Los Angeles Trade Tech College

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So.. I have heard not too much information on this school... I have heard there is no wait list.. has anyone been here, went and talked to councilors, or know any information on this school?

tuition, time u will be able to get in, pre reqs, etc?

Thanks!!

OMG! I finally found a person that is in the same situation. I have received the packet too and honestly, very frustrated right now. I hoped to hear from other schools first before I make a decision, but now... I don't know what to do. I might wait a week before I start doing immunizations (as you will need them anyway), and then slowly start buying everything 3-4 days before the deadline, still hoping to get an acceptance letter from other schools. LATTC is a good school, but I hope to get in schools near my house.[/quote']

I was thinking doing the same things too in case I don't hear back from the other schools. I hope the other schools send out their notifications soon so I can stop holding my breath!

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LATTC's Nursing program is no joke! It's probably the HARDEST RN program in the LACCD district and most likely the hardest program offered at LATTC.

However it's one of the most respected by hospitals in LA county, due to their reputation for a rigorous curriculum.

If you want 'easy' I suggest LACC or Southwest, they have a greater retention rate, with more students getting through the program on the first attempt, but finding work afterwards may be harder. The current graduating class has only 3 students who made it though the program on their first attempt, the rest had to repeat something along the way (Med-Surg I, Med-Surg II & OB have the most retakers).

If you're ESL it's going to be tough, they are very hard on students who can't speak English proficiently and clearly. I lost half my class in the first semester, mostly due to language issues, a few failed, and as Buspar said, if you fail ANY class in the first semester you're not able to get in at any other LACCD school's nursing program.

If you didn't get A's or high B's in your science prerequisites for the RN program you're going to have a hard time, they often refer back to them and if you're not proficient in A&P, Micro and Chem, you're going to be lost, make sure you know your systems and how they function.

I feel the minimum requirement for the TEAS V being only 62% sets students up for failure, just because you passed the TEAS doesn't mean you're going to succeed in the program, but that's a state requirement, not the schools.

Also in nursing school the grading scale is modified - A 92%, B 85% & C 75% - anything less is a fail. Also, nursing classes are not 1000 pt classes like your Micro/A&P/Chem classes, most are between 200-300 pts, so every point counts. I know a number of students who failed by 1 or 2 pts, and the teachers won't budge on that, so you need to study - A LOT! You will not have a social life, you will hear that over and over during orientation, and most students don't take it seriously, and eight weeks later they are gone or crying to the director who will simply say, 'Too bad'.

This school only wants to put the best candidates into the field, students they are confidant will be safe in a hospital setting, so although they won't mollycoddle you, they will do what they can to help guide you along the way, but you have to go the extra mile and read on your own, if you don't know something look it up or ask the professor for clarification, keep your study groups small

Utilize your resources - you pay for ATI, so use it. Most of the textbooks come with CD's with sample questions, use them! Also, all the computers in the nursing AV lab have NCLEX 4000 on them, take some tests that cover what you're doing in your classes and READ THE RATIONALE, just knowing the answer won't do you much good, you need to know WHY it's the right answer and in which situations the other answers would be right.

If you are a shy wall flower who sits in the back row and hopes to not be noticed you will not do well here. You need to speak up, be active in class and show the instructors you want to be a nurse and want to learn, otherwise you will get pushed out of the program.

I hope my rant was helpful, if you have any further questions or want clarification let me know.

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LATTC's Nursing program is no joke! It's probably the HARDEST RN program in the LACCD district and most likely the hardest program offered at LATTC, however it's one of the most respected by hospitals in LA county, due to their reputation for a rigorous curriculum. If you want 'easy' I suggest LACC or Southwest, they have a greater retention rate, with more students getting through the program on the first attempt, but finding work afterwards may be harder. The current graduating class has only 3 students who made it though the program on their first attempt, the rest had to repeat something along the way (Med-Surg I, Med-Surg II & OB have the most retakers). If you're ESL it's going to be tough, they are very hard on students who can't speak English proficiently and clearly. I lost half my class in the first semester, mostly due to language issues, a few failed, and as Buspar said, if you fail ANY class in the first semester you're not able to get in at any other LACCD school's nursing program. If you didn't get A's or high B's in your science prerequisites for the RN program you're going to have a hard time, they often refer back to them and if you're not proficient in A&P, Micro and Chem, you're going to be lost, make sure you know your systems and how they function. I feel the minimum requirement for the TEAS V being only 62% sets students up for failure, just because you passed the TEAS doesn't mean you're going to succeed in the program, but that's a state requirement, not the schools. Also in nursing school the grading scale is modified - A 92%, B 85% & C 75% - anything less is a fail. Also, nursing classes are not 1000 pt classes like your Micro/A&P/Chem classes, most are between 200-300 pts, so every point counts. I know a number of students who failed by 1 or 2 pts, and the teachers won't budge on that, so you need to study - A LOT! You will not have a social life, you will hear that over and over during orientation, and most students don't take it seriously, and eight weeks later they are gone or crying to the director who will simply say, 'Too bad'. This school only wants to put the best candidates into the field, students they are confidant will be safe in a hospital setting, so although they won't mollycoddle you, they will do what they can to help guide you along the way, but you have to go the extra mile and read on your own, if you don't know something look it up or ask the professor for clarification, keep your study groups small

