grossmont college waiting list

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I've been on the Grossmont waiting list for a year and a half now. Estimated start date is fall of 2007...anyone else?? I mainly see posts from people in programs or people still taking pre req's. Looking for others in limbo here in san diego like myself.

Specializes in ED/TELE.

I was an alternate for the LVN transition class starting this sememster and I just found out I got a seat! Woot! My head is spinning from everything I need to get done before Feb. 23, but it's doable! I'm just stoked that I don't have to wait another year!!!

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Specializes in med/surg/tele/neuro/rehab/corrections.

OMGosh that is great news! I applied there and was not even an alternate so I have to wait a whole year if I don't get in anywhere else. I hope they are letting in all the alternates! :) That is such good news just had to say GRATZ! :D

I was an alternate for the LVN transition class starting this sememster and I just found out I got a seat! Woot! My head is spinning from everything I need to get done before Feb. 23, but it's doable! I'm just stoked that I don't have to wait another year!!!
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When did you all apply? I am finishing my pre-reqs now (AP2 and Micro) and will be applying in the Fall. Congrats.

Nancy

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Specializes in ED/TELE.

Thanks guys! I didn't even know I was an alternate, but a few weeks ago, I was getting emails about one of the nursing classes this semester. I called them and asked if it was a course I was supposed to take while waiting to get in, and they were like, "oh, didn't you know you're an alternate?!" Uh, No! If I'd known I would have been calling them everyday asking if anyone had dropped out...lol. I asked if they thought I'd get a seat, and they told me to go to the first few weeks of class to see if anyone dropped out. I was planning on doing that, but then someone dropped out before classes started.

I applied in May 2008 and was told it would be a 3 year wait.

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Really, May of 2008? I wonder if the economy has an effect. Maybe people can't afford to quit their jobs and since the government is holding on to the scholarship and grant money, there are more people who can't afford to go right now. That is cool that you did not have to wait long.

Nancy

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Just wondering if most of you out there have completed the G.E. requirements? I am trying to start those now....I have a 3 year wait (hope its shorter).

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I got on the waitlist in August 2008. (LVN to RN) I have my English and Math class left to do. I took this semester off after cramming in my pre-reqs over two semesters. I plan on taking the two classes in the fall so that way IF I get a call for the 2010 class I will not have to worry about taking classes while trying to study for the nursing classes.

Good luck to everyone

Jennifer

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

i'm finishing my g.e.'s right now. i'm on the generic wait list and have been on it for 2 years. this is my last semester of g.e.'s and i'm going to try for state but its really hard to get into.

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Specializes in ED/TELE.

I've had all my GE requirements completed for the last two years (well, the only other class I had to take was Speech b/c I already have a BS in Biology). I'm just ready to finish already. It hasn't been too horrible, b/c I took the last year off to stay home with my kids. I'm starting to feel really guilty about the time I will be away from them while I'm in school (I used to work nights so I was home with them during the day), but I know in the end it will be worth it.

I also wonder if the waiting lists are getting shorter due to the economy.

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Hello everyone-

I'm new to this website, and came across this discussion and was intrigued! I have been on the wait list at Grossmont since Jan 2007. I took my TEAS Oct 2008 and was hoping for a Spring 2009 acceptance. . . No such luck :crying2: It's becoming a lonely waiting game, and I am looking for some words of encouragement! (or someone else that is going through this too) I'm hoping for a Fall 2009 acceptance. . . we'll see :icon_roll

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

hey melindy. i'm in the same exact boat as you (i was accepted jan 07 too). i also took the TEAS in october but i didn't hold my breath to be accepted in spring. i'm hoping for the fall as well. i was going to call them soon to see how likely it is. are you on any other waitlist?

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Specializes in Tele.

You guys don't wait on a waiting list. I personally am a graduate of Grossmont college, and while its a wonderful nursing school there are other ways to reach your goals. I work alongside 'National' nurses as well as Meric nurses and 'concorde' nurses.

For every year you spend on a waiting list you could be loosing over $80,000. For example right now kaiser starts new grads on the float pool for about $45 and hour, thats high b/c you opt-out of benefits and work nights. You multiply that times 36 hours/week ($1620), and then 52 weeks per year you would come out to a grand total of $84,240/year. Over a four year waiting period you're looking at $336,960. So, now nursing school at a community college has cost you that plus tuition and fees.

The only tme it matters what school you went to was when you are in school. Trust me, in a code situation I've never looked at my Meric nurses who I've worked with shoulder to shoulder and say, "i don't trust you b/c you went to a private school."

Whats more, Meric was bought by Kaplan College, those are the same people who do the big review for the NCLEX exam, yes we all went there for the review.

I'm not trying to discourage you, just letting you know there are other means to get your degree. The only reason I ended up at grossmont was b/c at the time the wait list was about 2 semesters and I hadn't even taken al the GE stuff so i got all that done during the 2 semesters i waited.

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