Applying to Sacramento State for spring 2015 question

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I am applying to Sacramento State for Spring 2015. I still need to take Physio and a few misc. classes like food and nutrition, an arts course, and a english critical thinking course. What I am wondering is this: If I were to take Physio during the summer, got an A lets say, would Sac consider me over other applicants because I have completed all my pre-reqs and co-reqs? I have a 4.0 right now. I am debating whether I should take this Physio summer class at a JC an hour away because the professor is better than the one I would be taking in the fall at a closer JC. Let me know what you think!

Specializes in Neonatal, NICU level IV.

I know it is hard to do but don't let all the information stress you all out... :no:

You will get most of your questions answered by or on orientation day. I can try to help with some of the questions you may have however, section numbers/locations change every semester and I can't speak to specific details since I don't know them for your particular semester. If any of you have questions I will try to help where I can. Congrats again to those who got in and try to enjoy it a little before you let it overwhelm you. :cheeky:

I'm in section 5!

Why do some sections have fridays off and some dont? It appears thst the ones with Fridays off have their skills lab on the same day as their clinicals. Are the skills lab only for the first two Tuesdays of the whole semester or month? I feel like I would need lots of lab time to feel comfy.

Specializes in School Nurse.
Why do some sections have fridays off and some dont? It appears thst the ones with Fridays off have their skills lab on the same day as their clinicals. Are the skills lab only for the first two Tuesdays of the whole semester or month? I feel like I would need lots of lab time to feel comfy.

Yes, I think the skills labs are only for the first 2 tuesdays, but it looks like there is also open lab on thursdays.

Specializes in School Nurse.
I'm in section 5!

yay! :)

Specializes in School Nurse.

I can try to help with some of the questions you may have however, section numbers/locations change every semester

Does that mean that our clinical group will change every semester? Or will we be with the same people for the whole program?

Specializes in Neonatal, NICU level IV.

The clinicals are different every semester...

1st semester - Medsurg: You all get thrown in to where ever they place you.

2nd semester - ICU/mental health: You will be given a list of clinicals that pair mental health and a hospital together. You get to prioritize which set you prefer. You may only get the list for mental health options and find out hospitals later but usually someone seems to find out how they are paired. If you meet people in first semester that you like, select the same options to help your odds of being together.

3rd semester - Peds/OB: You get placed initially and then they give you the option to trade” with people in other clinicals. I believe you get a week or 2. It is usually easy to trade since people always want to trade to be with their friends.

4th semester - This is your preceptorship. You will all submit your top choices for unit/shift/hospital and be placed as spots are available. Some units require interviews and choose those candidates they want.

Sometines they make changes from semester to semester but this is generally how it goes. Hope this helps.

Specializes in School Nurse.

Thank you, yes that did help :)

That was really helpful! Thank you VintageSwagger.

Thank you!!! just some questions to make sure im understanding (might seem stupid lol) so nurs111 is just a lecture class, nurs112 is the clinical and a lecture, and nurs113 is your lab class with the simulation and skills classes and also a lecture format? also this is also probably a stupid questions but do you wear your uniforms to everything I understand to clinicals but to lecture and labs/skills do you have to wear them or can you just wear street clothes.

Specializes in Neonatal, NICU level IV.

They have combined classes to make up the current structure but it is essentially the same.

111 - This is a lecture class covering nursing theroy, major contributors to the profession, professionalism etc...

112 - This is your Medsurg class. Your clinical time and lecture all contribute to your grade. Lectures cover a ton of information so take notes or record if allowed. This is also the class that will take the most effort and the most time. Tests cover multiple lectures and care plans are extensive.

113 - This is mainly a skills and assessment class. I don't remember if there was an offical lecture but there was some "teaching" in large group settings sometimes. You will be assessing each other, so some days you will be in scrubs and others it will be shorts/gown/sports bra (you just change in class). You will know ahead of time. This class also contains your check-offs. You have specific skills that you are tested on such as med administration and foley insertion. High stress but they prepare you well.

Dress code: Scrubs for hospital/clinical and for most lab time. As far as lecture goes you can wear whatever you want. Most people dress nice in the beginning but is quickly turns into yoga pants and sweatshirts for most. :)

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