WCU Nursing Student | FAQS: $140K? Acceptance? How fast is it?

[@logictd567]

Advice to those thinking about nursing. Try to get the best grades in your pre-requisites at a CC and apply to a public university or CC. The clinical experience is unmatched and it's affordable or free. Debt of $140 K + interest is crushing.

[@nurse_krizia]

logick3 if you want to pursue nursing 100% I definitely agree! Wish I did this instead and is honestly what I encourage others to do if nursing is a 100% what you want to do

[@TheMaleNurse777]

WELL, SEND 1600 PER MONTH. THE INTEREST WILL EAT YOU IF YOU SEND 100 A MONTH. OR PAY WHILE GOING TO SCHOOL.

[@lesleycandel9647]

Can you get in if you were in academic probation

[@juliahanlon9680]

Nowadays I understand why people would go to private schools for nursing. I’m in California, it’s extremely impacted and competitive, especially for RN. I went to a community college, completed the RN prerequisites with a 3.9 GPA and 89.3 on the TEAS, and still didn’t get accepted into all 5 RN programs I applied to. It’s frustrating. The schools I applied to actually don’t have waitlists 🤷🏼‍♀️, we’d just have to reapply in the next cycle. Now I’m a CNA and in LVN school, then I’ll try again for RN. Some schools give bonus points for experience, which I didn’t have at the time

[@La05g1rl1987]

Wow your scores are really good. Can’t believe you still didn’t get selected for any of the schools you applied to! Good luck on your RN journey.

[@karlae5074]

Same. I have all A’s with a teas score of 90 and still can’t get accepted anywhere. 🥺 I’m thinking it’s also because I have no experience in the medical field. I imagine those with good gpa and experience, have higher chances. ☹️ don’t give up! Best of luck.

[@La05g1rl1987]

@@karlae5074 wow! If you’re really wanting to pursue your nursing license, I’ve heard people actually moved or go to school out of state near them to see if they have a chance. Your scores are phenomenal and grades. Good luck to you as well on the nursing journey

[@juliahanlon9680]

@@BuiltForSin0 I’m in Southern California. I’m not “BS’ing” about my scores and trust me, I am looking. Not everyone has the resources to move far away either. Good luck to you

[@taylordasilva5880]

very interesting hearing your experience. I am in a BSN program in Vancouver, Canada, and we have nine 13 weeks terms with a few weeks in-between terms. However, it only costs about 35,000 with books and everything. Time vs money, the ultimate dilemma hey!

[@marinacastro6077]

Which program is this? :)

[@vidanaps714]

Thank you so much my dear your such an Angel for sharing and contributed your time to do this videos for the world ! I’m a LPN from Canada been in CAli few years agoes , I will pray to attend this WCU anytime soon 🥰🌟🙏🏼💖💖💖💖💖

[@mirandaalexis]

I did the ADN then got my BSN. Currently an ER nurse here to help.

[@nurse_krizia]

mirandaalexis congrats! ER is what I’m leaning towards!

[@mirandaalexis]

@@nurse_krizia I have realistic videos about working the ER, or if you have any questions about applying or anything in the ER just ask me. Been in the ER for 4 years, almost 5 now.

[@nurse_krizia]

mirandaalexis thank you! I’ll definitely check it out! Do you recommend to start on med surg then transfer to ER or start in the ER? I’ve heard mixed things

[@mirandaalexis]

@@nurse_krizia I talk about it in a video but it depends. like if you have patient care experience like PCT/CNA and can adapt to changes easily then go ahead into ER but if you're hesitant and don't have patient care experience then med surg first for a year then transfer to ER. med surg is basically everything in the ER just a lot slower pace and nothing emergent.

[@JD-dw1dr]

Is WCU a good university. Like I mean will I find a job?

[@_littleviccc]

Love this video, you kept everything so real. Thank you!

[@angiepacificnorthwest7325]

Spent less than 10 grand for my ADN, then 7000 for BSN w/WGu, another 7000 for MBA with WGU ended up making 150,000 in nursing leadership role all without any debt.

