Question by raymond_1265: Should I go to Community College or 4 year college for Nursing?
I’m graduating in two months and I want to become a nurse. I applied to some universities around here (Seton Hall, Rutgers) and I got declined by all of them. I have a 3.6 GPA but my SAT score was a 1350. I got accepted into Farleigh Dickinson and Dominican College. At FDU, I didn’t get accepted into their School of Nursing, but I can apply to it after taking the basic courses needed for Nursing. At Dominican College, I got into their Nursing Program with a scholarship. I applied to Bergen Community for Nursing but I didn’t get into the Nursing Program, should I go to BCC, take my gen. ed. courses then apply to their nursing program? What’s the best thing to do? Thanks in advanced! Sorry if it’s too much to read!
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Answer by Randy
I definitely recommend checking out the community college. It typically costs less and is a great way to knock out your gen eds while paying less. If you work hard and do well, it’ll make you a more attractive candidate when you decide to reapply to the nursing program. You’ll have more money in your pocket (or less debt) and an associate’s degree to boot.
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Question by Karina: Should I go to community college or to a separate school for nursing?
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Answer by Ashley B
Community College it is alot cheaper
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Question by Love my Daughter: Can i become a Nurse in a community College?
I go to ELAC a community college here in LA..I am finishing my english math etc…but now i decided to become a nurse..My school does offer nursing classes..Can i finish everyhting there or am i going to have to trasnfer somewhere else later?
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Answer by gstep50
probably
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Question by mlgpinkfox: Community College for Nursing or a University?
I am planning on attending college next fall (2009-2010). I have many choices either to attend a community college and receive a 2 year associates(ADN) at Delaware County Community College….or a 4 year(BSN) at a University such as West Chester, Penn State, or Widener. But these schools are too pricey for me and I do not want to get a huge debt after college. Every nurse in the area says Delaware County has a very strong nursing program- one of the best in Pennsylvannia. I have also heard that ADN’s get paid just the same as BSN’s do? Should I stick with the 2,000 a year education vs. the 10,000? My school frowns upon community college as being the bad thing, but am i just getting a (maybe)BETTER education for 1/4 of the money? Please help =)
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Answer by ms.cheng
I had the same dilemma as you when I was deciding between going to a university or to a community/junior college. I know that people usually look upon community colleges as lower/bad education but it’s not.
Some of the professors as CCs actually teach the same curriculum at a university. Also, if you are looking to eventually go on to a four year college, the associates doesn’t even really matter considering that now n’ days, everyone needs a bachelors or above.
I would say that you should go to a CC. From experience, it’s cheaper and it’s not true about getting not the same education. At times, it’s sometimes even better considering that students are more driven because they want the bang for the buck.
Besides, if people say that it’s a good and strong nursing program, I say go for it! It wouldn’t hurt to save a little money, now would it? 
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Question by ashley *mommy to monkey monster*: community college and nursing degree?
If i go to a community college for Nursing and receive my AS degree in nursing, can i start to work as an RN if i pass the test? or do i have to go to a university after?
(i have a 7 week old. i stopped school at the 10th grade and i have a GED. I would like to start working as soon as possible but i dont not have all my prerequisite classes for nursing to go straight to a university..or can i go to a university and do my prerequisite classes there while obtaining my nursing degree?..im very confused.)
im very confused on what a community college is in relation to nursing
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Answer by Librarian P.Johnson
You probably need to complete some prerequisites at the community college level before entering an RN program. Some students complete an LVN program first.
Here’s an example of a career track from Pasadena City College
http://www.pasadena.edu/divisions/health-sciences/rn/Career_Ladder_Nursing_Information_Brochure.pdf
More info: http://www.pasadena.edu/divisions/health-sciences/rn/career-ladder.cfm
MtSAC Nursing program http://www.mtsac.edu/instruction/technology/nursing/
CSULA program http://www.calstatela.edu/dept/nursing/dept_adm.htm
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Question by ARACELI I: Nursing @ Tarrant Community College?
I am interested in starting my associates degree in nursing i have never attended college and would like to know what to be ready for. I haven’t been in school since 2000 and im so excited. Can some one tell me what are the steps and what to expect from college. Thank you.
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Answer by Kevin
Q: “Can some one tell me what are the steps and what to expect from college?”
