Lawrence Memorial ... Quincy College ... Advice?

Ginger's Mom, MSN, RN · Jun 12, 2006

Quincy College has a AS LPN program and ASN RN program. Lawrence Memorial has RN/ASN program. Both have day and evening/weekend programs. If you took your courses at an accredited college they should be transferable.

I would apply ASAP since the fall classes maybe full. Good luck. Alex

PS Quincy does not have dorms, I am not sure about Lawrence Memorial.

soon2bRN06 · Jun 23, 2006

Hi. I am graduating from the Lawrence Memorial/Regis College ASN Program in December. It is an excellent program and has a great reputation. I love it there, and I am so glad I chose this school.

I was not wait listed and most of my friends in school were not either, but I know that there is this rumor about a really long waiting list. Basically if you have taken some of your non-nursing classes already and have done really well in them (A's and B's only, esp. in science classes) you will probably get in without being on any waiting list. Waiting lists are only for people who are borderline. They will offer the spots to the better canidates first and the wait listed people will only get in if the better canidates don't take the spots. I took the max amount of classes I could transfer in elsewhere to save money. Then I took 3 of my non-nursing classes at Regis and then began the nursing classes.

As far as living on campus- the Medford campus at LMH has a very small "dorm" area within the school. VERY few people live there- maybe 5 or 6. I am in the evening program where most are older students. I don't know anyone who lives there, they are all day students. But you also have the option of living at the Regis College campus. If you are looking for a more traditional college experience of dorm life this may be the option for you. If you will be taking your non-nursing classes first this will be more convenient too. The non-nursing classes are at Regis College in Weston. The nursing classes are at LMH in Meford.

As far as the school accepting classes that were for a certificate program, I think you may be out of luck. Usually the LPN classes are more condensed and not the same as classes that you would take towards a degree. To be sure though, you should contact the school and ask them. They are very helpful with these things. They will probably even tell you what classes you should take to help increase you chances of getting in.

If you are looking for a "back-up" in case you don't get, I would try another RN program rather than an LPN program. My back-up was Bunker Hill. I got into both. It was good to have a back-up, because I focused on taking the non-nursing classes that were the same for both schools. Keep in mind that LPN's are being fazed out of a-lot of Boston-area hospitals and may only have job options in nursing homes. A hospital where I had clinical this past semester laid off all of its LPN's while we were there. Also, getting into an LPN program may not be any easier because there are not as many of them. Of course that is your choice though and dependent on what you want to do with your career.

I hope this was helpful. If you have any other questions I'd be happy to help. Feel free to e-mail me. :)

wackyj2000 · Mar 23, 2007

Hello soon2brn,

I recently got a phone call the other day, for an interview at LMRC, although they did not say i was accepted just yet. What should I expect at this interview?? Any help would be greatly appreciated

soon2bRN06 · Mar 23, 2007

Congratulations! When I went on my "interview" there, I found that it really was not an admissions interview. At least at that time (about 2 1/2 years ago), when you got called in for the interview you really were already accepted. I was not asked any tough questions. We went over the curriculum, what classes I needed to take and when, and I got a tour. I got the official acceptance letter very shortly after. I wish you the best of luck. It's such a great program. I graduated in December, and now I'm working as an RN. Feel free to PM me if there is anything else you'd like to know. :)

marwan · May 8, 2007

Hi,

I got interested in Lawrence Mem too after being advised that I will not qualify for in-state-tuition. So I thought I might as well go to a private college with good reputation (and closer to my residence than bunker). I just browsed their profile a while ago. I'll call them tomorrow for details. I have a baby so I'm looking at their part-time, evening option. **Do you think they will transfer my credits from a college in Toronto? I hope it's not too late to apply for Spring 2008. I already have Anat & Physio 1, Psych, English/Writing, and I'm not sure If they will consider my College Math (over 10 yrs.).