Los Angeles County Allied School of Nursing

I <3 OR, RN · Jun 25, 2014

So far it has been okay, we just took our first exam today so we will hopefully get the results tomorrow! It didn't seem too bad but I am just worried about clinicals more than anything! Also, we have 2 case studies and 1 care plan due by next Tuesday and this is only the second week!! Well I will be happy to pass the summer course and meet you in the fall as well!

bryangopr · Nov 15, 2014

Hello,

I'm new to this thread, I received the acceptance e-mail on Thursday November 12, 2014. I'm very grateful that 3/4 schools accepted me; however, I'm only considering LA County and Pasadena City College. I need help to make a decision which school to go to as soon as possible so I can finish all the requirement in time. I understand that LA County offers the best Clinical practice and also a very reputable Nursing school in general. However, Pasadena City college offers Full scholarship which I am eligible, this means I would not have to pay for the tuition fee at all. I also attended the orientation of PCC and I have to say that the program seems REALLY good and cares a lot of their students. The pre registration for LA county is on November 21st. So hopefully after the pre registration at LA county, I will be able to compare and clearly decide from there. any advice for me?

Thank you,

Bryan Go

tgcid00 · May 28, 2015

After two years of the nursing program; today I graduated. It was tough but I feel ready. County is a wonderful school and I recommend it to everyone good luck to all.

I <3 OR, RN · May 28, 2015

After two years of the nursing program; today I graduated. It was tough but I feel ready. County is a wonderful school and I recommend it to everyone good luck to all.

Hooray for us tgcid00! We made it!!!! And you're right, county is such a wonderful school!!!!

Lt330 · Nov 6, 2015

Hi everyone!

I was accepted into county's spring 16 class and was wondering if anyone can give me an input on their program.. I was also selected into rio Hondos nursing program as well. Though I've heard great things about county I'm fearful that I will not pass due to its intense program according to what I hear. Don't get me wrong I would study my butt off but I am also planning to further my education and don't what to go to a program that may jeopardize my chances in applying to future BSN/MSN programs. Do you happen to know what passing % is at county? I am going back and fourth in rio Hondos program and county and can't make up my mind it's driving me kookoooo!! I do know that rios grading scale is 75-83 is a C.. Which sounds scary knowing if i get a 74 it's considered a failing grade. Oh and has many people been dropped from county since you started? Any input is greatly appreciated I need to make my decision soon and looking for any clarity at this moment. ðŸ˜

Jserrano2113 · Nov 6, 2015

Hi everyone!
I was accepted into county's spring 16 class and was wondering if anyone can give me an input on their program.. I was also selected into rio Hondos nursing program as well. Though I've heard great things about county I'm fearful that I will not pass due to its intense program according to what I hear. Don't get me wrong I would study my butt off but I am also planning to further my education and don't what to go to a program that may jeopardize my chances in applying to future BSN/MSN programs. Do you happen to know what passing % is at county? I am going back and fourth in rio Hondos program and county and can't make up my mind it's driving me kookoooo!! I do know that rios grading scale is 75-83 is a C.. Which sounds scary knowing if i get a 74 it's considered a failing grade. Oh and has many people been dropped from county since you started? Any input is greatly appreciated I need to make my decision soon and looking for any clarity at this moment. ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½

Hi, there. I am in my 2nd semester and well yes County is a tough program, as ALL nursing schools. And as far as getting into a four year isn't as hard as you would think, I know plenty of nurses working at LAC/USC that are county grads or previous semesters who got in to BSN or MSN programs. So don't worry about that. County's pass rate is 91.76% for 2015. The Good news is a 70% is passing at County. Since I've started we have lost a few people, I believe in the first semester we lost like 10 out of 50+ students. A few were repeating from the previous semester and had some extenuating circumstances and the rest either failed Med-Surg or did something really bad in clinicals. This semester we have lost a couple people due to pharmacology. What I have learned from Nursing school is that it is like the Hunger Games! Most of us are A and B students and I will say it's really hard to get an A. Here's what I feel about County:

1) The instructors are excellent thus far, they really are there to help us succeed. They provide tutoring, they will meet you to discuss subjects you don't quite understand.

2) There is no where to get this kind of clinical experience. (except for OB, they don't have a great census) You get the most interesting patients. Also, since alot of the nurse's are county grads, they are willing to assist us in clinicals and the Nurse Manangers so far have been pushing the nurses to embrace us.

