just.fran

just.fran has 2 years experience and specializes in Certified Nurse Assistant.

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1. CSULA ELMN Fall 2009???

   just.fran replied to ZooGurl3's topic in Post Graduate

   I'm a little partial to CSULA, but that's because I'm an ELMN student there right now! Theoretically it shouldn't, because the science prerequisites are required for everyone who applies. What matters more is your GPA, and your grades in the scien...

2. CSULA ELMN Program 2010

   just.fran replied to just.fran's topic in Post Graduate

   Here are a few questions someone emailed me, and my replies: 1. Can I apply to attend Spring Quarter 2010, or are students only admitted in the Fall? Actually, the ELMN program begins SUMMER Quarter, and at this time it only starts once a year. 2. Ar...

3. CSULA ELMN Program 2010

   just.fran replied to just.fran's topic in Post Graduate

   Here's an email I wrote to a potential student who asked for advice on getting into the program: As for advice for getting in, I'm sure you have realized that this program is very attractive. This year, they received 140+ applications for the 20 spo...

4. CSULA ELMN Fall 2009???

   just.fran replied to ZooGurl3's topic in Post Graduate

   I'm a current student, and CSULA has the best nursing labs that I have ever seen. They have interactive mannequins, and lots of equipment. I'm not sure how it compares to a private school (like Mount St. Mary's), but I know they have invested quite ...

5. CSULA ELMN Program 2010

   just.fran posted a topic in Post Graduate

   Hello! I'm a member of Cohort 6 of the CSULA ELMN program (I began June 2009). I know how nerve-wracking it is to apply to nursing school, so I wanted to offer up my assistance at least with the program here. If you have any questions, please feel fr...

6. Any CSULA 2008 ELMN Applicants?

   just.fran replied to verruca_freeze's topic in Post Graduate

   I'm pretty sure it's June 22nd, which is the start date for Summer Quarter. However, there is a mandatory orientation on May 2nd.

7. CSULA ELMN Fall 2009???

   just.fran replied to ZooGurl3's topic in Post Graduate

   To those with the sad faces... I'm sad that we won't be classmates, but please hang in there. I hope that we will work together sometime down the line. Please keep me posted on what you decide to do!

8. Older students biased against younger students?

   just.fran replied to Stephanieee's topic in General Students

   Thank you for posting this thread. I think ageism, no matter what direction, is an issue in any profession, but certainly in one such as nursing which has so many onramps (ADN programs, A-BSN programs, ELMN programs, etc.). The overwhelming number ...

9. CSULA ELMN Fall 2009???

   just.fran replied to ZooGurl3's topic in Post Graduate

   Ms. Hinoki told me that she's in the process of notifying everyone of their status right now (Wednesday). So keep your cell phone handy and check your email often.

10. CSULA ELMN Fall 2009???

    just.fran replied to ZooGurl3's topic in Post Graduate

    Hello! If you've been accepted and have decided to go be a member of the 2009 Cohort for the ELMN program at CSULA, I'd love to connect with you. I am very excited to start nursing school this June, and I'm looking forward to working with all of you....

11. CSULA ELMN Fall 2009???

    just.fran replied to ZooGurl3's topic in Post Graduate

    I was kind of the opposite: I started off really comfortable, then I got really nervous, but thankfully I calmed down toward the end. Ms. Hinoki is nice, but I was just a little anxious. I think the interviews are usually around 30-45 minutes, but ...

12. CSULA ELMN Fall 2009???

    just.fran replied to ZooGurl3's topic in Post Graduate

    Levoila & others waiting for your interview... I had my interview this morning. I was very nervous! Ms. Hinoki is very straightforward, but she's really nice. I got their early, so her assistant had me wait in a small conference room. I'm not ...

13. CSULA ELMN Fall 2009???

    just.fran replied to ZooGurl3's topic in Post Graduate

    In this season of interviews, I thought I'd share this helpful link. These articles give some good advice, as well as sample questions, to prepare for your interviews. Even if you haven't gotten your interview invitation just yet, it can't hurt to ...

14. CSULA ELMN Fall 2009???

    just.fran replied to ZooGurl3's topic in Post Graduate

    Congrats levoila! That's great news! To those who are still waiting...remember, it's not over until it's over. You haven't gotten a rejection letter, have you? Well, then you are still in the running! Most people are applying to more than one sch...

15. How do I gain advantage to getting in to Entry level MSN?

    just.fran replied to woot544's topic in Post Graduate

    As many folks have mentioned, what your degree is in is not as important for Entry Level MSN as having the prerequisites completed. Most programs have similar requirements, so if you have to choose between taking those classes or getting a dual degr...