Who's applying to Valencia's RN bridge program for fall?

nekozuki, LPN · Mar 31, 2014

I am! I can't turn my application in until right before the due date because I'm taking a special service learning course that doesn't post grades until the second week of May (otherwise there will be an Incomplete on my transcript). I need to get IV certified in the next month as well as take the TEAS, but I'm being incredibly lazy. I have a 4.0 GPA, so I figure I shouldn't sweat admission.

Honestly, LPN school was ten times more challenging than Valencia's pre-reqs, so I'm trying to figure out how rigorous the bridge program will be.

rcarm01 · Apr 8, 2014

It will be very vigorous! I went through about a month of it last spring and had no choice but to drop out to take care of my son's health issues that were flaring up. The first semester is literally an 8 credit course you are expected to finish in 8 weeks. Then it's OB/peds rotation. The whole program is 11 months and very intense. The professor who leads the first semester is no joke either. She expects you to know your stuff and has little tolerance for anything less. When I decided to go back, I decided on Seminole instead. It's spaced out a little better and lots of positive feedback about the professors. It seems a little more user friendly and they care and want you to do well. They even provide resources and tutoring as well. I start May 12. Every program is different and for some, they may not mind the rigorous speed of Valencias program. I've decided on Seminoles after a lot of research and feedback. Needless to say, during orientation, I felt a good feeling about my choice..I know it will still a lot of work, but it's great to know that the professors seem to be on the students side. Good luck!