marykated

marykated has 1 years experience.

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1. Need advice. Going back to get my BSN at 31!

   marykated replied to Jchin1121's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am 34 years old and about to start Cal State Fullerton's ABSN program :) Once you figure out what nursing schools you want to apply to and what prereq classes you need to take (or retake) for them, definitely complete the prereqs at a community co...

2. Having trouble figuring out a path to RN

   marykated replied to futura4's topic in Pre-Nursing

   It IS a monumental task :) I have put in so much time and effort over the last 16 months, and I haven't even started nursing school yet. But, the months and years are going to pass either way, so I figure that I might as well spend them working tow...

3. Having trouble figuring out a path to RN

   marykated replied to futura4's topic in Pre-Nursing

   The Cal State ABSN programs around here are at Fullerton, LA, and San Marcos's Temecula campus. The program in Temecula is the least competitive to get into by far. Over the last year, I completed 29 units of prereqs, got certified as a nursing ass...

4. Golden West vs. Saddleback college (2018)

   marykated replied to transk's topic in School Programs

   The counselor said that Saddleback's higher quality is due to the type of funding that they receive (money equals more/better resources, I'm assuming). I was very surprised that someone who has built their career at Golden West would confirm that Sa...

5. Golden West vs. Saddleback college (2018)

   marykated replied to transk's topic in School Programs

   A few months ago, I saw a counselor at Golden West, and she told me that, if she were a nursing student, she would want to go to Saddleback because their program is much better than Golden West's.

6. Saddleback fall 2018

   marykated replied to Eunhaeda's topic in School Programs

   I got in as well :) But, I will be attending Cal State Fullerton's ABSN program instead, so at least one spot will open up at Saddleback for an alternate. Congratulations to everyone accepted!

7. CSUF ABSN 2018 applicants

   marykated replied to shellbeejeann's topic in School Programs

   A big congratulations to everyone who got in! I look forward to meeting you in August at the orientation :)

8. CSUF ABSN 2018 applicants

   marykated replied to shellbeejeann's topic in School Programs

   How is everyone feeling post-interview?

9. CSUF ABSN 2018 applicants

   marykated replied to shellbeejeann's topic in School Programs

   I just received a reminder email regarding the interviews next week. There are 13 of us in group #1 on Monday morning. Best of luck to everyone! The wait is almost over :) --Mary Kate

10. Cal State Fullerton ABSN - 2018

    marykated replied to huaaaa's topic in School Programs

    Hello there! I noticed that you recently started two threads for fall 2018 for CSUF's ABSN program. There is already a thread going :) Here's the link: https://allnurses.com/online-nursing-schools/csuf-absn-2018-1144634.html

11. CSUF ABSN 2018 applicants

    marykated replied to shellbeejeann's topic in School Programs

    Hi, everyone. I have been confirmed for the group #1 interview slot! Looking at the numbers in their email, I think that they may have invited less candidates to interview than they did in previous years.

12. Saddleback fall 2018

    marykated replied to Eunhaeda's topic in School Programs

    Hello! I just saw your post. I hope that you did well on the TEAS yesterday :) I took it there on the 26th and am planning to apply to Saddleback for fall 2018. --Mary Kate

13. CSUF ABSN 2018 applicants

    marykated replied to shellbeejeann's topic in School Programs

    FYI, CSUF updated the FAQs section of their website, and it now says, "Over the last three years, the average points of those that have made it to the interview stage has been 66 points."

14. CSUF ABSN 2018 applicants

    marykated replied to shellbeejeann's topic in School Programs

    Hello! I am going to submit my CSUF ABSN application later today. I believe that I will earn 95 points. I am glad that you started a thread. Best of luck to you too! --Mary Kate