LVN schools in OC

lynngarcia57@yahoo.com in Norwalk, California said: EVERYONE I FOUND A SCHOOL HERE IN WHITTIER BY THE NAME OF ISP,THEY HELP YOU GET YOUR PRE-REQS FOR NUSING IN JUST 3 MOS. THEY ARE WEEKEND CLASSES.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCE
16200 E. AMBER VALLEY DR.
WHITTIER,CA 90604
(877)ISP-7242

Be careful with these types of programs. Some private nursing programs may not accept the credits, even though the school you are transfering them from say they will. Private programs are more picky and set their own standards of what they will accept. Research before you pay anything.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO FINISH YOUR PRE-REQUISITES FOR NURSING?

Deedee in Whittier, California said: Be careful with these types of programs. Some private nursing programs may not accept the credits, even though the school you are transfering them from say they will. Private programs are more picky and set their own standards of what they will accept. Research before you pay anything.

THANK YOU FOR REPLYING,IM STILL GONNA DO SOME MORE RESEARCH.

In my private program the first 40 weeks are all the general ed. which is your A.A. degree. The second 40 weeks is the actual nursing (RN) program. That is if you are an LVN already. The degree portion may take you less time if you have some of the courses already and they accept the credit. Hope that helps.

Private LVN programs are very different and vary but most don't require a lot of pre-reqs. It seems to be easier to get in to an LVN program and then move up to an RN bridge program these days. I am so glad I did it. Good luck.

DeeDee, were you abel to find an LVN job easily?

ya Pacific College has 2 nights a week, and saturday/sunday days in their part time program

jjrx in Laguna Niguel, California said: ya Pacific College has 2 nights a week, and saturday/sunday days in their part time program

Yeah, but is it for a degree or just to be able to take the NPLEX?

they offer a degree program to get an associates, or you can just take the lvn program and then Nclex after completion, but they give a nclex review class after graduating (free) as well as iv therapy (free) the lvn is $26,900 and the associates degree is about 3k more. not bad when compared to other schools. Not to mention they've been there since 1993...

Julie in Fullerton, California said: Yeah, but is it for a degree or just to be able to take the NPLEX?

Hello Julie...have you completed the program at Pacific College? If so, are you working as a LVN and was it hard to find job after attending a private school? I am really considering enrolling into their program.

Thanks,
Angie

Angee in Chino Hills, California said: Hello Julie...have you completed the program at Pacific College? If so, are you working as a LVN and was it hard to find job after attending a private school? I am really considering enrolling into their program.

Thanks,
Angie

No, I haven't even started school yet and I'm trying to explore my options right now...It all kinda seems hopeless st this point.

jjrx in Laguna Niguel, California said: they offer a degree program to get an associates, or you can just take the lvn program and then Nclex after completion, but they give a nclex review class after graduating (free) as well as iv therapy (free) the lvn is $26,900 and the associates degree is about 3k more. not bad when compared to other schools. Not to mention they've been there since 1993...

Why did you decide on the LVN Program at Pacific and not just go for the Associates Degree? What do you think of the LVN Program there?

Cheryl in Fullerton, California said: ACC is a very accelerated program. If you can study 7 hours a day, outside of the class time, you would survive. It is very tough and very expensive. Plus, they start with 90 some students and if the class still has 80 by week 6, they take the lowest grades of the class and cut them out of the program. Any test score below 75 is considered an F. There is alot they don't tell you upfront, and if you have $33,000 on the line, it is very stressful. Hope this helps.

Do they have helpful & good teachers? Do you know how they prepare the students for the NCLEX exam? Your feedback will greatly be appreciated.

jjrx in Laguna Niguel, California said: i'm 2 months in, part time.. so as far as homework goes you'll have to be telling me what you have to do lol. It's a good pace though. I study at least 3 hours everyday on my own. (and i'm in part time) but my brain is thirsty for this kind of stuff. The tests are Nclex style questions.

JJrx what do you think of the program so far? Im also looking into the Part time program. Im torn between stanbridge and pacific though.... I will be checking out pacific next week. Give me an email at pyang949@gmail.com

For anyone else that went to Pacific college or are currently attending, please feel free to send me an email as well. I want to get as much information as I can before putting down the money. Thanks!

