West Coast University?

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I'll be graduating from LVN school in November and want to go on to an LVN-RN program. I haven't done any RN pre-requisites and, at age 50, don't want to take the time to do so... so I'm looking for a program with "built in" pre-reqs. I'm curious about West Coast University but can't find much info about it. Please tell me what you know about it... thanks!

no, that is correct for the bsn program. but the rn in 18 months, adn program requires an lvn license first.

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Hi Nerswannab,

If you're in Orange County, I just wanted to let you know that Golden West College in Huntington Beach is a good place to get your pre-req's done. Unlike other community colleges in the area, they have plenty of available seats in their science classes. In both of the classes I've taken so far (anatomy and physiology), all petitioners were accepted.

As someone may have already said elsewhere in this thread, half of the tuition you'd be paying for your degree through WCU is for classes that local community colleges offer for a fraction of the cost. What's more, WCU is NOT regionally-accredited, so the units you earn there don't readily transfer to most schools.

Good luck with whatever path you choose!

Hi Nickilaughs,

Gosh, that is quite a bite...thank you for taking the time for the visual. It really helped paint the BIG picture. I am still checking into my local colleges to at least get the pre-reqs done. Wish me luck...

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Congrats to all West Coast Graduates.... :yeah:I'm considering this school, but I had a few ?'s. :confused:What is the class schedule? Is it the usual M-F, 8-3 like VN school? Is there anything involving with school on the weekends? I ask this bc I need to know if I can still handle a full time job. I'm working 7 days for now, but will cut back when needed. I appreciate any responses. :snowman:

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What's more, WCU is NOT regionally-accredited, so the units you earn there don't readily transfer to most schools.

I've never understood why anyone would be willing to pay such an absurd amount of money for an education that isn't even recognzed by more than a small handful of universities. You're right about the fact that half the classes can be taken with no wait for $20/unit at any local community college, too.

The rip-off factor of this program is staggering.

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I've never understood why anyone would be willing to pay such an absurd amount of money for an education that isn't even recognzed by more than a small handful of universities. You're right about the fact that half the classes can be taken with no wait for $20/unit at any local community college, too.

The rip-off factor of this program is staggering.[/quote

Everyone is entitled to own opinion. But there are some circumstances that Time is a big factor. And yes I am one of them. I am proud to be their alumni. got my RN less than 18 months. and I am HAPPY!!!

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karmarene,

the hubby passed the nclex pn exam. just found out today!!!!!!!!!! so now we are getting ready to go see west coast people!!! any advice?

I am happy for you!!! I believe I remember you way back when I was still in school. I finished august and got my license September. and yes all the HESI exams we had gone through really paid off. good luck!!!

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Everyone is entitled to own opinion. But there are some circumstances that Time is a big factor. And yes I am one of them. I am proud to be their alumni. got my RN less than 18 months. and I am HAPPY!!!

Thats true, but I wasn't referring to their 18 month RN program. I was talking about the BSN program and the fact the most of the non-nursing classes can be taken at a community college without any wait. Most people justify the 116k price tag with the fact that they can start immediately with only a high school diploma. I'm saying that if someone considering the program really did some research, they'd realize that they can take most of their classes at CC, do only the core nursing classes at west coast, and be finished in the same amount of time for like half the cost. Just something I think people should think about....

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i would choose a state program and would do a RN-"mobility" option which is the 30 unit option. Only California accepts this so if you plan on moving out of state not for you. But they are usually 30 unit options. Lots of community colleges have it and most of CSU's have it. you have to either call them of try and find it on their website. You will save thousands of dollars by doing the RN-mobility option rather then paying that school thousands!

Can someone explain to me what is RN Mobility? and also does anybody knows if west coast university has an accreditation that can be reliable in case a student would like to continuing with a Master's. Thank you to all of you for all the info it's very helpful. :wink2:

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and also does anybody knows if west coast university has an accreditation that can be reliable in case a student would like to continuing with a Master's. Thank you to all of you for all the info it's very helpful. :wink2:

No, not really. Their BSN is recognized by only like 3 other universities....I know University of Phoenix is one of them, and I think one of the Cal State schools either accepts it or is considering doing so. I believe there is one other private university that will transfer your credits, but I'm pretty sure thats about it. Really, this is half the reason why I think people should be extremely wary of this program [the high cost accounts for most of the other half]. You may plan on finishing your education with a BSN now, but what happens when 10 years down the road you decide you want to be a PA or NP? By choosing this program, you're putting serious restrictions on your future, and paying quite a bit of money for the privilege.

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what about if you want to get your BSN? my husband is planing on taking the lvn to adn program. would he run into a lot of trouble when he's going to get his bsn?

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No, not really. Their BSN is recognized by only like 3 other universities....I know University of Phoenix is one of them, and I think one of the Cal State schools either accepts it or is considering doing so. I believe there is one other private university that will transfer your credits, but I'm pretty sure thats about it. Really, this is half the reason why I think people should be extremely wary of this program [the high cost accounts for most of the other half]. You may plan on finishing your education with a BSN now, but what happens when 10 years down the road you decide you want to be a PA or NP? By choosing this program, you're putting serious restrictions on your future, and paying quite a bit of money for the privilege.

Those are the EXACT 2 reasons why I didn't end up going there. The cost is so high and I even had all but 2 prerequisites done. And then I found out that they were not regionally accred. I want to further my education after by BSN and if I ended up going there I was VERY limited to schools that would accept their credits.

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so my husband went today and took the hesi and passed w/ an 85% than we met w/ addmissions. talk about a sticker price shocker!!! for the lvn to rn program the total coast is 67,440.00. i almost fell over. i got my bsn from hopkins and it was about 44,000 but you gotta pay for what you want...it looks like he will be starting on feb 2nd at the anheim campus. we are meeting w/ financial aid on the 31st hoping the lower this price....

for all of you who are graudating and would like to donate/sell your books please let me know.

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