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Hi there,

Has anyone applied to LAC School of Nursing for Fall 2019? I thought I would get this post going so we can stay informed and help each other through this waiting process! What are your points that you calculated?

On 3/5/2020 at 3:47 PM, Sarah Lee said:

hello @pandaeyes did you apply to the lvn to RN program for Summer 2020?

hello @pandaeyes how was your interview process? Did you get any emails from them?

Hi! The interview process went well. How was yours? No I haven’t heard anything yet. What about you?

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On 3/5/2020 at 3:47 PM, Sarah Lee said:

hello @pandaeyes did you apply to the lvn to RN program for Summer 2020?

hello @pandaeyes how was your interview process? Did you get any emails from them?

Did you go in the morning or afternoon? Was there a lot of people?

I went in the morning that Friday and there about about 7 lvns there. I believe one didn’t show up.

I’m trying really hard to not check my emails every second LOL ill keep you posted!

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On 3/5/2020 at 3:47 PM, Sarah Lee said:

hello @pandaeyes did you apply to the lvn to RN program for Summer 2020?

hello @pandaeyes how was your interview process? Did you get any emails from them?

@Sarah Lee did you get accepted to the bridge program?

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On 3/5/2020 at 3:47 PM, Sarah Lee said:

hello @pandaeyes did you apply to the lvn to RN program for Summer 2020?

hello @pandaeyes how was your interview process? Did you get any emails from them?

Yes I did! I start the transition class this Summer and on waitlist for fall 2020 but forsure starting Spring 2021. So worst case senario, I’ll graduate Winter 2021 instead of Summer 2021. Regardless, grateful! How about you?

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@SoontobenurseFe

Yes I did! I start the transition class this Summer and on waitlist for fall 2020 but forsure starting Spring 2021. So worst case senario, I’ll graduate Winter 2021 instead of Summer 2021. Regardless, grateful! How about you?

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1 hour ago, Sarah Lee said:

@SoontobenurseFe

Yes I did! I start the transition class this Summer and on waitlist for fall 2020 but forsure starting Spring 2021. So worst case senario, I’ll graduate Winter 2021 instead of Summer 2021. Regardless, grateful! How about you?

Congratulations!!

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On 3/18/2020 at 10:58 PM, Sarah Lee said:

@SoontobenurseFe

Yes I did! I start the transition class this Summer and on waitlist for fall 2020 but forsure starting Spring 2021. So worst case senario, I’ll graduate Winter 2021 instead of Summer 2021. Regardless, grateful! How about you?

Yes I did, we are in the same boat about the timing of when we will start. I’m so excited!!

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Hello, I know this is an old forum. But I was wondering if anybody can just state whether this school is great? Or if theres any issues? etc... I just got accepted into the Spring 2022 program and im nervous about whats to come. Was wondering how yall are doing so far? and if the program is tough? Also if there is any advice to give, id surely take it. THANK YOU and I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving week.

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44 minutes ago, Brybry94 said:

Hello, I know this is an old forum. But I was wondering if anybody can just state whether this school is great? Or if theres any issues? etc... I just got accepted into the Spring 2022 program and im nervous about whats to come. Was wondering how yall are doing so far? and if the program is tough? Also if there is any advice to give, id surely take it. THANK YOU and I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving week.

You’re going to hear mixed reviews left and right, I can assure you that. 
The school’s appearance isn’t something the brag about. You’re really there for the clinical experience. Some schools don’t even get to touch a patient. Whereas CONAH, you’re pretty much doing it all by semester 2 or 3 depending on your instructor. And of course, depending on what skills you’re allowed to perform in that specific semester. 
The only issues that ever bothered me was consistency in each semester/instructor. For example, one instructor may prefer that you perform a skill one way. When you get to next semester, you might be questioned why you’re doing it said way. I suggest you go into each semester asking for a “refresher” or simply stating “this is how I learned with this instructor, please correct me if I’m wrong or there is a better way”. 
All nursing programs are meant to be tough. In fact, they should be that way to ensure you end up being a safe and competent nurse. This program (from what I’ve heard of other schools) does appear to have higher expectations. Which is NOT a bad thing. It also depends on your instructor. I had the toughest instructors for 3 of 4 semesters. And they were all the most intelligent instructors I’d ever talked to. Their high expectations really push you to be the best you can be. You might feel incompetent the first few days/weeks, but it gets better as long as you put in the effort. Meaning, ask questions, don’t come off cocky, etc. You’re there to learn, not be better than your classmates or anything like that. 
 

