated. They only offer the day program, M-F 8am-5pm.

Does anyone know any other deciding factor for getting into Concore's LVN program. I know the night time program has limited space.
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This is not true, they are bringing it back in January.

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What campus are you going to?

This is not true, they are bringing it back in January.
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