LVN school cali everest, concord,....?

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hi guys. I live in cali, around Inland empire. I have decided to go to LVN school but i've been researching and i know community college is not as expensive but they have so much requirements, i can't wait that long. What schools do you know off that are good and NOT crazy expensive... like everest, concord, etc...? thanks guys

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1st off, are you positive you cannot wait? Currently in this recession many LVN's are having trouble finding work. Nursing is NOT recession-proof life people seem to keep thinking.

Secondly, have you looked at ROP or adult school programs? They tend to have less requirements than a community college and are still cheap.

I went to Concorde in San Bernardino. I wouldn't recommend it, it was so much money, I did finish in 12 months, but that was in a different time (2004) when you could easily get a job. I have paid off my student loans related to my LVN, but I did not have too many bills after I finished my LVN program. The program cost 17k back when I went and now I hear it costs somewhere around 27k. You need to make sure you would be able to pay the student loan payments on your LVN salary. My payments were around 250/month I think between the different loans. so you figure 27k would be at least 350/month.

Just make sure you do your research before you commit to a program. bvnpt.ca.gov should have all accredited programs in california with their board pass rates.

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first of all how much are u willing to spend?

i applied to a vocational program in la called marian college. I was told it was a good school and i have family friends who went there.

if u really cant wait that long then go for it. but if u dont wanna spend that much money well...its up to u if u wanna keep waiting.

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the more i think about it, the more i agree with you. Private school will be expensive, and i can actually wait it out. Thanks for the advice about ROP/adult school programs...

1st off, are you positive you cannot wait? Currently in this recession many LVN's are having trouble finding work. Nursing is NOT recession-proof life people seem to keep thinking.

Secondly, have you looked at ROP or adult school programs? They tend to have less requirements than a community college and are still cheap.

I went to Concorde in San Bernardino. I wouldn't recommend it, it was so much money, I did finish in 12 months, but that was in a different time (2004) when you could easily get a job. I have paid off my student loans related to my LVN, but I did not have too many bills after I finished my LVN program. The program cost 17k back when I went and now I hear it costs somewhere around 27k. You need to make sure you would be able to pay the student loan payments on your LVN salary. My payments were around 250/month I think between the different loans. so you figure 27k would be at least 350/month.

Just make sure you do your research before you commit to a program. bvnpt.ca.gov should have all accredited programs in california with their board pass rates.

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The best option is ROP/adult school programs, they usually are best and least expensive. Next would be community college programs because they might give you a leg up on admissions to the RN program and/or provide courses that are transferrable when you want to start RN school. Proprietary schools are only useful when you don't have a better alternative available and can afford the added cost. Expect less than a stellar educational experience at these schools.

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