I'm new to the site and I'll be moving to the Cleveland area this August from out of state. I'm looking for an ADN program that I can complete as quickly as possible. I know I'll have to take prereqs, but then it seems like even after those there's a waiting period to see if you get into the programs. How long does that usually last? Can I reasonably expect to take prerequisites in the Fall(2010) and then start a program in the Spring or even Fall of next year(2011)?
I called Tri-C earlier today to ask about this and the woman I talked to was very rude and unhelpful.
And since we're moving I'm open to slightly different areas that could work. I know the Akron area is a possibility.
I'd appreciate any help in the matter! Thanks so much.
I am in a similar situation. My original plan WAS going to be at Tri-C...but with ------ gone, the ball was definitely dropped (for me anyhow) and I got nowhere. I'd leave a message and 3 days later I'd get some rude student who would tell me there was no way I could get in at the Parma hospital spot, or they didn't even return my calls, and then I learned they could no longer guarantee me placement...I'd have to wait until they contacted me. I couldn't wait any longer, I needed a plan for my life. I had my prereqs done and only needed clinicals. Tri-C also has very poorly marketed the West Shore location. I knew one was being built, but no one was able to tell me if nursing was definitely being offered there, due to "zoning of the lab space"...that was a few months ago, and I have checked their website nursing area recently, but still nothing shows up. When I searched West Shore in their website, it gives the impression it is East, so I was surprised to learn (here, from your replies) that they are placing students there next year in nursing. Originally, the program in Westlake was to be up & running for Fall 2010 placement, then they backed it to Spring...I was afraid they'd back it again, and with no info...well, then I tried Lorain Community College. They try to convince prospective students that they have no wait list...instead they call it a "pool" - same thing, really, because you can't get into clinicals for a few semesters of waiting...and they added another statistics prereq. So, I am paying the additional thousands to have a secure spot at Huron School of Nursing, which is part of the Cleveland Clinic...all clinicals are rotated through clinic hospitals in our area. 216-761-7996, then hit "3" to get someone at the nursing school. Barbara Szigeti is awesome, if you can reach her (busy lady!)...keep calling. I am starting their day program at the South Pointe location (right off I-480 for me...I like the driving safety better than going to their Huron location). They offer day programs or also an evening/weekend sequence. I will be done in 4 semesters. This is a diploma program that offers the Associate degree through either Notre Dame or Tri-C. I already have a degree at Tri-C, so I am good to go just for my RN diploma. If you do plan to transfer later to a RN/BSN program, you may want to doublecheck on which Chemistry classes you take. Otherwise, all the Huron classes do transfer over to Cleveland State's online BSN program, which is nice to do later. I have heard the starting RN pay here at hospitals is about $54,000+. I work in a hospital as a PCA and have had fantastic feedback from doctors there who actually prefer Huron's training. They say they've noticed Huron students are more prepared due to so much hands on training...so I was glad in my choice. Lots of online contact to the student, so you must be comfortable with that too. But I have NEVER encountered rudeness like at Tri-C, or the sales pitch of LCC. NOTE: it is VERY hard to be hired as a new RN grad in Ohio now...unless you have at least a semester of work experience. Being a nurse assistant (PCA or STNA here) will be helpful. You gotta pay your dues somehow and that type of job, even though the nurses may take advantage of having you "help" them, is necessary to really get up close & personal to the good, the bad & the ugly of nursing, realistically. GOOD LUCK!!
Specializes in Peds/Neuro/General Med-Surg/epilepsy.
Anyone looking into an ADN program in the Cleveland area I suggest you check out Lakeland Community College. Its in Kirtland which is far east, but it is affordable, small/nice campus, and i have never been treated rudely as I have been at both Tri-C and Huron. I came in as an LPN-RN student Spring 2010 and I am graduating as of May 2011! Great program
How are LPN-ADN programs shorter than RN-BSN programs? When I graduate with my ADN, it will take ~2 years for me to get my BSN despite already having a bachelors degree.
Does anyone know if the new Westshore site will offfer an LPN to RN program? The east campus has this program but it is only evenings. I will be finished with all my prereq's this summer and want to get in a program as soon as possible. I am also looking into Kent State.
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Good Luck Dramaqueen --
It is not that far away..let us know when you get your letter
Scott E -- I'll be joining you in Spring at Metro....I'll look for you at orientation in November.