KathyVandy

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1. American River College fall 2015

   KathyVandy replied to nikkim228's topic in California

   Hello d_sbq! I'm a 4th semester nursing student at ARC. ARC's Nursing program is now a merit-based admission. So, as long as you have exceptional grades, you can have better chances of being admitted. You can check out our programs website here: Amer...

2. American River College Fall 2016

   KathyVandy replied to Daryap's topic in School Programs

   Congratulations to everyone who got accepted to ARCs ADN program! I'm the SNA president of ARCs Nursing Program and I just wanted to welcome you all to our community. We have amazing professors and clinical instructors. We also have the best reputati...

3. REAL Advice for Pre-Nursing Students starting at ARC or SCC in Sacramento, CA

   KathyVandy replied to KathyVandy's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Yes, math 120 is sufficient to take Chem 305, 306, or 309. :)

4. What does your school have you wear to the Pinning Ceremony?

   KathyVandy posted a topic in General Students

   Hi Everyone! I'm the Co-President for our SNA here at American River College in Sacramento, CA. I'm trying to research what each School of Nursing has the students wear for their Pinning Ceremony and how much you have to pay for it. What do you guys...

5. Starting out. What is the best, fastest route to take?(American river college or others)

   KathyVandy replied to doomoo's topic in General Students

   DooMoo: can you send me a private message with your email? I would love to give you some pointers for ARC :) Vintagemother is correct... You can apply to both. In fact, I did. I had a 3.983 GPA, 88% on the TEAS, but no optional points. I was alternat...

6. Starting out. What is the best, fastest route to take?(American river college or others)

   KathyVandy replied to doomoo's topic in General Students

   Hi there! I'm currently a second semester RN student at ARC. I got in on my first try, which is more common than you'd think. There are SO many reasons why ARC is a great choice for aspiring RN students. First off, we do NOT have a a lottery based ad...

7. American River College ADN Spring 2015

   KathyVandy replied to Luv2Fly22's topic in School Programs

   Actually, American River College, Sac City College AND Sierra College all offer the SacState BSN bridge option. It's called the "River City Collaborative". They take a limited number of students that are in good academic standing after their 2nd seme...

8. American River College fall 2015

   KathyVandy replied to nikkim228's topic in California

   Congrats to those who got their acceptance letters! Welcome to the program! See you on May 15th for Orientation! :)

9. American River College fall 2015

   KathyVandy replied to nikkim228's topic in California

   It's usually on a Friday when the acceptance emails go out. :) (It was Friday when I got my acceptance letter and I've heard the same from previous semesters as well.)

10. American River College fall 2015

    KathyVandy replied to nikkim228's topic in California

    ARC cohort size is usually 40 students. Usually a couple people drop within the first few weeks and aren't replaced with alternates.

11. American River College fall 2015

    KathyVandy replied to nikkim228's topic in California

    We are already planning the orientation for the new student for 5/15 :) I've heard there may be 43 students...

12. American River College fall 2015

    KathyVandy replied to nikkim228's topic in California

    Nikkim228: a few people work VERY part time, but it's tough. First 6 weeks are exceptionally rough.

13. American River College fall 2015

    KathyVandy replied to nikkim228's topic in California

    Hi ElisabethScoggins: It looks like AN took out your friends names, but if they are in the first semester, I know them. :) We are a very tight knit group! Last year when I received my acceptance letter, it was Friday April 11th. So, I'd put $$ on it...

14. American River College fall 2015

    KathyVandy replied to nikkim228's topic in California

    Hi StacyAnn! I'm in the first semester of ARC's ADN program. I LOVE it. :) I can give you the basics... class schedule is: Mon- OFF Tues- 7:30 to 1pm (sometimes 12 pm) Wed- 7:00 to 1-ish for the first 5-6 weeks, then 7:00 to 10:40 lecture and at 12:...

15. bad gpa. what should I do

    KathyVandy replied to humboldt13's topic in General Students

    The RN program I am in is the hardest thing I've ever done. It takes a level of commitment that rivals most marriages. I'm a 3.9 GPA student. If you're not sure, I would explore your options before you commit the time and INSANE amount of money.