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By any chance would you be able to tell me pricing for their RN program? I'd appreciate it. Thanks

Hi! Has anyone done the RN programs at City College? I spoke to a representative today and it just seemed so easy to get into, it almost felt weird. All this time I thought I'd never find an RN program that will take me so fast and I did! Anyway, I haven't heard much about them, the rep told me the nursing program is new, just started last year. I am curious to see if any current students are in the forum and can offer some insight on this school. Most importantly how are clinicals? Do you feel the clinical experience they offer is adequate? Also I completely forgot to ask him (but will when I see him again) are their credits non-transferable? My plans are to eventually do RN to BSN at FIU and if their credits won't transfer then I will have to re take all the core classes and pay for them again, which of course will not be worth it! If this is the case I will go to MDC do the pre reqs there (which I can later use at FIU) and go back to City. Thanks!

TDCHIM: I once did something like that. I appealed the semester because I had an ovarian cyst that ruptured during midterms week, I was hospitalized, had surgery and was on bedrest so they did the same thing, it doesn't show up on my transcripts as if I never took that semester. I did have to provide documentation but IDK what I can provide this time, pregnancy, morning sickness?? I'll have to look into it with the school but good idea. Cica: that's great! I have been trying to look for programs like that! Thanks! My husband is joining the coast guard though. I know it's considered the military but I don't know if they offer the same program to spouses? Do you? I'm trying to search but can't find info on that

Yeah, I understand the only problem is getting into a school to become an RN, they are very competitive because there is more people trying to get into RN programs rather than BSN and I'm restricted b/c of my grades and classes I've repeated. So at this point I'm willing to go wherever I get accepted. Sad but seems like there's not many options for me.

Thanks everyone for your input. Jcole, I think you're right by working as an LPN and applying myself in school with pre-reqs I can show them I have what it takes and the motivation to become a nurse. I just found out about Indiana State University where you have the option for an LPN-BSN program fully online and complete clinicals locally, according to their admissions requirements they only look at gpa (2.00 minimum) and don't have all the "no repeats" in science courses policy. Only problem, it's very pricey, I'm looking at about 50,000 depending on how many credits I am able to transfer etc. Is that way too much for a BSN bridge program? I don't really have anything to compare it too so I am at a lost? I don't know if I'll be spending the same amount of money if I go the LPN-RN and then RN-BSN route. Thankfully I never took out any loans at my university because I had grants and I was on a scholarship. I took out my first loan last month for my LPN program. Sorry I have so many questions, I am so new at this nursing thing and research for schools that I need help from those that have more experience in the field. Thank you guys so much for helping out and whoever else replies in advance :)

Thanks. I've tried the CC route for RN but they are even more competitive than anything else out there. People with 3.7 gpas don't even get in or are on a 3 years waiting list, it's crazy! I live in Miami and don't see me getting anywhere I want to be by staying here, the schools are very competitive, and so is finding a job (so I've heard from recent graduates) I am looking at my options in other places, I will look into CA, thank you. My husband is joining the military soon so hopefully I can find a good school that will take me wherever he gets stationed. :)

Hi, If anyone can give me some advice I would really appreciate it or if someone has been in a similar situation. Here's mine: BTW I must add I am currently in an LPN program, receving mostly A's and maybe a couple of B's but mostly A's. My goal is to attend an LPN-RN or LPN-BSN program when I get my license. I attended a 4 year university for about 2 years and during my last 2 semesters (right when I was starting my science pre-reqs) I did horrible! I had a big life style change (pregnancy, moving out, birth, mothering) and didn't really concentrate in school. I regret it now so much but unfortunately it haunts me and forever will, my GPA that is. I have a 2.74 GPA I have 62 credits I dropped Human Physiology 1 and the lab once and re-took it only to receive a D in the class and a C in the lab I have a D in microbiology and a C in nutrition those are the only science courses I took The GPA isn't that big of a problem because a lot of bridge programs take 2.75-3.00 and I can always take extra courses to bring it up or I can use the 3 forgiveness policy the university offers to bring it up. The problem is a lot of the schools won't accept you if you re-take the science courses so I feel like I'm stuck. I hate the fact that these grades represent me in paper. There's really nothing I can do to erase those grades I have to work around them but what school would take me??? What can I do?? Am I wasting my time??? Money??? I have talked to advisors at the university I attended and at my local CC and they are very negative. At this point I am even willing to relocate if I know I have a chance at a school in another city or state just to get my RN out of the way. Sorry so lenghty but please someone help me! I am desperate, is my only option staying as an LPN?? I hope not, I have a lot to offer and at 22 I want to take advantage and go as far as I can.

Hey I had a question, I want to do the practical nursing program at Robert Morgan but I was wondering how much it cost in total. I'm on a bright futures scholarship I'm not sure if it will cover me but I just want to have an idea of the price so I can prepare myself for the out of pocket expenses if I don't get fin. aid.