Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts Fresno - LVN to RN

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Has anyone applied or heard back from Gurnick in Fresno,CA for their LVN to RN program that's suppose to begin in December?

I would also like to know how the program is? I am thinking of applying

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On 2/14/2019 at 10:43 PM, Yadsvn said:

hello there. Just wanted to get some collateral on the LVN-RN bridge from anyone who has attended or knows someone who has. I received an email from the school and am reluctant to apply as I am not confident in their accreditation. I don't see they have a history of NCLEX pass rate, I know the program is new but it concerns me because its so much money but I would consider applying if I get good information. Thanks!

Hi There,

I know you posted this more than a year ago--curious if you did ended up going to Gurnick from their LVN to RN program? If so, what was the program like and what days did they have didactic and clinicals?

Thanks!

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On 2/28/2018 at 4:19 PM, misscourtnei said:

Yes I did! I'm so excited and so so nervous!

Hi! 

I know this is an old post, but how did you end up liking the program?  I just submitted by application! Thank you ?

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Specializes in Knowledge is POWER! Go on and get some!.

I'm going to share this with as many people as I can, knowledge is power! 

I heard Gurnick academy lies to their prospective students promising them entrance into their LVN to RN program if the students complete the pre-reqs at their school.  KEEP IN MIND, GURNICK TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT TRANSFER TO ANY COMMUNITY OR STATE COLLEGE FOR THE REGISTERED NURSING PROGRAM!!  If you don't get admission into their LVN to RN bridge, after wasting all that money on doing the prereqs at their school, you CANNOT transfer those credits to another school. 

I looked into it, and I have friends that were promised admission into their program, only to find out after spending close to $10k on pre reqs, that they will not be in their LVN to RN program even after passing the TEAS test and scoring really high.  My opinon, and something I just recently learned, The International College of Health Science.  This school is based in Florida.  It is a hybrid/online learning base.  $35k, you can get your RN license and have it endorsed in California or whatever state you live in.  No waiting list, no waiting to see if you got accepted, no lottery, no interview, no being put on the back burner till someone drops out.  And ICHS is 15 months, and you're done!  Don't waste your money trying to be an RN in California, just do your research about this LVN to RN bridge program, and make your decision.  My friend told me about this program because I was stressing out over the stupid TEAS test, and possibly being put on a waiting list if I don't get into SJVC LVN to RN bridge.  She is in the program and is doing good.  Due to COVID, she is not expected to travel to Florida for clinical.  She just gets her clinical signed off at her job, because she works with RN's already.  If there was no COVID, you would need to travel to Florida 2 times per semester for one week for clinical rotation.  This school is based in Boynton, Florida, and is fully accredited. Don't waste your time and money anywhere else! Get that RN license, and move on with your life.  I hate TEAS, I feel like its the school's way to make extra money off us! 

This school has over 1400 students that are enrolled in the LVN to RN ASN program. 

I wish I had known about this sooner, like last year, I would have been an RN by now. 

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Hello,

Has anyone did and finish Gurnick LVN-RN program in Fresno, CA? How was the program? I got interview next week and wanted to know how it is.

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pahoua012 said:

Hello,

Has anyone did and finish Gurnick LVN-RN program in Fresno, CA? How was the program? I got interview next week and wanted to know how it is.

Hey! How was your interview?? My interview is this week. 

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Twee said:

Hey! How was your interview?? My interview is this week. 

Hi ! So Sorry for the late reply. The interview went good. I am just waiting to hear back from them. How was your interview? Have you hear back from Gurnick yet?

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pahoua012 said:

Hi ! So Sorry for the late reply. The interview went good. I am just waiting to hear back from them. How was your interview? Have you hear back from Gurnick yet?

Hello! Yes, I got in! Did you?

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Twee said:

Hello! Yes, I got in! Did you?

Yes! I got in too! Congrat! WE should keep in touch.?

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pahoua012 said:

Yes! I got in too! Congrat! WE should keep in touch.?

Congrats!! Yes, we should! I have my financial aid appt today. Do you live in Fresno or are you commuting for school? 

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Twee said:

Congrats!! Yes, we should! I have my financial aid appt today. Do you live in Fresno or are you commuting for school? 

Yes, I live in Fresno. How about you? Here is my email. [email protected]

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pahoua012 said:

Yes, I live in Fresno. How about you? Here is my email. [email protected]

I am curious, how was the application process like for the LVN to RN like? Did you also go through the ASVN program first? And how many cohort does Gurnick have for the LVN to RN in Fresno in a year?

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