neurodude

Here is a link of the NCLEX pass rates for both programs published by the CA BRN. Board of Registered Nursing - NCLEX Pass Rates In the end I'd say it's more of what you do during your university career (example: getting a good GPA, good extracurriculars/volunteer) that will make you a good candidate for a job than the actual program itself. Both programs look pretty solid from my experiences in applying for schools in SoCal and will prepare you to take the NCLEX. It's only a matter of whether you like the university and program or not.

I would definitely caution against taking other non-nursing courses during your program. I would think most schools would prohibit that as it is extremely difficult. If you have the money for it- go for it, but I would prioritize the actual nursing program above anything else.

While I can't speak for UPenn or SPU, I can definitely say that you are good for APU and have a fair shot at UCLA. APU and UCLA have very different requirements; UCLA is more science and math intensive; they require calculus and higher levels of biology and chemistry. UCLA's accepted class size is also much smaller- they usually accept around 30 high school students and around 10 transfer and internationals. University-wise, do realize the two campuses are very different. APU is a smaller private Christian college whereas UCLA is a large public institution. UCLA is more "busy" with it's on-campus medical school and hospital and is located in a really busy part of LA, while APU is in the suburbs (San Gabriel Valley). Weather will be relatively similar on both campuses, but know that UCLA is right near the beaches. I would suggest visiting them to get a feel for the campus life- I'd hate for you to commit to a college and find out that you don't like the atmosphere and whatnot :/ Both colleges are known pretty well regionally for their programs, but most likely people will know more about UCLA and UPenn because they are so large.

I think it really depends on the rapport you have with her. If you shared a professional and friendly relationship, I'd say go for it, especially if you know for sure she knows you. Tip: don't forget a follow up email, phone call, visit, or letter for the rec letter :)

The best thing we can tell you is to visit your professor's office hours or make an appointment to meet with him. Explain to him how you are studying, what you are studying, and what you can improve on. Go into his office with an open mind, without any bias of how he teaches or his ratemyprofessor rankings. Have you tried studying with other classmates? Anatomy is a terribly difficult subject to undertake alone; working with a group is a tremendous help. If consulting your professor and resources fails, you're gonna need to make a backup plan. The truth is, a 2.5 GPA earned from 31 hours is gonna be extremely difficult to raise. Most programs will require a GPA of at least 3.2 - if not a higher GPA. All of us who suggested a backup plan say so for a reason. If you keep going at this without any positive results, you risk further damaging your academic record- something that is not easily salvageable, especially if you do end up switching majors or setting your sights on another career.

I can't say which profession is better or worse, but I do know of a neat program where you initially start off as a primary care NP student and can apply to the university's PA program while as an NP student. From what I've gleaned off of the website, you are eligible to sit for both boards after you graduate. M.S. — nurse practitioner and physician assistant dual-track program

I haven't met a single soul who said their anatomy class was easy. Saying your professor "makes it more difficult" is very subjective. Perhaps you are studying the wrong way? I agree with the previous posters- I suggest looking into other careers. The reality is, you need to master anatomy before you move on to pathophysiology, pharmacology, and the other sciences. Have you made an earnest attempt to talk to your academic advisor? He/she is a good resource to consult.

Hi there, As far as I know, the School of Nursing itself does not look at your ACT score for the BSN program. To apply for the BSN program, you'd have to be accepted by the university- the UAB admissions office are the people who look at ACT scores and such. Clinical sites include, UAB Hospital, and the VA Medical Center. Where you do them depends on what semester you're in. As far as class sizes, about 120 students are excepted each semester, and there are simulation labs open to nursing students. Personally, I like the program because it is well known throughout the region and has a lot of resources as far as research goes.

Quizlet is a good resource, especially vocabulary from lecture; it's free and it has helped me a lot for my microbiology lab. However, depending on how your lab is structured, you might not want to use quizlet. For example, Quizlet is not very helpful for learning/studying shapes of bones and muscles - the stuff that are more "hands on."

Try going to a California Community College (Chancellor's Office Portal Home) It is much easier to transfer from a CA Community College than a private institution. Issues such as course equivalencies may come up, but CA CCs have a standardized transfer pattern with the UC and CSU schools. It doesn't look like Stanbridge is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), so transferring to a UC, CSU, or other 4-year institution may be very difficult.

As the anatomy professor at my school says: "it's easier to explain a W (withdraw) than an F." I would take the time to do well versus rushing it and getting poor results. Pair up or group up with other pre-nursing students and do prereqs together. A group effort is helpful when it comes to encouragement and studying.

Have you tried taking prerequisites at a community college? Different universities have different policies when it comes to retaking classes at other institutions. To be honest, your GPA is on the lower than the average GPA of last semester's cohort. I would talk to your academic advisor ASAP to create a plan for your fall semester.

It's hard to say because you didn't mention the names of your schools. Some CCs and their faculty are very well organized but universities are just terrible; the reverse is also true. You're probably better off asking former students of the programs and looking into the reputations of the college you're transferring to.

I would try remediation courses at a local community college. You'll want to possess better English skills (both reading, writing, and speaking) because many programs require application essays and interviews. The minimum level of math that most programs require is typically college algebra, if not precalculus, so do brush up on those.

In the future, I would suggest specifying what college you are talking about. LAVC can mean a lot of things. Are you looking just to get your associates degree? Or will you be transferring to a BSN program? If you're transferring, classes between Pierce College, LA Valley, LA City College, and etc are virtually identical because they are in the same district. So keep that in mind. The LA Community College District (the district that these colleges are a part of) offers online classes, so if you prefer to do your humanities classes online, that is an option. Best of luck!