You are 100!!!! Thank u! Love this video such good information! And a real life explanation of what a transition, is especially in this covid pandemic

Sorry for the delay everyone! This past term has been hectic but I will post a new video soon!! Thank you all for watching and subscribing!! 🤍🤍🤍

I totally second taking your GEs outside of WCU before starting here. It’s gonna save you SO much lmao

As I soon as I saw the “Los Angeles,” I understood 😂. I’m in California too, it’s extremely impacted and competitive for RN. I completed RN prerequisites at a CC with 3.9 GPA and 89.3 TEAS score and still didn’t get accepted into any RN programs, I applied to 5. Some schools give more points for experience, which I didn’t have unfortunately. Now I’m a CNA and in LVN school, then I’ll try again for RN. It’s frustrating ngl

@dez.janelle4979

2 жыл бұрын

Oh man just reading this makes me frustrated for you!! I had a decent GPA as well and no CC was accepting me so I had to settle for WCU and just get this journey going. Lol Goodluck on your journey tho!

@jessicaftw9564

2 жыл бұрын

Omg! I’m in the same situation. I have a 4.0, 82 on teas, and work in a hospital as a CNA, but got rejected at 4 Los Angeles ADN programs, and got 2 alternate. Sadly most schools are lottery here in LA. I’m going to WCU in Jan

@k.g7856

Жыл бұрын

@@jessicaftw9564 why not try going for lvn then do the bridge program at cc since you already have all the necessary requirements you’ll have a higher chance of getting in that way & you’ll have experience on the floor when it’s time to apply for an rn job :)

@jessicaftw9564

Жыл бұрын

@@k.g7856 update: I got in as a alternate!! I start the adn program in 2 weeks. Thank goodness 😭

@k.g7856

Жыл бұрын

@@jessicaftw9564 yess congrats!! what college did u get in if u don’t mind me asking? I’m currently working on my ge & pre reqs at lavc

i love the part that you mentioned to have fun 🎉🎉🎉

Going to be attending WCU Jan 2022! This video was very helpful! Looking forward for more! ☺️

@dez.janelle4979

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you love!! I’m glad it helped! Best of luck to you in the program! 💕

@briannamonzon3920

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Danica , I’m actually looking to go too WCU too I’m just really nervous, if you don’t mind me asking how is it so far ?

@danicaxmakeupp

2 жыл бұрын

@@briannamonzon3920 Hi Brianna! I'm currently in my 2nd term and so far all of my professors have been amazing! As of right now my experience with the school has been very positive!

@briannamonzon3920

2 жыл бұрын

@@danicaxmakeupp Thats so amazing! If you don’t mind me asking which location do you attend ? What classes are you currently taking and do the classes feel overwhelming? I’m sorry for all the questions I’m just a bit nervous and I’m trying to gather all the info I can (:

@danicaxmakeupp

2 жыл бұрын

@@briannamonzon3920 No worries, I'm happy to help! I attend the LA location and so far all of my classes have been online via zoom. I was able to transfer most of my pre-reqs, but I did decide to take Anatomy and Physiology at WCU and I'm so glad I did because those two classes are pretty much the foundation in nursing. I also want to mention that it is required to take 4 classes in WCU before you start nursing core (First year seminar, critical reasoning, pathophysiology, and GE Capstone). I'm taking Physiology and Critical Reasoning right now and working 24 hours a week and don't feel overwhelmed at all. But I also did need to develop good time management skills. I can't say how overwhelming nursing core is, but I do know some people who are in nursing core and still manage to work full-time.

Hey Dez! I appreciate this video for clarifying up most of my concerns, i have one question, is it possible to have a part time job while in school or do you have to dedicate your entire time to west coast? Im concerned about meeting my living expenses such as rent, ETC! Thank you in advance for answering this question!