Julie in Fullerton, California said: Actually what would really be nice is if there were evening classes to become an RN....

Mt. St. Marys has evening and weekend RN programs, but its a private school so you can only imagine the cost...about 651 dollars per unit!!

meeh in Irvine, California said: THIS PERSON IS SOO RIGHT ABOUT THIS SCHOOL, SUMMIT CAREER COLLEGE REALLY SUCKS!!! PLEASE IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR AN LVN SCHOOL DON'T EVER THINK ABOUT THIS COLLEGE, THEY DON'T HELP OUT THE STUDENTS WHICH THEIR SUPPOSED TOO, THE STUDENTS ARE THE ONES WHO IS PAYING THEIR ASSES AND YET THEY STILL DONT GET IT TO THEIR EFFIN HEADS..WASSUP WITH THAT!! SOO, DONT GO TO THIS SCHOOL, YOU ARE JUST GOING TO REGRET IT, WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY!!!! GOOD LUCK TO YALL IF YOURE READING THIS.

I CAN ONLY SPEAK FOR SUMMIT IN ANAHEIM, BUT FOR ME THEY ARE VERY ORGANIZED AND I HAVE HAD GREAT INSTRUCTORS THUS FAR. I CHECKED OUT A FEW SCHOOLS AND THEY IMPRESSED ME FROM THE START. SO I HAVE NO REGRETS AND NO WORRIES, I HAVE A GREAT CLASS AND WE HAVE A BLAST.

buahahhaaaaha...yeah right ur probably the damn teacher, or u have to be part of that sorry school that's on PROBATION...SORRY TO SAY BUT THATS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN UR NCLEX SCORES ARE TOO LOW...=(

jojo in Los Angeles, California said: I just started an LVN program in La Puente, its a year long. After I complete that I have the option of the ladder program to become an RN. There are many hospitals that have programs where you can sign a 2 year contract with them to work as an lvn and they will have the program at their hospital for the RN a year long. Some you pay some you do not. There are only a couple of pre reqs after LVN i do beleive, if any.

Is it hard to get into the program? I scored above 14's on all subjects of the test, but I have no medical background. Suppossedly letters are to be mailed next month.

I am not sure what above 14's are? You need to score 12th grade and college level to be in the top. Allot of people score 10th grade level beleive it or not. Walk in and ask them if they have your scores. I did and they told me I was in.

jojo in La Mirada, California said: Hacienda La Puente Unified School District Adult School. Check the website out below. They are accredited so you can transfer your credits to any University or JC to continue your ladder program to an RN.

www.hlpae.org/index2.html

hey can you give me your email becauase I wannt to know more about this school thank you...

binks110 in Burbank, California said: Is it hard to get into the program? I scored above 14's on all subjects of the test, but I have no medical background. Suppossedly letters are to be mailed next month.

I got an email from La Puente today. I got into their Pre-LVN.

JOGOSLIN@SBCGLOBAL.NET

Ruthie in North Hollywood in Studio City, California said: I got an email from La Puente today. I got into their Pre-LVN.

So did I! I am so excited! Are you doing Mondays AM or Thursdays PM?

Im doing Thursdays PM, what about you?

I work evenings so I have to do AM, hopefully we'll both make it to the final 30, it sounds rough. Do u have medical background?

hi i am scheduled to take the TABE test at la puente on the 15th of october. i have no med bkgrd, and im caucasian so i got two strikes against me according to a PP from montclair, ca. but we will see. good luck to all! btw i will take the evening PRE LVN classes if i test in.

Is Summit really on probation? If so, how did you find this information out?

jojo in Los Angeles, California said: ALSO. the private schools are at least 25K for LVN and the school in La Puente is 4500 total. You just need to pass high on the basic assessment testing to get in. You do not have a bill for years to come because you pay as you go.

Attn: jojo in CA. what pre assesments are you talking about? it is prerequisites such as math, algebra, english, reading? Here in Houston, Teas and surrounding area colleges are all so full of ****. they disappoint me big times.

jojo in Los Angeles, California said: ALSO. the private schools are at least 25K for LVN and the school in La Puente is 4500 total. You just need to pass high on the basic assessment testing to get in. You do not have a bill for years to come because you pay as you go.

do you have the number to this school in la puente?

