DeterminedFutureRN

Thank you SquishyLVN for your informative and insightful response. But forgive me, what does SNF mean? Did you find it very difficult to find work as an LVN? Better yet, in becoming an LVN did you go through the adult school/ROP program? And you are correct about Mt. Sac in their changing of their admissions criteria. As for Golden West I was able to send in my application last week because I received a score high enough on that mathematical formula you mentioned. Most lottery schools use it and it's called the chancellors formula (sorry if you already know this). Basically aspiring students must have a score above 77 and if so the student then can be put into the lottery. I had an 85 I believe. And I;m not sure about LAHC, just that since there are more applicants then there are spots available, they take all of the applicants that meet the minimum requirement and put them in their lottery.

Thank you both for your advice. It is very much appreciated. I too thought about the going through the LVN route, but like you mentioned the new-grad situation for LVN's is pretty bad. Everyday I check on craigslist for job postings and the only places that are hiring LVN's are in nursing/retirement homes. No offense to any LVN's, but they're worth much more than the $9.00 an hour my one friend is getting paid. Also, having done my research, LVN-RN programs that are accredited are more impacted than ADN/BSN programs. The reason being is that schools only accepted LVN-RN cohorts once a year. as oppsed to 2 for ADN/BSN, and only have room for at the most 30 people. I also looked into St. Marys, I actually have all I need to start but I can't accept the price for it. 30k+ for an ADN, no offense to your friend, is outrageous. Perhaps if I have a gauranteed job at the end of my schooling I would reconsider but the economy and job market right now is horrible! I have serveral new grad nursing friends who cannot find a job. Out of about a dozen, only one has found a job at Kaiser and with all due respect, her mom was the charge nurse. BTW, Kaiser hire LVN's but the only hire from within. Either you already work there or you know someone who does. Again thank you both for the advice. I hope to find my way into nursing and best of luck in your endeavors.

Thank you for that!

Hi guys, i'm basically sttarting over and would like to pursue a career in nursing. My grades are ok or below average at 2.88, my pre recs arebit better as they are above a 3.0 depending which pre recs the school accpets and requires. Its more than the 2.0 or 2.5 some CC require but I understand that some CC are soley based on merit and points and I have no chance of getting into those programs. My best shot is to take my chances with a lottery program such as Golden West or Cerritos. Are there any other So Cal CC with a lottery type selection criteria? I hear that some people have waited as long as two years, which sucks but I can take classes towards my BSN or anything else that would help me advance my career in nursing. Im 27 now and I will probably be 47 beore anythiing happens but hopefully the effort is worth it. Thank you and any advice will be appreciated.

The school recently changed names if that helps. I'm new on this blog and I'm not sure of the policies about defaming schools...

Greetings everyone. I am in a very tough situation. I recently decided not to return to a nursing program in Nevada. Let's just say the program isn't what people think it is. I knew what was expect and that it wasn't going to be easy, but I was told there was going to be resources to help us succeed. It was hard but I did the work for the brief time I was there but there were alot of issues with administration, teachers, and drama. We started of with 49 in the ABSN cohort and it's down to 28 to 30. In less than a month. All of us agree that if we knew the what we know about the program now, NONE of us would have gone. Some very good people made the move and effort to move and the resources are not there to help anyone succeed. They'll let you in, make your study your butt off, then drop you like a bad habit of you don't meet their 90% pass or fail. http://www.viewpoints.com/University-of-Southern-Nevada-College-of-Nursing-NV-review-4ff5 So, I broke my mothers heart and wasted a lot of money, but I made a decision to not go back to a program that is irresponsible and careless about the students. They do not help students get the 90% needed to pass. It's unbelievable, they have a a regular 18 month BSN program and only about a third are able to sit for the NCLEX. What do I do now? Of course I'll work to pay my parents back, and most likely to to a Red Cross CNA training program. my grades are ok but not competitive not to get into adn programs that are merit based. I am not looking for an easy way into nursing, but more of a visible path. Possibly ROP lvn courses? Maybe lvn programs at a So Cal CC. Or am I destined to take pre-recs forever and never be a nurse? I desperately want to be a nurse. Not cuz of the money, because I want to help people. I want to be given a patient and do whatever work is necessary to return that patient back to his or her life. Any advice and help is appreciated.