Nursing Program at West Coast University (CA)?

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Hi Everyone!

While looking at the BSN programs in California, I saw that West Coast University has a BSN program. I just have a few questions about the school...

Am I able to apply to MSN programs or maybe CRNA programs if I get my BSN from WCU? If I am able to apply to these, this might be a silly question but, will attending WCU in any way negatively impact my chances of getting into an MSN program or CRNA program? Or would my chances of getting into these MSN programs only depend on my experience and GPA?

Job wise: I recently told my mom about West Coast University and she was concerned that a BSN from this university isn't as good as a BSN from, let's say, CSULB, therefore making it harder for me to find a job after school. Does it really matter which undergrad you go to to get your BSN? Or would it just matter on whether or not I passed the NCLEX-RN? Another silly question... Would employers prefer if I went to another school instead of going to WCU? Would it be harder to get a job if I were to go to WCU?

I guess basically what I'm looking for is: What are the cons of going to WCU besides the expensive price?

I'm sorry if I've asked too many questions...

[PapaBearRN, BSN]

There might be an issue if you're looking to further your education when applying to some schools. Not 100% so don't quote me lol. As far as getting a job as long as you have your RN, BSN it doesn't really matter what school you attended. I know a lot of WCU grads working in hospitals and other facilities. But the price of that school was enough to turn me away. I wouldn't be in such a rush to be a nurse if I were you, making the "big bucks" will be all used up paying back that mortgage.

[RNsRWe, ASN, RN]

Hi Everyone!

While looking at the BSN programs in California, I saw that West Coast University has a BSN program. I just have a few questions about the school...

Am I able to apply to MSN programs or maybe CRNA programs if I get my BSN from WCU? If I am able to apply to these, this might be a silly question but, will attending WCU in any way negatively impact my chances of getting into an MSN program or CRNA program? Or would my chances of getting into these MSN programs only depend on my experience and GPA?

Job wise: I recently told my mom about West Coast University and she was concerned that a BSN from this university isn't as good as a BSN from, let's say, CSULB, therefore making it harder for me to find a job after school. Does it really matter which undergrad you go to to get your BSN? Or would it just matter on whether or not I passed the NCLEX-RN? Another silly question... Would employers prefer if I went to another school instead of going to WCU? Would it be harder to get a job if I were to go to WCU?

I guess basically what I'm looking for is: What are the cons of going to WCU besides the expensive price?

I'm sorry if I've asked too many questions...

A huge con, as you know, is the price, but it's important to recognize why: they turn away no one who has a check for tuition. The quality of the student body, therefore, and the quality of the education is nothing to rave about, and that IS pretty well-known, from what I've read here on AN.

Also, an expensive education that leaves you unable to pass the NCLEX is worthless. And their passing rates are not anything to write home about...again, according to those here who are more "in the know" than myself.

So it's worth considering that in a very tight job market (such as CA!), employers can be VERY choosy, and this school doesn't have a fabulous reputation. When you add all that to the astronomical cost.....why would you do it?