Wow. I didn't know their program was the hardest. Thank you for all this useful information. They want us to pass nursing foundation class before getting into the program. Is this class hard?

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LATTC's Nursing program is no joke! It's probably the HARDEST RN program in the LACCD district and most likely the hardest program offered at LATTC, however it's one of the most respected by hospitals in LA county, due to their reputation for a rigorous curriculum. If you want 'easy' I suggest LACC or Southwest, they have a greater retention rate, with more students getting through the program on the first attempt, but finding work afterwards may be harder. The current graduating class has only 3 students who made it though the program on their first attempt, the rest had to repeat something along the way (Med-Surg I, Med-Surg II & OB have the most retakers). If you're ESL it's going to be tough, they are very hard on students who can't speak English proficiently and clearly. I lost half my class in the first semester, mostly due to language issues, a few failed, and as Buspar said, if you fail ANY class in the first semester you're not able to get in at any other LACCD school's nursing program. If you didn't get A's or high B's in your science prerequisites for the RN program you're going to have a hard time, they often refer back to them and if you're not proficient in A&P, Micro and Chem, you're going to be lost, make sure you know your systems and how they function. I feel the minimum requirement for the TEAS V being only 62% sets students up for failure, just because you passed the TEAS doesn't mean you're going to succeed in the program, but that's a state requirement, not the schools. Also in nursing school the grading scale is modified - A 92%, B 85% & C 75% - anything less is a fail. Also, nursing classes are not 1000 pt classes like your Micro/A&P/Chem classes, most are between 200-300 pts, so every point counts. I know a number of students who failed by 1 or 2 pts, and the teachers won't budge on that, so you need to study - A LOT! You will not have a social life, you will hear that over and over during orientation, and most students don't take it seriously, and eight weeks later they are gone or crying to the director who will simply say, 'Too bad'. This school only wants to put the best candidates into the field, students they are confidant will be safe in a hospital setting, so although they won't mollycoddle you, they will do what they can to help guide you along the way, but you have to go the extra mile and read on your own, if you don't know something look it up or ask the professor for clarification, keep your study groups small

Thanks for the great info.. .. in the welcome packet it says that we need the fundamentals book for RN119 what exactly is covered in this class ?

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I just ordered six of the books on amazon... I need four more...

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I got all my books and don't know how I'm suppose to carry all this ...it's so heavy. Anyone else turning in their packet this week i should be done and packet turned in on Thursdays....I can't wait for January....

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I guess we're going to have to get a backpack with the wheels on them lol... @ Theone40 what's ur email address we can get together and study... I'm just waiting for my titters to come back and I'll be done...

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how long does the backgroud check take. I ordered on the 21st and it still says pending ?

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I got all my books and don't know how I'm suppose to carry all this ...it's so heavy. Anyone else turning in their packet this week i should be done and packet turned in on Thursdays....I can't wait for January....

Hi Theone40, I was wondering when does the program actually start? Also how much did you spent in total for books and everything else. Just by reading everybody else comments makes me nervous. Good luck.

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The program starts 1.14.14. I've lost count on how much i've spent , its prob in the $500 range and i still have to pay $300 when i drop my packet off for the ATI books, badge etc.... at the end I prob will have spent around $900 from everything I need.

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Does anyone know the tuition cost...

Also I am from OC. What do people think about the commute being in LA..

Any thoughts or similar situations?

Thanks :)

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Finally turned everything in today and ready to start :)

I forgot to ask how much tuition is anyone know ?

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