Los Angeles County Allied School of Nursing

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Hello I am applying to LAC Allied School of Nursing for the Fall 2013 semester ADN program. I was wondering if any body else is applying to this school for the fall 2013 semester or if there is anybody that currently attends or has attended this school that has any advice or opinions about this school. Any feedback would greatly be appreciated. Thank you in advanced.

Hi everybody im new here and im also in but I was also accepted at LACC and have staeted all their requirements, should I decline them and go to county or what do ya think? Im so confused now.[/quote']

I had a similar problem I was accepted into LATTC program but I ended up declining and choosing to go to County. The advantage of going the community college route is that it is a lot less expensive. If you qualify for a BOGFW and for FAFSA then if you go to LACC you won't have to pay. County allows for FAFSA but as far as I know (someone correct me if I am wrong) they don't qualify for a BOGFW. They do offer tuition deferment though. On another point County is one of the oldest nursing programs in Los Angeles and offers great clinicals. I keep hearing former students say how prepared they feel once they are done with the program. County's pass rate for the NCLEX is also really high. Also many of the teachers at County have good ratings. Another thing to consider would be commute to school is LACC or County closer to you? I'm not sure how good LACC program is I haven't done the research. If I were you I would attend the orientation at County and hear what they have to offer before declining. This is just my opinion. Hope it helped some :) good luck

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Thanks. Both schools r convenient but I want to go where I will learn the most. How do u check on the professors? I dont know who the professors will be yet.

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Finally! I just got my acceptance letter today. See you all soon. I need to tell rio hondo college I got accepted somewhere else. Congrats to everyone again. See you all soon!

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Congrats Andrew! Still haven't received my mail for today. Fingers are still crossed. How many points did you have?

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Finally! I just got my acceptance letter today. See you all soon. I need to tell rio hondo college I got accepted somewhere else. Congrats to everyone again. See you all soon!

Congrats see you at orientation!

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Hi songiecookie,

Sorry it took me so long to respond to you! The only study books I use are the study guides that are published for each textbook (they will be on the booklist for the school). Last semester I used Davis' Med-Surg Success and didn't find it that useful.

I reviewed Anat, Phys, and Micro for the TeasV. Do you recommend going over everything again in detail or do you think I should be ok with a moderate review before I start in Aug?

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Congrats Andrew!!! :up:

Is there anyone who will not be able to attend pre-registration??? I was told there would be a second date scheduled since some students wouldn't be able to attend the first one due to short notice.

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Hello everyone. Valjones, my total points was 80.

Thanks for the support everyone, hope to see you all Friday.

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Does anyone know if we have to bring the acceptance letter to pre-registration? I don't have the letter with me right now but I think I remember reading that part.

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For those who received acceptance letters and accepted the invitation you have made the best decision. I know it's only an ADN program but by the time you gradute you will be better prepared clinically than those from BSN programs. Taking care of 4-5 patients is a requirement for 4th semester students, if you have to go to HARBOR/UCLA you take care of two step-down patients. I remember back in first semester when a new hired RN was surprised we were allowed to call the doctor! Aftet first semester we are allowed and expected to collaborate with other desciplines to achieve expected outcomes. So dont be surprised if your clinical instructor asks you if you have called the doctor, dietitian, chaplan, PT, OT, etc...

The only things we are not allowed to do as students by 4th semester is administering Blood/Blood products, have own code for Pyxis (medication dispenser), or hmmmm I think that's it :) You will be performing as an RN by the time 4th semester. Oh another thing, as a county student you have access to patient data RNs get and you get to do "real" charting, not paper-play charting. Some nurses will depend on your charting so be prepare to get your charting down by second semester.

RNs will be surprised by the amount of independence you get as a county student!

If you live in the San Fernando Valley you will probably be doing clinicals at Olive View/UCLA for the entire program, those around LAC/USC will be there for the entire program too, and for those away from these two hospitals will be at HARBOR/UCLA for 3rd and 4th. Another unique clinical experience that you get at LAC college is an Ambulatory care rotation which happens at county clinics, very fast pace and tremendous amount of patient flow.

Now, when it comes to theory I am pretty sure this school compares to all other schools. But be ready to Kiss good buy to your 3.5+ GPA and say hellowwwww to 2.0 lol (from the 50some students that graduated this semester 6 had GPAs >3.0 and only two >3.5, no one over 3.7. But always remember C=RN and that you are there to become a nurse so if it takes you 7 semester and graduate with a GPA 2.0 what matter is your license after all.

Once again congrats to you all future RNs! Its going to take time to get used to the different study habits but just remain flexible if your current study style does not work. Dont give up, push forward and trust me the NCLEX will be a breezeeeee I took it today and finished in less than a 1hr with 75 questions!!!

Please feel free to email me at any time: [email protected], if you have any questions regarding the program, having trouble in clinical or whatever it is you are curious about. I had many questions before and through out the program and I wish i had a person to ask. Dont hesitate to contact me.

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Thank you cabion_666 for the heads up I will definitely be sending you an email if I have any questions. :). I have heard that County is one of the best schools around and your post confirms that fact. Thanks again and you will be hearing from me soon.

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Thank you Cabion,

I too will keep your email. I've been doing some price comparisons on books and I noticed that Amazon isn't that much of a savings after I pay shipping. Any suggestions for purchasing books?

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