Just applied to Loma Linda

jackie345 · Jan 8, 2008

I was also wondering how strict they are on their religious beliefs.

Silverdragon102, BSN · Jan 8, 2008

Hi and welcome

Good luck

Tweety, BSN, RN · Jan 8, 2008

Hi! Good luck to you. I'm moving this out of Introductions to the California portion of our board so you can hone in on locals who might be able to answer your question. Good luck.

I went to a 7th Day Adventist school for my RN to BSN program. While they taught from a Christian perspective they weren't "strict" about it.

San Diego New Grad · Jan 8, 2008

I attended the School of Public Health (SPH) at LLU and I think this policy applied across the board. Students from all schools (Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, etc.) were required to attend chapel once a week (it was only an hour in the morning). They don't impose any religion on you either, but because they're 7th Day Adventists, there is no caffeine, energy drinks, or meat in any of the campus eating establishments.

For the SPH, I also had to take one religion class as part of the requirement to graduate. I took an ethics class which counted toward the requirement. I didn't think it was heavily religious at all. I don't know if this policy applies to the School of Nursing though, so you might want to check their catalog or contact their admissions office.

catloverLVN · Mar 26, 2008

To Jackie345 I have a good feeling that you'll get into their program. Unfortunately, my GPA isn't that great. But, I have hope so i'm going to continue my application for Spring 09. And do you have your LVN license?

P.S. Let me know if you hear good news.. please =)

- catloverLVN

awhisler · Jul 21, 2008

hi.

i am a nursing student at llu awaiting my senior year come the fall 2008 quarter. you should be just fine with that gpa as long as your two entrance exams were acceptable and had a "smiley" interview.

i had no idea what an sda was when i applied to llu's program. i just know llu had a great rep for its teaching.

some of the staff are hardcore head-to-toe covered up christians but most of them are accepting to everyone.

i was accepted at a local community college (one of whom had a better nclex pass rate) but decided on llu because there is a warmth and compassion that is genuine. during finals, for example, the staff cooks breakfast for everyone. during my last quarter, our ob teacher brought homemade baked goods for every class meeting. they hug you and absolutely care here!

i hope you make it in. it's expensive and and i'm up to my ears in loans but the experience here is wonderful!

p.s. i'm a pharmacology tutor here so maybe i'll see you in one of my groups.

good luck:nurse:

MsCoco · Oct 2, 2008

Hello,

I have an interview scheduled next week for the LLU accelerated bsn program. I was wondering if you know the chances of getting in after a good interview (percentage of interviewees accepted). Also if you had one, what questions do they ask?

Amanda1985 · Oct 2, 2008

I am looking to apply to their nursing program as well.

I don't have a high overall gpa 3.3 but my prereq gpa is a 4.0 not counting the micro I still have to take.

Wondering if I should even apply...let us know how the interview goes..good luck :)

awhisler · Oct 7, 2008

I went into the regular track but I'm not sure if the acceptance process is the same for the accel track. There were about 6 accel students that started in my class. I honestly don't think the accelerated track is worth the heartache. It only cuts your curricculum by one quarter while it puts an extra class and clinical on your week load. I think the number of applicants that were interviewed was approx. 120s-140s and accepted around 40 students. However, this was the regular track in late 2006. I think the odds of getting in with a bachelors in another field/accel track is higher because you have proof that you can handle the work of a university. Good Luck.