CSUEB(Hayward) vs. SFSU(spring) 2014/2015 Help!!

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Hi,

I got accepted to both programs, but am having a hard time deciding which one is the better program. I'm hoping to get some input from some people who are currently going through the program at each school or have recently graduaded. I'm particularly interested in how the quarter system at CSUEB feels in comparison to a semester system. Also, how is the updated program at SFSU, in regards to them dropping the preceptorship program? Any and all experience with the programs, faculty, and outcome after finishing the programs would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers!

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Hi Nanonano87,

I am in the CSUEB program now, and having come from the semester system, it definitely feels more fast-paced, but I like it. After the second month, I am usually ready for the class to be over. In semesters, there is another whole month. In the quarter system, when I am really feeling done, the class ends.

This does mean that there really is very little time to procrastinate at CSUEB, especially during level II, the second year of nursing coursework. The quarters are cut in half for various clinical rotations (Med Surg, Peds, Geri, Peri Op, and Psych). The 5 weeks of accompanying clinical theory clinical theory feels like an accelerated program. It's a lot of information in a very short time. I would have liked to have known that when making my decision. I don't remember anyone discussing the pace of level II on this forum.

I was in the same boat as you in deciding between SFSU and CSUEB. I have friends in the SFSU program that say that their program feels very disorganized due to the new curriculum. Chances are, they will iron out the kinks. They have not reached the last stretch yet, so I don't know what the advanced Med Surg clinical in place of preceptorship is like.

I realize that you likely have already made your choice. What did you decide?

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Hello Donut,

Thanks for the reply. I actually decided on Hayward, so I've definitely had a taste of the quarter system now. It took some getting used to, but so far I've adjusted fine. Thanks for talking about level 2, I'll be sure to plan ahead for the greater intensity. From what you're telling me about SFSU, I think I made the right decision. Hope your quarter goes well, carpe diem!

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