Sac State (CSUS) Fall 2012 Applicants

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Hey guys! Who's applying for Fall 2012?

To kaiamc, thank you for the private message response....I would have replied to it directly but my private message option is disabled because I don't post enough on the boards. :p So thank you so much and congrats to you as well as everyone else who got in this fall!!! :D

Has anyone else been trying to get a flu shot? It is between flu seasons and most places don't have the from last season vaccine available. On the immunization tracker it says that all the immunizations are due 8/6, but in the details for the flu vaccine it says, "Flu immunization due Oct 1 through Nov 1. Do not submit prior to this date." So I guess we can disregard the 8/6 due date? I am just overall confused about the flu vaccination.

I just received an email from the SON about the Flu shot and Hep B vaccination. The flu shot you cannot access until fall. The answer was basically that Yes you can sort of disregard the flu shot until its available in October and it wont affect your enrollment.

I spend too much time reading old posts on here. But I just read one that said clinical's could end up going anywhere from 6:30 am to 7:15 pm and vary through out the semester. I think I'm most worried about clinical's but in general it seems the inconsistency of the schedule is going to make it really hard to secure childcare or for those who are planning to work. A big part of me is wishing I had chosen San Jose State's 3 year program instead. A friend that is a doctor keeps reminding me that we will all need to just power through and that nothing lasts forever. :uhoh21:

I have a question for those of you who were admitted off of the alternate list. Did you receive an email from the nursing department before the website list is updated? I just noticed they are on alt 37 and I'm number 41....soooo close! I'm just wondering if they send you an email before your number is included/posted on their website????

I'm pretty sure they will send you an email before. When I was on the alternate list, they emailed me. And also, I think by now, people would have to drop out in order for people to be admitted from the alternate list, but the nursing department will let you know by email since that is their main form of communication.

Good luck! :)

To current/former Nursing students: I have a few questions in regards to equipment. Would you recommend the 3M Littmann classic II SE or the Master classic II stethoscope? Should I purchase one or two uniforms for the first semester? Would you recommend the nursing propack, stethoscope hip clip or nurse's clipboard w/ built-in calculator?

I chose the classic II and never had any issues with it. Those who chose the master classic had to get used to/find out how hard to press to switch from the bell to diaphragm. If you're looking to save a little money, don't be worried about choosing the cheaper one, as it does work well. As for the uniforms, be sure to try on the samples at the SON before buying them. I got by just fine with 1 set for the first semester. After first semester, it's probably a lot easier to have 2. You can buy them used from other students for cheaper as well - they post in the discussion forums. I never used the propack or the hip clip - the propack could be useful but the hip clip I don't know if I would want my steth dangling. Plus, because of how the uniform tops can fit, it might not work well to have something clipped on your waistband. I also got by just fine with a $1 clipboard. A lot of people bought the special clipboard, but I didn't hear them ever say they used the extra info on there, and the plastic can break if you drop it. You can always order these later as well if you decide you want them.

And for the couple of you I saw were in section 4 (or the 2nd section that is also at S.G. hospital), I think you'll really like it! I was on their neuro/tele/med surg unit last semester, and it was great :)

Nicole - Thank you so much for the info!!! Makes my decisions a lot easier. I am in section 4:) Also do you have any suggestions on shoes? I prefer comfort as opposed to style:) I called the bookstore and was told textbook bundles were $805 for hard textbook and $456 for ebooks. Do students sell their textbooks?

A list of the textbooks we need with ISBN numbers would be really nice. Anyone willing to supply that information from last semester or do the editions change too often for that? I tried to find it through Sac state bookstore website but it doesnt have all the books available. I saw something about the bundle but not what is included in the bundle. Anyone know or have the list that wouldnt mind sharing?

Kaiamc,

I believe we will find out the required textbooks for each class when we get access to SACCT. I believe the instructors post their syllabuses there. However, the bookstore does provide the name of the textbook required for Nurs 11.

Nicole - Thank you so much for the info!!! Makes my decisions a lot easier. I am in section 4:) Also do you have any suggestions on shoes? I prefer comfort as opposed to style:) I called the bookstore and was told textbook bundles were $805 for hard textbook and $456 for ebooks. Do students sell their textbooks?

Ah shoes. Most of us just bought white leather running/tennis shoes. A few people bought theirs at a medical supply store or something. Normal running shoes seemed to be supportive enough though. And yes pretty much everything can be found through the discussion boards on the nursing source page on sacct. A few books a lot of people hold on to, so some you might still have to order. If you go online to the sac bookstore and look up each class individually, they should list all the required and recommended books. If you want then you can search for them cheaper on amazon or half.com.

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Just dropped by this thread again and saw that you guys have your section assignments - I was in section 8, and I absolutely LOVED the experience. Instructor was awesome, and the nursing staff we got to work with on our days in particular were so helpful. You guys will love it!

Hey Vickimarie does that mean that this is our assigned clinical section throughout the whole program? So it does not change from semester to semester? What should we expect for schedule changes for following semesters? Any clarifications would be great. Im itching for sac ct to open up already.

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