@dez.janelle4979

Жыл бұрын

Hello ray sorry for such a late reply. Schools been pretty hectic lately. But working is doable at WCU a lot of people work full time jobs have kids etc. to each their own so my biggest advice is to ask yourself how committed you are if you do work because doing both is extremely draining. If possible I would not work for the first half or even quarter of your nursing core. 1. To get accustom to the work flow and see if you can really handle it. And 2. Because the first half I would say is very time consuming there’s a lot of days you need to obligate actually being in theory, clinical, skills lab, and sims. So those can take up 3-4 days of your week. But after the first half the you usually have one theory class and clinical and then your other class is asynchronous. So the rest is all time management really. It’s a long reply but hope this help :)

Hey dez.janelle ! Great video but I am starting at West Coast in April. In the comments people were talking about online classes. In regards to the classes how are the tests? Are the online classes well taught ? At my community college, because of the sudden change some professors didn’t transition well and made some tests extremely difficult. Do you feel like that’s the case at west coast? Thank you hope you keep making videos!

@leamaripausanos6128

2 жыл бұрын

Ff

As someone who has my Pre reqs and GEs done I want to know how much less the tuition is. I know right now it says 153k but with these GEs and pre req what would the difference be

Appreciate the insight. I notice there is a career service specialist did they help you during the schooling? If not how cud they have helped.

How long did you have to go to school since you've completed the bulk of the pre-nursing pre-reqs

you attend which location, the one in texas? did you tour the school? is it comparative to other public private nursing schools? ive been to the dental clinic, its so slick and professional and well ran.

I heard private schools typically don't fail people out their program like how public schools do. Is this true?

Can you talk about what classes you took at a CC?

What accreditation do we need to look out for when searching for schools?

Hi! I just started this November and already about to finish the term but I start nursing core in April I believe and I wanted to know how long are clinical hours? I’ve been debating about attending an out of state college for much cheaper but everything is online and from what I hear their clinicals are only about 2 weeks total. I feel like that’s not enough to prepare someone so I’m really curious about Wcu’s clinical hours.

@Cleolc1

2 жыл бұрын

Usually their hours are 7-7 or 7-5 from what I’ve seen. I start core next term and when we were choosing our top 5 preferences they had those hours but first term of core is only lab and skills idk if those hours change once your actually go clinical sites

@dez.janelle4979

2 жыл бұрын

Soo clinicals are mostly 12 hrs shift 1day a week. The only 8 hour clinical is your mental health rotation. Your first term has a 11hr clinicals shift but your first 5 weeks is 11hr skills lab instead of being on a clinical site. The shifts usually are 0630-1830 or some could be graveyard. Hope that helps :)

If you are spanish speaker, go to puerto rico. Total cost $14 K for BSN. Universidad adventista de las antillas !!!

Hi Dez! I was wondering what the TEAS exam consist of ? What score do you need to get to be accepted ? And is the TEAS exam difficult ? I currently just finished all my pre-reqs at a CC , I just finished advanced physiology here I’m just pretty worried on failing out of WCU

@dez.janelle4979

2 жыл бұрын

Hey! So I can’t remember exactly what was on the TEAS cause it’s been so long but basically it’s a placement exam that consist of Math, English (grammar, reading, writing), science (if I’m not mistaken it’s mainly biology and some basic anatomy/physiology) and I think you need like a 69% to pass? I could be wrong. But look on the WCU website and it should say. The TEAS can be difficult if you’ve been out of school for awhile and haven’t been in a big comprehensive test setting. You can always buy a “TEAS for dummies” book and study from there. Now failing out of WCU you have 2 chances and honestly as long as you put in the work and use all your resources such the many different forms of tutoring WCU offers and you’ll be fine! Goodluck to you!