Advice:

1. Don’t believe all the bad stuff you hear about instructors.

2. ASK QUESTIONS. Always always always. There are no stupid questions.

3. If you don’t feel comfortable performing a skill on a real person (not a mannequin) tell your instructor. 

4. Don’t worry about your classmates grades. Get used to asking “did you pass?” Rather than “what % did you get?” Doesn’t matter who is getting A’s or who’s getting C’s. All that matters is you’re passing and you get through the program. 
 

5. Your friend’s study advice might not work for you, and that’s okay. Just do what works best for you. I never could do study groups and I did just fine. 
 

6. Burnout is real. Take a break when your brain tells you to. You’re not gonna retain anything if you’re bored/tired and unmotivated. 

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Hi everyone! I know this is an old thread, but is there anyone out there that could give me a little insight on what to expect for the interview process, or how to prepare?

I have been working so hard to get into this school & I finally have an interview for the Fall 2022 semester and I just want to make sure to go in there fully prepared so I can hear some good news at the end of it all :)

I would greatly appreciate any insight y'all may have! Thank you! 

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1 hour ago, Yaya_15 said:

Hi everyone! I know this is an old thread, but is there anyone out there that could give me a little insight on what to expect for the interview process, or how to prepare?

I have been working so hard to get into this school & I finally have an interview for the Fall 2022 semester and I just want to make sure to go in there fully prepared so I can hear some good news at the end of it all :)

I would greatly appreciate any insight y'all may have! Thank you! 

Dress the way they tell you. I can’t recall if it’s semi-business or full business/formal attired. Just do what they ask LOL.

Our class was the first to go through the interview process so it might be different depending on any feedback they were given. 
 

It started off with watching a Youtube clip together as a class. We then wrote a short essay based on the prompt(s) they gave us. I believe we had more than one to choose from but I could be wrong.

 

After the essay, they separated us into small groups. Within the small groups we had to perform a group activity. In my opinion (and this is just based off the requirements in general in nursing) they’re looking for teamwork, communication, and self-initiation. Don’t just sit there and think you know it all and not offer to help. If someone’s doing something “wrong” or could be done better, make a suggestion. Be vocal and proactive. 
 

After the group activity, they split us into pairs of two for another activity. This activity was once again all about communication and being detail-oriented. They tell you not to use your hands to point out things so it’s literally just verbal communication which was damn near impossible for me the first couple minutes till I put my hands behind my back LOL. Don’t just tell them “grab that thing”. Give them clues of what “thing” you’re talking about. Colors, shape, their right side or your right side, etc. 

 

That’s about all I can think of. Good luck! 

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5 hours ago, N300 said:

Dress the way they tell you. I can’t recall if it’s semi-business or full business/formal attired. Just do what they ask LOL.

Our class was the first to go through the interview process so it might be different depending on any feedback they were given. 
 

It started off with watching a Youtube clip together as a class. We then wrote a short essay based on the prompt(s) they gave us. I believe we had more than one to choose from but I could be wrong.

 

After the essay, they separated us into small groups. Within the small groups we had to perform a group activity. In my opinion (and this is just based off the requirements in general in nursing) they’re looking for teamwork, communication, and self-initiation. Don’t just sit there and think you know it all and not offer to help. If someone’s doing something “wrong” or could be done better, make a suggestion. Be vocal and proactive. 
 

After the group activity, they split us into pairs of two for another activity. This activity was once again all about communication and being detail-oriented. They tell you not to use your hands to point out things so it’s literally just verbal communication which was damn near impossible for me the first couple minutes till I put my hands behind my back LOL. Don’t just tell them “grab that thing”. Give them clues of what “thing” you’re talking about. Colors, shape, their right side or your right side, etc. 

 

That’s about all I can think of. Good luck! 

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond! You’re so kind for giving me all that info! It’s so helpful & I’m definitely going to take your advice in everything you mentioned! And hopefully I’ll hear some good news after the interview ?? 
Blessings! ??

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