Wait list for LVNs

[Nrs_Allie]

I was just wondering how long some of you had to wait to get accepted into a bridge LVN to RN program?? I am in Orange County and it seems like it's getting harder and harder to get into a program. I got accepted to Saddleback. Completed the transition course and they told me I still have to wait up to 4 semesters... it's just so disheartening..

[LessValuableNinja]

I can't speak to your locale, but it's not a bad idea to speak with other schools in the meantime and find out what their wait lists look like.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

I was just wondering how long some of you had to wait to get accepted into a bridge LVN to RN program??

Those of us outside of southern California usually do not have to wait very long to get accepted. Nursing programs in other states are not as impacted as they are in CA.

If I had remained in CA after becoming an LVN, I would probably still be an LVN due to the fiercely competitive nature of nursing school admissions in that state.

[IEDave, ASN, CNA, LVN]

If commuting's an option, I'd look at some of the inland CC's (Mt. SAC, Chaffey, RCC). I just completed Chaffey's VN program, so can't comment directly about how long it takes for admission to their advanced placement LVN to ADN program; however, they do give preference to Chaffey VN students. Still, admission is based primarily on space availability in a given cohort, so it just depends on how many students drop or flunk out.

Another possibility would be going the private university route; I know Azusa Pacific has an LVN-BSN program that is well thought of and relatively ($60k-ish) inexpensive. Wouldn't hurt to look around and see if you can't get a more timely response elsewhere.

Dave

[dezzybad]

I live in Northern California and recently started an LVN to RN program. There was no waiting list but of course it is a private school.