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I work at a VA facility as a RN. In my opinion the CCNE degree should supersede the non-NLNAC requirement. The VA where I work only hire BSN prepared RNs. My ADN did not matter even though I graduated from a NLNAC college. I suggest that you go ahead and apply. Being a veteran should give you priority over non-veterans applying for the same position. I hope this is helpful.

Thanks for the information. I have been a LVN since 2004. I would have been in your group if it was not for the Reading assessment test. I took if for granted and ended up having to take Read 82 last semester. I received my letter of acceptance to ADN20 this week. Class starts Oct. 19. I have already taken the TEAS exam at a different college which I had to turn down because they are not NLN accredited. I need to forward my results to LBCC. I guess I will need to start reviewing for the department exam. The success rate (7 out of 16) does not sound too encouraging. Oh, how soon were you informed about acceptance into the RN Program after completing the transition requirements? Thanks

How was the department exam? I am assuming that you have finished the ADN20 course. I have been wondering myself what the exam may include. Sorry, that you did not get any response to your thread. I subscribed to your thread hoping to get an answer myself. I am currently waiting to see if I get into ADN20. Heading to LBCC today to find out what my status. Thanks

CAwant2be, I recommend checking out the college web page ( http://www.saddleback.edu/hs/rn/ )for information. I have spent many hours going through the local college web pages to determine what each one requires. I'm a LVN looking for ADN. I have an AA Degree in a different field of study. My requirements are different from a entry level RN student. I wish the nursing requirements were standardized. I only glanced at Saddleback once. I do not live near South OC. The commute would be horrendous for me. I wish you well in your educational goals.

It is usually a family member that will bring to the attention of others. I generally do not announce myself as working in the medical field. I personally would rather stay quiet about my profession/background. My experience is that sometimes you may get preferential treatment or others may be apprehensive around you based on their experience/self-confidence.

I am not aware of any private school$$$. What have you been doing to let your prerequisites expire? What prerequisites expire? I find it hard to believe all three sciences expire at the same time. Have you tried applying anywhere? As for Community Colleges, most applications for Fall 2010 had to be submitted by now. LBCC was Jan. 29, Rio Hondo was Mar. 1 and Golden West (GWC), Mar 31. The problem with LVN to RN is that each community college has different rules and some prerequisite tweaks. You really need to look at all the different schools to see what needs to be completed. Unfortunately, there are many hoops to jump through for the LVN to ADN program. Before applying at some colleges you need to take courses that they require. LBCC - A computer competency class like COMIS1 GWC - Pharmacology (Psych Life Span/Growth & Development) El Camino - Nursing 48 and a challenge test Cerritos - I believe they require nursing transition courses prior to applying LA Harbor - Requires two short courses prior to application. That's all that come to mind. It is worth checking it out yourself to validate what I have checked into myself. BTW most LVN to RN programs start in the Fall(ex. Cypress, GWC, Rio Hondo). After acceptance the college requires a summer only transition course. For those looking to bridge LVN to RN, the route really needs to be planned out. I feel you must determine your primary and secondary choices for a college and work toward prerequisite goals. My original goal was Cypress College, Fall 2010. However, they changed the application times from twice a year to once a year. Thus, I was unable to apply this Spring for Fall. My second choice was LBCC for Fall 2010. I missed a requirement. I was also looking at GWC but LVN to RN requires Pharmacology. I stumbled on Rio Hondo. I applied and was accepted. I took the TEAS test. Passed the TEAS. However, I found out that Rio Hondo is not NLN accredited. Now, I am looking to apply for Spring 2011 at LBCC. I will be able to apply at Cypress and GWC for Fall 2011 if I do not make it into LBCC. Sorry for the lengthy posting. I wish you the best in your educational goals.

I took the test today. I found it easier than expected. I used Study Guide Version 3. The test indicated version 4. I feel that the ver. 3 study guide is good enough for review. The purpose of the study guide is to help refresh your memory and give you practice. I had more anxiety reviewing for the test than the actual test. I am glad it is over. 3rd semester RN program here I come!

I feel that the study guides are just to keep you fresh in knowledge. From what I gather, the TEAS test is testing you on knowledge that you should have already attained. I feel that the study guides are to help you with critical thinking and concepts to approach the test. That's my 2 cents.

Congratulation. I am taking the test in two days. I was told two days ago I was accepted into the LVN to RN program and that I need to come in right away to take the test. I have had the study guide (version 3) for a little over a month and have not really looked at it. I was expecting to take the test in the May or June. I do not have any chemistry background and my life and physical science classes were a long time ago. I hope I will do well. Do you get the results of the test right away?

I agree with the majority of posts thus far. I feel that myself as well as other males on our floor sometimes get more respect than our female counterparts. I do get patients that call me "doc." I correct them and they insist on calling me doc, anyway.

Great story. I like the thought of "WHERE I CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE." As a LVN I go to work with that same thought. I know that I make a difference in the lives of my patients. I am a motivated 45 y/o LVN working on my prerequisites toward ADN. I wish you well.