Southwestern College, Chula Vista...ADN

Barefoot_inSD · Nov 26, 2007

I don't know what info you're looking for but they require a CNA certificate along with the other Bio prereq's. I've been on their waiting list for almost 2 yrs and my wait # is a bit over 200. They only accept students in the Fall. I don't know anyone that has been through their program.

BTW-you can get on their list as soon as you finish Anatomy but you won't get into the program until you complete all the pre-reqs.

Good luck!

SDMamma · Nov 27, 2007

I am also applying to Southwestern in March after I finish my last pre-req micro. I had't heard that you could apply after only taking anatomy. I am currently in the second half of a combined course, A&P II. I wonder if I could apply now since grades have posted for A&P I. Hmmm. Something to consider. Thanks for the tip!!

secretgoldfish · Dec 12, 2007

I'm a second year RN student at Southwestern (after this week only one more semester to go) and I'm very satisfied with my learning experience thus far. Clearly I can't compare my experience to that of other nursing schools as I've only been to the one, but I really feel like the professors do their utmost to prepare us for success. The one negative is of course the waiting list, I was fortunate to only have to wait a year, also I took a lot of science courses for my Bachelors degree in a somewhat unrelated field so I only needed to complete the CNA class prerequisite.

I believe the LVN program has a shorter waiting list so you might want to try that. From my understanding once you work as an LVN, you can simply take some Summer review courses and then you step-up into the RN program. Basically, you are then guarenteed a spot or at least that's my understanding. If I were you I would get on the waitlist for Southwestern, Grossmont, and San Diego City college and take your first offer. Good luck!

P.S. I read some of your other posts and I would be very weary of any unaccredited schools such as Maric. It really depends on your goals and I can't speak to the quality of education at Maric but I would hate to see you fork over a ton of cash for classes that will not be recognized at other institutions, especially the affordable (public) ones. When I finished my undergraduate degree four years ago I never would have anticipated that I'd be attending nursing school today and I'm thankful all my courses were transferable to Southwestern. Also, most community colleges have a women's resource center that may provide support. You can also try EOPS (extended opportunities programs and services), if you qualify they'll help you pay for your books. Best of luck!