CSUF ABSN Fall 2019

coco1320 · Jan 18, 2019

Hi all! I applied to CSUF as an alternative to my first choice which is the UCI mepn program. I also applied to CSUSM, SDSU and a handful of schools in norcal. I really don't know much about this program/CSUF because I initially didn't plan on applying but changed my mind once I realized I really want to stay in socal. I'd love to know any insight anyone has on CSUF in general or this program!

Schwamus86 · Jan 30, 2019

On 1/18/2019 at 8:31 AM, coco1320 said:
Hi all! I applied to CSUF as an alternative to my first choice which is the UCI mepn program. I also applied to CSUSM, SDSU and a handful of schools in norcal. I really don't know much about this program/CSUF because I initially didn't plan on applying but changed my mind once I realized I really want to stay in socal. I'd love to know any insight anyone has on CSUF in general or this program!

I’m actually alumni for their psych program, and I believe CSUF is a great school. The campus is clean, my professors seemed passionate about the material, and admin was responsive. The only issue I had with the campus was that the parking lots filled up pretty quickly so you may find yourself parking at the far north end and walking to campus.

Also, I did take a few of my nursing prerequisites with the BSN nursing cohort so I have a little insight into the program. The courses I took were oriented towards nursing majors (eg. Microbio for Nursing and Allied Health, Chem for Nursing...), and I feel like the classes were more challenging than the prerequisite courses I took at my JC. My classmates and I hypothesized this was because the curriculum was designed for future health professionals, so for the benefit of patients they really made sure we knew our stuff haha.

CNA_EMT · Feb 20, 2019

I'm just curious if anyone has heard of or received an interview invitation (or denial) yet?

shellbeejeann · Feb 27, 2019

Hi all, I am still waiting on an email. I received the initial email that my application to the nursing program is complete, but nothing since then. I applied to this program last year and they sent out denials and invitations to interview the first week of February. I think it’s taking longer this time because they didn’t require a statement of purpose last year. It must take quite some time to read them all. But almost 3 weeks later I’m so anxious to find out!

CNA_EMT · Mar 1, 2019

Hmmm...thank you for the info. From previous posts I researched it seems the cut off for points is somewhere around 66-70. You'd think if it's a hard cut off that they'd send out denials to those under that number and then read the statements of the qualified people. . .

I didn't realize they used a cut off number. I thought it would be a more holistic approach? Point is, if they do use a cut off number and your number is below (it) then your statement of purpose doesn't sway them one way or the other (matter)?

What are other interpretations/ideas of the selection process?

coco1320 · Mar 6, 2019

Anyone have any insight as to when interview invites will be sent out? Their website says April but that seems really late...

Schwamus86 · Mar 9, 2019

On 3/6/2019 at 3:56 PM, coco1320 said:
Anyone have any insight as to when interview invites will be sent out? Their website says April but that seems really late...

I received an email mentioning invites will be sent the last week of March and interviews will be held mid-April.

coco1320 · Mar 28, 2019

I received an interview invite by email about 15 min ago. Hope you all got good news as well!

shellbeejeann · Mar 29, 2019

I got an email to interview as well! I hope you all did as well! I’m hoping for the Monday afternoon interview time slot.

Vicks17 · Mar 31, 2019

I did too! Congrats everyone! I'm wondering what the math test will be like? Anyone have any ideas?

steph818 · Apr 3, 2019

I got an interview offer today as well. For the math portion, I think it might deal with medicine doses. I'm curious about the group activity...maybe patient scenario ?any other thoughts?? Good luck all!!