Thoughts on Maric College?

LydiaNN · Sep 7, 2006

I wasn't even aware that National University had a nursing program!

casualjim · Sep 7, 2006

I was taking classes at National before I went to Maric. At the time they were running the first iteration of the ADN program there. They had not received accredition at that point and I'm guessing that they didnt get it at all. I know a couple people that went there and they seem to like the program. I was just taking Gen eds there with the intention of getting into the ADN and I kind of felt like I got lead on and sucked for tuition with not a lot of chance of actually getting into the program.

As far as your question about ADN or BSN there's about a zillion threads on that here. Just search it out. It's all whatever your after.

good luck

aloha

Jim

Slappy · Sep 7, 2006

Thanks for the response Jim.

A Friend of mine actually graduated adn at national... 1st class to graduate at National was only 6 people, including him. Makes me think why they took out the program and only runnin' the bsn program.

my aunt who's a head nurse at scripps says that they always get fresh students from both Maric college and National University and noticed something very interesting about both, she said:

Nurses coming from National seem to be more mature, but less knowledgeable whilst Maric grads are a little less mature, but more knowledgeable.

Not badmouthing Maric students in any way, since I know for a fact that maric grads really know there stuff and probably the majority are young students. (I too did my 2 year stint at Maric for IT know what its like)

I just thought that was really interesting and wondered what you or anybody's thoughts..

casualjim · Sep 8, 2006

Thanks for the response Jim.
my aunt who's a head nurse at scripps says that they always get fresh students from both Maric college and National University and noticed something very interesting about both, she said:
Nurses coming from National seem to be more mature, but less knowledgeable whilst Maric grads are a little less mature, but more knowledgeable.
Not badmouthing Maric students in any way, since I know for a fact that maric grads really know there stuff and probably the majority are young students. (I too did my 2 year stint at Maric for IT know what its like)
I just thought that was really interesting and wondered what you or anybody's thoughts..

What you're saying makes a lot of sense. When I was at National, it was mostly Navy people, second career people, and people going for a masters. Maric get's 'em pretty young. I've been at Maric since the first of the year and I'm seeing a few more older students but not tons. in my cohort the bulk of the class is in it's 20s. There's a couple people older than me but just a couple. Good school though, just wish it was easier on the wallet.

aloha

Jim

gaikoknifenyom · Oct 3, 2006

Hi Jim(and everyone else on this thread)

I just signed up on this website and it has a ton of info.

Like you, I am a little older and beginning my second career. I do not have the time to wait for things(like the 2-3 year waiting list and summer vacations) so I looked into both National and Maric.

I have a little bitter taste in my mouth from National because they pushed me to apply for the BSN program(I already have a BA and currently work in the healthcare field), unfortunately some of my credits did not transfer and I was not accepted(actually they will not tell me why I was not accepted)....regardless I just figured, OK, I'll make those credits up and apply again the following quarter. Like you said a long time ago, you can't even apply again for a year(they want to make sure you are serious).

Whatever, I then spoke to a person at Maric, first impression was salesperson, then that facade broke down and I thought she was genuine.....gave me actually stats on NCLEX pass rates, Hiring %, and average pay for 1st year grads(All good, IMO). I took that 3 test thing and an essay exam. I am currently taking an EMT course like they said(I need it since my goal is to eventually become a flight nurse) and I am waiting for a date to pass out of A + P and Micro(I took them over 5 years ago) . Since at MAric you can apply every quarter, I told her to send my Application in now so they can tell me what I need.

I also volunteer at a Trauma center in San Diego and this is what they told me about Maric. The nurse manager told me Maric students are typically not as prepared as other schools, but she also stated everything depends on your intent to learn and help out. If you are mature and hungry to learn and make your intentions know to people, it really won't matter where you go.

My question for who ever know is this(if anyoine is reading at this point)

has anyone taken the NLN exams for A+P and Micro. I have absolutely no clue as to where to look for studying and Maric is no help in that field either.

Any help on this is greatly appreciated.

J

casualjim · Oct 3, 2006

I have no idea where the NLN tests for those courses are given. Does it work the same as clep-ing out of a course? Maybe the counselor at City college's nursing program might know. They were pretty good when I was there.

good luck

aloha

Jim

wikidnurse · Oct 7, 2006

I haven't read the other posts... So, sorry if these suggestions seem a bit "old hat!" But, have you considered going straight for your BSN? Then -- you will spend all 4 years towards the BSN and can eliminate the 2 years of underwater basket weaving or the history of chimpanzees ;0) -- if you keep your grades up, you'll get in!