@briannamonzon3920

2 жыл бұрын

@@dez.janelle4979 thank you so much for replying to me and the recommendations and information! This made me feel more confident! Good luck and blessing on your nursing path 😊

@ronilostangkay

Жыл бұрын

It's nursing for me

Thanks for the video! My son will finish his AA from MSJC in May of 22. They have a contract with West Coast and his classes will be transferrable. When should he start the Application process at West Coast so he can start the Fall after he graduates from MSJC?

@dez.janelle4979

2 жыл бұрын

There’s fall 1 which usually starts in august and ends at the end of October and fall 2 which usually starts in November. I would suggest starting the application process about 1-2 terms before. Each terms are 10 weeks so if he knows the start date count 10-20 weeks before. The earlier the better to give you more time to get all your documents done. You can always tell them the exact start date you want even if you apply 2-3 terms early. Hope this helps! And Goodluck to your son! :)

@stvtorres75

2 жыл бұрын

@@dez.janelle4979 Thanks again!

what's the difference between los angeles location and orange county

Hi Dez, I am interested in attending west coast university. Is it accredited? like any other state college? like if I chose to go for my masters after Bachelors?

@Michelletraveltrips

2 жыл бұрын

Yes WCU IS accredited EX: california board exam

Thanks so much for the video! I’m actually starting west coast in April 2022. Just wondering… for your first term, were your classes in person or online?

@dez.janelle4979

2 жыл бұрын

Yes for the first few terms I’m online. Even with nursing core I’m online for lecture. I think most WCU are only allowing students to go on campus for skills and sims lab. Or some theory classes but with limited capacity. Goodluck to you!! I’m here if you need any help or advice

@raquelmartinez2787

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Karlynne, what campus are you going to start? Did you take test to enter the program already?

@karlynnej3986

2 жыл бұрын

@@raquelmartinez2787 Hey Raquel I’m going to be at the Anaheim campus. Are you going there too? And for the entrance exam are you referring to the TEAS exam? That was the only exam I took so far.

@karlynnej3986

2 жыл бұрын

@@dez.janelle4979 thanks so much!! ❤️❤️

@raquelmartinez2787

2 жыл бұрын

@@karlynnej3986 yes that’s the one, I talked to counselor a couple weeks ago, and I was thinking to start the process to enter the same location in Anaheim to start in April semester too, hopefully it’s not to late for me

I have a question, I'm starting west coast June 2022 term and was wondering how many times you had clinical in person on Sundays? I know it changes for everyone but I'd love to hear from you (:

@dez.janelle4979

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I’ve never had a Sunday clinical. Knock on wood I don’t get one because weekdays work best for me. There are a lot of options for you to get placed in a weekday clinical. And if you do get a weekend. Some students are willing to switch because it works better for them. I’ve only had one lecture class on a weekend which wasn’t too bad. Hope this helps :)

@princessbarlay1974

2 жыл бұрын

I’m planning on starting in June as well! But I’m from NorCal!

@TheMaleNurse777

Жыл бұрын

I heard they lost hospital contracts Only nursing homes

@adrianamarin8861

7 ай бұрын

thats true here in LA County@@TheMaleNurse777

Can a dwi conviction prevent me from joining WCU nursing program?

Some will fail or quit school and still have to pay thise loans. Also most new nurses are already wanting to get out of the field after their first year working and struggling with burn out and mental health. Imagine having this massive loan and not being able to quit, and you got your loved ones to co-sign so if you deafault then they are at risk of being garnished or sued for their assets too. So many in this situation.What a nightmare. Nursing is not a "dream job" anyone should be paying more than six figures for. You are paying to suffer and be exploited it's not worth it.

Hopefully someone can help. Should I keep waiting around to get accepted into a ADN program at a CC or just apply at WCU ?

@user-sc9pn3tq4y

Жыл бұрын

I think you should wait depending on how long you’re willing to wait because I don’t think the price is worth it when you can pay really nothing at a CC or have financial aid cover it without debt. ☺️ How has it been going these months? Did you get into a CC?

