Los Angeles Trade-Technical College (LATTC) Fall 2016

ryusan8989 · Nov 20, 2016

Yes of course! I actually enjoy answering these questions. It makes me feel like I'm contributing to others. Well my clinical instructor is different from the lecture instructor. I finished all my info session and transcript stuff in the Fall of 2015 and then applied and waited one semester and got the letter telling me I got in for Fall 2016. So it was really fast. In regards to people dropping out the first semester it's true. We started with 45 of us and I think we're down to 34 people. Nursing is no joke and they actually made it much easier for my semester and the upcoming semesters by making Pharmacology start in the summer, for the next semester during winter break. But that took out one class during the fall. If we had that class during the regular fall semester alongside Fundamentals, Medsurg, clinical, and Communication/Nursing Process, I'm sure our numbers would be smaller. The workload is insane and for this week I have to read 6 chapters for one class, finish my patient paperwork and careplan, and work on my care plan for the communication class. I've seen people who failed and those who dropped out of their own will because they either thought nursing wasn't their calling or they thought the work load was too great. You really have to prepare yourself for the work they give you because for many weeks I felt like there isn't enough hours in the day to complete all my readings. I actually need 3 more chapters to read by tomorrow. Naps feel like your worst enemy and you feel guilty for napping. I remember for my first clinical week I stayed up til 3 in the morning filling out paperwork for a patient and I had to wake up at 4:30 for clinical which was 6 am - 12 pm, I was exhausted. Although as time moved on I've become much more efficient in filling them out. I usually take 2 to 4 hours now which is so much faster than 8 to 10 hours. They expect a lot from you and you just have to persevere and tell yourself you can make it! I don't mean to sound intimidating but it's the truth, there's just so much work. I don't want to cherry coat anything. Are you going to be a student for the Spring 2017 class? And best of luck! It's a lot of work but with a study group and motivation you can make it and a lot of it is fun!

jessiehb · Nov 23, 2016

Hi Ryusan!

Again, you gave us lots of information, thank you! You showed us a real picture of nursing program and we have to be well prepared. It is not a joke, not easy but we have to do it. Hope you can catch up with your reading. Happy Thanksgiving!

guest998192 · Dec 18, 2016

Hello ryusan8989 and everyone else! I'm curious about LATTC. Are the teachers there really strict on getting the newest edition on the books? I heard that the information really doesn't change much, so I was wanting to save some money by getting the previous edition books.

ryusan8989 · Dec 18, 2016

Hello, from my experience the first semester professor doesn't care if you get an older edition. Most of my books are older editions but I wouldn't get one older than 5 years.

guest998192 · Dec 18, 2016

Would we ever have to bring our books to class? Or is it usually just at home for our reference?

ryusan8989 · Dec 18, 2016

My first semester instructor required that we bring the book constantly. I've heard from other students that different instructors care and others don't care. But I would bring it with me all the time so in case I had to study with my study group I have it ready.

guest998192 · Dec 19, 2016

Thank you ryusan8989 for answering my questions. One more question. Were there any books that you felt were a waste of money that you didn't even use?

ryusan8989 · Dec 19, 2016

I really enjoy math, so for me buying the dosage calculation book felt like a waste but I needed the book because we did practice problems in class but the math you learn in first semester is very basic medical math. But that is my own perspective because I know others who have a difficult time with math.

Heavenlebabyy · Apr 22, 2017

Hello everyone! I was just wondering how everyone is doing with the nursing program? I am trying to get put on the waitlist and was wondering is it really true that the price is only 5k? Also, what are your experiences like? Ive talked to someone on the phone and they said the waitlist is about a year or year and a half long to get in.

ryusan8989 · Apr 22, 2017

Hello! If you attend the school''s information session you'd gain a lot of information about the wait list and much more! But yes, I waited a semester but I know some who've waited 2. It goes by fast. I'm currently in the second half of my second half of my second semester and they split us into 2 groups. One half takes psych nursing while the others take medsurg. In first semester everyone was in the same class. I am enjoying 2nd semester much more than first and am really enjoying nursing school this far. There hasn't been a day that I feel dreadfull waking up to go to school, but that is just me.

ahlayzaa17 · Oct 5, 2017

Sorry I know this thrend is from last year, may I ask what does that Mandatory first Orientation (Packet Orientation) consist of? They mentioned its about papers works where our clinical is going to be in?

Just wanted to know how this orientation is vital.

I have a situation that I can't attend in this first mandatory orientation, I mention to them that I won't be in the country when it happens. They told me that I must be on that orientation or else cannot continue with the admission. This trip has been plan months ago and cannot be cancelled and its regarding my grandmas health visiting her.

Should I keep begging them to reconsider my situation or just let go of it.

Thanks hoping to hear from you.