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]

Hey xInspiredx,

Why don't you ask your question in this forum. That's what it's for. There was nothing in your email yesterday that you couldn't have asked here. Then everyone can agree and disagree.

[enfermera408]

Hello All,

I applied to MJC's nursing program this year. My first time applying, but I was wondering on how they do their program.

I was wondering if you get an acceptance letter frpm the program this August, when would we actually start? In some of the previous posts I read, people were posting they didn't start until the following year. So, if we get accepted we wouldn't start until next year either Spring '12 or Fall '12 since they only take applications once a year? Im confused.

[Mammato3]

enfermera408,

They will draw names for Fall 2011 as well as Spring 2012. If you are accepted, the letter will tell you whether you were accepted for Fall or Spring. Fall 2011 starts August 29th and Spring 2012 starts in January. Hope that helps!:)

[JLA]

They sure don't give you much notice. Can you imagine startng in a few weeks and just finding out now? I'm both nervous and excited. Keeping my fingers crossed! :)

[apoppyfield, BSN, RN]

It's the way the community college is geared. The staff doesn't want to deal with it over the summer and they just gear up the week before school starts. When I realized that was the culture, I stopped taking it personally. Believe me, if you get in you will be going 80 mph to get everything done.

[enfermera408]

Wow, I just hope to get in!!! I'll do everything to get in on time. Next week come already!!! :)

Thanks for the information!

[waitn4eternity]

I can't wait for next week to come too!!! I'm so anxious. This is my 6th semester of applying.

[enfermera408]

Waitin4Eternity- that's a real long time to wait, had you tried any other school?

Well good luck to all of us.

[waitn4eternity]

enfermera408 - I've only applied to MJC and Delta. Was wait listed twice at Delta. I eagerly check my mail every day hoping that they have sent the letters already. How long have you been applying?

[mursejohn]

I applied for the Lvn-Rn program at MJC and Fresno CityCollege....I'm sooo looking forward to hear the verdict next week...:)

[enfermera408]

Waitin4eterniry- this is my first time applying.

[mandajane4]

Sense the nursing office is closed until aug 8 does that mean we wont hear until after that or will they send out letters before? Waiting is soooo hard!!!!!