eval on LVN programs: GurnickAcademyofMedicalArts in San Mateo or NCP,Inc. in SSF

scallywags · Feb 3, 2006

I am a student at Gurnick. I just finished the pre req class and will be starting the LVN program in two weeks.

I have talked with a few students who are in the LVN program and will be graduating in Apr. They seem very enthusiastic about the program and their experiences over the past year.

I also looked at NCP, but they did not offer an evening class.

Sharron123 · Apr 9, 2006

Hi Scallywags. I meet with someone at the school on Tuesday. Can you tell me how much the tuition is there? Also can you tell me how the entrance test is? Thanks.

scallywags · Apr 10, 2006

Hi Scallywags. I meet with someone at the school on Tuesday. Can you tell me how much the tuition is there? Also can you tell me how the entrance test is? Thanks.

Hi Sharon,

The tuition is $18,400. There were other charges, such as the books/materials of $500 (includes 11 books, 2 uniforms, stethascope, BP Cuff, penlight), STRF Fee is $42, Registration $75 and the prereq Biology class is $2475. Total $21,492. This included the entrance exam. I was able to get a deferred loan thru Sally Mae where I pay only $10 per month until I graduate.

Are you thinking of joining the next class starting in May?

Sharron123 · Apr 10, 2006

Hi Scallywags,

Thanks for your response right away. I am thinking of going here and I will meet with someone at the school tomorrow I will be going to the Concord location.

scallywags · Apr 11, 2006

When are they opening Concord? I knew it had been in the works, but had no idea they were moving along so quickly.

I wonder if they are going to have the same teachers, or if they will have new ones? I think it is great they are expanding. Hope it all goes well for you :) Good luck!

Sharron123 · Apr 12, 2006

Well, I took the pre entrance test today and passed. Yeah!!!! I thought I was just going to go and talk to the administrator but she asked me If I would take the test. I did and I am so glad I passed. The program starts in July but I will be taking the prerequisites a month earlier. Thanks for all the luck.

scallywags · Apr 12, 2006

Fantastic! Did you go to the Concord location? Were the questions on that exam the strangest things you have ever read? I was baffled...but made it through.

Good luck with the program! I hope the instructors over in Concord are great!

Sharron123 · Apr 14, 2006

Fantastic! Did you go to the Concord location? Were the questions on that exam the strangest things you have ever read? I was baffled...but made it through.
Good luck with the program! I hope the instructors over in Concord are great!

Thanks. Yes I went to the Concord location. The questions were strange at first I 'm just sitting there like what the. But I got through it and glad I passed.

Nat_gagui · Apr 19, 2006

Hi Sharron and Scallywags,

I also going to start my LVN on Gurnick san mateo this coming May 15 and paying it thru Saliemae and they have a evening class while i'm working fulltime on my work. NCP is also good school and i'm only 3 miles away but i didn't enrol over there because they don't have a financing loan like Saliemae, they only have private loan that you have to pay within a year while you are in school.

Nat

Sharron123 · Apr 19, 2006

Hi, Nat. Congratulations!

scallywags · Apr 21, 2006

Hi Nat,

I have really enjoyed the program thus far. The instructor for the pre req class is great. She can be tough, but she is a good teacher.

The evening class is great because it offers a lot of flexiblity in schedules. Good luck..and I might see you around! :)