Waiting list of Nursing program in Bayarea

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Hi, dear sisters,

I am going to register some of prerequisite classes such as English and Algrebra in a community college this fall. This will be the first step to get into nursing program eventually. I was from China originally. And I have been living here for almost 4 years now. I just love California so much. I am hoping that I could be a nurse someday and living in CA the rest of my life. I had received college education in China. But I did not have any medical or nursing background. It would be a brand new thing for me. I am excited of it, even it would be a big challange in my life. I know that I have to finish all of perrequisites courses before registering an RN programm. So I am going to work on it this year and next. But its so difficult to get into a RN programm of any community college. There are 4 community colleges having RN programm, its also a long waiting list in every school.

So does anyone have same situation or experience on geting into a RN programm? Do you have any good suggestion? And would it be a good idea to go to those career college although they only have LVN programm? I need help from you all... Any informations would be helpful and highly appreciated!

Thanks a lot in advance!

Cutiebabyfat

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Yes the competition to get into a program here around San Jose, Sunnyvale is tough. Evergreen does not have a waiting list. You apply every year and if you get in, great. If not, then you have to reapply the following year. I am not familiar with the policies of the other community colleges.

You might also want to look at San Jose State. They require more classes but admit students every semester instead of once a year.

I would approach the "career colleges" last. They cost crazy money but are easy to get into since they cost so much. The one I looked into awhile back is called St. Francis Career College on Story Rd in San Jose. It is a step school, meaning first you need to be a CNA and then a LVN. Getting into a RN school from LVN is easier but it may take longer, not sure.

My best advice would be to pick one school to start at that has an RN program but dont limit your self to one school. Apply everywhere to improve your chances. Sooner or later you will make it!!

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Yes the competition to get into a program here around San Jose, Sunnyvale is tough. Evergreen does not have a waiting list. You apply every year and if you get in, great. If not, then you have to reapply the following year. I am not familiar with the policies of the other community colleges.

You might also want to look at San Jose State. They require more classes but admit students every semester instead of once a year.

I would approach the "career colleges" last. They cost crazy money but are easy to get into since they cost so much. The one I looked into awhile back is called St. Francis Career College on Story Rd in San Jose. It is a step school, meaning first you need to be a CNA and then a LVN. Getting into a RN school from LVN is easier but it may take longer, not sure.

My best advice would be to pick one school to start at that has an RN program but dont limit your self to one school. Apply everywhere to improve your chances. Sooner or later you will make it!!

Hey, dear Youknowwho,

Thanks so much for taking time to reply my thread. Its great to know that Everygreen Valley college in San Jose doesnt have a waiting list. Then I might try to apply it when I finish my prerequisites couses. I wont consider the career college first either. It takes a lot money. But its always a choice if I could not get into the RN programm in other community colleges for a long time.

I will start some classes this fall in De Anza college of Cupertino. Its well known by RN programm. It admits you to apply every quarter except Summer. Even though, there is still a long waiting list and they use random system, I dont know if its similar as lottery system. Anyway, I need to finish the prerequisites as soon as possible. Then apply as many school as I could, see how it goes...

Your suggestion is very helpful. And hoping you are doing well too. !

Cutiebabyfat

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Hey, dear Youknowwho,

I will start some classes this fall in De Anza college of Cupertino. Its well known by RN programm. It admits you to apply every quarter except Summer. Even though, there is still a long waiting list and they use random system, I dont know if its similar as lottery system. Anyway, I need to finish the prerequisites as soon as possible. Then apply as many school as I could, see how it goes...

Cutiebabyfat

DeAnza has a lottery system based on all the candidates who have 1 or no pre-reqs left to take as of the application deadlines. You do need a 3.0 GPA to be in the lottery for all the pre-reqs. It's very difficult to get in. There were 180 people that have 1 or no pre-reqs left in the spring 2005 drawing. They took 24 with 6 alternates. Anyone who went through the lottery and did not get in the first time is given 2 lottery tickets the 2nd time and 3 lottery tickets the 3rd time, etc. If you decide to go for it, look at all the pre-reqs and take as many of them as you can each quarter. The science classes tend to fill up the fastest. The more credits you have, the higher in the registration you'll rise (hence getting a better chance of registering for the science classes).

Info about De Anza's nursing program:

http://bhs.deanza.edu/nursing/programs.htm

Pre-req classes needed for De Anza:

http://bhs.deanza.edu/nursing/documents/GettingStarted.pdf

DeAnza has lotteries 3 times a year. Because there are so many people that want to be in the program, they will typically limit the winter and spring quarter lotteries to only the people that did not get picked for the fall. Get started now on your classes. Don't be surprised if you cannot get the classes you want; there is a huge demand. Good luck!

Smile123

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DeAnza has a lottery system based on all the candidates who have 1 or no pre-reqs left to take as of the application deadlines. You do need a 3.0 GPA to be in the lottery for all the pre-reqs. It's very difficult to get in. There were 180 people that have 1 or no pre-reqs left in the spring 2005 drawing. They took 24 with 6 alternates. Anyone who went through the lottery and did not get in the first time is given 2 lottery tickets the 2nd time and 3 lottery tickets the 3rd time, etc. If you decide to go for it, look at all the pre-reqs and take as many of them as you can each quarter. The science classes tend to fill up the fastest. The more credits you have, the higher in the registration you'll rise (hence getting a better chance of registering for the science classes).

Info about De Anza's nursing program:

http://bhs.deanza.edu/nursing/programs.htm

Pre-req classes needed for De Anza:

http://bhs.deanza.edu/nursing/documents/GettingStarted.pdf

DeAnza has lotteries 3 times a year. Because there are so many people that want to be in the program, they will typically limit the winter and spring quarter lotteries to only the people that did not get picked for the fall. Get started now on your classes. Don't be surprised if you cannot get the classes you want; there is a huge demand. Good luck!

