California Pre nursing looking to finish program in Puerto Rico

[MrCAPR]

Hello to all, I came with the thread of Inter American University of Puerto Rico, that offers ADN and BSN progras in trimester curriculum. I am really desperate and I am doing all the research to find a school that I can afford. Unfortunately, I am not in the positon here in the States to attend to a private schools because I do not qualify for private student loans due to credit history and it is really getting me depress to knock doors and get good news that I am accepted ingo the programsm, but then I get thrown out because of the loan issues.

So, I went to the website of the institution mentioned above and I kind of like the information seem so far; however, I would like to know if it is true that once I finish the program I can opt to take my NClex exam in California. If that is the case without a doubt I will go for it. Can someone help me by providing feedbacks?

Thank you in advance,

[MrCAPR, LVN]

I was able to apply online and in the process of sending my transcripts - I sent my BS degree transcript via FED-Ex - do you think its a good idea to visit the school in Jan? Are there any classes to take in Feb-May if I am in the accelerated program? Thanks for all the great info you have posted.

You can come over during the winter to check out the school and yes there is a trimester that starts on February to May. If you still have any general courses pending you can take them on that trimester and start your nursing classes in August 2014.

[lstSmile, ASN, BSN, RN]

@lstsmile

what state did you apply For?

Hi! Sorry, for some reason I didn't see any of these messages. I'm in my second to last trimester here at Inter. But I'll probably apply through Wisconsin b/c I knew earlier graduates who did that and are now working in the states they wanted (they got the scores back faster).

[lstSmile, ASN, BSN, RN]

Hi all,

I just signed up on allnurses.com. After being a traveling surfer and yacht crew woman, I moved to the state of Rhode Island 3 years ago, and began completing prerequisites for an ADN. I was accepted into the Community College of Rhode Island's nursing program this past Oct, and began my nursing classes 2 weeks ago.

However, about a year ago I began researching nursing programs in Puerto Rico. My career goal is to work abroad, and I will need to acquire a few more languages to accomplish this goal. Can I ask if there is a current student or a graduate of a PR bilingual nursing program who could explain more about the details of moving to PR and finishing down there. The obvious benefits that I see are:

1.becoming bilingual, that is a HUGE advantage in the job market these days

2.an affordable BSN

3.Better weather than we have in the northeast

4.Surfing

Please respond if you were in my shoes and made the move to PR. I'd like to hear how its going for you, and which university you chose.

Hi! I made the move because of cost and the wait list back home being so long. All of your points are true.. except the bilingual is more on you. The program is in English but clinicals are in Spanish typically only in the sense that your patients typically speak Spanish. So if you want to be bilingual you'll have to make the effort to make that happen :) But it was a goal of mine.. so I (along with a few others) decided to try to make that happen for ourselves.

I didn't have an ADN going in - so I'm not sure what courses are transferable. I know GE classes are. the class cycle typically starts in August and sometimes November (at director's discretion) so unless you had GE's to do it may not be as convenient to start right away (if you goal was to finish quickly). But if you'd rather just come out and surf, learn spanish and meet the director (make sure to make an appt) and learn how the program is first hand on a "working" holiday you might get more of a benefit.

[lstSmile, ASN, BSN, RN]

1stsmile and quick248 - How do I receive the application forms for Inter American University of Puerto Rico? The website online process keeps failing, I already have a BSN and have the nursing pre-reqs . Thanks for any help - you can also contact me at cafédz7 at yahoo com

I did it by paper through the counselor of the international students office. Maybe try printing the online ap? And sending it in certified?

I'm confused - you already have the BSN? Are you looking to apply for a Masters at Inter Metro? or another campus?

[Homesickgypsy]

Do nursing classes only start in August? How long after getting accepted can you start the program? Like if I apply now can I start in August?

[MrCAPR, LVN]

Yes, you can apply now and start the program this coming August. Now, do you have a bachelors degree already ? If you do then you will start taking nursing classes this August, but if you don't have a Bachelors then you will start taking general education courses in August and on your second trimester you will start with your nursing courses.

[Homesickgypsy]

Thanks quik248.

How about cost? Roughly what does it cost to move, get a place, etc? Do you need a car there? I'd like to live by the beach.

lstsmile i saw in another thread you lived at the beach. Which one? How much is rent typically?

[MrCAPR, LVN]

If you mean cost of the program? That depends if you are transferring credits and the number of credit units you register for each trimester. Roughly around $2700-3000 is the tuition.

In regard rent if you want to live by the beach you can get a studio starting from $500 to $3000 Dlls. Yes, you will need a car to move from your apartment to school if you decide to live by the beach. Ultimately, it depends of your budget; you can get good deals if you take the time to look around. Good luck !

[Homesickgypsy]

Ok cool thanks. Where do most student live? Also do you know any students planning on becoming RNs in California? I want to be sure I can come back and work in CA. Also is it pretty easy to get a car there or should I ship mine? Finally do you know anyone who moved with a dog?

[MrCAPR, LVN]

Most students live in la Cumbre area is a complex like 10 mins away walk to school. Cars have a higher value here compare to the states, though you can buy a car good enough to drive you around for about 3k or so.

I am from California and will be applying for my license there. At this point there is about 15 people who are from California doing the program here.

[Homesickgypsy]

Awesome thank you so much quik248. I definitely am hard core considering this program. Not sure if I can swing it by august but going to try. Are most people on loans or can you work there too? I know fafsa was already due so prob to late for loans

[MrCAPR, LVN]

Your welcome. You can still apply for fasfa. Remember that the due date of March 2 is for California state only just to see if you qualify for any Calgrants. You can work here for sure but bilingual students obviously get jobs easier.