Any Fall 2011 Bakersfield College ADN Hopefuls?!

kmh01 · Mar 19, 2011

I applied to the Bakersfield College Nursing Program this March as well! Fingers crossed!!!!! I hope I get in! This is the second time applying since I have had my pre-req's completed!!! I am really counting on getting in this time!

Good Luck to you! If it all works out hopefully we both get to start this Fall!

supermotojen · Mar 19, 2011

Oh really, well I know quite a few people who got in their second time so I think your chances should be pretty fair! Good luck to you too! Did you apply for a sponsored seat at any of the hospitals?

kmh01 · Mar 20, 2011

Thanks! No I have not applied for any of the hospital sponsored seats. Probably should have. I heard of someone getting in last semester the first try with a sponsored seat because not enough people applied for it. I don't know how true it is, but the girl who told me husband is a doctor and it came from him? So who knows.

Did you apply for a sponsored seat? I wonder if it is too late? I have never looked into it.... ???? Or even how to apply..... :confused:

supermotojen · Mar 20, 2011

Ya I have heard similar stories from people, but I believe that people will get in for the semester they apply. I actually did apply for one, but only at Memorial because I have always wanted to work there! I got the info to apply last year on a field trip with my CHEM class. So what classes are you taking while you're waiting?

kmh01 · Mar 20, 2011

I want to work at Memorial too! Especially now that they have the children's hospital!

I took Nutrition last semester and this semester I am taking Medical Terminology. Wanted to keep my class load light because I know the program is a lot of work. I'm ready for the challenge though!

What are you taking?

That's great you applied for the sponsored seat, I think it gives you more of an advantage to get in this Fall.

Good Luck! :)

supermotojen · Mar 21, 2011

Oh right on, I know Memorial is growing and the new wing is very nice! I am actually starting a new job there next week, so I'm sure to familiarize myself with the facility and staff. Regarding classes-Nutrition is good to have and so is Med. Term for more background. I have taken them as well. Who is your med term teacher? I had Nixon during CNA class and Young for med term, they were both great. Yeah I did the same thing this sem (keeping it light), I am taking Intro to Logic and an online EKG class..easy.. I am also tutoring a lot of sci classes in the tutoring center, which I am loving more than anything!

kmh01 · Mar 21, 2011

Are you starting a job as a CNA? I too am a CNA, I had Nixon as well. I took that class last Spring Semester, you? I have Young this semester for Med. Terminology, I agree they are both great.

If I don't get in next semester I plan to get a job as a CNA. I am just waiting to see what is going to happen. I don't want to work while I am going through the program. Do you plan on working??

supermotojen · Mar 21, 2011

Actually I am starting in housekeeping/environmental services, I have applied for a million CNA jobs but haven't got one at any of the hospitals. That is so funny, I took CNA last Spring too!! We prob know each other. I was in Mrs. Preston's group and went to Delano for clinical. I don't plan on working much once I get into the program (prob 1 day per week), that program is a full-time job itself! lol I'm kinda in the same boat as you, I'm going to see how it goes.

kmh01 · Mar 27, 2011

That's funny. I was in Mrs. Abbott's group, I stayed in Bakersfield for clinical.

supermotojen · Apr 19, 2011

Hey KMH! I just got a call from Memorial last week, I got accepted! I am soooo excited and cannot wait to start in Aug. Have you heard anything yet??

kmh01 · Apr 19, 2011

Congratulations!!!!! That's SOOOO exciting! I'm happy for you! I bet you're still dancing around, I know I would be! Have you taken the Teas yet? If not do you know when you have to take it?

I still haven't heard from the college, the longer the wait the better, right?

I heard the acceptance letters will not be mailed out until the beginning of May, so I just have to make it through another week and a half! lol

Fingers Crossed! :) Congrats!