Nick D

I've heard that often, but have also heard RNs comment that an RN is an RN, no matter what the education, and that the BSN is for management-level responsibilities. I'm sure there's a degree of truth in there somewhere. However, following the ADN Kaplan program I will be going for the RN-BSN after that. Become an RN, work while going for RN-BSN. CSN students spend practically 3 years time to graudate with a ADN. Then 2 more years of RN-BSN. That's a total of 5 years to reach a BSN! If reaching a BSN is important to you as much as it is for me, you can still do 18months of ADN at Kaplan, then 2 years of RN-BSN at another school or at Kaplan U, for a total of 3.5 years. I don't have my pre-reqs done and my education will be mostly paid for by the VA, so that time difference between CSN and Kaplan to achieve a BSN really shows its convenience for students in my particular situation.

Anyone applying to the Kaplan RN ADN program here in Las Vegas beginning May 2013? I applied last year and was told it was quite competitive (one of the staff commented on 600 applicants for 40 spots...). I don't know if that number was accurate and/or if it is still that competitive for this upcoming class. When i took the KPT test last year, I scored I think a 83% and 89% for the Math and Reading, the two portions they review. With those scores, I thought I didn't stand a chance against "600 applicants", however I was selected! And was thrilled when I got the acceptance call! Unfortunately, I couldn't begin the program due to some other circumstances. But re-applied this year and crossing fingers again, lol Anyone else out there applying for May 2013 ADN and/or have any experience as to the competitiveness of the program for entry?

Im wondering when Kaplan's first cohort students will be done, or take the NCLEX. And furthermore, don't the 1st class NCLEX scores determine if the school will get their accreditation? Related question: Lets say that first cohort class graduates, they all pass the NCLEX, and all get their RN licensse. THEN, Kaplan gets their accreditation. What kind of impact does that have on that first cohort class? I've been told that because that first class was licensed AFTER Kaplan officially got their accreditation, that they will forever be graduates of an un-accreditated program. Which would make ineligible for certain government jobs, BSN program considerations, etc....?