Hey Janelle! Thank you so much for this informative video! Im actually going to start West coast in June 2022! I just had a quick question/need help. Today I had my FAFSA appointment with the advisor and I pretty much need to get a loan to pay 30K for the year. I don't know what loan to get and wanted to ask if you had any recommendations?? I need help and fast since like you mentioned, they really don't give you enough time lol.

@dez.janelle4979

2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Thank you for watching! For loans I personally like acent. It’s one of the choices they give you. It really doesn’t matter which loan you go for. As long as you and your co signer have good credit. But I would recommend doing a fixed loan which means your interest rate doesn’t change throughout the years you’re in school and paying for the loan. Also deferred which means you don’t have to make payments until you’re down with school. So it’s a little less stress when you’re in the program. I hope that helps!

@ORANGE_006_BRIX

2 жыл бұрын

@@dez.janelle4979 Thank you soooooo much! This was definitely helpful! I appreciate it! That’s honestly what I was scared of, finding a loan provider that wouldn’t let me pause payment until after I graduated. I definitely will be applying today, thank you for the help 😊 🙏🏼

@dez.janelle4979

2 жыл бұрын

@@ORANGE_006_BRIX oh good! I’m glad I can help! Goodluck to you when you start!

@miguelzuniga5605

2 жыл бұрын

I am also starting WCU in June I’m super excited and nervous! Thank you for the tips!

@ORANGE_006_BRIX

2 жыл бұрын

@@miguelzuniga5605 Nice bro!! Which campus???

Love coming across new videos about West Coast! I know that no one is happy gaining debt but overall would you say that you’re happy with your decision to attend WCU or do you regret it?

@dez.janelle4979

2 жыл бұрын

Ive been trying to get into a nursing program for so long and started to feel defeated when I couldn’t get in a program. Which is what led me to WCU so even tho it sucks having debt I would say I am happy with my decision and I’m glad I didn’t give up on nursing. :)

@millymillie

2 жыл бұрын

@@dez.janelle4979 Thank you i’m glad to hear that! I’m in the same boat so it gives me reassurance moving forward with West Coast. Wishing you all the best! 💛

@dez.janelle4979

2 жыл бұрын

@@millymillie same to you!! You’ll do great! 🥰

@anadeisymartinez9897

Жыл бұрын

@@millymillie you pick

Can math 108 college mathematics be waived upon taking the entrance exam or is it a mandatory class you need to take before transferring to WCU

@dez.janelle4979

2 жыл бұрын

If you’ve taken any GE courses outside of west coast it will transfer as long as the course matches their requirement and is within 5years

@gingerandspice1209

Жыл бұрын

@@dez.janelle4979 al the prerequisites have to be within 5 yrs or just the sciences?

Hi Dez, just wondering just wanted to surprise my gf with a pair of stethoscopes! Doesn’t west coast supply the stethoscope ?

@dez.janelle4979

Жыл бұрын

Hello. They do supply you with one but its a very cheap version. You can barely hear anything especially with the mannequins we use. I personally use a littmann stethoscope. It’s very durable and the most popular brand tbh.

@perinsok1581

Жыл бұрын

@@dez.janelle4979 thank you so much ! I will definitely be getting her some new ones!

So all prerequisites have to be done within 5 years not just the sciences like other nursing programs?

@ajalumno6139

2 жыл бұрын

Mainly the sciences because they do expire for sure in 5 years! The others may have longer time to expire

@gingerandspice1209

Жыл бұрын

I thought it was just the sciences !

How much does it actually cost at WCU after u have done your pre reqs in Community College? Like estimate? And how long would it be?