4500 is to expensive. listen the one in citrus community college is cheaper. go there and find out the prerequisite. its really an easy course. believe me go to this college. 100 percent all the students in my class passed the board exam. anyways apply for financial aid and you will see what im talking about. make sure you apply please so you can make your life a little bit easier. i know that lil school in la puente but i recomment citrus community college before you decide.

Thanks for you informative message however do you or anyone knows of any good school in the Riverside area or its surrounding areas for Lvn or R.N. schooling that there is no waiting period?

WCU in Ontario. Yes it is expensive but well worth it. No waiting list, just the entrance exam. You get it done fast and can be making money as an RN within 2 years. Good luck.

jojo in Anaheim, California said: It really doesn't matter. LVN is considered the 1st year of RN. Once you get your LVN license and you have a nice GPA you get in quicker to the RN program and only have a year left.

Hi Jojo, based on your previous posts, it seems like you have a lot of information about the nursing programs. I have a few questions myself and hoping you (or anyone reading this)can answer them.
1. I am considering signing up for an lvn program at a local private college (Pacific, etc...I haven't decided yet). Once I complete that program, will it be hard to get into an RN program?
2. I currently have my Bachelor's degree in Management. Will this be able to help me down the road in the RN field?

Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks.

theres usually a pre requisite for the lvn program and its easy. get an A and your preety much in the program. In addition, if you want to be considered a lot faster in going to the RN program, it is best that you stay on that same college, in order for the school to make you a priority student. ok. thanks and be cool

the great mafono

lynngarcia57@yahoo.com in Norwalk, California said: I AGREE WITH YOU. THERE IS A SHORTAGE OF NURSES OUT THERE, AND THEY MAKE IT SO DIFFICULT FOR US TO GET INTO NURSING SCHOOL, ESPECIALLY FOR US MOMS.

its not difficult. its all about taking action

Hermelinda De Jesus in Houston, Texas in Lake Jackson, Texas said: Attn: jojo in CA. what pre assesments are you talking about? it is prerequisites such as math, algebra, english, reading? Here in Houston, Teas and surrounding area colleges are all so full of ****. they disappoint me big times.

Assessments are pre-test that you take to get into the program. Such as math, reading, comp ect... if you score high you will have a chance to get in. Not pre req's. You don't need pre-reqs for LVN except to be a high school grad.

mikethefish in Covina, California said: 4500 is to expensive. listen the one in citrus community college is cheaper. go there and find out the prerequisite. its really an easy course. believe me go to this college. 100 percent all the students in my class passed the board exam. anyways apply for financial aid and you will see what im talking about. make sure you apply please so you can make your life a little bit easier. i know that lil school in la puente but i recomment citrus community college before you decide.

4500 is tuition, uniform and books all in one, even my steth, shoes ect... the school is about 3600 just for the courses or maybe a bit more now they increased the tuition.

live in SoCal, California said: Hi Jojo, based on your previous posts, it seems like you have a lot of information about the nursing programs. I have a few questions myself and hoping you (or anyone reading this)can answer them.
1. I am considering signing up for an lvn program at a local private college (Pacific, etc...I haven't decided yet). Once I complete that program, will it be hard to get into an RN program?
2. I currently have my Bachelor's degree in Management. Will this be able to help me down the road in the RN field?

Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks.

What area do you live in? I recommend a public adult school, you get in faster and with your background you should ace the assessment tests.

The only way your Bachelors will help you is if you took A&P, Chemistry, Microbiology ect... the science classes, those will cover the pre-reqs to get into an RN program, plust all your GE will get you in faster, those are also pre-reqs. I am doing a distant program for LVN to RN. In Cali it used to be a waiting list, now its based on your grades, so the higher your science grades are the faster you get in because you are at the top of the list.

jojo in Anaheim, California said: What area do you live in? I recommend a public adult school, you get in faster and with your background you should ace the assessment tests.

The only way your Bachelors will help you is if you took A&P, Chemistry, Microbiology ect... the science classes, those will cover the pre-reqs to get into an RN program, plust all your GE will get you in faster, those are also pre-reqs. I am doing a distant program for LVN to RN. In Cali it used to be a waiting list, now its based on your grades, so the higher your science grades are the faster you get in because you are at the top of the list.

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Just an added note...depending on the school you wish to attend, your science courses can't be older than 5 years from the time they were completed.

