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Has anyone heard from USF (Univ. of San Fran) for their Master's entry that starts in June?

hi dianajh73,

I thank the Lord, my prayers were answered. I just got my letter of acceptance when I checked my mailbox at around 12 midnight when I got back from work. I got accepted at Fresno State FNP program. I have one question though. It says conditional upon proof of successful completion of NURS 136-Health Appraisal during summer of 2012. Does it mean I have to attend N 136 this summer. Did you take your N 136 in the first summer of ELM? Thank you so much... You've been very helpful... :)

Specializes in LTC and Home Health.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

It sounds like you will have to take it.

Yes, we did take N136 in that first summer. At that time, Health Appraisal was only 4 weeks long - I believe that it is still short, although I am not sure if it is 4 or 6 weeks long. I am assuming it is something you did not take during your initial BSN or it is something that they have added in the last few years.

Again, Congratulations and Good Luck!!!

Thank you so much Dianajh73. I'm going to mail my admission acceptance form tomorrow. I just hope someone here is also attending the Fall 2012 FNP program of Fresno State. :)

dianajh73

Hi, when is the summer classes starting? I'm just curious since I have not received any letter regarding N136 from the department. I am working full time and I have to work out my schedule. Thank you again.

Specializes in LTC and Home Health.

May 21st is listed as the start of class for the summer, but I do not see Nurs136 available yet. Afraid you may have to call the nursing department to clarify what you need to do about that class.

hi dianajh73,

My admission letter exactly says conditional upon:

Proof of successful completion of NURS 136-Health Appraisal during summer 2012 (details will be forthcoming)

I don't know if I need to complete N136 this summer or I need to give them proof that I had health appraisal/assessment course in my BSN. I also checked the courses during summer but N136 is not available (or not offered?) Can they open courses even though summer classes has started (to make it available)? N 136 is available though in Fall 2012.

Anyway, I tried to enroll for the Fall 2012 subjects and I was able to do it. So now it shows that I am enrolled in 4 classes.

Thank you for all the information that you're giving me.

Specializes in LTC and Home Health.

I understand. We had to take that class as well and I believe it is the only class that is required in addition to regular BSN, but because we were in a cohort that was designed to go on, we took it during our 5th semester of the BSN, before the MSN started in Spring.

It is not the same as the assessment course that you take at the start of the BSN (1 unit N111 - integrated health assessment). This is a 3 unit Health Appraisal class (more hands on practice using equipment etc...). It is probably just not on the schedule yet, which doesn't mean that it won't be. They are constantly adding and moving classes, sometimes up until classes start. I agree it is odd though. Call and talk to Carol Rainer (she is the one who does scheduling and gives out permission numbers etc...) because you will wait FOREVER to get an email response.

Glad you got registered for your other courses though.

hi dianajh73

Thank you so much again. My patience paid off. I was still waiting for instructions from the department and has been planning to call this morning but I got an email from Carol regarding N136 when I checked my email. The classes will only be for 6 days. 5-10pm on two Fridays and 8-5 on two Saturdays and Sundays. It will be in July. I will register online tomorrow. Do you remember if we need any textbooks for the class? Thank you again.

Specializes in LTC and Home Health.

Glad you got the info you needed.

You need a good Assessment book (Ndidi used Bates & the 2007 version is only $17). If you have a different one, then it is really reference material more than anything. It is more skills based, and practice, culminating in a full physical on a partner. We did some online quizzes, but no in class tests as I recall. Of course this was when Ndidi Griffin taught it at an accelerated pace like that. Took time outside of class to get the hang of much of it.

If I had it to do over again I would get one of these

Amazon.com: Professional OPHTHALMOSCOPE Otoscope Diagnostic Set + Zippered Leatherette Case.: Health & Personal Care

but that is because my partner and I had not used ophthalmoscopes or otoscopes and did not get much time to practice in class.

Good luck

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Hi Dianajh73,

I sent you an email. Do I need to get parking permit for summer classes. Can I park at Q parking without a permit? Thank you. Have a nice day.

Specializes in LTC and Home Health.

You need permit for all of the lots, except for weekends, but you are right that Q and P are closest to the nursing program. Daily permits are $3 and the semester pass is around $60, so if you have less than 20 classes you can just get them daily.

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