jayrow

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1. CSULB Spring 2017

   jayrow replied to allinone's topic in School Programs

   Hi everyone...long time lurker first time posting (at least on this thread). I may have met some of you at the communication exercise already and look forward to meeting the rest of you at the orientation :) Congrats on admission to everyone, all of ...

2. CSUF Accelered Nursing 2016

   jayrow replied to MMurphy12367's topic in School Programs

   Recent TEAS scores from other applicants are so impressive (how can I even compete with you guys, with scores like those?!). And I am NOT a fan of long, timed fill in bubble standardized tests. Even worse is if they are computerized And to think......

3. CSUF Accelered Nursing 2016

   jayrow replied to MMurphy12367's topic in School Programs

   Thanks for taking that step and sharing with us, Ajimka. I seem to remember her saying that at interviews and thinking, "yikes." At this point crossing my fingers for some news by/after June 1st (so far!), when those accepted take further steps in fi...

4. Would a 75% NCLEX pass rate scare you away from a school?

   jayrow replied to RaggedyAm's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Agree with elkpark. If it's consistently low, then I would be suspicious. Otherwise, there is so much else to factor in--including yourself. You're already committed to the travel--it sounds like you're a pretty motivated individual

5. Psychiatric History - Can I still become a nurse?

   jayrow replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   Sorry, in op's case I wasn't sure what a "checkered past meant." It could mean substance abuse or...but at any rate, some things I've read here have led me to believe that there are those who have had to take their histories (not talking health histo...

6. Psychiatric History - Can I still become a nurse?

   jayrow replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   I've known people who have made the mistake of disclosing their health histories to their employers or future employers. HIPAA and patient confidentiality exist for a reason...a very good reason. While an employer, school, or licensing agency may hav...

7. Why or why not CRNA?

   jayrow replied to AlrightMike's topic in SRNA

   My thoughts were similar. If you're focused on the $ and the time frame there are plenty of educational opportunities that will pay (maybe only a little at first) after 8 years (such as med school, just to name one). NOT to say that becoming a nurse...

8. Why or why not CRNA?

   jayrow replied to AlrightMike's topic in SRNA

   Absolutely, definitely DO NOT pursue a CRNA for the money. 1. You don't know where the field will be when you get out of school in 6-10 years. 2. After being involved in health/medical environs for (only) the past 3 years I am going to agree with o...

9. CSUF Accelered Nursing 2016

   jayrow replied to MMurphy12367's topic in School Programs

   Jm: Heh, well, I thought my score was competitive as well! But one can never be too careful, I suppose Especially if one tends not to interview well! It's a skill that is in progress, as I have had a lot going on this year (haven't we all? :)) good ...

10. CSUF Accelered Nursing 2016

    jayrow replied to MMurphy12367's topic in School Programs

    I'm not sure how they calculate bachelor's degree GPA, so it is my best estimate that my points range from 77-80, if I calculated correctly. However, for residency, my city is on the border of OC and another county. Most people think that it is in Or...

11. Csulb fall 2016 applicants!

    jayrow replied to peterparkk714's topic in School Programs

    Lol--I know, I was thinking the same thing, i don't think the policy is, "we didn't get your last transcript (I checked the tracking number and it arrived) but everything else checks out--we'll let you in, despite already having interviewed alternate...

12. Csulb fall 2016 applicants!

    jayrow replied to peterparkk714's topic in School Programs

    I'm also thinking that they may not have gotten the additional transcript I sent OR maybe my GPA was calculated as very low (my undergrad degree GPA was only 3.2, my last 60 units was I think 3.77 including sciences). I applied thinking I would be co...

13. Csulb fall 2016 applicants!

    jayrow replied to peterparkk714's topic in School Programs

    Thanks :) I've gotten different calculations of my points, depending on what they use as my final overall GPA. I think it's anywhere from 9.4-9.45, but I'm not sure. Also, *no* I did NOT get an interview invite, which is why I'm waiting on the reject...

14. Csulb fall 2016 applicants!

    jayrow replied to peterparkk714's topic in School Programs

    I'm wondering if anyone has received a rejection or heard anything else...I haven't heard anything since they requested additional transcripts I sent out. Given my stats are a bit lower than most of you--particularly those accepted (science 4.0, over...

15. CSUF Accelered Nursing 2016

    jayrow replied to MMurphy12367's topic in School Programs

    I just got a very kindly-worded rejection email from CSULA. So, that's good to know. Probably literally the most polite rejection I have ever received, haha.