I went to Stanton University in city of Lawndale for an LVN program,they dismiss me from the school, the verbally reason was I did not pass the injection test in class, they never train and teach as how to do it until after the test please I
need you to recommended me what action to take.My problem is that now I don`t want to finish this carrier. I`m frustrated because I also asked them for a letter with an explanation of why I was dismissed from the program but they refuse to give me the letter, they also asked me to go back for another whole year. I refuse because I need a job to pay the school loans and house bills.

Take it with the Dean of the program. That person need to have open door policy with all students pass or fail. Then if not resolved take to the Board of Education from what ever state you're fro. There are student advocates that get us the right answers. Some teacher take it to the extremes that they thing they own the program. Let them know you're not alone on this. Just mention students's advocates from the Board of Education in your area.. let me know if they did'nt respond to that right away.

Angee in Chino Hills, California said: Thank you for the information.:-D
Are you able to take the test more than once per LVN extrance date? At Baldview ROP, you are only allowed to take the test once per LVN start date. Also, I noticed on the La Puente website, they have a lab which allows one to brush up on english and math skills. Do you know of anyone who utilized the lab to brush up on their skills, and was it helpful?

Yes people did use the lab and its free. you can take the test as many times as you want as long as its before the entrance to the pre-vn. I think its 25 bucks each time.

Angee in Chino Hills, California said: To JoJo in La Mirada...regarding the LVN program in La Puente...the entrance exam, was it a basic test or do you really need to brush up on lost skills?

It was pretty basic, but I would brush up on your math skills. There is reading and comp, math and english...

jojo in Anaheim, California said: What area do you live in? I recommend a public adult school, you get in faster and with your background you should ace the assessment tests.

The only way your Bachelors will help you is if you took A&P, Chemistry, Microbiology ect... the science classes, those will cover the pre-reqs to get into an RN program, plust all your GE will get you in faster, those are also pre-reqs. I am doing a distant program for LVN to RN. In Cali it used to be a waiting list, now its based on your grades, so the higher your science grades are the faster you get in because you are at the top of the list.

Thank you for the replies. Since I posted my original question, I have since enrolled with Pacific College. Class starts 1.4.09. Any tips/comments/recommendations from anyone?

Desiree in North Hollywood, California said: PLEASE HELP!! I have been trying so hard to find an ONLINE "LVN/LPN" or Associates in RN courses. What colleges online offer these programs. I am a medical assistant and wish to take the next step up. Thank you

Please, please, do not go LVN. GO RN. The LVN fields are closing rapidly. Unless you want to work exclusively in a Skilled Nursing Facility (i.e., rest home) the LVN field is rapidly being filled with Medical Assistant or require RN's for Medicare payment (Fix this one Obama!) Also, the LVN starting pay is not going up. Just bite the bullet and go RN at a fast-track school, p l e a s e!

binks110 in Burbank, California said: Is it hard to get into the program? I scored above 14's on all subjects of the test, but I have no medical background. Suppossedly letters are to be mailed next month.

Please, give me the name of a couple of hospitals with the RN programs.
Tori

Hey everyone,

I'm a high school graduate living in Aliso Viejo.

I was recently introduced to this career (LVN and RN) and so far what I've heard is that it is a one/two year course that gets you into the nursing profession as an LVN with a pay of around 85,000 a year.

How much truth is there in the paragraph above and what colleges are close to Aliso Viejo. And any idea about financial aid/tuition fees would be great.

I have no clue whatsoever regarding this field. Any help at all would be great. I have contacted a few colleges like Pacific College and West Coast University. I need a little more direction than just randomly contacting universities.

Thanks and good luck to all those who've figured it out. :)

jay in Southfield, Michigan said: Im thinking of going back to school to become an LVN. Any suggestions for schools that I should go to. Is Stanbridge college in Irvine accredited?Thanks

Try Angeles College in Koreatown; Guarantee you wont regret it. It's about 22000 and for a private c/ it's pretty low key cost.

Do NOT, I repeat, NOT, do the LVN course. Go straight RN. It's just one extra semester at a local college and you will be much more employable! LVN's have a hard time getting jobs. And the 89,000 a year is for the RN, not the LVN.

But dont you have a better chance getting into the RN program if you get your LVN licensure.