[@nurse_krizia]

Amazing!

[@nurse_krizia]

For this route, how long did it take to complete?

[@angiepacificnorthwest7325]

15 months for BSN and 14 months for MBA.

[@unnamed8530]

What school and what state?

[@AZ-gy1wt]

That sounds like a great pathway for other prospective nurses. WGU is not available in California.

[@hamzakafiofficial]

You’re very sincere in the information you give. Thank you Krizia

[@BearKookieKusu]

Nice! I'm going to be starting west coast in January! and I'm feeling pretty nervous

[@islandofdoctormoreau]

hows its been!?

[@BearKookieKusu]

@@islandofdoctormoreau Honestly, so far it’s been great. A lot of the faculty and teachers are really nice

[@kikigirlnirvana]

I was so prepared to go this route but thankfully I was accepted into an ADN program I’m paying 4,500$ for the entire program But yes it is extremely competitive in California I had a 4.0 gpa and got an 89 on my teas and was still scared I wouldn’t get in.

[@nicolemorris2874]

Im sorry but quick question is cumulative GPA or PREQS GPA

[@yarelyguerra605]

@@nicolemorris2874 both of them count, your cumulative gpa matters but also your science gpa is a biggie, just started nursing school, make sure your science gpa is 4.0 & overall is in good standing 👍🏼

[@jellybelly111]

That's why you gotta apply to every CC ADN program less than an hour away from you. A lot of people only apply to one of two schools and that's not good enough since most of them run on a lottery system

[@sophieann1339]

Fellow WCU student here and i wish people didn’t give you so much crap in the comments... do you boo!

[@msaucedo17]

Thank you for this informative video, I’ve been back and forth about applying here and other rn programs at Cc. I have all my gen Ed as well but competition is so crazy here in LA :( I hope I get in somewhere this year!! 🥲

[@nurse_krizia]

Yes! Getting into ADN programs now are very very competitive, which is why a lot of students who end up going to WCU is their last resort.

[@thescrubslife]

Thanks for the video! I start WCU in two months

[@nurse_krizia]

The Scrubs Life aww yay congrats on your new journey!

[@thescrubslife]

@@nurse_krizia thank you!!

[@thescrubslife]

@@neginchaichian9085 nah, I'ma be in Anaheim

[@sharlenesanchez9237]

@@thescrubslife how is it so far?

[@thescrubslife]

@@sharlenesanchez9237 so far so good! Currently on my last term before starting core

[@pandabearlove99]

hi love! i’m starting wcu in august. i really appreciate the information!!

[@nurse_krizia]

Halea Monigan welcome!!! & so glad you found it helpful! Is there any other topics you’d like me to make a video on?

[@foreverShanell]

Me too

[@charliewizard]

Same!!

[@biancam887]

God bless you! Cuz its definitely crazy!

[@laurenhernandez4394]

WCU has been very understanding. That preliminary date is important to have all your paperwork cleared but if you don’t they will work with you . The goal is to have you cleared before clinical otherwise you can’t start. I had to repeat a titer therefore I was considered not compliant. My clinical advisor worked with me and I was accommodated. :)

[@DrewDayToday]

dude thank you for this!

[@nastehoissa5469]

That’s crazyyy I’m going for nursing as my second degree and (it’s only cost me 30k) that with the 17k I have from my first degree. I just couldn’t go into this much debt lord. Even with two bachelors it’s way less.

[@Buziness711]

It’s clearly taking advantage. I know students who went this route and are in 100 k debt without a degree. Yep! You will still be in debt for classes you have taken through them AND you likely can’t transfer those classes ANYWHERE! DEFINITELY can’t transfer to a university. ALSO , some Texas community college are no longer accepting students who already attempted at these expensive schools . People go to school for years , from one to the other and owe all this money with a trail of none transferable class credits, then realize they should have gone to a community college . So if you go this route you better be ready for do or die because you are screwed in these private schools if you don’t DO it! At least if I failed a class once I had a chance to take it again for 300. dollars. I know it’s hard to get in sometimes but over 100k !?! Nope! I’d rather buy some land with THAT !

