kaplan college sacramento

[Kaligirl02]

Hi everyone. Iam looking into the kaplan college in sacramento lvn program that starts in october. I went for the tour already and passed the first test. What i was wondering was does anyone have any thoughts on this school? are you currently attending this class? how are the teachers what type of finacial aid do they have? any info would be greatly appreciated. also i was looking at csi college in vacaville anything on that school would be helpful too.

[Jeosmith619]

there is a new program through kaplan starting in indiana. i have picked up on some valuable info reading this thread. if i get in i am assuming i will be in the first class. which also begins 12/2/09

[plaza]

I have my interview w/kaplan on friday, at 4:00 in the afternoon. yawn!

[Kaligirl02, ADN, BSN, MSN, LVN, RN, APRN, NP]

Awesome plaza!! Good luck!! I'm sure you

will nail it!

[Kaligirl02, ADN, BSN, MSN, LVN, RN, APRN, NP]

Hey Plaza how did it go? Has anybody heard anything yet? I know they said they will mail out letters next week but i was reading that some places call and tell you first and then you get the acceptance in mail a few days later.... im soo stressed out!!! lol.

[plaza]

Well, I had the interview this afternoon - it lasted about 30 mins. My "counselor" asked me questions and she wrote my responses on a big sheet of paper that will be used by the DON to determine my eligibility.

Questions like previous medical job experience/training, formal educatio, what my 2, 5, and 10 yr plans were, if I was aware of the time committment, were all expected. She wanted to know how becoming an LVN would enhance my esthetics career. She seemed generally interested in my answers and in the end, she told me I was a "solid candidate."

I asked her about the school's accreditation and where they were in the process. She didn't know so she went to the DON and asked. I mentioned that I was aware that the Sacto. Kaplan was awaiting accreditation, and that the BVNPT was there a few weeks ago.

Apparently, the BVNPT was supposed to be in Stockton last week for 2 days but one of the people doing the auditing got sick and was unable to make it. Instead, they will be in Stockton for one day next week.

The first class graduates next month and from what the counselor said, BVNPT waits until after the first class is finished before accrediting. I then asked does the BVNPT wait until the class takes the NCLEX and a pass rate is determined. The answer was "I dunno." I decided to leave it at that.

I also asked about the number of applicants. 400 people have applied for 30 + 3 seats.

My chances are good. I have a solid work background, medical experience, I'm finishing up my MA externship, I've got good grades, scored high on the HESI, and have an undergraduate degree, plus DH supports my decision.

What more could they want? They need serious students who will commit to the program because their reputation is at stake (NCLEX pass rate).

The rest of the process, if I got it right, is they will be contacting qualified candidates to return for the DON interview in a couple weeks. Post interview, they will be sending out letters of conditional acceptance to the lucky ones. They will then begin the backgrounds and require medical check-ups.

I'm confident, but who knows?

[Kaligirl02, ADN, BSN, MSN, LVN, RN, APRN, NP]

Wow..... You actually had an interview! When will

you meet with the don? I'm so jealous of you!! Lol

good luck girl!

[applemom83]

Ashlie didn't you have your interview with the DON? I already did the counselor thing & DON interview & just waiting now for a call and/or letter... ahhhh I hate waiting!

[applemom83]

Ack sorry didn't mean to sound weird there...I'm just anxious :) so again I apologize if that didn't sound right..I worry too much

[Kaligirl02, ADN, BSN, MSN, LVN, RN, APRN, NP]

Well I did do the interview last week. But the thing with the counsler no I don't think so. But probably. Have I've been doing this process since may. Lol. But I'm sure my counsler didn't ask about the 5-10 year outlook. Wow maybe that us a sign I didn't get in? Idk. Grrr. Well I know my counsler told me I have nothing to worry about. Idk. I hate this,

[Kaligirl02, ADN, BSN, MSN, LVN, RN, APRN, NP]

Sorry for the typos. I'm writting back on my iPhone and don't feel like turning on the computer!! Lol

[Kaligirl02, ADN, BSN, MSN, LVN, RN, APRN, NP]

Ok sorry everyone. I just asked my husband and I guess I was asked all those questions back in may. Wow I almost had a heart attack!!

[applemom83]

Oh im writing from my sidekick so I feel ya! I remember having a big sheet when I 1st met with my counselor and the 2 5 10 yr outlook thing..why I want to be a nurse, what does my family think, etc. Maybe certain counselors do things differently? Don't worry too much you got this far!