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Mar 10, 2008 11:37 PM

Sac City or Modesto JC


Hi, I am looking for a nursing program in the Sacramento or Modesto area. Has anyone been through either of these programs. (Sac City or Modesto JC) Does anyone know if there is a waiting list? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks


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from Psqrd
Old Mar 11, 2008, 09:54 PM

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I am currently a 4th semester student at Sac City College, I know that they get on average around 400 applicants per semester-34 get in...I'm not sure how many the Sutter Extended Campus get gut I am sure they get alot of applicants as well.
Good luck, and don't give up.
My advice is to apply everywhere you are willing to drive to, one of my classmates commutes in from Stockton everyday.
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from karmyk
Old Mar 12, 2008, 12:59 PM

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My cousin went through the Sutter campus. I heard chances of getting into that program were slim-to-none unless you or one of your close relatives (i.e. your mom) already work/works for the Sutter system.
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from lovetospa
Old Mar 13, 2008, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Psqrd View Post
I am currently a 4th semester student at Sac City College, I know that they get on average around 400 applicants per semester-34 get in...I'm not sure how many the Sutter Extended Campus get gut I am sure they get alot of applicants as well.
Good luck, and don't give up.
My advice is to apply everywhere you are willing to drive to, one of my classmates commutes in from Stockton everyday.
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Can you tell me how the selection process works. Is it based strictly on grades or is it done by completing the pre-reqs with c or better grades and then you are thrown into a lotto. Congrats on getting in and almost through the program. How do you like it. What is your schedule like? I have 4 kids and was hoping to do most of my schooling while they are in school. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
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from FAworld
Old Mar 16, 2008, 10:59 PM

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I'm first semester at SCC. I got into both the part-time and the extended campus.

The full-time and part-time programs are both lottery based. You have to have a 'B' in all prereqs to be qualify for the lottery and the drawing is random. They are also going to start requiring the TEAS examination.

The extended campus has a lot of information on the selection process on the website (go to losrios.edu, click on SCC, then on nursing, then extended campus). The selection is based on grades, then 2 letters of recommendation. They said no preference is given to Sutter employees (I'm not employed at all and I got in). Work experience in the healthcare field is considered in the event of a tie if GPA & letters of rec put two candidates in the same position for acceptance. Extended campus requires the TEAS already.

I love the SCC programs. I feel like I am getting a great nursing educaiton.
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from lovetospa
Old Mar 17, 2008, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by FAworld View Post
I'm first semester at SCC. I got into both the part-time and the extended campus.

The full-time and part-time programs are both lottery based. You have to have a 'B' in all prereqs to be qualify for the lottery and the drawing is random. They are also going to start requiring the TEAS examination.

The extended campus has a lot of information on the selection process on the website (go to losrios.edu, click on SCC, then on nursing, then extended campus). The selection is based on grades, then 2 letters of recommendation. They said no preference is given to Sutter employees (I'm not employed at all and I got in). Work experience in the healthcare field is considered in the event of a tie if GPA & letters of rec put two candidates in the same position for acceptance. Extended campus requires the TEAS already.

I love the SCC programs. I feel like I am getting a great nursing educaiton.
Congrats on getting in the program!! Unfortunatly my pre-reqs are not all B's What is the difference in a part time and full time program. I did not know they had that. Thanks for responding!
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from NurseJill
Old Mar 20, 2008, 08:27 PM

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Apply at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton. They accept based on grades of your prereq's and NOT by lottery! It's a good program with some great instructors!


www.deltacollege.edu
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No. 7
from NurseJill
Old Mar 20, 2008, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by NurseJill View Post
Apply at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton. They accept based on grades of your prereq's and NOT by lottery! It's a good program with some great instructors!


www.deltacollege.edu

plus they take 80 students every semester
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No. 8
from lovetospa
Old Mar 24, 2008, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by NurseJill View Post
plus they take 80 students every semester
Thanks for the advice. I was in that program 9 years ago when it was based on lottery. I stopped half way through when I had my daughter and now that I want to go back it is based on grades and I have c's in my science pre reqs and can not get back in. I was so sad to hear that. So now I have to find another school. I am not sure what I am going to do.
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from RNBound83
Old Mar 24, 2008, 11:59 AM

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If you're willing to drive (not sure where you're located), but there's also Yuba College which requires an overall GPA of C and 2.5 gpa (for sciences & English). Here's their website: http://www.yccd.edu/nursing/. For this program it's a wait list. Another option is Sierra College in Rocklin. They require you to have all prereqs completed with a C or higher. This is lottery based selection. Here's their website: http://sierracollege.edu/Programs/di...egistered.html

Good luck!
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