JChristy

@rmc465 What time are the evening clinicals?

@rmc465Thank you for all your helpful information. So far, how has the schedule been like? When I went to the seminar/information session I was informed that term 1 is once a week and term 2 is three times a week to attend class. Is this accurate ?

I totally agree with you @Jsingh1999!! I’m applying to Carrington as well and hoping to get into the class that starts on 12/9. I’m also studying for the TEAS and have a test date scheduled for 10/11 at Carrington. When are you taking yours? And I took all my prerequisite classes with Unitek. I’m glad Carrington accepts them.

Hello, I came across this thread while I was searching for "Sacramento Carrington LVN to RN". First of all, CONGRATULATIONS to you both for getting into Unitek. Life is crazy when you come across the same people who are in the same boat as you. I'm currently finishing up my last 8 weeks at Unitek for the Associates Degree in Vocational Nursing, however I'm contemplating on even attending or applying to their LVN to BSN program because of #1 the cost, I think its around $100K? And #2 the schedule. I currently work and I don't mind switching to part time, however when I was exchanging emails with the admissions person, I was informed that the schedule will be Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm for 2 years. Is this true? This is the reason why I'm considering Carrington, because it's closer to me AND although it's an ADN program (I'm also on the same side of the bridge as you guys are on), it's 8 months and I can always finish up with my BSN degree online with Western Governors University at the fraction of the cost. But anyway, I'd really appreciate it if you are able to share with me what the proposed schedule is like for Unitek. It would be nice to get the BSN done, but the schedule and the cost is what's making me second guess. Carrington is definitely closer to me, whereas Unitek is almost 1.5 hours away WITHOUT traffic. =( P.S. Any study tips for the TEAS? ? Thank you!

I got my results this past Friday and I passed!! My 2 friends who took their test got the good pop up too and both passed. So I'm sure you passed!!! :)

I graduated from my VN course in September 2015, and have been contemplating when I would take my NCLEX. I was very hesitant and anxious, because I wanted to make sure that I pass it the first time I take it. Shortly after graduation my school offered a live 3 day ATI review which also allows you to have 12 weeks of their virtual classroom and they assign you to a coach to help you along the way, until you reach your green light to test. I wasn't very dedicated to it in the beginning, because all I can think about was, "yes!! I'm finally done with school!" My 12 weeks passed and I still didn't receive my green light, so I paid a discounted fee for another 12 weeks. This time I was focused and studying 5-6 days a week for at least 2-4 hours. Once I finally received my green light, I scheduled my test, which was April 1st. Prior to my test date, I took a week off from work to do some hard core studying. I kid you not, it was crazy! My stress and anxiety levels were insane. The day before my test day, I made sure to relax, like everyone I talked to advised. I got a 90 minute massage and made sure I had plenty of rest and drank plenty of h2O. TEST DAY aka Doomsday (haha) My test was scheduled for 1:30pm (I'm from California by the way). I arrived about 45 minutes early and sat in my car for about 10-15 mins to allow myself to do some deep, pursed lip breathing to calm my nerves. When I stepped into the Pearson Vue testing center, I was 30 mins early and there were no computers available. So I sat and waited for maybe 5-10 mins. Then finally got registered and was brought into the testing room to my computer. I'm glad there were headphones available so I can block out the background noise since there were other test takers in the room. After 2 hours of agony, my test stopped at 85 questions!! They were tough!! And 80% of my test were SATA back to back!! I would be surprised when I got a normal multiple choice question. I remember getting one dosage calculation and one drag and drop. Everything else was a blur! At that moment, when the computer stopped at 85 questions I knew I failed. I was just dazed and confused afterwards. I sat in my car puzzled for about 30 mins. I finally took my phone and texted my nurse friends and told them I just got done. They suggested that I try the Pearson Vue trick when I got home. I was so scared to even try! I didn't wanna get the bad pop up! When I got home, I gave in and tried the trick. Based on all the PVT 2016 information I read on this website, it said to enter all my information, including the credit card information and to risk paying the $200 fee once hitting submit. I took the risk, and as soon as I hit "submit" I got the pop up stating, "Our records indicate that you have recently scheduled this exam...." -- which is the GOOD POP UP!! I then took a picture of it and texted it to my nurse friends, they said I passed, based on that good pop up!! I hope so!!! I tried again 24 hours later, then 48 hours, and then 72 hours. The good pop up still remains. It's been 14 days exactly today, and I still haven't received a letter in the mail. But i'm keeping my fingers crossed!! It's unfortunate that California does not participate in the quick results. I wish they did, because I can't stop thinking about the test to this day!! I just want my results already!! Haha!