West Coast University-Child Care

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Hello All,

I am getting ready to start West Coast University, Anaheim on 2Feb09. I was wondering if anyone has any advice or referrals of child care facilities that may be able to accomodate the schedule at this school. I really just need to cover until about 7pm until my husband gets off of work. Typically most child care centers close by 6pm. I don't need full time M-F, just enough to accomodate my changing school schedule. If anyone has any suggestions that would be great! Thanx.

I hope it works out - there is a sales aspect to the school - but just so you know, I contacted two different hospitals - Mission and Hoag and spoke with their HR nursing recruitment and they do hire from West Coast ... that helped me make my decision.

Hmm, that is helpful, thank you.

Well I go tomorrow for my HESI so I will ask some more questions then. Talking to you has given me a lot of insight, thank you!

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I was concerned that going to school there would imped my chances of getting hired in an already competitive market - but was reassured by those two hospitals. I have not been able to get an answer back yet from Cal State Fullerton to verify the information supplied here that they DO take graduates into their Master's program.

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I was concerned that going to school there would imped my chances of getting hired in an already competitive market - but was reassured by those two hospitals. I have not been able to get an answer back yet from Cal State Fullerton to verify the information supplied here that they DO take graduates into their Master's program.

Thats interesting about Cal State Fullerton. Not that I am planning to get my Masters, but it is a concern that these classes are only recognized in their schools. If you hear back please let me know. I will try to check also.

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Someone on the boards did indicate that they spoke with Cal State Fullerton - having said that I am not going to make a decision based on what I read here and encourage others not to either - I think there is extremely valuable information but how I would be foolish to think "I read it on a message board so it is true" with no disrespect meant at all! The BSN program is new to

West Coast so I am not sure how anyone would have graduated, starting working and gone back for their masters yet for Cal State to indicate they do take them.... ?

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That is very true. I did just e-mail someone at Cal State San Bernardino to ask them about.

My other option is waiting to get into a community college nursing program since I have my pre-reqs completed for a ADN program. I called the other day to San Bernardino Valley College and asked their wait, it is 2 years. I submitted my application in Feb. I am going to get a hold of someone there and see if they have heard anything about it and if units transfer.

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No one from West Coast has told me that I will be able to get into a Master program. In their defense my stepson is looking at BFA programs and many of them (at accredited 4 year colleges) do not "qualify" for him to go onto a masters program...

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Have you applied to Saddleback Jr. College?

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No, it is too far for me. I live in Redlands. There is RCC, Chaffey, College of the Desert and San Jacinto around me. Its the same 2 year wait list with all of them. I have the best chance with Valley because I did all of my pre-reqs through there sister school and I live closest to them. I have a friend that is doing her pre-reqs at Chaffey and she cant even get in there. There is just such a high demand that they can choose whom ever they want.

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Are you moving down here for West Coast?

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No I am going to the Ontario campus. This is the first year that have offered it there. Its about a 20 minute drive.

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Jen,

I am taking on mostly private loans. I figure it is about 1 day of overtime per week to be used to pay the tuition. I am a parent too but I have a husband and mom to help me with my two young boys. You'll really need a support group who will be able to watch your children while you study (for me, I usually have to leave the house due to distractions inorder to focus on the course work) and will cheer you on when courses get tough or when you do well. I am not working right now (but not by choice) I am looking for work and I plan on working throughout the courses (at least till clinicals, then prob cut down to part time during clinicals) You'll really have to scale down your expenses for 3 years to accommodate lost income.

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Jen,

I am taking on mostly private loans. I figure it is about 1 day of overtime per week to be used to pay the tuition. I am a parent too but I have a husband and mom to help me with my two young boys. You'll really need a support group who will be able to watch your children while you study (for me, I usually have to leave the house due to distractions inorder to focus on the course work) and will cheer you on when courses get tough or when you do well. I am not working right now (but not by choice) I am looking for work and I plan on working throughout the courses (at least till clinicals, then prob cut down to part time during clinicals) You'll really have to scale down your expenses for 3 years to accommodate lost income.

Socolnursingstudent - do you mind sharing who you did your private loans through? I am navigating through the process right now.

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