LPN Fast Track Program Question's

c18436572 · Aug 28, 2007

hello,

i'm assuming you spoke with an advisor who is extremely discouraging in regard to that program but don't let that get to you! i just started the lpn fast track program at gateway so i will do my best to try and answer your questions.

* i would like to know what the pre req's are for this program? the pre-req's that i had to take were terminology, hcc130 and i also had to go through the cna program (2 classes). you also need to make sure that you have your fingerprint card, cpr cert, as well as all of your vaccinations.

* what the wait list is like?

there wasn't a wait list this year but i'm told that they already have 40 applications for the spring semester. it's true that some of the spots will be filled by companies, such as cigna, but there are always a few spots left, usually anywhere form 5-8 is what i was told when i applied.

* is this an accelerated program? thus, fast track.

this is not an accelerated program. the reason it is called fast track is because you don't have to have all of the pre-req's completed that you need for the rn program, like a&p chem. micro, etc..

* do they offer financial aid for this program?

they offer financial aid for all of their programs. this program also has a day program and a night & weekend program.* what is the schedule like? clinical schedule?

i am in the night & weekend program and we are in class on tuesday & thursday nights from 5:30-8:50, and our lab is on saturdays from 8-4 right now. that will change when we go to clinicals to 6:45 a.m. until 7:15 p.m.

i have been in this program for 3 weeks now and i absolutely love it!

the instructors are awesome!

a word of advice, if you want to get real information contact the nursing coordiantor for the program. she is extremely helpful. i will give you her phone # if you would like to pm me. wouldn't feel right posting it.

hope this helps! don't give up and don't get discouraged!

best of luck to you! hang in there!

Mayaquice · Aug 28, 2007

c1843657 thank you so much;) that was truly the most help I've gotten. I will definetly take your advice & talk to her, I did talk with one advisor and was discouraged. Thanks for giving me some hope lol....I will Pm you for the number! I was tod much different information...ugh it really can get frustrating....blah lol

thank you again for all your help & info.

:thankya:

chihuahualove03 · Mar 26, 2008

Hello

C18436572, can I pm you?

c18436572 · Mar 26, 2008

Sure~!

addie80 · Mar 28, 2008

I have also been inquiring about the "fast track"program.(I don't know why they call it that)There is nothing fast about it. I went to a so-call adviser at MCC at Estrella mountain. I have never been so discouraged about education in all my life. First I want to say, I feel these colleges are a "rip-off.It is all about how much money they can make with all the pre-requisites they are making a person take. I was told in order to get credit for the classes I took for my LPN License that I would have to pay $61 for each credit that I earned to have those credits to be considered. That amount came to about $1,600. This was still no guaranteed I would get the credit, just for them to consider them. I am from Michigan and I have never heard of such foolishness. The adviser was very dry and gave me a list of about 10:confused: classes I should take before even getting into the program. I might as well be starting from scratch.I felt my little LPN License did not mean a thing. I had tears in my eyes when I left there. On the other hand I also went over to Pima Medical institute in Mesa and was told I only needed 3 pre reqs. They are not looking for dedicated nurses,these schools are all about making money. I am almost to the point of just saying forget it and try a whole different field outside of medicine.

amethystrndrp · Apr 1, 2008

So the LPN Fast Track is still 2 semesters if all the information I'm reading is correct, right? But basically you can get the LPN portion w/o needing all of the pre-reqs BIO, MAT, and CHM finished? How extreme are the classes for the LPN portion - could you still work on Pre-reqs while you get the LPN if you can fit it into a schedule?

West Valley · Apr 5, 2008

hello,
i'm assuming you spoke with an advisor who is extremely discouraging in regard to that program but don't let that get to you! i just started the lpn fast track program at gateway so i will do my best to try and answer your questions.
* i would like to know what the pre req's are for this program? the pre-req's that i had to take were terminology, hcc130 and i also had to go through the cna program (2 classes). you also need to make sure that you have your fingerprint card, cpr cert, as well as all of your vaccinations.
* what the wait list is like?
there wasn't a wait list this year but i'm told that they already have 40 applications for the spring semester. it's true that some of the spots will be filled by companies, such as cigna, but there are always a few spots left, usually anywhere form 5-8 is what i was told when i applied.
* is this an accelerated program? thus, fast track.
this is not an accelerated program. the reason it is called fast track is because you don't have to have all of the pre-req's completed that you need for the rn program, like a&p chem. micro, etc..
* do they offer financial aid for this program?
they offer financial aid for all of their programs. this program also has a day program and a night & weekend program.* what is the schedule like? clinical schedule?
i am in the night & weekend program and we are in class on tuesday & thursday nights from 5:30-8:50, and our lab is on saturdays from 8-4 right now. that will change when we go to clinicals to 6:45 a.m. until 7:15 p.m.
i have been in this program for 3 weeks now and i absolutely love it!
the instructors are awesome!
a word of advice, if you want to get real information contact the nursing coordiantor for the program and extremely helpful. i will give you her phone # if you would like to pm me. wouldn't feel right posting it.
hope this helps! don't give up and don't get discouraged!
best of luck to you! hang in there!

you posted this a while ago so i was wondering how things are going? where do you do your clinicals? how do you like the program so far? how long is it? like everyone else i am having a hard time getting info from whoever answers the phone. seems like she never takes a break. i was told they dont know yet if they will offer it spring of 09 which really kinda puts my plans up in the air since i was thinking of applying since it is way cheaper than msc. the evening program sounds great. nice how they offer a variety. any feedback would be greatly apprecited.:nuke:

sassiebaz · Apr 5, 2008

I got the same responses from the person everyone is talking about. So, I just made an appointment. I sat down with her and she is actually very nice. During our half hour meeting, she got like, 5 phone calls and she answered each one. She is super swamped, and seems to be the only that is even available to answer calls. I got to see first hand, so I wasn't so irritated with her after that. In person, she was still sorda vague about my chances of getting in and she wasn't able to really get into any detail about the class after August. Maybe they are doing away with the program? I doubt it but Im sure anything is possible. Maybe they just don't have any details about it so they just don't want to give out wrong info. That's how alot of the schools are, they don't want to say unless they have verified info. I can understand although it can be frustrating. I would rather do that program as opposed to MSC due to the cost. They will probably have more info closer to August I assume......

MassagetoRN · Apr 30, 2008

c18436572,

So, you should be just about done. How did you like it? Can you give me that advisor's name and number to contact? Thanks!!

sander6 · Aug 1, 2008

Good morning all

I too have some questions about the fast track LPN program

my goal in nursing is to work in labor and delivery. I am currently a childbirth educator and doula. I am trying to decide which program will most benefit my working goals...I have already several general ed. credits and some math...

I don't want to get through the fast track program and realize that I should have just stuck it out for my RN

I am not a kid and want to make the best choice based on my career goals, age and financial situation

Any comments...advice?

thanks

P.S.

I really have learned a ton from reading these postings

Thank you to all

Calzonan RN · Aug 2, 2008

Sander6,

I'm not sure if you know, but when you get your LPN you can go into Block 3 of the RN program and complete your RN providing you have all your pre-req's done. It's usually pretty easy to get a Block 3 spot if you're flexible, so probably no wait. If I were to try and get through NS right now I would definitely go the LPN route, then slip into a block 3 spot and finish, you save so much time that way.

Good luck in everything, I too was an older student and am always looking for ways to save time.