Rio Hondo College ADN Spring 2024

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Hello. I haven't seen a thread for Rio Hondo ADN Spring 2024 applicants so I made one for anyone else who is applying and has questions or wants to keep in touch for the application process. 
Best of luck to everyone! 

oranberry said:

I started doing my CB things as well. Uploaded my covid vaccines, Tdap, BLS, and flu (all in process). I think my background check has come back already. My physical wasn't until November 8 but I kept checking for sooner appointments and got one for next week, and I am getting my drug test done that same day as well. Maybe call and see if you can move it up or see a different provider? I also just drove to RH to drop off my social security card. Would anyone be open to joining a FB group so we can keep in touch through the process on there? I don't know if there are many of us but hopefully we get more as we get closer ?

FB group would be great! 

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I haven't paid for my Castle Branch, do we have to pay for our background screening as well ? or that's included on the $120 we paid for castle branch?

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cng_12 said:

I haven't paid for my Castle Branch, do we have to pay for our background screening as well ? or that's included on the $120 we paid for castle branch?

I'm pretty sure it's included with the package - background check, drug test, and medical document manager. 

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I created a FB group for us! Here is the link:

https://fb.me/g/p_92hfmLq1aAAM8iXW/vQClPeO0

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oranberry said:

I created a FB group for us! Here is the link:

https://fb.me/g/p_92hfmLq1aAAM8iXW/vQClPeO0

Thank you for creating the FB group! Just sent you a request. 

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It says the link is expired...

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cng_12 said:

It says the link is expired...

Try this one: https://m.facebook.com/groups/1987213991635111/?ref=share&mibextid=I6gGtw

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cng_12 said:

Hi everyone, I was given a spot as an alternate for the program. 
If given spot, I'll just take the opportunity because nursing programs are highly competitive.

 

Congrats to those who got accepted; and good luck and wish everyone best. Those who haven't heard back, don't lose hope, there are still chances of you getting in. Take any opportunity that is given to you cause you never know this your way to your success ❤️ 

Does anyone know how many alternate spots there are and the likelihood of being accepted? 

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1214s said:

Does anyone know how many alternate spots there are and the likelihood of being accepted? 

I was initially accepted as an alternate and when I emailed, all I was told was that usually all alternates are accepted. 

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Hi everyone, 

I have been notified this morning that I have been accepted as an Alternate for the ADN program. I have actually applied for both Rio Hondo LVN & ADN program for Spring 2024 and got accepted for the LVN program but rejected for the ADN program back in October. I have been working on the requirements for the LVN program and completed most of the Castle Branch requirements by now, so it came as a surprise that I got accepted as an alternate for the ADN program.  Now I have to make a decision on whether to stay in LVN program or move onto ADN as an alternate since they don't allow me to hold on to both spots. This is a difficult decision to make for me so I wanted to get some opinions from you guys. Kindly share your thoughts about what you would do in this situation. Thank you.

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Kyle.607 said:

Hi everyone, 

I have been notified this morning that I have been accepted as an Alternate for the ADN program. I have actually applied for both Rio Hondo LVN & ADN program for Spring 2024 and got accepted for the LVN program but rejected for the ADN program back in October. I have been working on the requirements for the LVN program and completed most of the Castle Branch requirements by now, so it came as a surprise that I got accepted as an alternate for the ADN program.  Now I have to make a decision on whether to stay in LVN program or move onto ADN as an alternate since they don't allow me to hold on to both spots. This is a difficult decision to make for me so I wanted to get some opinions from you guys. Kindly share your thoughts about what you would do in this situation. Thank you.

Congratulations, first of all! That's all great news! Honestly it's a tough decision, and ultimately you'll have to do what feels right. I'm imagining that they might make you pay for castle branch all over again etc etc. But more than that you're giving up a sure thing for a maybe. I can say for sure the alternate list is moving, myself as well as several alternates have heard back recently about moving up. But you also have to consider with the recent offer you may be pretty low on the alternate list. I would say make a list with pros and cons, and trust your gut! 

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CNA_9510 said:

Congratulations, first of all! That's all great news! Honestly it's a tough decision, and ultimately you'll have to do what feels right. I'm imagining that they might make you pay for castle branch all over again etc etc. But more than that you're giving up a sure thing for a maybe. I can say for sure the alternate list is moving, myself as well as several alternates have heard back recently about moving up. But you also have to consider with the recent offer you may be pretty low on the alternate list. I would say make a list with pros and cons, and trust your gut! 

Thank you so much for your feedback and encouraging words!!  I think you are right about going with my gut feelings.  I will think it through over the weekend.  Hope you have a lovely weekend and wish you the best! 

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