Grossmont College Nursing Program

JenRN2011 · Aug 6, 2004

I would also like to know any info on this program. I am currently enrolled in a LVN program. My ultimate goal is to become an RN. If there is any one out there that has info or has been through this program I would love to here your story.

Jenn

lefthander1975 · Nov 17, 2004

I am a Grossmont Grad (=

But I went through the RN program in the weekend/evening program. I loved it and it was a supportive environment.

Good Luck to you (=

Kabin · Nov 18, 2004

I went to Grossmont College along time ago, but I digress....

Unless things have changed in the last few months, the CA community college and university systems are struggling financially and cutting back teachers and courses to alleviate the bleeding. As long as you're accepted and guaranteed classes it shouldn't be a problem, on the other hand ...

USA987, MSN, RN, NP · Dec 22, 2004

I am a 2003 graduate of the LVN-to-RN program at Grossmont. I am living out in Illinois now.

Have you started the program yet??? Best wishes to you! It can be tough at times but they really prepared me well.

:rolleyes:

eugenia · Dec 30, 2004

I start my program this march. Do you have any words of wisdom for me. What classes did you find the most challenging. What did they teach you in that first transition course thanks. Eugenia:)

I am a 2003 graduate of the LVN-to-RN program at Grossmont. I am living out in Illinois now.
Have you started the program yet??? Best wishes to you! It can be tough at times but they really prepared me well.

luv your nurse, RN · Jan 4, 2005

Hi, All
Does anyone have any information on the step-up program at Grossmont College in San Diego ,Ca I was just accepted. Thanks alot

Step up from LVN? or the RN-BSN?

eugenia · Jan 4, 2005

The program is a LVN to RN program.

Step up from LVN? or the RN-BSN?

USA987, MSN, RN, NP · Jan 15, 2005

I start my program this march. Do you have any words of wisdom for me. What classes did you find the most challenging. What did they teach you in that first transition course thanks. Eugenia:)

In the transition class we covered complete assessments (really recognizing heart murmurs, adventitous lung sounds, etc.), along with ABG's, central line dssg changes, IV starts, hanging IV piggybacks, and IV push meds.

I found the whole program to be challenging actually. It's a lot of work, but I can't stress enough how worth it was. I did feel though that go through this program was easier than LVN school. All the professors treated us, as LVN's, like professionals and peers. I can't begin to praise Prof. Tom Oertel enough. I learned a tremendous amount from him. He's tough, but as long as you do the work that is expected of you, he's fair.

Good luck. Keep posting to let me know how you are doing.

:rolleyes:

eugenia · Jan 16, 2005

Thanks for the heads-up. I think I'll learn alot. I'll keep in touch. Thanks again.

In the transition class we covered complete assessments (really recognizing heart murmurs, adventitous lung sounds, etc.), along with ABG's, central line dssg changes, IV starts, hanging IV piggybacks, and IV push meds.
I found the whole program to be challenging actually. It's a lot of work, but I can't stress enough how worth it was. I did feel though that go through this program was easier than LVN school. All the professors treated us, as LVN's, like professionals and peers. I can't begin to praise Prof. Tom Oertel enough. I learned a tremendous amount from him. He's tough, but as long as you do the work that is expected of you, he's fair.
Good luck. Keep posting to let me know how you are doing.

pinhed · Jul 15, 2009

I'm interested in registering for the LVN program, but I have no idea where to register. I've heard it has to be at the school, but I am unsure of the date and time. Could anyone help me with this? Also, I plan on finishing my general ed at Cuyamaca and transferring to SDSU and joining the nursing program there. Has anybody had experience with SDSU's program? Is it worth it?

Thank you for your help.

LVN-RNhopeful · Jul 15, 2009

I can't begin to praise Prof. Tom Oertel enough. I learned a tremendous amount from him. He's tough, but as long as you do the work that is expected of you, he's fair.

Good to know b/c I'll have him this fall :-D

To the OP, are you looking for an LVN program? If so, I think you may be looking for Grossmont Health Occupation's ROP program, which is separate from Grossmont College.