Ra1983

:welcome: Well I went to Maric for Medical Assisting and also tried to go for RN,but didnt pass the test. Its not that its hard, I just happened to be really sick the day I took it.(Previous Medical experience is required for the RN program @ Maric) Thats why I took Medical Assisting. You could take the other route and go for LVN if thats in your plans, but it will be very expensive @Maric. Anyways of course they have to accept you first. They do that by testing you for your Reading, Grammer and Math. You have to score atleast 50 and up on each part, but the score you are aiming for is 185 I believe, but if you score 175, you can go for your LVN. They give you 3 chances to pass, otherwise they make you wait a whole year.You also have to write a 400 word essay about your best and worst learning experience. But they have to really like your essay as well. There program is very expensive. When I went for a quote in 2005, it was 45k. I dont know what it is now. Also, they really dont like to take credits you already have from other colleges even though they say they do. Maybe they would take 1 or maybe 2. But you would have a better chance if you didnt! As far as the waiting list at Grossmont, they told me was 1 1/2 to 2 yrs. You have to have your pre req's first before getting on it though. I dont know about Southwestern, but at City, its also 2yrs. Thats where I am at. I didn't have no problems getting into my classes i am taking now and I was a crasher!!!(Anatomy and Chemistry)and I just registered for Microbiology and Physiology for Spring! No problems there either. So I hope I can get into the waiting list by fall. In the meantime, I'll take other major courses that I still need. So the pre req's are Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology to get into the waiting list at Grossmont, and City you need Chemistry100 to take Microbiology. Wish you the best on your decision, just letting you know what I know!=) Good Luck! :)

Well I had thought of doing that as well. Just the fact that I would still have to wait 2 more years before starting, discourages me some, and I am not on the waiting list yet! Well I just dont know if going to National University is worth it or not since it is an accelerated program, but I like the fact that you can go further and have more options in your career with your BSN then ADN. I know I could always step it up at SDSU if I wanted to go from ADN to BSN but I think experience counts alot more. I've read so many topics about it and they usually have same entry level skills,from what I've heard. Correct me if I am wrong. Well I really liked the info. you gave me, thanxx alot! Just have a question for you. What kind of clinical time do you get at grossmont compared to national? Does it have more hands on? Just curious. Thank you for your feedback!

Hi everyone! I am still taking pre reqs at City in S.Diego, and should finish by fall 2007. but I am having a hard time deciding where to go for nursing. I talked to a counselor in the nursing dept. at grossmont and told me it would be a 1 1/2-2 yrs. waiting for a ADN 2yr program. I hear the program is great and that Hospitals love these nurses from grossmont. I also got info for the program in National University and told me that there was no waiting list, but if you wanted to join the 22 month, BSN program, its about 30-35k(estimate) and a 2.75 GPA or higher. also an essay of your professional goals and why you want to be a nurse! Now that sounds really good to me!!! What do you guys think? They told me they were accredited, and if I ever wanted my MSN, any University here in S.D would take the credits earned there. I was just curious to know if anyone knows about these programs. I am leaning more against National University. But is it true that hospitals prefer to hire someone with more education from a 4yr university than at an accelerated program?? I need feedback. Please I need to know.

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Hi, Iam also moving to El Paso next year. I use to live there and finally going back! The West and East are very desirable. The East is growing very rapidly with affordable new homes. The West Side is already very nice, just a bit pricey! I am also looking for a home and I am leaning towards the West Side since University is close by, and maybe you should consider it if going back to school. Maybe you should look into the beatiful homes they have on CasabyBuilder.com or Realtor.com So you can get an idea of what areas look better for you! As far as I know from the nursing job market, it is strong basically anywhere! They have alot of job opportunities! Also check out carreerbuilder.com. :) Good Luck!