[@laurenhernandez4394]

They also include remediation for med math ! It’s so helpful!

[@Actll]

Maybe I missed it, $130k with or w/o prereqs?

[@Vannesa170]

Thank you for sharing this was very helpful

[@lolamelioria6525]

yeah I'm thinking the private school route more because programs both bsn and adn are incredibly compacted here in CA and I am not a perfect student. I can't compete and idk if I am lucky enough to get in through random lottery. I was looking into CNI college since they have a huge amount of resources it's like 138K which is what sucks but they have the resources and connections with hospitals to get you a job after passing the NCLEX. Paying back the loans within a good a amount of time just requires living below your means for a year or so, while working as an RN (since I am lucky to live with my parents). But still I am figuring out what to do, I'm only 25 but I already have a B.A. (which I kind of regret) and I just want to go to nursing school already I am not getting any younger lol.

[@karlae5074]

Same . I have A’s and scored 90 on teas and I still can’t get accepted. 😤 I have no experience in the medical field , so I’m thinking that could be a reason too. 😰 it’s so competitive. Good luck 🍀

[@mjciufo3307]

Very informative. Thank you

[@arjunsubedi1126]

Very informative and useful. Thank you for making this video

[@martymaranan7191]

My wife Started Accelerated BSN in 1/2/2022. Now she will graduate next 8/18/2024. She goes to Arizona College of Nursing.

[@ilovepurple5744]

This video is so helpful thank u!!

[@mariammagdyBisharaBanob]

I totally agree, I just started on October 2019. Can you please explain what will be included in the clinic bag? Thanks.

[@nursingwithbeezy1475]

In the clinical duffle bag, you receive a stethoscope, wound kit dressings, 1 package of PPE gear, sphygmomanometer, pen light and a few other things. I would recommend that you invest in a good stethoscope and more pen lights because they are on the lower end.

[@pr-tk5cc]

My doctor paid 170$ k to become a doctor! Your paying 140$ for nursing!

[@briannamonzon3920]

I’m currently doing anatomy 10A in a CC , looking to transfer to WCU , I’m super nervous on what to expect very scared about the debt .

[@thetruthsayer8347]

I’m happy you are getting your education. Nursing can pay well. But I hope you have rich parents or a trust fund to help pay for it. Paying that much money back is really, really difficult.

[@farhanaamin7639]

Lol loans its loans

[@ForgotToMentionThat]

As long as you have acquired the knowledge and the ability to earn significantly, the loans are payable.

[@AnaSofiaGuerrero]

Anyone starting this August Dallas Campus?

[@jenniromero3559]

wondering this too!

[@RollerBladingSuxs]

So how long does it take if I have all my pre-reqs and GE done. And how much is it for the Accelerated BSN?

[@maryambehnezhad8743]

Thank you so much 😊

[@chinita_doll]

Def not worth it! To each their own tho. It’s like $145,000k. Just go to a CC and pay $5-7k in California, and transfer to a Cal State. It’s like $5k/semester $5k/4 sem = $20k for your BSN Yes it will require a lot more time, but you won’t be in debt and also your credits will be accepted by Cal States and UC, if you ever decide to go back to school for something else. Smh.

[@nurse_krizia]

Yes, I definitely agree! This route is the most affordable but does require time. I wish this is what I did at the beginning if I knew I wanted to pursue nursing.

[@SolarLove7]

It’s really not and for a bachelors degree at that. She was bamboozled.

[@elenayang4303]

Can I apply UC or Cal state schools’ NP programs after graduating BSN from West Coast University?

[@hughjanus2273]

@chinita7044 You do know CC in california only accepts applicants every 6 months and some only once a year. They also receive around 2 thousands applications for only 35 seats. Not only that but it's a competitive field. Obviously people would rather go this route but some just don't get so lucky to get randomly selected or accepted. Just because you say another route doesnt mean its possible for everyone else. Jesus smh

[@johnsnow5414]

I heard a lot of hospitals (big hospitals) here in LA don’t like hiring from WCU students because it has a bad reputation for not preparing the students well. I wonder if it’s true ?

