blubean

I'm in northern California and commute 1 hour south from Chico to attend the ROP LVN program in Yuba City (it's 1 hour north of Sacramento). I graduate this February. They offer two programs, a part time and full time. I'm in the part time (18 months). The full time is 9 months. They too will finish up around the same time as our class. I absolutely love it! I think it's a great opportunity for anyone who is looking to get their LVN/LPN license without the high costs of private programs (ROP is FREE), long waiting lists of community/4 year colleges (ROP admits on pre-fulfilled requirements and an interview), and overfilled understaffed classes (1:4 student teacher ratio). There are only 30 students admitted per full time class and 15 per part time class. And, we have 8 nursing instructors, most of them with their MSN. The only requirements are that you take A&P (which is offered through ROP) and med-term (also offered through ROP) so it makes everything very attainable. I hope you enjoy being part of an ROP program. I know I have. I remember when I found out I was accepted I was so happy. Good luck in the program!

I'm currently attending the only free ROP LVN school in northern california in Yuba City which is 1 hour north of Sacramento. This part time evening 18 month program is flexible and allows you to work during the day. Check it out at http://www.sutteronestop.com/Education/ROPHealth.htm. They also offer a full time class at 9 months which meet during the day. I commute 1 hour from Chico for this program and I have to say this is the best decision I have ever made! I finish the program in Feb. I recommend this program to anyone who is in the Northern California area. I also am plugging away at my pre-reqs for the LVN-BSN bridge program through Chico State which I will apply to next fall. With the implementation of online internet courses I have been able to carry a full time load of classes through Chico State and commute to Yuba City for the LVN program. I recommend this strategy to anyone who is going to pursue their RN. Especially with the California nursing programs being impacted and highly competitive. It may take longer but CNA-LVN-RN allows you to be involved in the healthcare environment at the different levels of care. And, I think it may even make you a better nurse. By the way, I'm relocating to Monterey at the end of February. I'm anxious to start working as an LVN in the area. Does anyone know how the outlook for LVN employment is for Monterey, Salinas, Carmel, etc. I am especially interested in registry as I am currently working for a local nursing registry in my area as a CNA and have done so for the last 4 years. Any ideas would be great!