3) County really emphasizes a sense of community, we have all these in-school or extracurricular activities to boost student morale, something I feel is missing from most CC programs.

4) When I started at County, one of the instructors in our orientation told us that "County is the Marines of Nusing" however "there is also no education like it in the world". I believe this to be true lol. But what I will say from what I hear from different nurses is that County nurses are more prepared on the floor and the County loves hiring their own grads.

Honestly, County was my first choice and I don't regret it. It is difficult but so worth it. If you have any other questions, let me know. Good Luck with your choice.

Lt330 · Nov 7, 2015

Hey jserrano2113!

thanks for your detailed reply, it really helped me better my decision. Can you tell me what the time and days of clinicals/theory usually are for first semester? Is it like that for the next semesters to come as well?

Jserrano2113 · Nov 11, 2015

Hey jserrano2113!
thanks for your detailed reply, it really helped me better my decision. Can you tell me what the time and days of clinicals/theory usually are for first semester? Is it like that for the next semesters to come as well?

Clinical Days for all semesters is Tues/Weds from 0700-1430, give or take a few hours.

Lecture days are Mon and thurs. Times vary for all semesters.

I know for first semester we had class from 0700-1000 mondays, Thurs 0700-1200

For second semester: mondays 1015-1330, wednsdays 0930-1130 for med surg and then 1230-1530 for pharm/role.

They may change them though, because looking at other semesters the times were different.

Hope this helps

joeaa · Dec 1, 2015

Hi everyone!

I intend to apply at county for summer or Fall 2016. I'm an LVN & I am still not sure which route to take (LVN-RN or generic). For LVNs that have applied, which would you recommend? I have 3.5 yrs experience, currently working part time. I graduated LVN school 4 yrs ago, my clinical sites where only SNF & Convalescent homes. Any input would be appreciated! Also, would I be able to apply for both the LVN-RN & generic program? I forgot to ask that during the info session. Thanks! I look forward to hearing from you.

Jserrano2113 · Dec 2, 2015

Hi everyone!
I intend to apply at county for summer or Fall 2016. I'm an LVN & I am still not sure which route to take (LVN-RN or generic). For LVNs that have applied, which would you recommend? I have 3.5 yrs experience, currently working part time. I graduated LVN school 4 yrs ago, my clinical sites where only SNF & Convalescent homes. Any input would be appreciated! Also, would I be able to apply for both the LVN-RN & generic program? I forgot to ask that during the info session. Thanks! I look forward to hearing from you.

Hi Joeaa,

First to answer your question, NO, you can only apply to one or the other.

I'm an LVN who decided to go generic only because I had home health experience only. The incoming LVN's do get a bridge course which I hear is pretty extensive. I've also heard that most of the LVN's that start, don't finish on time, usually have to repeat a semester. Again, that is only what i've heard. I don't regret starting over, a lot of it was review but I did learn alot and I also feel I have a stronger foundation now then when I finished LVN school in 2012. I feel I did benefit from repeating my first year because I learned how county wants things done; prep sheets, care plans, the Charting system in the hospital and hospital protocols which you will have to look upor know all the time. However, First semester is a little boring because it's PO med pass, ADL's and stays that way for a bit, until everyone learns to prime IVs. I think the main thing that helped me decide what to do was finances. Can you afford to repeat a year? (it went by really quick!) Will you be able to work and take on the 3rd and 4th semester which I hear is difficult? I'm just finishing second, I had to cut my work hours to 8 hours/week sometimes, now I am not working at all. In LVN school, I had close to a 4.0 gpa, at county I'm holding down a 3.0. If you feel, you can review everything you learning from LVN school and carry it over to 3rd and 4th, I'd say do the bridge, if you can't, I'd say go Generic. Only because the instructors will expect you to recall the information and have a strong pharmacology base. If you can afford to repeat a year, it can only help you..hope this helps somewhat.

joeaa · Dec 2, 2015

@jserrano2113 you are awesome!

Thank you for answering my questions and for your input! Trust me, this helps me a ton! Especially coming from another LVN. I appreciate it! Best of luck to you in everything! :)

Jen30 · Mar 13, 2016

Just found this thread that started a while back ago and came across your question Did you already take the TEAS test? I applied this Spring '16 in hopes to start this Fall. Did you decide which route you'll be taking?