Bellevue College hopefuls 2014-2015

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Hey everyone, I didn't see a thread for this yet so I thought I would start one.

Is anyone else applying to BC for Fall 2014/Winter 2015 cohorts? I'm getting nervous with the deadline less than two months away. I did all my pre reqs there and it's my first choice school which probably adds to the nerves a bit. Are any of you finished with the application process yet? I think it's nice that this year, the background check is after the initial application just for the sake of saving money if I didn't score high enough on my TEAS to get in.

Jenngirl34, you are SO helpful! Thanks for the insight!! :) do you know how they choose who gets days/evening clinicals?

I remember how many questions I had before my orientation, and how hard it was to wait for answers :)

As far as I know, clinical placement is mostly random. There are some things, like I believe (but am not 100% certain) that students who are not citizens cannot be placed at the VA, but mostly the instructor just picks. Students don't get a say. My group got our info for our first clinical placement at our orientation, so I am guessing you guys will too.

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Jenngirl, I second the thanks for your helpfulness. I wonder why Bellevue dribbles out the info? I wish we could get started assembling our books and supplies but I guess instead I'll get to work on patience.

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Hi everyone. I live outside of Bellevue and as of today, I have not received a letter, but I did receive an e-mail with a registration appointment for Fall. Does that mean anything, anyone know? Thank you.

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Jenngirl, I second the thanks for your helpfulness. I wonder why Bellevue dribbles out the info? I wish we could get started assembling our books and supplies but I guess instead I'll get to work on patience.

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You are welcome! You will actually get all of your information at once at your orientation. You will get a packet that will have book lists, uniform info, how to set up your immunization list online, how to get your background check, clinical paperwork, and a bunch of other stuff. Trust me, you will have plenty to do after you get all that info :)

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Hi everyone. I live outside of Bellevue and as of today, I have not received a letter, but I did receive an e-mail with a registration appointment for Fall. Does that mean anything, anyone know? Thank you.

Did it come from Chie (or someone else in the nursing department), or did it come from the Bellevue College registration office? The school sends out the date that you can start registering for classes each quarter. If that is what it is, it wouldn't have anything to do with your acceptance into the RN program or not- they send one out to all enrolled Bellevue College students.

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SeattleJess: When are you supposed to hear from Shoreline?

kkay, so sorry, I didn't see your question before just now. I just got my Shoreline notice today. I think we were told to expect our notices in 2-3 months so they beat their own timeframe. Orientation (and registration and tuition payment) is June 4th; classes start Wed Sep 24th.

Anyone else who applied hear from Shoreline?

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Oh, and we must accept by Mon May 19th! No slugging around for Shoreline.

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SeattleJess: Congrats on getting in to both schools! That is quite an accomplishment. Have you decided which one you will be going to? Also what were your total points for Shoreline?

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SeattleJess: Congrats on getting in to both schools! That is quite an accomplishment. Have you decided which one you will be going to? Also what were your total points for Shoreline?

Thank you, kkay. I'm still stunned, to tell the truth. My total points at Shoreline were 103. That is the lowest score that got into the 6 quarter fall cohort. (Don't know about the 10 guarter program.) (This means that the screeners disallowed a bunch of the points I tried to get. Probably my "working in healthcare" points which were what, 7 points? and maybe the elective classes that would make me a better nurse? I wish I knew so I could pass the info on. My healthcare work was as a private home health aid, pre-licensure requirement, for an R.N. I took care of her mother who had Alzheimers and post-hepatic neuropathy, administered medications, did lots of ADLs. But of course, single patient care is nothing compared to working in a LTC facility so I understand why they didn't let me squeak by with that as experience. I'm just extremely grateful I got my camel's nose into the tent.

I think I'll probably go to Shoreline. SCC has a100% NCLEX pass rate for the past few years (One student failed the first time a few years ago but the school worked with her and she passed the second time; apparently, she was bumping along the "pass" line throughout the two years of courses. The fact the school worked with her... or so they said... impressed me.) Also, I hear that Shoreline has a very high placement rate for graduates. And last but not least, the nurses I know (not a statistically significant sample, I admit) all have very high opinions of Shoreline. The nurse who taught my Nurse Delegation classes said Bellevue had a high reputation 10 or 15 years ago but it's been slipping. I wonder how much of that is out in the nursing community? I like Shoreline's style: they got applications processed in five weeks and will have us oriented on June 4th, plenty of time to hunt for used books. I'd like to bus instead of doing the miserable SOV commute I did for my prereqs at Bellevue; the commute from West Seattle to Bellevue involves two busses with a downtown transfer that can take 15 minutes (at a noisy, dirty bustop without good seating)... or more than an hour, depending on how the "Rapid" Ride is running. The Shoreline campus, nursing classrooms and offices are nicer than Bellevue's. And last but not least, I've gotten fond of this group and I like the idea I'd be giving our friends on the wait list a step up. (Silly and irrelevant but true.)

I guess I'm just thinking out loud. I know some of the factors I identified are kind of trite and I'm missing others. I would really, really, really appreciate anyone's comments and insights.

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How cool is this? A "skin gun."

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SeattleJess: My mother in law graduated from Shoreline and has been a nurse for 20+ years. She speaks very highly of the program. I know that was a long time ago but it sounds like Shoreline graduates are well prepared for the NCLEX. This summer I will be spending with my kiddos but come Fall I need to decide whether to proceed with more classes or volunteer hours. I've been avoiding volunteering because I knew I needed a back-up plan for Bellevue. If Bellevue were to take me I would gladly accept but at this point I am also considering the commute and the program at Everett would be much closer for me. So I understand what you are saying about a long commute. No fun!

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SeattleJess: My mother in law graduated from Shoreline and has been a nurse for 20+ years. She speaks very highly of the program. I know that was a long time ago but it sounds like Shoreline graduates are well prepared for the NCLEX. This summer I will be spending with my kiddos but come Fall I need to decide whether to proceed with more classes or volunteer hours. I've been avoiding volunteering because I knew I needed a back-up plan for Bellevue. If Bellevue were to take me I would gladly accept but at this point I am also considering the commute and the program at Everett would be much closer for me. So I understand what you are saying about a long commute. No fun!

Thanks, kkay. One more item on the Shorewood side of the scale.

I seem to recall that Everett has an in with the UW Bothell RN to BSN program. Don't remember exactly what the details are. The commute distance is important to me because I need the study time. I'm not a brilliant student, just a plodder, and I need to put in the time with the books to do well. I imagine that as a mom AND a student, you'd really want to minimize time on the road.

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