I am planning on applying to Chico states' Nursing program for spring start. I just got my acceptance letter for the school itself, but have no yet applied to the program yet.
I just want to know about the school a little more. I wanted to see what everyone thinks about the city itself and the school, the good and the bad.
If you can just tell me your opinions about the academics, the staff, and faculty I would love to hear.
I would also appreciate what you think of the people and the city itself.
I have a tour scheduled for in a few weeks, but I really would like to hear what other people think too.
Jennybewbs - Chico is my first choice. :) But, deadline dates are closing in for LB, so I need to know ASAP!! I am visiting Chico too, Nov 30th. I am hoping to coincidentally get my acceptance email while I am there.
I hope you guys are right and they get to us before Dec!!! That would make my life so much easier, even if it's a 'no' at least I would know what I am doing. Fingers crossed for a 'yes' though.
Hey all! I am a student currently enrolled in Chico's nursing program, and wanted to let you all know that I absolutely love it! I am just finishing up second semester, and the professors have all been pretty amazing so far! I love the town too, there is always something to do, and lots of hiking/outdoor things to do if you are into that kinda thing :) It also doesn't hurt that it's dirt cheap to live here (I was also accepted into San Diego state's program but couldn't find affordable living there!)
I had 90 points when I applied for spring 2013, and I believe the cutoff went down to 83.75. I think there was only one person accepted from the waitlist, but the semester before me accepted 38 students from the waitlist so it can vary! I'm sure you have all looked at the point system by now, but prereq GPA and TEAS score make up a huge percentage, so I would definitely focus on that! And I was denied the first time I applied, so remember to not lose hope!
Anyways, good luck to all of you applying! It's a tough program to get into, but very worth it. And please let me know if there are any questions I can answer for you guys!
Jennybewbs - Deadlines vary through December, but the soonest is our malpractice insurance that must start Nov 26th! I am going for a wedding on the 30th and staying the night! Should be fun.
The first semester is mostly just learning the basics, and you start clinical after spending the first 3 weeks in skills lab (p.s. I would probably recommend Enloe or Oroville for first semester clinical!). The other classes have a lot of review about concepts from anatomy/physio, and most of the new stuff learned is all about basic nursing practice/HIPAA laws/therapeutic communication/head-to-toe assessments, etc.
Second semester is definitely a LOT harder and requires much more time, because we have clinical 2 days a week, and a 6 unit pathophysiology class that is pretty tough, in addition to pharmacology! And there is a LOT of reading, so be forewarned! lol
But there are a lot of people in my class who have children, I don't personally, it will probably be more difficult to manage your time but definitely doable :)
Yeah, I've been told the semesters just get more tough as you go on. I'm happy the first semester isn't too bad, it'll be nice to get used to the program and what to expect.
I hope we find out after break too! Any email I get is going to have me on the edge of my seat.
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Jennybewbs - Chico is my first choice. :) But, deadline dates are closing in for LB, so I need to know ASAP!! I am visiting Chico too, Nov 30th. I am hoping to coincidentally get my acceptance email while I am there.
I hope you guys are right and they get to us before Dec!!! That would make my life so much easier, even if it's a 'no' at least I would know what I am doing. Fingers crossed for a 'yes' though.