Orchid06

I took my NCLEX in CA last week. Where are we supposed to find our results? If the state board site says that we have a permanent license does that mean we've passed?

Yes, I had a BS in a non-nursing field. I did apply to several schools, Samuel Merrit being one of them. I chose to come to Maryland because of the reputation of the program I was accepted to. NO IT IS NOT CHEAPER...by any means. It is a private school, it's very expensive, but I figured getting done in 13 months was worth it. If you asked me now I don't know if I'd do it all over again. I'm not very impressed with the instructors or organization, and if you'd like to know more feel free to write me privately. In terms of prerequisites all schools are different. You will most likely need Anatomy/Physiology, Microbiology, Nutrition, and statistics you may also need a psych and communication course. However like I said, all schools are very different. The one I'm at now only required A&P and Micro. Good luck with everything!

I've never heard of such a thing....There's actually a list of classes you have to take to sit for the boards? I'm from CA as well, finishing up nursing school this July in Maryland. Where did you get this info?

Cabrillo College in Aptos has a great nursing program as well. I'm sure it's just if not more competitive to get into, but it's another one to look at. I took Micro there and had no problem with it as a prereq to the school I'm at now. I gave up on the waiting list, moved to Maryland and I'm halfway through an Accelerated program here. Good luck with everything!