ShondaJ

ShondaJ

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  1. I'm done! Singing the praises of WGU

    ShondaJ replied to tsm007's topic in Western Governors University

    Congrats!!! I am so happy for you!!! This is great news!!! Congrats on your little one as

  2. I completed my BSN today. Feel free to ask any questions

    ShondaJ replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors University

    AWESOME!!!! Congrats!!!! I am so happy for

  3. West Coast University Miami (Doral), Florida

    ShondaJ replied to CABG_QUEEN's topic in School, College Programs

    You all take the TEAS at campus in Florida? We take the HESI Exam in California at the

  4. Admissions priorities for WGU Pre-licensure

    ShondaJ replied to lindberg328's topic in Western Governors University

    Good Advice tsm007. I asked mine and he would not tell me what will bump me up but he said the Personal Statement and experience is a big key in becoming a good candidate for the program. He did say...

  5. LVN Schools - Mostly trade schools?

    ShondaJ replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in California Nursing

    Here is the California List from the registry of all their approved programs. Hope this helps in finding one close to you....

  6. Admissions priorities for WGU Pre-licensure

    ShondaJ replied to lindberg328's topic in Western Governors University

    #1 Step required before doing anything is You must call the school and talk to a Pre-Licensing Enrollment Counselor First. I have been in the process about a year now for the pre-licensing. Had a few...

  7. WGU Pre-Licensing BSN Cedar Sinai October 2015 cohort.

    ShondaJ replied to ShondaJ's topic in Western Governors University

    Actually I chose to return to National University to finish the last two classes. I attempted the community college but the classes are too long and the instructors were horrible. I went back to NU...

  8. National University BSN program starting May 2014 @Los Angeles campus

    ShondaJ replied to babeinboots's topic in California Nursing

    GREAT NEWS!!!! National University has returned to their original 2012 Curriculum with which does not require Chemistry or Math Science. So if you plan to take it and are trying to attend National,...

  9. WGU Pre-Licensing BSN Cedar Sinai October 2015 cohort.

    ShondaJ replied to ShondaJ's topic in Western Governors University

    That's expensive for a 5 week CNA course. The one I was taking is only $900 and they are a nice private small school. The staff is very nice and they have a weekend program as well. They have one...

  10. Western Governors pre-licensure California start dates 2015

    ShondaJ replied to missyak92's topic in Western Governors University

    Being certified in a medical job is a major plus for them. They prefer you have CNA, MA, EMT, LVN, anything that shows you have medical experience and have working knowledge of the field. That will...

  11. WGU Pre-licensing BSN for 2015

    ShondaJ replied to ShondaJ's topic in Western Governors University

    Awesome. Also call the school and ask for a pre-licensing enrollment counselor. They will let you know all the courses you need to satisfy to enroll. They also love when you have a certification in...

  12. boards in california

    ShondaJ replied to kcfox's topic in California Nursing

    BSN is always better than ADN in California. Hospitals require it in these days and only ADN positions found lately are Nursing Homes and Clinics. You are better off getting a BSN to increase your...

  13. WGU Pre-Licensing BSN Cedar Sinai October 2015 cohort.

    ShondaJ replied to ShondaJ's topic in Western Governors University

    There is a 5 week CNA in LA Culver City areaI believe it is. It's called Ya Ya Medical Training Institute. They are $900 for the course and you go to class during the day on Mondays and Tuesday's and...

  14. Any WGU students in Hawaii?

    ShondaJ replied to Love2Sleep's topic in Western Governors University

    It is very well known in California. They have top hospitals as their clinical sites and there are thousands of students in their

  15. new grad salary ADN

    ShondaJ replied to RN4Jesus22's topic in California Nursing

    Try Western Governors University. They are not expensive and if you already have a Bachelor then there are many programs out there you can apply too. ADNs today are being required to get their BSNs....

  16. Statistics through the University of Phoenix

    ShondaJ replied to sunny3429's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am a graduate of UOP. I had to take Statistics in class for my Human Service Bachelor Degree. It was hard, very fast pace because it is 5 weeks. It all depends on the Professor you had as well. The...

  17. Any WGU students in Hawaii?

    ShondaJ replied to Love2Sleep's topic in Western Governors University

    Like meanmaryjean says WGU is approved by the California Board of Registered Nurses. They have a pre-licensing program that I am going to be attending in October. Their programs include B.S. Nursing...

  18. ADN to MSN

    ShondaJ replied to mindistronnie's topic in Western Governors University

    The best thing for you to do is go on the websites of the school. WGU is accredited for their programs and graduates students all over the United States. They have ACEN or CCNE accreditation which is...

  19. Western Governors pre-licensure California start dates 2015

    ShondaJ replied to missyak92's topic in Western Governors University

    Thats cool. How will you work going through WGU and living up north. I am born and raised Oakland, CA. I asked about hospitals joining in for clinicals up north but was told no time

  20. Applying to UCLA MECN to start Fall 2015?

    ShondaJ replied to ceecoxy's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you! I may look into this program. For those who are already in the program: How is the class scheduling and hour requirements. Is it doable to work and

  21. ABSN programs

    ShondaJ replied to Niandra's topic in California Nursing

    Yeah Sac is very cheap. I was living in Sacramento prior to moving to So Cal. Big difference in COL. I go back every year to visit family and my best friend and my daughters father is still there. I...

  22. Western Governors pre-licensure California start dates 2015

    ShondaJ replied to missyak92's topic in Western Governors University

    I hope they find more locations as well. I have been in the process alittle over year getting everything together and was finishing the last degree program I was in. I always email my counselor to get...

  23. ABSN programs

    ShondaJ replied to Niandra's topic in California Nursing

    The cost of living in So Cal is higher as well. Especially in Los Angeles County. You can find some less expensive places to reside in the Bay, just have to look and find some spots just outside of...

  24. ABSN programs

    ShondaJ replied to Niandra's topic in California Nursing

    Yeah. Way too many Nurses graduating in So Cal. I agree. It is very bad out here in So Cal. I am from Oakland so if I Could go to school there now I would. I have some obligations here in So Cal for...

  25. ABSN programs

    ShondaJ replied to Niandra's topic in California Nursing

    Try applying for West Coast University in Los Angeles for a BSN. Cost $130,000 for the program. $60,000 is nothing. Up there alittle but worth it for a school with high rep and have existed for 100...