I am new to this site and new to nursing. I was considering Unitek College in Sacramento for the LVN program and would like to receive some input. I've already read all the threads about Unitek on this website, and many people had bad things to say, so I wanted to hear about the good. Basically, I learned that the teachers are not good at teaching, but are great nurses (that's fine for me because I probably learn best through self study anyway.) People have had problems with Sallie Mae (but I will not be taking a loan, so it's not going to be a problem for me)....what I wanted to know is:
1. How is the 3 week course? It's been over 5 years for me since I took any biology, physio/anatomy, chemistry, math courses... and I do not have prior experience in nursing (I have a Bachelor's degree in Human Development and work as a Child Development teacher, so I'm actually looking to switch careers). If I study really hard, do you think I will pass it, or would you recommend that I take some pre-req courses before applying to the school?
2. How is job placement? The admissions rep has already informed me that we will not be working in major hospitals...she mentioned a lot of students were taking jobs at the local prison? I am kind of worried about that.
3. Did the program prepare you well for the NCLEX?
I've looked into other schools, JC's, States, etc. They all require pre-req's and then a long waiting list...some, I would need a 3.0 in science courses and my last 60 semester units (which I don't have)...others no longer offer a 2nd bachelor's degree program. I am really motivated right now and willing to work and study hard to achieve my goal (I want to be a pediatric nurse or neonatal). If I go through with this LVN program, I would also be taking the LVN to RN program after...because I heard that LVNs are being phased out everywhere. Any advice or information is greatly appreciated but please do not make this a bashing-Unitek thread.
Epcxoxo
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Omg same!