CSU Los Angeles School of Nursing (CSULA Fall 2012)

[gaspu8myc00kie]

Hello,

I thought I'd make this thread for the new application group... even though it's a bit late since we have to all apply soon!

Anyway! I want to apply for the Fall 2012 term but I had some questions. I am an current CSULA student that transferred to CSULA in Fall 2010. I'm a Psychology major but am applying for Fall 2012 Nursing. I haven't taken my TEAS yet, but I'll be taking that on Friday (!!), so I'm very nervous about that.

That said, this is my first question:

I've been getting mixed info from different people. When I visited the Academic Advising Office last Spring (2011), the adviser told me that as long as I did not graduate from CSULA BEFORE I graduated, I could apply to the SON as a BSN applicant. I called SON to see if I could even apply for the ELM program and they told me that as far as they knew, I could not because I did not have my Bachelor's Degree yet.

So right now, I have approximately 2 quarters left in order to finish my Psychology major, approximately 6~8 classes. Ideally, I could finish by Spring 2012, but depending on my other workloads, I could push it back to Fall 2012. The problem is that I'm not allowed to graduate if I want to go into the basic program so I can't apply for graduation just yet. But IF I don't get into the BSN program, then I have to wait another two quarters after May or June or whenever they send out acceptances in order to officially graduate.

So I went to go and talk to my adviser about graduation and if I should even bother applying for Spring 2012 graduation and she tells me that no, I'm not allowed to apply for a BSN but I can go for the ELM program.

Does anyone know which is true? The CSULA advisers tell me that I can't apply for the Basic program but I can apply for ELM while the SON says that I can't apply for ELM because I don't have my Bachelor's degree yet and I should apply for the BSN program. Other graduate schools like APU and UCLA have also told me the same thing - without a Bachelor's, I cannot get apply for the ELM program at their school.

Thank you~

[kosmic2003]

Bump!

[kosmic2003]

Which version of the TEAS is CSULA administrating for the 2012-2013 pool?

[DarkBluePhoenix]

Version V. Why? you think 23 points is competitive enough?

[abodamurse]

Hey darkphoenix,

Good luck to you, hope you get in. I just applied too and after counting up my points, it seems that i have 23-24 points.

4.0 for prereqs

3.9x overall

teas reading 83

teas english 63 (considering i only had a week to study, im just happy i passed)

previous work experience as a doctors assistant

I applied to CSULB and CSULA, CSULA being my first choice. Ive been trying to locate some statistics from last years pool to gauge some type of educated prediction on my chances of getting into the program. But I have not been successful in my endeavors. 1 thing does worry me a little, I am male and being that nursing is a field dominated by women, it may be harder for me to get in? But who knows maybe it will increase my chances since I bring diversity to the program. If you have any information you can share with me, that would be great.

[DarkBluePhoenix]

Hey there! Wow great stats! Being a guy may give you an upper hand but I think its so competitive now that sex doesn't matter. I think your chances are really good if that is any consolation!

[DarkBluePhoenix]

Bump!

[DarkBluePhoenix]

hey everyone!

so i official mailed in everything! including my recent overall GPA increase as well as my healthcare experience!

that that officially puts me at 23 points!

I just hope that is enough to get in! talk about a LLLLLLLLOOOOOOONNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGG wait until April/May which is when we should find out!

Geez I am nervous! I hope we all get in! Good luck everyone

[Spiffyness]

Have you sent your transcripts to the admissions office too? Or only the School of nursing?

[Sirena80]

I'm in for the long wait too and would love some company. I can't wait for spring semester to start so I have something else to focus on. I'm pretty sure my family think I am nuts at this point. Good luck to everyone!

[DarkBluePhoenix]

ST:

I only sent some to the school of nursing. i just ordered more to apply to more schools and to update the universities

Sirena80: You applied to CSULA too? All your stuff in and ready?

Good luck everyone!

[Sirena80]

Yes, I applied to CSULA in Nov. I sent all of my paperwork and transcripts at the same time. I included the employment verification for my current job, but am not sure if I should send one for the hospital I worked at prior. I am also not sure if I should send an updated transcript with my fall grades on it. None of those classes were prereqs, but do they need it for GPA?

[DarkBluePhoenix]

I wouldn't worry about the other job, as long as your current (or past) job has healthcare experience that included patient contact like CNA, EMT (receptionist and stuff doesn't count) etc.... then your fine!Of course you need to always update the university AND the program with updated transcripts. They needed to be up to date as possible. I mean, who knows, you may have put your GPA in a high range for points like I did. BTW what's your stats if I may ask?