Maric College San Diego?????

SDRN2BN09 · Aug 2, 2008

Maric is expensive, but similar to other private programs. The cost depends on how many classes you're taking. You stated that you will have all of your prereqs done by the time you enter, so the cost would be about $30k or less I think. Anyone in the admissions dept could give you detailed info.

The length of the program also depends on how many classes you're taking. The actual "nursing tract" portion of the program is 15months. It's very accelerated and requires a huge committment of time.

I've heard different things about a waiting list. I don't think there is a list but you may have to wait until a new "tract" begins. Of course this is after you have been accepted.

You definitely need to have previous health experience, but that is the easiest part. I know lots of people became a CNA for a couple months prior to enrolling into the nursing program, just so they were able to satisfy that requirement. You can take a free CNA course through any ROP program.

I'm sorry I don't have specific answers on how much the program costs, but it really does depend on how many classes you need to complete at the school.

I hope this info helps you.

mareeh77 · Aug 12, 2008

I'm actually waiting to see if I've gotten into the upcoming class that begins in September. They go by a point system where the majority of your points come from the TEAS test that you take to qualify for the program as well as other requirements.

The whole program cost $49,101. But then the cost goes down from there. Any classes that you transfer lowers the cost. There are a total of 7 prereq's outside from the nursing tract courses. And if you already have medical supplies, the cost can go down by up $170. Also, there is a $20 enrollment fee and $350 registration fee that you pay before even getting accepted into the program that also get's deducted from that cost. Cost of immunizations are also included, so if you're shot record is complete, they should be able to deduct even more of the cost

The program is a total of 22 months. Since I'm already an LVN, my cost is dropped by a little more than $12,000. My total time in school will also only be 15 months.

They prefer at least 6 months medical background, but I heard that receiving your CNA certificate and having 2 months work experience should suffice.

Maric has an agreement with University of Phoenix, so that all courses transfer to that school. I heard that their BSN step up is 18 months and can be done all online. I had a friend do this and then go on to USD and became an NP. Since all of your prereq's are done outside of Maric, I don't see any reason why you wouldn't be able to apply for a BSN program elsewhere one you pass the state board exam. You may just be asked to take more classes to complete the program, such as language, if you haven't already done so.

Hope this information helps

Cupcake619 · Aug 22, 2008

A friend of mine went. They told he rthe same thing, she needs to do their cna program. When I talked to them, they didn't want me because I had all my pre req's and expierence. They said their priority was to their cna students

wantobegrad123 · Nov 2, 2008

Hi, I am considering the RN program through Maric/Kaplan to avoid a 2 year wait list. I have heard mixed reviews about the ability to get a job after gradutation. Can anyone respond to this? Are there any Maric/Kaplan grads that are working? I also heard that without a BSN there can be a significant pay differential. There must be a lot of grads out there. Haven't they been around for nearly 20 years? Help! No good choices out there. I was considering University of Oklahoma online but didn't want to take a 14 month online course for RN. It might work for some people but after a few online sciences classes it's just not for me, that's why I'm considering Maric/Kaplan.

fireandice77 · May 13, 2009

I originally posted this on the tread titled, "Maric College or Wait!"

I can only post my experience regarding transitioning from being a Kaplan/Maric student to joining the work force:
Started mass applying to nursing positions in San Diego, CA 2 to 3 months before graduation. All my applications were via online. I applied to Kaiser Permanente (all facilities), Sharp (all facilities), Alvarado Hospital, VA Hospital, UCSD Hospital, various nursing facilities, and various private practices.
Graduated 11 February 2008.
Took a mental break for the rest of February 2008.
Followed up on all my job applications all of March and April 2009.
Got disheartened hearing no reply at all until mid-April. Then received offers for hire from ALL facilities that I had applied to. In fact, all recruiters seemed to be very determined to hire me, constantly leaving me messages. Some of those messages were simply to say "hello" and to see how I was! Also, they all knew that I had not yet taken my NCLEX, yet they were all willing to hire me on the condition that I would keep my job upon passing the NCLEX. I even attended a job faire at a hospital and got hired on the spot. I didn't even know until I was called 3-days later by staffing asking about my availability. I politely asked them to wait so that I could make sure I was making the right decision before starting work. They were willing to accomodate me.
Made the final decision to work for Kaiser Permanente at the end of April 2008 (their benefits and pay packages were the best for me).
Started working 19 May 2008.
Took the NCLEX 24 May 2008.
Received official word that I passed the NCLEX the following Tuesday and kept my job. Also got a little congratulatory party from my (back-then) new coworkers.
Been working for Kaiser Permanente ever since.
It helped GREATLY that I started applying months before graduating and that I was open to work for any department. When I called Kaplan's/Maric's job counseling office to notify them that I no longer needed their services, I was congratulated then asked how I did it. I just told them that I start applying early, like they told us to do at the beginning of the last semester. "I wish all the other students followed that advice." was what was said, making me believe that although I took 3-months to find a job, it was still much quicker than average. Also, I was honest with all the recruiters by letting them all know that I had not taken my NCLEX, and the result was that they all accomodated to and negotiated with me.
As for pay differential between ADN and BSN, the difference is roughly $2.00/hour. But, but, BUT, if you already hold a bachelors of science in another field, you still may acquire the $2.00/hour differential. Just ask your manager if your bachelors applies. (Keep in mind, this information applies to Kaiser Permanente. I'm not sure of the other facilities.) Some students in my class were college graduates already established in the professional work force before we became nursing students. Had a couple of classmates with masters. We were just looking for a change of profession. And it seems that the same applies to Kaiser's past year's batch of new-grad hires (regardless of what school he/she graduated from). Especially now with the economy as it is, many are making the change to be a nurse. So you are more than likely to find more ADN graduates that hold bachelors in other fields.

msdimplescsuf · May 14, 2009

I started Kaplan today!!! I was literally called yesterday and advised they had a spot of me if I was interested. Im so excited yet overwhelmed. I have to put my whole life on hold in the blink of an eye. Quit my job, say bye to my friends, find a place to stay, find financial aid etc.