Help! What schools offer an ADN program?

[workinghormiga]

Hi i am currently attending a community college trying to get into the nursing program. When this semester ends i will complete my general classes. All that i have left is Chemestry, 2 anatomy courses, and a microbiology class. The problem is that i cant even apply for the anatomy classes because there are so many students requesting it in community colleges.

Can anyone suggest other schools that I can go to finish my pre-reqs and get an my ADN at?

I live in Riverside.. and i was looking at Kaplan school, and ITT Tech. From what i read the program is about $50,000. for Kaplan and about the same for ITT Tech. Also Ive read lots of bad reviews about ITT Tech.

Please suggest any schools that you think are worth taking a look at, and if you know the price range that would help me a ton.

Thanks a lot for your help!!

[anon695]

Credits from for-profit schools won't transfer anywhere else. Unless you're planning to get the ADN at a for profit school (bad idea - they are poorly regarded and charge WAY more than a public or private non-profit school) then stay FAR away from any of these for-profits. Either stay on the waitlist at community college for those science classes, try to sign up for them in the summer sessions when maybe not as many people want to take class, or see if a community college in another county has more spots.

[CrazierThanYou]

Credits from for-profit schools won't transfer anywhere else. Unless you're planning to get the ADN at a for profit school (bad idea - they are poorly regarded and charge WAY more than a public or private non-profit school) then stay FAR away from any of these for-profits. Either stay on the waitlist at community college for those science classes, try to sign up for them in the summer sessions when maybe not as many people want to take class, or see if a community college in another county has more spots.

I'm with her, steer clear of "career colleges". Way clear.

I heard about one "nursing class" who did their clinicals at a day care center.

[Sand_Dollar, BSN]

You could also consider online classes, just make sure your nursing school accepts them.

[workinghormiga]

ya i would love to just take these classes at a community college, they are much cheaper. but they are really full everywhere.. especially for the anatomy + physiology class, thats why i was considering going to one of these expensive schools. what matters the most to me is not wasting so much time, and ive heard the wait list to get into a nursing program can but up to 3 years =_=... man this is so dissapointing =[

[RNTutor, BSN, RN]

Stay on the waiting list for A&P if you can, but try showing up to the first day of class anyway. Introduce yourself to the professor, tell them you're trying to get a seat. Occasionally professors can "override" and let extra students into their class, but not always. And if some students don't show up...maybe the professor will let you be first in line to take their place since you are already there! But persistent and make sure the professor knows who you are.

[CrazierThanYou]

Stay on the waiting list for A&P if you can, but try showing up to the first day of class anyway. Introduce yourself to the professor, tell them you're trying to get a seat. Occasionally professors can "override" and let extra students into their class, but not always. And if some students don't show up...maybe the professor will let you be first in line to take their place since you are already there! But persistent and make sure the professor knows who you are.

That might work but I have known a few professors and instructors who would consider that too presumptuous and would probably not let them in the class. Not all, though. At my university, the procedure is to contact the professor ahead of time and asked to be allowed in the class. Or, in some cases, the advisor will do that for you.

[RNTutor, BSN, RN]

That might work but I have known a few professors and instructors who would consider that too presumptuous and would probably not let them in the class. Not all, though. At my university, the procedure is to contact the professor ahead of time and asked to be allowed in the class. Or, in some cases, the advisor will do that for you.

Yeah, that probably is a better idea to at least give them a heads up.

[holylambofgod]

So far their is nothing wrong with ITT TECH. I attend the school and I like the school. It was designed for students that are tired of being on nursing schools waiting list and who need to continue to work while in school. I suggest that you go to a seminar at itt tech and see for yourself. People need to believe have of what they see and none of what they hear!! Therefore, many will have their own opinion but you have to see for yourself!! Its your money and your future.:)

[RNTutor, BSN, RN]

Yes, I think for-profit schools have gotten a bad reputation that is not always deserved. They have definitely become more popular, and the reason is because they are filling a growing need in our society! But you do have to be much more careful when deciding whether to attend a for-profit nursing school. Check their accreditation, see if you can talk to some current and former students, see what their schedules are like, and call a few area hospitals to see what they think about the nurses who graduate from those programs.

Even the good for-profit programs tend to be much more expensive than a traditional school, and they are usually very accelerated. So you just need to proceed carefully if you decide to go that route.