@dez.janelle4979

2 жыл бұрын

Umm an estimate without your interest I want to say about 70-80k. It’s hard to give an exact number because they don’t bill you all at once it’s by semester (2 terms)

@dez.janelle4979

2 жыл бұрын

And it’s about 5 semesters for nursing core

@gingerandspice1209

Жыл бұрын

@@dez.janelle4979 it’s now 130,000

@TheMaleNurse777

Жыл бұрын

I paid $145k fall ‘23

@angiet9924

Жыл бұрын

@@TheMaleNurse777is this the cost including prerequisite courses or with them finished? I’m thinking of applying but not sure since I will have to factor in the costs for moving/rent

17k per term, woa, hard pass.

Thanks for the information. Do you recommend buying the books from WestCoast ($7450) or buying them from somewhere else?

@dez.janelle4979

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly I have no bought any books.. they provide you with the ATI books you need. But every other book there are PDF files previous students are willing to share. And if you’re old school like me who needs hard copies you can either find cheap used ones or other nursing students who sell books. Even from other nursing programs not just WCU. save your money if you can.

Is there any way to contact you?

How long is the nursing program at West Coast University? How are the classes for you?

@dez.janelle4979

2 жыл бұрын

Hi tiana! Depending on how many classes you’ve got done before your core classes it can take anywhere between 2-3.5 years. But the nursing core itself is a little under 2 years. There’s so much to say about nursing classes lol I can make a video talking about what nursing classes are like at WCU if you’re interested.

@taniaflores430

2 жыл бұрын

@@dez.janelle4979 Yes, if you can please do! I'm done with all my core classes, I'm just looking into programs right now and possibly considering West Coast. However, I want to make sure the program itself is good. Also, can you give an estimate of how much the nursing classes may be in total for 2 years? Please, and thank you so much!!

@dez.janelle4979

2 жыл бұрын

@@taniaflores430 an estimate I want to say about 70-80k don’t quote me because they raise pricing pretty often so it all depends on when you’d like to start. But I can try and get a video out for you soon. Leave a comment on some of the topics you’d want me to cover. If you specific questions regarding the program and I’ll do my best to answer them :)

@Cleolc1

2 жыл бұрын

I’d double check bc they just raised the prices for new coming students starting April. They said it was like a 10% raise but I’d say yes, it’s about 80k going in with all prereqs done. But with loan interest the amount due I’ll owe will probably be closer to 100k 😭

I am currently looking for a private loan. Is it normal that the interest is more than the money you’ll borrow? I already took my prereqs in CC. They won’t tell me if they’ll credit the courses I took, not until I get my loan.

@dez.janelle4979

2 жыл бұрын

Hello. I’m not an expert at loan but from my understanding your interest is higher than the loan itself because your APR or interest rate is high. Meaning it would be best to get a co-signer who has better credit to be approved for a lower interest rate. An interest rate below 7% is considered good. As for your courses they should give you a proposed schedule with the classes you took to see how many units you’ll be taking at WCU it is unfair for them to tell you to get a loan first because you need to know the exact amount of classes you’ll be taking to even apply for a loan amount. You can’t apply for a loan amount with a guess amount. Once your schedule is set your financial advisors will give you the loan amount to ask for. Hope this helps!

Is there an exact number of dollars you saved from taking gen Ed at community? Much love!

@taryndupuy9714

2 жыл бұрын

About 50,000

@taryndupuy9714

2 жыл бұрын

That’s how much I saved & all my my prerequisites weren’t even completed

@dez.janelle4979

2 жыл бұрын

It’s hard to give an exact number because they change the tuition so often. But an estimate I would say like 50-70k depending how much GE and pre reqs you got done. Hope that helps! :)

@dez.janelle4979

2 жыл бұрын

@@taryndupuy9714 yass girl I’m glad you saved something!! These loans are no joke 😭

@desireearrieta5439

2 жыл бұрын

@@taryndupuy9714 hi! How many prerequisites did you complete?

Do they offer guaranteed admission to the nursing program?

@dez.janelle4979

2 жыл бұрын

I would like to say yes as long as you pass the requirements like not failing previous nursing courses, passing the hesi or the teas, etc. you can always call the school and see what they require.

Emotional damage!