I am in an LVN to BSN program currently, however since graduation is almost 3 years away (yes it's 3 years of nursing even if ur an LVN!) I decided to look into some quicker programs.
So I looked at West Coast University, Anaheim...
And I decided to go with them...and now I'm not.
I thought I would "warn" others about some of the issues I have had with them. I wish this knowledge had been presented to me sooner and I wouldnt' have wasted my time. Hopefully I can save other people some agony.
They will transfer in prereq classes that are less than 5 years old. Great, I have 6 of them. I turned in the transcripts VERY early. They said it takes about a week turn around.
Two weeks go by...no response for prereqs. I'm concerned because the classes start in 3 weeks, and I have to let my job know my school schedule.
So I call, and she calls back "Ok we have your schedule" and starts to list the classes they said they gave me credit for, which I tell her. "Oh...let me get back to you"
This is not the only issue, they also tried to make me fill out the same form three times, because they thought I hadn't. They also told me several occaisions, "well you haven't given us all your transcripts yet" or "we're missing that". Then I have to tell them over and over again, "I already gave you everything" Then they would call me an hour later saying they have that but they need something else.
The cycle never ended, I got frustrated of run-arounds and no one knowing what was really going on.
Soo...for those of you that are there good luck! I apoligize for the vent, but I think it's good for a lot of people to express their opinions on various things so others can make decisions.
Did I mention you personally? If i were replying to you directly I would have quoted you. That reply is directed at the people opposed to taking HESI exams and whining on how it's soo hard. WCU hands people the material and tells them exactly what to study. I work at two jobs, have a child, and full-time school at WCU so I definitely don't need to get into a contest of who does what. Sorry if you found what I said offensive, but I think it's horrible to slander a place that you don't even attend.
I went to meet with a financial advisor at West coast unviersity in Aneheim today. they gave me an estimation of $132,340 for BSN program. Although i had completed my pre-reqs, because they didn't update on my pre-req clearance form that i had to wait until i get an email regards to exactly how much i need to pay.. I thought this is not professional at all. only think i like about this school is that the acceptance rate is very high, meaning, they don't care about your grade as long you got C's in your pre-reqs and dont even require recommendation letters. So i'm skeptical whether i should go or not.. any feedbacks or suggestions those of you who are familiar with this school??? Thanks!
I was sharing my initial frustrating experience, it must have improved it's system. They were shocked when I told them I wouldn't go there because of the lack of organization. They repeatedly signed me up for classes they had already given me credit for, and we're talking two days before classes were supposed to start. The representative I had was lousy, and the program is not a bad deal if you have a decent representative. I currently work with a nurse who graduated from WCU and she is a great nurse.
I'm glad it worked for you, I incidentally found a program that was quicker for me (didn't have a 5 year recency rule on prerequisites, and was cheaper).
Most nursing programs require competency tests in order to graduate these days.
Kissmightxkill, By the way, don't make assumptions of someone, I was top of my LVN program and my RN program, and have straight A's in the bachelors program where I am currently pursuing my BSN, while working full time as an RN in a critical care unit.
i was just wondering where u ended up going istead of wcu? i do not have a degree in nursing. but i do have a bachelors from a uc however my cumm gpa does not meet the requirments of accel bsn programs at other regionally accreddited schools so i am looking to get my associates degree adn at a cc but their wait list is taking forever! even the pre reqs are difficult to get into. i was and am thinking about goin to everest in ontrio metro. if u have any feedback or advice or know of anyone that u work with that has graduated from everest, any info would be great. thank you
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Did I mention you personally? If i were replying to you directly I would have quoted you. That reply is directed at the people opposed to taking HESI exams and whining on how it's soo hard. WCU hands people the material and tells them exactly what to study. I work at two jobs, have a child, and full-time school at WCU so I definitely don't need to get into a contest of who does what. Sorry if you found what I said offensive, but I think it's horrible to slander a place that you don't even attend.