Rio Hondo LVN-ADN Spring 2024

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Hi, I haven't seen a post about this application round yet. I thought I would make one so we can share any updates from Rio Hondo. 

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hellfirecat said:

I have a friend that had the same thing happen. They don't regret the traditional route at all. Yes it's longer but there's only a few classes per semester and they feel like it's an adequate pace to study and still have personal time. Congratulations!

Thank you! Yes, there are some positives to the situation.

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Books_Coffee said:

I applied to both the bridge and the generic ADN. I was accepted into the ADN program last Friday. I haven't heard anything back about the bridge program, so I guess I wasn't selected. 

I'm happy I got into the ADN program, even if it means more school. 

Honestly you are safer in the traditional route from what I have heard.  Lots of LVN's struggle and do not make it compared to the ADN student who had the first 2 semesters. 

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If your heart is set on this school get ready.

My advice would be to go to another school. This school will send acceptance letters earlier than others and most students will jump at the opportunity to be in any program BUT if later you do get another acceptance letter from a different school, GO TO THAT OTHER SCHOOL. They don't have sufficient staff (professors, clinical instructors, etc) and administration are professors who are in interim (Dean, and there will be no assistant Dean this coming school year). The projected class capacity for lecture is 45 students, AND YES THEY WILL FILL ALL SEATS, and clinicals will be 12. With that being said, this a self study program and the teachers will seldomly answer emails and aren't available for office hours.

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Be Wise said:

If your heart is set on this school get ready.

My advice would be to go to another school. This school will send acceptance letters earlier than others and most students will jump at the opportunity to be in any program BUT if later you do get another acceptance letter from a different school, GO TO THAT OTHER SCHOOL. They don't have sufficient staff (professors, clinical instructors, etc) and administration are professors who are in interim (Dean, and there will be no assistant Dean this coming school year). The projected class capacity for lecture is 45 students, AND YES THEY WILL FILL ALL SEATS, and clinicals will be 12. With that being said, this a self study program and the teachers will seldomly answer emails and aren't available for office hours.

I'm not sure why you have such a negative view of Rio Hondo. Personally I did my LVN there and I did not experience any of what you're describing. Who the Dean is at this time doesn't really matter academically? Does an assistant Dean really matter? The staff were always approachable in my opinion and I got to know them on a personal level, several of them gave us their personal cell phone numbers and were available after hours which I found really attested to their interest in us passing and being capable and effective nurses. And before the comparison is made between ADN and LVN most of the professors were the same. Yes they will fill the class to capacity but uhhh isn't that the point with literally any class, haven't you walked into full classes almost your entire college career? Your learning experience is what you make out of it. If you're struggling ASK for help don't just assume a professor is going to hold your hand, we're all adults and training to become registered nurses it's time to act like it. 
 

I also think it's pretty childish to discourage others from attending a program that is highly regarded and respected. I wish you the best on your journey to becoming a nurse nonetheless. 

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I'd like to reiterate what Hellfirecat said: nursing school is what you make of it. It will undoubtedly be challenging, with the ultimate goal of obtaining our Registered Nursing license. When I initially came across the negative post, I consulted a trusted friend who had attended the ADN program at the same school, and she spoke highly of it. She mentioned that most of the instructors are still in place. However, it's important to recognize that nursing school experiences can vary widely among individuals. Let's refrain from criticizing anyone's choice to attend Rio Hondo, as it might be their top choice or their only acceptance into a nursing program. I wish you the best in your nursing journey, and I hope that in the future, you will consider refraining from criticizing a school just because it didn't work out for you.

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Hi Everyone, Was wondering if anyone has purchased the textbook? I noticed when using the ISBN (found on the power point), a book comes up, but when searching for it by using the term/year and course number drop downs, there isn't a book listed. I don't want to buy it using the ISBN if they're in process of possibly changing/updating it, etc. Does anyone happen to know? Thanks :)

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Hi everyone!  I need advice please! can some share how was their process to get into the lvn program at rio hondo community college? I thought I only had to take psychology and anatomy for pre reqs but I told my counselor that I might go back to do the lvn-RN program in the future and my counselor is telling me to do all the RN programs as well now before applying to LVN. why can't I do them after becoming an lvn? what if I realize I don't wanna do the bridge anymore?

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vanessa mendoza said:

Hi everyone!  I need advice please! can some share how was their process to get into the lvn program at rio hondo community college? I thought I only had to take psychology and anatomy for pre reqs but I told my counselor that I might go back to do the lvn-RN program in the future and my counselor is telling me to do all the RN programs as well now before applying to LVN. why can't I do them after becoming an lvn? what if I realize I don't wanna do the bridge anymore?

Maybe your college is competitive and the more nursing/prereq's you take increase your chances of getting in. You don't have to take any more classes than is required. Maybe your counselor is saying you will have more chances of getting into your LVN program if you have RN prerequisites done because they are looking at the candidates as a whole and what they have done, so ie.  if your program doesn't require A&P 2, but someone else has taken that class/those classes, they might choose that person over someone who hasn't taken it. 

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