I know there are already a couple of posts for this school, but reading through the threads I didn't get all the information that I was looking for and considering that they are pretty old threads I made a new one because I didn't think anyone would look at those anymore. I've already completed all my prereqs at a community college, but I don't want to wait around forever to get into the community college rn program.
Anyways, I wanted to find out for those who are already in the program or have the info. What kind of studying should I do for their entrance exam? What kind of stuff comes in the tests. I also would like to know the cost or estimated cost of the school. And how do they go about choosing the students for the program? What exactly is the application process?
I've already called the school, but the lady that answered the phone wasn't able to give me much info except for that info sessions are in August and the program starts up again in January.
And if you are already in the program, I would like to know how to do you find the teachers to be?? Would you say that this is a good academic choice??
Please help me as I live really far away from this school and I am moving out there just for the program. It is a little difficult for me to just drive over to visit the school. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Take English Composition I and II, American Literature, General Psychology (like Intro to, not Developmental Psych), Computer Applications, A&P II, Microbiology....
These classes will help you once you're admitted, but taking them doesn't necessarily make it easier for you to get in...just FYI :)
Take English Composition I and II, American Literature, General Psychology (like Intro to, not Developmental Psych), Computer Applications, A&P II, Microbiology....
These classes will help you once you're admitted, but taking them doesn't necessarily make it easier for you to get in...just FYI :)
Great thanks! I'm considering taking classes for the LVN program at LBCC then bridging over to the RN program. Not sure how that will work at Everest. Also, I heard Anaheim might get a RN program over there?
Yeah I heard the same thing about both the LVN-RN and also about Anaheim getting an RN program. Woulda been perfect since I live in Anaheim, but I also wouldn't want to be in the first class.
I wouldnt recommend doing LVN first since a lot of people have had trouble actually starting at a bridge point. I would highly recommend taking as many classes as you can while you have time as it can greatly reduce the cost of the program and would allow a bit more room in your class schedule when you get in.
As far as getting in, the best advice I can offer is to do excellent on your HESI and really stand out at your interview! Bring in a letter of recommendation and anything that might possibly help to your interview. There is also an essay portion the day of your interview so being prepared is key. Good luck!!
I dont know of any one specifically since I dont know anyone else whos done the program but I have heard from the nursing department and classmates of a lot of students who are working at different hospitals.
So far I like the program a lot. The teachers I have had have been pretty good and I've learned a lot. We have 4 more weeks in this particular unit we are in and then we will get a new schedule of classes.
Is it a two year all year plan or is it per semester like college? If it's by semesters, how long are your breaks in between? Do they offer summer courses?
Good job!!! I'm going to the Anaheim one today to talk to the director about the LVN program and hopefully the RN program if they get it!
If you are indeed interested in the LVN I would highly recommend looking into the Downey Adult School's LVN program. I have heard it is a very good one and the entire program is somewhere around 2k. The Everest/ other trade school LVN programs are upwards of 30k and it isn't going to provide a tremendous amount of help in getting ur RN since the LVN-RN is a hard bridge to come by. We do have a couple LVNs in our program so it may help to get accepted but you gotta think long term and cost
If you are indeed interested in the LVN I would highly recommend looking into the Downey Adult School's LVN program. I have heard it is a very good one and the entire program is somewhere around 2k. The Everest/ other trade school LVN programs are upwards of 30k and it isn't going to provide a tremendous amount of help in getting ur RN since the LVN-RN is a hard bridge to come by. We do have a couple LVNs in our program so it may help to get accepted but you gotta think long term and cost
I met with one of the admissions director at the Anaheim Everest today and he said that if I did the LVN program and then want to bridge over to the RN program, I would only have to pay the difference (somewhat) of what the LVN and RN program cost. I'd only do one year of the RN program once I finish the LVN program there.
What are some of your opinion on doing the LVN-RN bridge? What do you mean by it being hard? Like study hard wise or hard to get in?
I met with one of the admissions director at the Anaheim Everest today and he said that if I did the LVN program and then want to bridge over to the RN program, I would only have to pay the difference (somewhat) of what the LVN and RN program cost. I'd only do one year of the RN program once I finish the LVN program there.
What are some of your opinion on doing the LVN-RN bridge? What do you mean by it being hard? Like study hard wise or hard to get in?
The next start is 3/28 and I'm considering it...
I am not an LVN so I can not speak from experience. I have only heard that it is hard to enter an RN program at the LVN bridge point. The majority of the classes we are taking are specifically for RN. I am not sure what your scedule would be like for LVN but im assuming the only things you could transfer would be a&p 1 and 2 and microbiology if they are in your LVN classes and all have labs. Also some of the general ed might be transferrable to the RN. Again I do not know the LVN schedule of classes but I do have LVNs in class whose sciences didnt have labs and they have to take them again now at Everest.
I would just hate for you to spend upward of 30k for LVN and then have to pay another 52K for the RN program. There are a lot cheaper LVNs out there. Also if you took all your general eds at a CC until the RN you could save yourself a good deal of $$$
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Take English Composition I and II, American Literature, General Psychology (like Intro to, not Developmental Psych), Computer Applications, A&P II, Microbiology....
These classes will help you once you're admitted, but taking them doesn't necessarily make it easier for you to get in...just FYI :)