Also, if you have GI bill ($$$$!!!!) You can go through Holy Names or St Mary's in conjunction w/Merritt School of Nursing (Oakland) (they say: if you do your first 2 years at one of the 3 universities they are working with, and if you have a 3.0 after the 1st 2 years of the program, you are automatically accepted at Merritt and in 4 years total -- BAM -- you have your BSN.

I have been looking around for 4 year colleges for my daughter (sr in high school) -- and if you decide to do the CSU route, look at how many they take into the program each year (some take a dramatiically lower number than others).

We have an LVN at work who was a medic and he challenged for his LVN (several years ago) -- is that still a possibility? Then you could be working while in school... so you don't die of starvation during the process. Just some thoughts! (So check out Merritt School of Nursing, St. Mary's and Holy Names websites!) -- (Holy Names was the least expensive -- there is also a third college - Mills (women only) - Good Luck!

I'm in an RN to BSN program now.... it's great! ;o)

gaikoknifenyom · Oct 10, 2006

I looked inot the 4 year prgrams to get a BSN. I already have a B.A. so I applied to several programs in the SD area(Merritt is in Oakland....a bit of a commute), but due to recency issues and timing for my family, the soonest option is Maric(a 1.25 year program once all pre-reqs are done). It is only an ASN and not the best school, but I figure I WILL get a job after school and once I am in the field for a few years then it will not matter where I went to school. Then I can get my Bachelors on my own time.

Jim, you go to Maric right now, no? Is that fairly accurate? You would know more than most.

Slappy · Oct 10, 2006

I looked inot the 4 year prgrams to get a BSN. I already have a B.A. so I applied to several programs in the SD area(Merritt is in Oakland....a bit of a commute), but due to recency issues and timing for my family, the soonest option is Maric(a 1.25 year program once all pre-reqs are done). It is only an ASN and not the best school, but I figure I WILL get a job after school and once I am in the field for a few years then it will not matter where I went to school. Then I can get my Bachelors on my own time.
Jim, you go to Maric right now, no? Is that fairly accurate? You would know more than most.

oops..

casualjim · Oct 10, 2006

Yep I'm going to Maric now. I've said it a bunch in this thread, the school is better than it appears. You really need to get past the "car salesmen" that work in the admissions office. The quality of instruction is as good as National or Southwestern. Again, you'll run into great nurses that came out of Maric. You'll run into bad nurses that come out of Maric. You'll run into great nurses that come out of UCSD. You'll run into bad nurses that come out of UCSD. It's all what you bring to the table.

You're right once all the gen ed stuff is done it's about 5 quarters, 5 days a week with no breaks except for a couple weeks at xmas time.

good luck

aloha

JIm

Fionasmommy · Oct 12, 2006

Ok Everyone, I have been considering going to Maric college myself and I live in San Diego. I would go for my RN and I have actually met with a counselor at the school and I have a price list right in front of me. If this is already listed on this thread then Im sorry but I was reading everyone asking about the price and I wanted to respond and Im runny short on time. there is no wating list and you do not have to have your prereqs before you start. They REQUIRE that you complete the CNA program with is 8 weeks and then they will find you a job and require that you work as a CNA for 2 mos. before you can enter into the RN program. They said they have NO problem finding jobs for CNA's. The CNA program alone costs $3889. They said the RN program takes about 2-1/2 years to complete, about 3 yrs total including the CNA program. The RN program alone costs $45,209. So your looking at about $50k. Hope this helps.

subee, MSN, CRNA · Oct 12, 2006

Ok Everyone, I have been considering going to Maric college myself and I live in San Diego. I would go for my RN and I have actually met with a counselor at the school and I have a price list right in front of me. If this is already listed on this thread then Im sorry but I was reading everyone asking about the price and I wanted to respond and Im runny short on time. there is no wating list and you do not have to have your prereqs before you start. They REQUIRE that you complete the CNA program with is 8 weeks and then they will find you a job and require that you work as a CNA for 2 mos. before you can enter into the RN program. They said they have NO problem finding jobs for CNA's. The CNA program alone costs $3889. They said the RN program takes about 2-1/2 years to complete, about 3 yrs total including the CNA program. The RN program alone costs
$45,209. So your looking at about $50k. Hope this helps.

Before you spend that much money...does the word SCAM mean anything? Do you know what it will mean to you to have spent $50.000 on credits that are non-transferable? What if you hurt your back and decide to take on a job that requires BSN? Looks like you'll have to start from scratch. Caveat Emptor!