A: I’m not sure what “steps” you’re referring to…
I’m assuming you’ve already applied for and received a seat in a nursing program? If you have not done so then the 1st step would be to complete an admissions application as well as figuring out how you’re going to finance your education. If you have children then of course there are additional steps i.e. child care while you’re in class. The admissions application is self explanatory. I suggest you get one or at least visit the school’s website to preview the application. This will allow you opportunity to gather any scholastic transcripts and other documentation you may need in order to successfully apply.
A 2 year nursing program is not an unfair challenge meaning that it’s of short duration and will simply require that you have the ability to focus in lectures, take competent notes while sitting there and of course allot sufficient time at home to study your notes and assigned text reading. You should be a competent reader, have a fair to average memory (can’t remember stuff you haven’t studied so… best study, eh?), and during your clinical rotations you follow directions, seem enthusiastic and when in doubt, you ask your nursing instructor for guidance.
To simplify what I’m saying, this ain’t rocket science. You will learn a lot of biology, chemistry and human anatomy then you will learn a lot of medical terminology, disease conditions and pharmacology. You will approach all of this from a nursing perspective and finally apply what you’ve learned to a sick human being lying in a bed needing a nurse. You can so do this. Best of luck, stop worrying and apply already.
edit: I don’t know a thing about the college you’ve selected but here’s some very good advice ~ find out what their NCLEX passing percentage is i.e. how many graduates of that program successfully complete the national nursing test (NCLEX). I’ve supplied you with a link which you may use to compare passing rates at different schools of nursing across the country. If your school is not listed then you contact the individual program directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Question by Brandy: Austin Community College Licensed Practical Nursing tuition costs?
I have the opportunity for a family member to assist me with payment of my education, however, they want to know what the costs are for the entire duration upfront. Does anyone know a pretty good estimate of how long the class is and how much it would be to obtain my LPN, including books, miscellaneous fees, etc? Any help would be great. Thanks!
Thanks so much. I’ll look into it further… I just wanted to know in the meantime what a good estimate is. I have no clue. $ 1,000… $ 5,000… $ 10,000… $ 1mil? lol.
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Answer by Suba
The nursing program at Tyler Junior College has a sheet showing all tuition charges and fees (like labs, parking etc)…including books…right down to the exact dollar. Call the nursing program advising office and see if they have such a thing.
Man, you’re blessed!
At TJC, my daughter will go two full semesters and one summer semester….we pay out of district tuition and a her total tuition will be around $ 6,000., then about $ 700. for books and another $ 200. for scrubs, patches and shoes for clinicals….then around $ 500. when she takes her licensing tests. (this does not inclue the “optional items” she bought….stethoscope, blood pressure monitor and pulse oximeter) …So, in her case, around $ 7,500.
It looks like you also will need some prerequisite course…9 to 12 hours…so that’s another $ 750. to $ 1,000. plus books. And those books are EXPENSIVE.! We try to buy ours on ebay if possible.
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Question by Leiah: Has anyone transfered from riverside community college to Cal state long beach or UCLA for nursing?
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Answer by ♥
I’m sure it has happened. If you get a decent GPA in CC, you should definitely transfer to Cal States.
But, its a lot harder for UCLA, you need a 3.7 or higher to have a high chance of getting in. Also, nursing is extremely competitive so good grades is very very important.
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Question by jmlucie: 2nd degree student want to take Nursing prereqs. University OR Community College ?
I already have a BA but I want to go for Nursing ( accelerated BNS/MNS) , I’m wondering if it’s ok or possible to do my prereqs at a community college or would that be frowned upon by the admission comitee? Or should I take them at a regular 4 years college. I am triying to save money and time . Help me please !!!!!!
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Answer by thedipnetter
I’m in your same situation, except for Chiropractic School. What did was I asked an admissions advisor if they would accept community college credits and the answer was yes. And if you have a degree already that will be something they look at. Also, maybe see if you can get conditionally accepted with the credits you have now, that way you won’t have to worry about taking expensive classes at an university.
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Question by athrun360: Nursing in Community College?
For people who graduated in community college, I was just wondering how many years it took you guys to complete everything .. the prerequisites and nursing program??/ Because I just went to the community college I might go to and they told me that it will probably take me 3-4 years to complete it .. is this the same case for everybody?
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Answer by Nichole H
Its going to take me about 3-4 years to complete everything. I will be entering (hopefully!) the Rn program in August of 2008. I’ve already finished most of my prereqs and have 2 more semesters to go.
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