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Hello. this response is a bit late but not for other prospective student(s). I called AZ College of Las Vegas campus last week of Oct or Nov 2017 and I voiced my concern about not being CCNE accredited. They had me talk to the dean of campus. RE: FULL ACCREDITATION depends on how their first students do when they take their NCLEX exam on May 2018 or after (first students will graduate on May 2018) RE: CCNE ACCREDITATION: I was told if they get awarded CCNE accreditation on May 2018, the students who enrolled in October 2017 or after will be CCNE accredited. (Their Glendale, AZ campus did get CCNE accredited two years after they opened the school). RE: BSN I'm not enrolled at this school, so I would not be able to comment anything about it.

if all you need is bio 189 and have concern whether or you'll be able to take it at CSN, just take it at Nevada State College. That's where I got mine (bio 189), i got in right away without worries. Majority of my classmates were CSN students. just put down "non-degree" seeking student when you register/apply. Im planning to take Bio 223 and Bio 251 at CSN spring 2017 but my back up is Nevada State College. [bio 224 is not offered during summer at CSN, so I might take it at Nevada State College since I already completed the first year of LPN program (HHP 123/124 & English) that will free up my time to work on RN science prereq]

No. I stated she encouraged me to go straight for RN program. I got the information from limited entry hand out that you get when you attend the limited entry orientation.

i just had a meeting with the advisor who encouraged me to go straight for an RN vs LPN first since I too have sciences prereq left for the RN program. my A&P is good for LPN only (HHP 223/224 NOT BIOL 223/224). I choose to go for LPN based on my own situation. Based on my calculation if I start the LPN program summer 2017 I'll be done LPN by the end of spring 2018, then I can start the bridge program fall of 2018. If I were to go straight to RN program I maybe be able to start Spring 2018 since I still have sciences prereq to take and the application deadline for spring 2018 is Sept 1, 2017. the bonus is if you have LPN degree that's 8 more points. it is advisable to go straight for the RN program. However, you're the only one who can answer your dilemma based on your personal situation. You need to look within and ask yourself what is the closest to your heart (I'm not talking about Anatomy & physiology here.. I'm talking about your heart's desire). Im going to give a scenario: I knew someone years ago who was so unhappy with her financial situation and marriage. She had 2 little kids at that time and she didn't have any family who could help her financially. She wanted to improve her financial situation quickly and because LPN program is only 1 year she choose to go for her LPN. In the middle of LPN program she filed for divorce. I asked her years later if she would do it again ..going for LPN vs going straight for her RN and her answer was "I would do it over and over again" because her financial situation improved she was able to hire a nanny while at work and while she was pursuing her RN. fast forward she is now a supervisor at home health. (This is the same person who only had noodles/top ramen and eggs in the refrigerator. this is the same person who's husband didn't explain that she's 2 hours away going to school on weekdays and work on weekends ..instead he told the kids that she's a bad mother every time they asked him where she was. this is the same person who at one time had to sleep in the car and goes to the 24 hour fitness to take a shower until she found a place to live, this is the same person who always declined her classmates and friends invitation to go out to eat..telling them that she's full or other excuses because she didn't have money to spend. she barely saw her children while pursuing her LPN program) it doesn't matter how many stories you hear from other people re: going LPN first vs RN, it's not going to feel right if it doesn't fit your situation and needs. So again, look within and ask yourself, what is your immediate need. Hope this helps.

You're welcome. I will start on Nov 14th (orientation is nov 10th). I'm already late for October evening class. The place seems okay. It's by UMC hospital (corner of tonopah and gold ring). I like it because it's not too far from work and close to hwy plus there evening class is only M-Th 5:30pm- 9:30pm (they have security guard on the premises) vs saint Therese M-F 6pm -10pm which is kind of late for me (by rainbow and Charleston or Sahara). They mentioned that these are the only 2 schools, the CSN refers their student(s) to for CNA program/classes.

thank you ...you too Good luck at AZ college. I will be taking my CNA classes at Milan institute (6weeks program, M-TH, Offered both days and evening, they offer payment installment plan) .their program starts 1-2x a month. It's pricey but if I want to make to march 1st deadline (Csn LPN program), I have no choice but to take it through them. They did mention that Csn refers some of the students to them because their CNA classes are always full. I found them through "approved Nevada state nursing assistant program" (if you go to this website, the price info is there). there are several in town that offer the program.

I am. I have all LPN prerequisite except for cna. I'm currently preparing for Kaplan test.