Anyone going to Modesto Junior College?

[dvas00]

I'm just curious! I'm just starting (at the ripe 'ol age of 35, LOL!) looking into a career in nursing. I've worked in hospitals and clinics doing medical transcription for years and years, and way back when used to be a pre-physical therapy major (I've taken chemistry, anatomy, biology...don't know if they would count, as it's been several years). I would be attending MJC for pre-reqs and (fiingers crossed) the nursing program eventually and I would really love to have a student's view, how difficult it is to get into the program, any general advice, etc.

[apoppyfield, BSN, RN]

Probably about a month after they say they will notify you... get used to it... it's the nature of the "beast".

[SGhiglia]

Gees! haha, okay thanks!

[Tran24]

Hi nrs209,

I have also applied to the LVN-RN program in May 2011 for Fall 2011. I wonder how long it will take for them to notify us?

Lina

[JLA]

When I dropped off my application at MJC the lady said we should here in July sometime. After 4 rejections at other schools I'm hoping that I get in MJC. This is the last school I'm waiting on... The waiting and wondering is so hard!

[Tran24]

Hi JenApos,

I started applying to RN schools since fall of 2009 until now (about 1 and a half years) and got rejected 7 times in total! I, however, was accepted into the EVC nursing program. But I don't start until 2012. Because of the...long wait, I'm applying for nursing programs that starts this fall of 2011.

I hope we will hear the good news in the month July. Best of luck to you!

Lina

[apoppyfield, BSN, RN]

In the Spring class there were at least 5 people who had applied 8 times to MJC before being accepted. Not to burst anyone's bubble. There were also a few who were accepted the very first time. You really need to have something going on so you can keep your sanity during the process.

[JLA]

Wow! That's a lot of times to apply. I hear all these stories and remind meyself not to get my hopes up...but I cant help being dissapointed getting those rejections. After 5 rejections this semesterI am learning to maintain a "thick skin".

Like appopyfield said above...I am glad I have other things going on while I wait. :)

[mandajane4]

The MJC website says that we should hear the first week of august! That seems so far away. I have been applying for RN programs sense 2007 and In 2009 I applied and was accepted into the LVN program at delta college. Sense then I have been applying for LVN-Rn and still havent got in. I am hoping I get in this time with modesto. Starting to loose hope:crying2:

[Tran24]

Do any of you guys know if the LVN-RN selection process is going to be a random selection procedure?

[mandajane4]

Do any of you guys know if the LVN-RN selection process is going to be a random selection procedure?

It is random selection. Last time they had too many 3rd semester students fail that they didnt let any upgrade students in bacause they let them repeat

[Tran24]

Well, I just called in yesterday and asked about my status in the LVN-RN program. Just realized I was missing out on one class (LVN-RN Transition course; NURS 259 I believe). So sadly, I am not qualify to enter the pool. But I did ask the lady how many LVNs applied. She told me a total of 23 people applied and that 2-3 people would be selected, but if luck comes around, 10 people could be selected.

I wish everyone the best of luck on being selected!

Also, I think the lady told me that another application period for the LVN-RN program will be held this September 2011 for Spring 2012. I hope I heard right and not imagining things :)

Well...Good luck! Good luck!! Good LUCK!!!

Lina

[Tran24]

Hello xInspiredx,

I do not have over 15 posts, so I am unable to answer your questions. If you don't mind, I can answer your questions on this post, or you can give me your email so that I can contact you there.

Hope you see this message. Respond to this message if you do.

Lina