CSN Spring 2015

I got the call around noon today. turned in my app with 31 points!!

For the first time on a CSN thread I didn't see anyone who was an alternate....I wonder what the points cut off for regular and alternates was?

For the first time on a CSN thread I didn't see anyone who was an alternate....I wonder what the points cut off for regular and alternates was?

There seems to be less people applying each semester making it less competitive. I think this has something to do with people spreading rumors that ADN educated nurses are unable to get jobs in Vegas which is absolutely false. I have heard this from multiple nurses who were educated at other schools. Yet I know that most CSN grads get jobs soon after grad.

Those of you who are interested in joining my facebook page (CSN nursing students rock) please send me a private message (I'm the admin) telling me who you are here. I have a bunch of people waiting for access to the page but I don't want to add everyone because they might be spammers. I've had a huge problem with that lately

I'm curious to know if any alternates were called today or the calling will resume tomorrow?

My friend was called for as an alternative... I think she applied with 34 points. Which is weird because I applied with less points than her and got offered a spot for full-time

I'm part of Christina's Facebook page. Helpful people over there!

My friend was called for as an alternative... I think she applied with 34 points. Which is weird because I applied with less points than her and got offered a spot for full-time

Did she apply for part time. . I know they said it is more competitive than the full time track..

Yeah she probably went for part time. I know that your points need to be higher for acceptance into part time as oppose to fulltime. Fulltime was probably 30 whereas part time was probably 35 or 36.

No. For full time.

There seems to be less people applying each semester making it less competitive. I think this has something to do with people spreading rumors that ADN educated nurses are unable to get jobs in Vegas which is absolutely false. I have heard this from multiple nurses who were educated at other schools. Yet I know that most CSN grads get jobs soon after grad.

Christina,

have you graduated already? I have heard both CSN grads are highly respected and then I have heard that you absolutely need your BSN. I had one person tell me that her hiring manager PREFERS CSN people over the other schools. I have applied to both CSN and NSC. I still have 2 weeks to go to find out if I am accepted at NSC...but am torn. I am concerned about the pace and workload of going for the BSN. If I did the ADN, I still would get my BSN. But it is 2 years for ADN, 2 years for BSN(and a lot more work)

What's your take?

Christina,

have you graduated already? I have heard both CSN grads are highly respected and then I have heard that you absolutely need your BSN. I had one person tell me that her hiring manager PREFERS CSN people over the other schools. I have applied to both CSN and NSC. I still have 2 weeks to go to find out if I am accepted at NSC...but am torn. I am concerned about the pace and workload of going for the BSN. If I did the ADN, I still would get my BSN. But it is 2 years for ADN, 2 years for BSN(and a lot more work)

What's your take?

First, let me preface with my opinion that NSC, UNLV, and CSN are all excellent schools and I am in no way bashing one program. I'm just stating my opinion.

I graduate on 12/12/14. I have HEARD that you "must" have your BSN and that hiring managers will not consider you if you don't. Mostly from BSN grads and people who are not working in HR/healthcare. On the other hand I have SEEN first hand how many recent and old CSN grads are out there working. I have also talked to many different nurses in the community and they have much respect for CSN grads.

As far as the workload, don't let the ADN vs BSN fool you. Both are hard work. Both take time and effort. I don't know why you're saying that a BSN is more work. My workload is just as much as my counterparts at other schools. It's by no means easier because it's an ADN. If anything, we have to work harder for NCLEX we're missing the research classes. But guess what? CSN grads still pass NCLEX (90%+), they still get jobs and they are very respected in the community. All of that for substantially less money.

I wish you the best of luck in your endeavors and I hope you make the best decision possible for yourself. I'm happy to answer any other questions that you may have :)