Is anyone applying to SMC (Sacramento) ELMSN program Spring 2010

You're so lucky it's over and done with. I'll be taking it 4/18 and I'm still a little anxious all the while. Any other insight/advice??? Thanks! Good luck on the results!

Will you be apply to the acc BSN? Or ELMSN-FNP?

Hi mirasoph!

Welcome to the forum! This place is great isn't it? Awesome to hear that you'll be applying to Sac's FNP program. I will be too! I'm excited and nervous. It's good to hear someone's interested in the same program as me. I hope we can keep in touch thru the admissions process.

Anyways, as for your question. I've heard different stories. My friend got into the Oakland-SMC program. She had zero volunteer experience, but a heart of gold. I've heard ppl say it was their interview or it was their personal statement. No one really knows...but I'll keep my fingers crossed for the both of us.

How's everything going so far?

I've heard about this...We are just in a really bad state right now. Everyone is having a difficult time finding jobs. I know that Kaiser recommends nurses to have 2+ years experience before hiring. There are always many different places you can work to get your foot in the door so to speak. During school, you'll be placed in diff. hospitals & clinicals..I would recommend doing an EXCELLENT job where ever you are placed, and hopefully that'll score you a job after graduation.

Nothing is certain nowadays..but all we can do is look on the bright side of things. There are many other nursing schools (waaaay cheaper) if you don't want to spend all the money at SMC.

To be honest, it really depends on you and what your long term goals are.

My goal is to become an FNP and work with underserved communities. So, I'm still going for it.

I take the NET in Oakland this Saturday. Wish me luck!

Good luck on whatever you decide!

I just took the NET last Saturday in Oakland. It wasn't so bad, but I was sooo nervous for some reason. I wanted to do really well, but I don't know...we'll see. The math portion wasn't that bad, but I didn't have enough time for the reading portion. I thought there were only 30 questions for 30 minutes, but it was actually 35 questions! So, the last 5 questions, I had to just guess bc I was running low on time (I wasn't the only one, the student next to me did the same thing) We'll just have to wait and see.

How's everything else going for everyone? How's everything coming along?

I have all my rec letters in place, I'm workong on my personal statement still, and getting ready for JULY 1st. Does anyone know of an alum I can talk/speak to about the Sacramento program? I would like to know/hear what I need to get ready/be prepared for.