California State University, Northridge (CSUN) ABSN Spring 2021

[daanii14]

Hi All,

Just wanted to start a forum for those planning to apply for the ABSN program at CSUN during Spring 2021.

[helloitsm3]

is there only 1 application period for Spring and fall 2021? I am interested in the fall 2021 program since I will have my prerequisites completed after this fall.

[lvsfrmthvn]

4 hours ago, plm2020 said:

is there only 1 application period for Spring and fall 2021? I am interested in the fall 2021 program since I will have my prerequisites completed after this fall.

Yes! I believe they have restructured their application process. CSUN now has one deadline (August 4, 2020) and this deadline will accept for both Spring AND fall 2021.

Straight from CSUN's website:

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The ABSN program’s annual application cycle services a Spring and fall cohort. Once the Spring cohort is full, additional successful applicants may be offered a seat in the fall cohort. Due to high program demand, applicants are not at liberty to choose their start term. As such, applicants are advised to ensure that they would be able to start the program in either Spring or fall prior to applying.

Their prerequisite checklist unfortunately states that in progress coursework will not be accepted.

[helloitsm3]

interesting... I spoke with an advisor not too long ago and I was informed that the application deadline was in February

[lvsfrmthvn]

On 6/10/2020 at 9:45 AM, plm2020 said:

interesting... I spoke with an advisor not too long ago and I was informed that the application deadline was in February

Looks like they also updated the website! It previously said the August 4 deadline was for both Spring and fall but now it says the August 4 deadline is for Spring 2021! Hopefully that means another deadline will appear for February like the advisor told you!

[helloitsm3]

On 6/12/2020 at 8:11 PM, lvsfrmthvn said:

Looks like they also updated the website! It previously said the August 4 deadline was for both Spring and fall but now it says the August 4 deadline is for Spring 2021! Hopefully that means another deadline will appear for February like the advisor told you!

amazing!! just noticed that also

thanks:)

[Opera2Nursing, BSN, RN]

I'm planning to apply! ? Need to work on my Statement of Purpose... has anyone started yet?

[daanii14]

On 6/19/2020 at 1:36 PM, Opera2Nursing said:

I'm planning to apply! ? Need to work on my Statement of Purpose... has anyone started yet?

Hi,

I’ve actually started writing it already too!

[yvthao]

Hey all,

Does anyone know if work/volunteer experience is necessary for this program? I do not have that type of work/volunteer experience but was wondering if it was optional or actually a requirement for the application process.

Thanks!

[lvsfrmthvn]

4 hours ago, yvthao said:

Hey all,

Does anyone know if work/volunteer experience is necessary for this program? I do not have that type of work/volunteer experience but was wondering if it was optional or actually a requirement for the application process.

Thanks!

Volunteer work/patient experience work is not necessary, but it is highly recommended!

Their Volunteer Experience Form states:

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Prefer 100 hours or more of patient care experience in a clinical setting, completed within 24 months prior to submitting your application. CNA/EMT etc. school training/clinical hours are not considered volunteer hours.

[yvthao]

lvsfrmthvn,

Thank you for letting me know! I saw that as well however it did not state that work/volunteer experience was necessary so I got confused.

[Opera2Nursing, BSN, RN]

16 hours ago, yvthao said:

lvsfrmthvn,

Thank you for letting me know! I saw that as well however it did not state that work/volunteer experience was necessary so I got confused.

I don't have any experience, either. ? I was all set to start volunteering when COVID happened! Crossing my fingers that my academic record / recommendations are good enough...