Smile123

Dear Smile123,

Thanks for the great informations about Deanza's lottery system. I had heard a little bit of it. But dont know the exact process. Your reply have given me what I really want to know. Its difficult to get into Deanza's RN program, but I am going to wait 2 years or so... At same time I also would like to work as CNA part time and gain some experiences. I will try to finish all the prerequisites as soon as possible, maybe it will take 1 or 1.5 year. I am working hard on it. :)

Thanks again. Good luck to you too!

Cutiebabyfat

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What do you think about private schools? Such as Samuel Meritt?

is that a good option?

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Hey, dear Youknowwho,

I will start some classes this fall in De Anza college of Cupertino. Its well known by RN program. It admits you to apply every quarter except Summer. Even though, there is still a long waiting list and they use random system, I don't know if its similar as lottery system. Anyway, I need to finish the prerequisites as soon as possible. Then apply as many school as I could, see how it goes...

Cutiebabyfat

One word of advice, unless things have changed in recent years if you take the Microbiology class at DeAnza it will not give you enough credits to get into other schools.

I know, because I've been there. When I started my prerequisites It was my intention to attend DeAnza's nursing program. Needless to say I did not get into their program, and when I applied to

Evergreen, and other schools, I was told that I would have to retake Micro because it was only 5 QUARTER units, not semester units and did not meet the requirement.

It took me forever to find a micro class to take, not having any credits at any other community college put me on the bottom of the priority registering list. So to keep myself from going crazy... I applied to the LVN program at Mission college (micro is not a requirement). In the end I was accepted, got my LVN, took Micro, and am currently in my last semester at Gavilan in gilroy, and will graduate in May.

Just be careful, and make sure that all the classes you take will be useful at all the schools you apply to. One more thing if you do choose to get your CNA, or LVN before getting your RN do it at a school that has an RN program too, it just makes things easier.

Most schools don't have waiting list, all applicants must apply each year, or semester, but the issue is that most of the schools are getting 2-3 times the applicants than the available positions. It's tough, but worth the hard work, keep your grades up, some schools give entrance to some (half the class) based on your GPA.

Best of luck to you!!

TanayNicole

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Cabrillo College in Aptos has a great nursing program as well. I'm sure it's just if not more competitive to get into, but it's another one to look at. I took Micro there and had no problem with it as a prereq to the school I'm at now. I gave up on the waiting list, moved to Maryland and I'm halfway through an Accelerated program here. Good luck with everything!

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Cabrillo College in Aptos has a great nursing program as well. I'm sure it's just if not more competitive to get into, but it's another one to look at. I took Micro there and had no problem with it as a prereq to the school I'm at now. I gave up on the waiting list, moved to Maryland and I'm halfway through an Accelerated program here. Good luck with everything!

Orchid06,

could you answer these questions, we would really appreciate that.

so you had BS/BA degree in non-nursing field?

When you were done with all prerequisities, did you apply to several schools at the same time?

Is it cheaper to study in Accelerated program in other states' schools than in CA schools? Is that a private school you are studying?

Could you post all prerequisites that would work for many schools, if person has BS in teaching?

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Orchid06,

could you answer these questions, we would really appreciate that.

so you had BS/BA degree in non-nursing field?

When you were done with all prerequisities, did you apply to several schools at the same time?

Is it cheaper to study in Accelerated program in other states' schools than in CA schools? Is that a private school you are studying?

Could you post all prerequisites that would work for many schools, if person has BS in teaching?

Yes, I had a BS in a non-nursing field. I did apply to several schools, Samuel Merrit being one of them. I chose to come to Maryland because of the reputation of the program I was accepted to. NO IT IS NOT CHEAPER...by any means. It is a private school, it's very expensive, but I figured getting done in 13 months was worth it. If you asked me now I don't know if I'd do it all over again. I'm not very impressed with the instructors or organization, and if you'd like to know more feel free to write me privately.

In terms of prerequisites all schools are different. You will most likely need Anatomy/Physiology, Microbiology, Nutrition, and statistics you may also need a psych and communication course. However like I said, all schools are very different. The one I'm at now only required A&P and Micro.

Good luck with everything!

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Hi,Here is the same. I finished all my pres long time ago, I have been waiting to get into the program more than one year at DE Anza.Most community colleges are using lottory system. If you have a good GPA, then try CSUs, such as CSU East Bay or San Jose state. Ohlone college now also requires a higher GPA to get into the lottory pool. The most important thing is to start A&p classes ASAP, It takes one and half year to finish all those science classes. And it is requires for all schools. I am still waiting for the response from CSU East Bay, very depressed...

I heard that UCLA will open a new nursing program, (BSN) you can check their web site for detail.

I am from China too, it takes 2 quaters to finish my ESL classes. So, don't waste your time and good luck!!!

Best wishes!!!

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Thank you so much for your reply, Orchid06,

I really appreciate it.

I found one website, it lists all schools in the US that offer Accelerated BSN programs. Looking through them:)

Yes, I had a BS in a non-nursing field. I did apply to several schools, Samuel Merrit being one of them. I chose to come to Maryland because of the reputation of the program I was accepted to. NO IT IS NOT CHEAPER...by any means. It is a private school, it's very expensive, but I figured getting done in 13 months was worth it. If you asked me now I don't know if I'd do it all over again. I'm not very impressed with the instructors or organization, and if you'd like to know more feel free to write me privately.

In terms of prerequisites all schools are different. You will most likely need Anatomy/Physiology, Microbiology, Nutrition, and statistics you may also need a psych and communication course. However like I said, all schools are very different. The one I'm at now only required A&P and Micro.

Good luck with everything!

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