[@nurse_krizia]

Not true! I have friends who went to WCU and currently work at big hospitals like UCLA, USC, and Cedars

[@ramonaalba1175]

Hi, I have a question.. for the credits that are transferable does that mean you would only take the classes that you need for the GE terms?

[@rachaeltrinh3795]

Hey Ramona, I recently contacted a guidance counselor at WCU and had the same question. The answer is yes! the school will figure out what classes you'll need to take and will help sort your schedule out for you!

[@desireearrieta5439]

@@rachaeltrinh3795 hi! So you take the GES with the nursing courses?

[@leivas1999]

So do you need traditional college before you get in or you can take your pre reqs there?

[@nurse_krizia]

Alyssa Rae you can take your pre reqs there! But having experience in college class settings will help as you teach yourself a lot

[@lear6884]

Nursing pays well, but with having to pay that much back every month...your income would be greatly affected. I have a BA and decided to do a CC which is sooo cheap here in CA and am starting next month. I debated doing a absn but didnt want to pay so much on loans forever. Also with wanting to do a masters it would add up. Trying to get my bsn with no loans. I wonder why they charge so much

[@TheMaleNurse777]

GO GET YOUR BSN AT WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY - ONLINE. YOU WILL SUCCEED:

[@jeffrey7159]

Any information on the Capstone Project? I struggle with anxiety/presentations are a struggle, I'm wondering if it can be done as a group, or online, or other method. They've changed it to where they do this at the end of the Program now, I would hate to get to the very end of the program and then have these issues

[@tanyaguzman8045]

How long did it take to hear back after applying with the acceptance letter?

[@yuriilove7260]

I go to the one in miami! taking my preq and teas in a few weeks!! I'm so nervous

[@daneshiagreen5603]

Hello, I am trying to do the ADN program at WCU in Miami. Do I still have to take the teas test? Is College Mathematics course there online and is it basic algebra?

[@unknown-yz6gy]

I plan on going there can I DM you about it? On Instagram.

[@yuriilove7260]

@@unknown-yz6gy so sorry for the late reply! Yurii_xoxo on Instagram.

[@yuriilove7260]

@@daneshiagreen5603 hi! Just saw this, it is online. And you can take your general courses before taking the teas.

[@daneshiagreen5603]

@@yuriilove7260 I was told by WCU Miami that I have to have an Associate's degree to get into their program.

[@unknown-yz6gy]

Are you doing 39 or 44 months?

[@elizabetharroyogonzalez395]

Hi. I’m thinking to apply to this university this year but I’m scared because is an accelerated program. I took all the pre requisites classes in a community college. I’m planning to work as a CNA while going to school. Do you think I can do it? Also I don’t live near the campus so I’m thinking to maybe move near the campus. I’m thinking to go the one in LA. Do you know a website where I can find a roommate?

[@elizabethmantey450]

Elizabeth Arroyo Gonzalez. Where do you live? I live in Palm Springs and thinking about attending west coast too

[@elizabetharroyogonzalez395]

@@elizabethmantey450 I live in Lomita, Ca

[@CindyIga]

hi how long did it take you to complete all your preqs

[@patriciafernandez9693]

May I ask why you chose private school instead of public ?

[@jayvalentino384]

Is this school similar to Westwood or other colleges that have been closed ?

[@G0711-t3e]

I just finished my ADN BUT DID NOT GET ACCEPTED INTO ANY RN PROGRAM DO U KNOW IF I CAN GO STRAIGHT TO GETTING MY BSN?

[@Ty111506]

I heard for Single moms it’s half the price ;)

[@ChocolateLover12327]

Did they apply transfer credits from your previous B.S. degree?

[@ericaaguayo3547]

Hi Im planning to apply to West Coast for Fall 2021. I was wondering if we have to apply for the scholarships or they automatically give us one depending on our grades and stuff

[@marcysiney1539]

Hello, I am wrapping up my second to last term in GE at West Coast. You need to apply for scholarships the school will not automatically give you one. I hope this is helpful :)

[@Theshellyeffect.]

