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1. Nursing program at GoldenWest College

   LillbrenLBC replied to sierralafry's topic in California

   Hi LeahFull, I forgot to add that there are orientations for financial aid---I went to one last year, and it will go over the basics and the different types of aid---grants, loans, fee waiver, etcetera. The website should have dates listed, but it mi...

2. Nursing program at GoldenWest College

   LillbrenLBC replied to sierralafry's topic in California

   Hi LeahFull, I just realized that I had replied to a post from 2004!!! Haha.....oooooops. But at least you came across my post so I don't feel like a complete moron!! Financial aid at GWC can be tricky because of the office's disorganization and lack...

3. Nursing program at GoldenWest College

   LillbrenLBC replied to sierralafry's topic in California

   Which pre-reqs are you taking this summer? Good luck with your pre-reqs! I did some of my pre-reqs at GWC starting Spring 2009 and got accepted to the program for Fall 2010. The best advice I can give you: get all As! Sure, GWC does a lottery in the ...

4. Fall 2010 Applicants in Southern California

   LillbrenLBC replied to LillbrenLBC's topic in General Students

   For CSULB'S EL-MSN program there is a 10 point ranking system. You have to take the TEAS also before applying. The breakdown: 4 points awarded for science GPA (Anat, Physio, Micro, and Chem), 2 points for other pre-reqs GPA (English, Math, Speech, et...

5. Fall 2010 Applicants in Southern California

   LillbrenLBC replied to LillbrenLBC's topic in General Students

   Hi Malefocker-- Thanks for going over your thought process....it's nice to read the comments of others who are in a similar situation. I did get accepted to GWC for Fall 2010 and will definitely be going there, even if by some miracle Saddleback acce...

6. No work experience---RN vs MSN??

   LillbrenLBC replied to LillbrenLBC's topic in General Students

   Thanks everyone for sharing your thoughts! There are some really good points mentioned on both sides of the topic. This will really help me in the end. I am turning in my application for the EL-MSN program tomorrow. I am still leaning towards the ADN...

7. No work experience---RN vs MSN??

   LillbrenLBC replied to LillbrenLBC's topic in General Students

   Thanks Ruby Vee and andrewphuongdao--- That makes 3/3 so far validating my 'gut feeling' :)

8. No work experience---RN vs MSN??

   LillbrenLBC replied to LillbrenLBC's topic in General Students

   Thanks CoffeemateCNA-- Hearing this kind of advice from someone actually in the field (and not just friends and family) is very helpful. My gut feeling is telling me to go the ADN/RN route, but I've always pushed myself to go for "more," so it seemed...

9. No work experience---RN vs MSN??

   LillbrenLBC posted a topic in General Students

   I have been accepted to an ADN program for Fall 2010, but I am also applying to an entry-level Master's program and will hopefully hear back in May. My dilemma is I feel conflicted about choosing one over the other. I have a B.A. in Human Development...

10. Wasn't accepted to the RN program at LBCC, now what?

    LillbrenLBC replied to theloneran6er's topic in Pre-Nursing

    hey theloneran6er, goldenwest college requires a minimum of 2.0 gpa, and they combine that with your grades from english, anat, physio, and micro to come up with a 'probability' score (probability of success in the program). then there is a cutoff sc...

11. Questions for Entry Level MSN programs in CA

    LillbrenLBC replied to live.love.laugh's topic in California

    I will definitely let you know if I get in! I have been accepted to the ADN program at Golden West College...just found out a couple days ago, so that is a big relief in case I don't get into the EL-MSN program. In the end, I am okay with getting my ...

12. Questions for Entry Level MSN programs in CA

    LillbrenLBC replied to live.love.laugh's topic in California

    Hi tlw87, I may not be much help because I am currently applying here in Southern Cali, and it looks like you are mainly applying to schools up North? What was your major? What pre-reqs have you completed? Most state schools with EL-MSN programs, jus...

13. Fall 2010 Applicants in Southern California

    LillbrenLBC replied to LillbrenLBC's topic in General Students

    Congrats jippyskippy02!! I know someone that has applied to GWC 4 times! (when they used to take apps per semester)...so I really do feel lucky to have gotten accepted. I called GWC the other day just to verify some info--they will be sending another...

14. Fall 2010 Applicants in Southern California

    LillbrenLBC posted a topic in General Students

    Hi, This is just a general thread for anyone out there like me who is applying to SoCal area schools for 2010. I have applied to Golden West in Huntington Beach, Saddleback in Mission Viejo, and will be turning in the department application for CSULB...