NO EVEING RN OR LPN Classes available

chrmnldy · Feb 2, 2009

Looked into Riverside, they only start programs every 17 months and one just started in Jan 09. Yea I was surprised when they told me 80k, as I had heard 40K when I first went to look into it a year ago. Right now Im applying to all the Virginia Community colleges even if its an LPN so I can transistion to RN afterwards. Looks like if I do accepted it will be an hour or so drive both ways since I cant find a program here in Richmond. I finish my Bachelor's in Behavior Science this summer, so Im hoping to start something this Fall or early Spring.

chrmnldy · Feb 2, 2009

Yea J Sargeant told me their LPN program was suspended indefinitely, that never reflects well on a school. VSU has a nursing program, but its not accredited, come to think of it quite a few of their programs arent accredited.

chare · Feb 2, 2009

the following was copied from the commonweath nursing program page of the john tyler community college web site.

the vccs commonwealth nursing program (vccs cnp) is an online nursing program offered in partnership with john tyler community college, blue ridge community college, germanna community college and virginia western community college. students enrolled in the vccs cnp complete the majority of their courses online, but one of the above colleges also serves as the student's "home college." that "home college" is where students apply to the program, register for courses, and seek counseling, advising, financial aid, and other support services. it is also the site of the student's nursing lab/clinical rotations.

naaba · Feb 2, 2009

Bon Secours is in Richmond and offers both day and night classes in the Fall. Day classes are the only option for January starts.(At least that's how it was this year). They also say the program can be done on a part-time basis. I'm not familiar on how that works. I am a current student at Bon Secours and love it here!!! If you have a chance, go see the school and speak with them about their program. That way you can make an informed decision :up: Good Luck

smn2010, BSN, RN · Feb 10, 2009

chrmldy:

your information about medical careers institute (mci) is incorrect. :crying2: :angryfire you must have misunderstood the information that was provided to you. the lpn program is not $26k per year---this is for the entire 12 month program. the rn program is not $40k per year--it is for the entire 18 month program. $80k for an rn designation would be a ridiculous amount for tuition; however, your numbers are completely wrong. hopefully, your thread has not scared people away and individuals who are interested in mci will contact the school directly to get the correct tuition amount.

as for evening/weekend rn programs, i attended riverside regional (newport news, va) for two semesters and really learned a lot. i had to withdraw due to family/medical reasons but felt the school is well prepared to teach/instruct students. i eventually completed my bsn/rn program at a local university on the south side of hampton roads.

best of luck to all of you looking for an evening/weekend program.

CryssieGRN2019, LPN · Feb 11, 2009

Thanks for clearing that up smn2009. I am in the LPN program at MCI Va Beach and the numbers that the original poster gave are all wrong. People that get frustrated and flabergasted over the "high price" have to remember that the reason that you pay more at a Tech school and specifically MCI is that it is a private institution, you are paying for the speed of your course, EVERYTHING AND I MEAN EVERYTHING IS INCLUDED IN THAT TUITION, Books, lab fees, uniforms, parking fees for clinical sites, a large portion of your NCLEX fee is being paid upfront, CPR class, Saunders NCLEX software access in all the computer labs at no additional cost. So when you add everything up and weigh your life dynamics it actually makes more sense for a lot of people. I got a grant from Virginia Beach, Student loans cover the rest to where I will only need to pay back $10 - $12K when I finish. And if youre a single parent, youre going to get lots of grants and/or scholarships to get you through it. So, yeah the cost seems high at the surface, but what is it worth to you to be able to maintain working and get a license to practice nursing. And clearly, there are issues with lack of information on the administrative time sometimes, but what college doesnt have that. Try going to a four year univ and see how much attention you get. I know, I did it and it wasnt pleasant. At least here the class sizes help to facilitate the learning needed for being successfull. Im not knocking 4 year universities only stating this to show that problems exist everywhere. However, I will never be able to say that I havent received an excellent education. I will continue to recommend MCI to other students, until they give me a reason not to.

By the way smn2009, Just curious as to when did the RN program go to 18months? When I started it was 12 months in the day and 15 evening.

smn2010, BSN, RN · Feb 11, 2009

crystalglpntobe:

15-months... 18-months... whatever, it's within the same ball park. :uhoh3:

my initial response was related to the cost of tuition at mci. while my length of programs may be incorrect, it was based upon the many friends that i have who attended mci during their evening program. many, married with children, had to take some time off to care for sick children, elderly parents, etc. so their 15 month program actually became an 18-month program. hence, this is where the 18 month number was generated from.

so all readers, my apologies. my error; however, the dollar amount indicated by the originator of this thread was grossly overstated. my goal was to inform others the number ($$$$) was incorrect to ensure they would not rely heavily on the incorrect amount. the numbers originally stated would scare anyone away from the mci lpn or rn program. :bugeyes:

but, i am sure readers appreciate your thread that clarified the length of the evening program. again, thanks for the clarification.

to everyone, good luck to you--no matter what school (communicty college, university, vocational/technical) you plan to/currently attend.

tj309 · Feb 18, 2009

I am not sure what area you are in, but Fortis College ( formerly VCI ) has a LPN program with classes during the day and evening. I believe NSU has an evening program for the RN program. I hope this helps some.

Covet · Aug 16, 2009

I became an L.P.N. two years ago. Now am working on my pre-requirements for R.N. My question is why is Thomas Nelson making me take Anatomy chemistry and others when i took all that during my L.P.N. classes? I do have a licence of L.P.N. I need 4 more classes to get accepted into the R.N. program TNCC offers. It has taken me one year to complete only 3 classes with them since i work full time. I feel am not going anywhere. Am contemplating more and more MCI but what deters me is the price 40k for R.N. associate degree. I spoke with them and they said since am an L.P.N already instead of 18 month i will do 13. Am hanging in my classes for now in TNCC any advices from R.N. who were L.P.N. before>? Thanks!!!!!

smn2010, BSN, RN · Aug 16, 2009

congrats on continuing your education and advancing your nursing career!

lpns that enter into a adn/bsn program must re-take a&p along with other courses. so, you are not alone in that respect. keep in mind, the information you studied in your lpn program is "minor" comparied to the level you will be studying in an rn program. in most lpn programs, you studied a&p "basics". as an rn you will no need to know and understand pathophysiology so you will soon begin to appreciate the fact that you have had to retake a&p and other courses. it will be to your benefit in the long run.

question: if it has taken you one year to complete 3 classes working full-time, how will you be able to maintain a full course load once you enter into an rn program??? just wondering...

also, don't focus on the fact that your additional training/education will be 13 months...18 months, etc. just make sure you are getting the best education possible in "whatever" time frame given to you.

whatever you decided to do, good luck with your rn program!!!