Is their nursing program regionally accredited?

[@dyaonna]

Do you get a laptop

[@victorperalta66]

So i know a lot of people talk crap about this school because of the price and i get that it is stupid expensive. What do you guys think about the level of education you get here though? I have the full GI bill so I don’t have to worry about the money and i want to finish school as fast as possible. I also want to make sure I’ll be properly trained as a nurse.

[@nurse_krizia]

Yes! A lot of other schools say exactly this and that we’re just ‘handed’ a diploma. The curriculum itself is very difficult, 10 weeks per term, no break, etc. I feel that the level of education I received depends on you as a student. I took full advantage of every opportunity that I got during clinicals. All my clinical professors have been amazing, all of them pushed me to take on the role as a real nurse while being a student. Like giving report, knowing all 4 of my patients when I’m on the floor, constantly testing my knowledge. I’m regards to classes, I learned a lot from professors. Some were mediocre and would just teach powerpoints/read off. But I would make sure to read the textbook, go to office hours, review concepts on my own. I went to UCI, and the level of education was about the same. Mostly self taught and self motivated tbh. But WCU prepared me very well for the NCLEX and helped me develop professionalism and good habits that transfer over as a nurse. (Getting to clinicals on time, always showing up to class, great communication with profressors etc.

[@nurse_krizia]

WCU’s current NCLEX pass rate is very high, I’d say at least 98%

[@victorperalta66]

@@nurse_krizia thank you for this information! This is what I was looking for!

[@juvynezzandrews1044]

@victor p I was wondering the same thing about west coast. I have GI bill too and do you think it’ll cover enough for tuition?

[@victorperalta66]

@@juvynezzandrews1044 so i’ve been trying to figure that out. From what I’ve seen each semester at west coast is 17k. If you go on the VA website you can use a gi bill calculator and it says at west coast we would get 24k a year plus 3k a month for bah and 1k for books. So that would not cover total costs unless you use your bah money as well. I also know that west coast has the yellow ribbon program so if you apply for that and it is accepted full tuition should be covered.

[@xx18xxBK]

Will they take LVNS as a bridge format?

[@lucilamarin9069]

if you took the teas test would they accept that instead of their test?

[@nonyabigness]

Yes they will

[@Juicylucci]

Which campus did you go to?

[@flusteredtorchic9024]

She said LA

[@thursdaysproduction3290]

Did you take pharmacology as a pre req?

[@ewayjeng1]

How much does financial aid cover

[@jennietran2076]

HI Krizia, thanks for the short but very detailed info. Does WCU offer any course to help students with State Board Test? Thank you :)

[@carolinabycarolina8451]

Hey Jennie, they do have a green light program that is set up to help you with NCLEX. It’s optional but it helps. It helped me stay organized in studying what material. Everyone so different on learning. It’s part of ATI.

[@anadeisymartinez9897]

Is it really $35000 per 2 terms?

[@marleneortiz7053]

I did all my general ed i hope it doesn’t take me more than 3 years😭😭

[@nurse_krizia]

It should be a little over 2 years!

[@patriciafernandez9693]

I wanted to know how many semesters did u do since u already had your prerequisites. I was very reluctant because if the tuition but I didn’t realize I have so many classes already abs I have a bachelors also . I attended a seminar they said each semester is 17000 so Im trying to estimate how much I would pay

[@nurse_krizia]

Mine was around 90k. You can find out the actual price once they verify transfer of credits and when you speak with a financial advisor

[@patriciafernandez9693]

@@nurse_krizia wow that’s still a lot I wonder if I will need a consigner

[@WattRosemary-i1t]

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[@jessicaperez652]

Hi Krizia, Do they have Disability Services at WCU?

[@nurse_krizia]

Yes they do!

