West Coast University in CA( LVN-RN )

luckystudentnurseRN · Nov 17, 2009

What on earth happened to their program??? I am in lvn school now and i finish in january. My plan was to just head to westcoast and earn my degree there. Im kinda bummed out

REX3838 · Nov 17, 2009

What on earth happened to their program??? I am in lvn school now and i finish in january. My plan was to just head to westcoast and earn my degree there. Im kinda bummed out

Hi Darleneisdarlene,

I just graduated 3 weeks ago from WC orange county campus, Last enrollment was this Nov, 2009. All they were able to tell me is that, California Boards eliminated this program for private schools. They still offer BSN program, however they do not honor the LVN credits. So you would have to start from the bottom again!!! Unless you took some college general ed classess already which you can transfer in. I was in shock myself. But honestly this school is fulll of you know what. They forgot to send the Nursing Board our complete info, so some us students already took our boards, guess what we can't even get our results if we Passed or Failed. Just because they mess up. I hate this school, so In way it's better that you did not attend. There are so many unhappy students, trust me. The general ed classes were ok, until you got to Nursing Core classes. It was beyond disorganized, I left with a bitter heart, now they caused more Pain!!!! I am just speaking about OC campus, I heard a lot of students are transfering to Ontario/LA campus, because they are so stressed out/unhappy.

elilop · Nov 17, 2009

eliana83 what school are you going to start in february? Are you in the los angeles area? Im looking for a lvn to rn program and i have some prequisites done. Let me know thanx

The Orange County campus, I think it is almost full now... go there ASAP.

elilop · Nov 17, 2009

What on earth happened to their program??? I am in lvn school now and i finish in january. My plan was to just head to westcoast and earn my degree there. Im kinda bummed out

The last class is not on November, it is on February... I am enrolled for that class. If you graduate on January I do n ot think you are going to make it on time since you need your license in order to apply. The school is vey good and I received a lot of great feedback from some graduates.

yvonne-m · Nov 17, 2009

Hello,

I am at WCU, just started advanced med surg. Did you go to the Anaheim campus? Is you did, any tips on how I can survive this term? Im freaking out. My email is [email protected]. I appreciate any input.

REX3838 · Nov 17, 2009

Hello,
I am at WCU, just started advanced med surg. Did you go to the Anaheim campus? Is you did, any tips on how I can survive this term? Im freaking out. My email is [email protected]. I appreciate any input.

I sent you an e-mail read it. Don't freak out, it's going to be ok. YES I did attend OC campus!!!

Jolen · Dec 4, 2009

OMG...

This school is ridic...

They wouldn't stop calling me about applying or else I'll lose my spot...

Seriously what type of school is so desperate to constantly call you especially when you already said no...

And try to make it seem like this school is my last resort, please...

When asking if I can go to grad school with this degree...a counselor said, "well if you go to CSULB and transfer to UCI they won't accept some of their courses." I'm like... why are you comparing two schools with one not being WCU. Why did I feel so much pressure from them...Why did I get so many unanswered questions from them...Is this commission based enrollment or something...

Annoying.

luckystudentnurseRN · Dec 6, 2009

was this for the lvn-rn program or their bsn program?

REX3838 · Dec 6, 2009

Hi everyone,

Who will attend WCU or who has already. Regardless how bad the school is, I finally realized why they worked us to death!!! I just grad 11-09. Took my Boards Nov 14th, results on Nov18th Passed. Now I landed a great Job as Regional Case Manager for Homehealth/Hospice. They are willing to train, so I was very blessed!!! I guess what ever system WCU uses must work, they do prepare us for the BOARDS and work!!!! So I hate to admit, that I hated this school, I feel it was worth the crying/no sleep/no life!!! Please try your best in school and put all your 100%, honest it is so worth it!!! Any questions please let me know!!!!! :yeah:

luckystudentnurseRN · Dec 8, 2009

was this for the lvn-rn program?

How do you think thier bsn program is?

luckystudentnurseRN · Dec 8, 2009

was this for thier lvn-rn program?

REX3838 · Dec 8, 2009

was this for thier lvn-rn program?

Hi,

I attended LVN-RN Bridge program. BSN is hard as well, more years. Same concept, a lot of work, projects, Papers, careplans, presentations. Test after test. Also HESI exit exams for every term. Honest I have no Idea how much more work the BSN program has, but I know they do prepare you. It's very hard, but if you want it bad. You need to work hard for it. Myself I would cry and 3 hrs a sleep day. There were times I wanted to drop out. So don't be afraid, go for it. Just remember it is hard and you are on your own at times.