Riverside Community College Fall 2015 RN

soloreo93 · May 27, 2015

For right now Just relax. I don't want to confuse you and who knows they could change things for you all in the Fall. Your intake is in July right? If so you have a couple of months to decide once you get accepted and get your schedule. I think I read you have more than 90 points? If so you have nothing to worry about. Your an LVN so you should be able to pass the background, and the medical. Your gonna need about 4 grand to start. You should still fill out a Fasfa to get your tuition waved. I am gonna sign off because I have some reading to do. Just enjoy the process. :)

We need 4grand all at once or we can give payments??

DvdBEMT · May 29, 2015

If you've taken your TEAS at a different location then you need to have your results sent by purchasing a transcript at the ati website. I took mine at CSULA so i had to purchase one

Perf!!! I did the same as well. I've taken the test at LLC and bought the transcripts online through ATI. I also chose the correct address for submission. ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜

QueenWandaful · May 30, 2015

I had to pay it all at once within a week because I had to get everything within a weeks time. You may have a couple of months before school starts to pay for all of your stuff. Books, uniforms, physical, supplies was about 4 grand. Tuition is extra but I got a fee waiver.

soloreo93 · May 30, 2015

omg thats a lot of money

Thank you for all the info you're giving us!

nursedorkface · May 30, 2015

Thank you for getting back to us, if you get a chance could you break down the costs for us a bit more. What cost the most, what could be bought used versus new. I can get my tuition waived but only have 1500 put back for supplies. I might not be able to do this after all. I was counting on getting student loans but that takes time.

mrspz · May 30, 2015

QueenWandaful · May 30, 2015

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This is about right. Sorry but 1500 is not gonna be enough to start. You should get a loan or ask family for help if you can. I would not want to pass up the opportunity to get in Js. Most of your books and fees need to be purchased during nursing 11. My hubby had to borrow 3000 from our 401k plan we spent the other grand out of pocket. Yes it is better to defer your admission if you get accepted if your not mentally, physically or financially ready to start. This program is intense and takes a lot of work. That being said I feel blessed to be in it. So many people will be happy to take your spot. You books are about 2000, ati is 500.00 bucks, skills bag 200, uniforms for two is 250. you can start with just one but it will get warn fast. Your physical can be done at your own MD. My drs office messed things up so I started with them and then had RCC clinic do the rest. CPR for two years cost about 50 bucks. I won't be on here until after finals that's the following Tuesday. I hope you guys registered for the math for healthcare and success in nursing. I am horrible in math. We have to pass a dosage for nursing 12 and be 100% accurate. I passed the dosage we had at 100% last week. :nurse:

nursedorkface · May 30, 2015

There is no way I will have to pay 2000 for books if I get the list early enough. Renting, used, cough* internet cough* and school library copies are all a possibility. I paid $10 for a pdf of my $200 statistics book. I can make do with one uniform to start. I already have my CPR card. I can do my physical with the school since I'm taking a summer class and parking won't be a problem if I'm bussing or carpooling. I have my titers from lvn school so that should be OK....

I actually feel better now, I can totally do this on 1500...

2000 for books? Bwahahahah! I don't think so

sammyjoe11 · May 30, 2015

@Queen thanks for all of the useful information! This will def help get us prepared for whats to come! I'm so excited!!! Good luck in finals. I know you got it!!! 100% all the way :up:

sammyjoe11 · May 30, 2015

Queen is sharing her experience thus far in the program... maybe I'm not getting the tone of your texts, but I find your attitude a little offensive. If you feel you can do this program on $1500 to start then fine!!! Why even ask for advice? No to be rude but have a little consideration for others posting. I think everyone here has been sensitive to your posts and concerns. Appreciate it!

nursedorkface · May 30, 2015

I didnt mean any rudeness, I'm sorry if it came out that way. I was thinking outloud doing the math and feeling elated and relieved for the first time in a week. I was crying at work yesterday when I read 4000 dollars. That's why wrote about feeling better.. I have nothing but gratitude for everyone who's been helping the folks on this thread. Some people have problems with math, I suck at communicating online. Seriously, you would think English was my second language. My online English 1A teacher did (attempt at humor, please take no offence)

Not kidding, I am just awful at writing and talking. Dyslexic and auditory processing issues. I guarentee I will make you people hate me when I try to ask questions in class.I struggle finding the right way to ask or explain what's in my head but I am a good student, a good nurse and problem solve like a (female dog).

QueenWandaful · May 31, 2015

There is no way I will have to pay 2000 for books if I get the list early enough. Renting, used, cough* internet cough* and school library copies are all a possibility. I paid $10 for a pdf of my $200 statistics book. I can make do with one uniform to start. I already have my CPR card. I can do my physical with the school since I'm taking a summer class and parking won't be a problem if I'm bussing or carpooling. I have my titers from lvn school so that should be OK....
I actually feel better now, I can totally do this on 1500...
2000 for books? Bwahahahah! I don't think so

A lot of the our books have access codes we have to buy that come with the books. Further, like I said before the books you buy will need during the whole two years except for the fundamentals books. I hope it works out for you :)