[@softlife45]

140k? A masters doesn't even cost that much. What a waste. Good luck with paying that down

[@nurse_krizia]

It was a great investment for me! Only been an RN for a year and already making $120k+/year with no masters!

[@merian_d]

It was an investment she did for herself. To each their own. It was not a waste if she got a degree out of it.

[@jessicaguidos5375]

Did you have to get a co-signer for your loan?

[@nurse_krizia]

Yes I needed a co-signer for my private loans. Once I graduated and got a job, I refinanced my loans and didn’t need a cosigner

[@Julioram1rez]

Was the test to get in hard? What subjects did it cover?

[@simmysoon01]

They take the SAT

[@mjciufo3307]

Math, Grammar, English

[@angellugo2991]

Do you think it’s possible to have a part time job going to this school?

[@nurse_krizia]

Yes it’s possible with good time management and knowing how to prioritize. It also helps if your job is very flexible with scheduling due to sudden changes that can happen with your schedule

[@CheriTangwolfyproductions]

is it hard to get in

[@lifestylewithrose]

Hi Krizia, I checked with the school admission office and they said there is no ABSN program. Do you think they just recently take the program off?

[@nurse_krizia]

Hey! Technically it isn’t an ABSN program like others that take 12 months. But I still consider it accelerated due to each term being 10 weeks. This was my second BSN and this took me a little over 2 years to complete!

[@lifestylewithrose]

@@nurse_krizia Thank you for the information. I always watch your videos. I am trying to apply nursing program at WCU and hopefully I will get into it.

[@booyou8416]

@@lifestylewithrose hi, were you able to get in?

[@lifestylewithrose]

@@booyou8416 I got into a different nursing school.

[@booyou8416]

@@lifestylewithrose Could you please share where’d you get in? I’m having difficulty finding a program. Thanks in advance!

[@BonnieDona]

Is the books online ?

[@nurse_krizia]

Nurse Bonnie you purchase online PDFs which are cheaper or buy the physical version as new or used from students!

[@patriciafernandez9693]

If I already took medical math at community college do I still have to take that test or class ?

[@nurse_krizia]

Yes, you take it at the beginning of every new term

[@patriciafernandez9693]

@@nurse_krizia so its a test not class just so u keep your mind refreshed …. Do they give you a study guide

[@freshtasaqebi523]

@@nurse_krizia what is medical math? very helpful video. Thank you !

[@nurse_krizia]

@@freshtasaqebi523 it’s calculating med dosages and administration of medication

[@RohitSormaes-t6j]

Clark William Moore Angela Miller Jessica

[@dyaonna]

What teas score do you need to get accepted

[@TheMaleNurse777]

75%

[@Littosmol]

The Ontario campus only requires a score of 58% however, acceptance is point-based.

[@Mel-by4ur]

Hesi entrance exam

[@uneyedentified2017]

140k for a bsn is insani-tits. But hey got to do what you got to do

[@Ty111506]

I’m an Lvn I made 6 figures last year so get your education you will be fine

[@nataliegarofalo9542]

How

[@bigbenmk4873]

How tf u making 6 figs with lvn unless ur like 40 plus year old

[@Ty111506]

@@bigbenmk4873 maybe ask instead of being rude and I’m 37

[@Ty111506]

@@nataliegarofalo9542 worked for 2 agencies, one paid me $34 an hour the other $30 I worked 90hrs but this was home health. So brought in 10k to 12k a month

[@bigbenmk4873]

@@Ty111506 huh, i didnt mean to come off rude at all it was more of a surprised reaction. The 40 year old thing also just came off as having a lot of experience which equates to money. Still was surprised at the 100k either way. Didnt mean to offend

[@alexgoodman6762]

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[@CassieLovley91]

Girl, you’re gonna regret spending that much. You could’ve gotten your fnp for that price.

[@JD-dw1dr]

Does it matter where you get your BSN from?

[@TheMaleNurse777]

NO YOUR EMPLOYER DOESNT CAREEEE ALL THAT MATTERS IS THAT YOUR NAME COMES UP ON THE BRN WHEN THEY LOOK YOU UP LOL