LVN/RNBridge

Our policy has always been a 75% to pass a class. The change is that this does not apply for the overall grade, but now applies to each exam. If you do not get a 75% on the midterm, you cannot move forward. I understand the changes, just seems odd to change policy a few days before the first midterm for my cohort. As we all know, nursing school is already stressful enough

Thank you both for your input :)

Hello, I am in my second year of an ASN program. Everything at school seemed fine for the first year, but now the school is implementing new policies regarding test scores as well as new criteria in order to pass each semester. From what I understand, our pass rate fell this past quarter as did many schools with the bar raised on NCLEX. With this, I understand the school feeling the need to also raise the bar on the current program. The problem is that there is already policy in place, so it seems like the school would not be able to make changes in the middle of a program. Is anyone else having this issue?

I couldn't agree more with schnookimz. Best of luck on your search for an advisor that works for you :)

Five years as a CNA is great! Unless something has changed, the wonderlic is first and a must pass with a 24 or higher ( you did that). Second is the KTP in which the goal is to get a score in the 90's. Your scores are really close to that, but if you can take it again for a higher score, I would and did :) I got into the LVN-ADN bridge this last January so I'm going on term three next month. My scores were similar to yours except in the math section I scored in the 90's the second time around. I hope that helps and best of luck to you with your admission process :)

Hi annie_mitchell, Your scores are good. Are you an LVN or do you have a BA in a different field? I have not heard anything about retaking the wonderlic, I only remember one could retake the KTP in order to raise the scores. Things may have changed though. Best of luck to you :)

Hi SteloRose82- I tried to reply, but I am not sure where my post went. Anyway, did you end up doing the KTP and if so, have you heard back on the September cohort?

I agree with most here in that it is best to avoid this student. What is the saying? Cheaters never prosper.

Hello- Have you had an appointment with an advisor yet? I ask because an advisor would be able to provide the best clarity in the enrollment process. Unless things have changed, I believe advisor first. Second- take the 12 min. Wonderlic and pass with a min. of a 24. Third- take and pass the kaplan entrance exam. To be competitive, you want to score in the 90's as this will give you the best chance of getting in. In addition, you need a minimum of 6 months of health care experience and/or a Bachelors degree in another field. Last- send all transcripts of previous course work for transfer credits. Keep in mind the following: GE courses are good for ten years and sciences are good for five. As far as the timeline- it is best to start the process as early as possible. I hope this helps and best of luck to you:-)

Hurst review was terrific, however, I also used Kaplan. Just my opinion, but they both offered great help which when combined gave me the best outcome. Best of luck to you with your studies:-)

Congratulations on the new travel job!! Sounds like its going great:-) All the best on your next assignment!

I may be over thinking the statement regarding what I considered a red flag. As far as my bridge. I had 4 years of previous medical experience, but many many years ago.

Hello, I need advice on a new job that I started with an active living facility. Hoping for some advice here and do truly appreciate your time and expertise. This particular facility has about 200 residents with 80 something utilizing nursing services. Per shift we have one LVN, two medication techs and four or five care givers. At first the number needing assistance left me a bit nervous but after working with the other nurses, it seemed doable. With this, the other nurses have years of experience and I am really green as this is my first LVN job. I was given a couple of weeks of training, which I hoped would be enough, but the facility, learning the residents, staff, meds, charting, processing orders, new meds, handling falls, etc.. I felt overwhelmed the first couple of times on my own. Granted, I've only been on my own a couple of times. My supervisor could see my struggle and had me shadow one of the other nurses for a shift. I took copious notes to reference when I worked my next shift. Anyway- I was loving my new job, until the unprofessionalism with staff/management began noticeable to me. I desperately want this to work out as I adore the residents and I am learning so much which will only help me to grow as a nurse. The nurse supervisor took a while to respond to my recent schedule (which has changed since my school schedule changed), but when she did a red flag went up as she mentioned having me work particular days until further notice. She seemed upset with my limits of availability. When I interviewed, we did speak about school and my schedule changing each semester, so I'm not sure if she forgot or was hoping that my changes would not affect so many days. Anyway, I'm just devastated at the thought of being used to cover some upcoming shifts with intentions of kicking me to the curb. Am I over reading into this? Thank you in advance and sorry for the lengthy post. -Typing on my phone

Great question! I'm not sure exactly how the card looks for a 30-unit RN. I only know that Ca. Is the only state that still offers these programs with other states not accepting RN's that take the 30-unit option. Best to contact the BRN for the exact details.

4.0 for my GE classes and 3.7 in my sciences.