CSULB FALL 2019

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Hey everyone!

I know its a bit early but time flies fast and I pretty nervous so I'm sure other people are too. Is anyone applying to CSULB this upcoming semester for fall 2019? Just wanted to make this so we can talk about goals, nerves, points, and ask questions! Also, if there are any current or past CSULB nursing students...any advice? Hope to hear from u guys!

Hi everyone! I'm a 5th semester student in this program and here to answer all of your burning questions!

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1 hour ago, chubbybunny said:

Hi everyone! I'm a 5th semester student in this program and here to answer all of your burning questions!

Which program are you in? And do most people get into the program they want?

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Does anyone know if we have to bring anything to orientation? Like any paperwork and such? It doesn't mention anything in the email from what I can see.

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On 5/15/2019 at 3:45 PM, TheOnlyEri said:

Do any of you know some pros and cons of joining either the semester or trimester cohort? I'm still thinking about which one I want to do.

Hi everyone! Im in a semester cohort. The pros for semester is that obviously you get summer semester off, however, there are other benefits. You get to do clinical at so many different hospitals including Hoag, Torrance, St.Joseph, Saddleback, which are all great hospitals. I honestly can't imagine not being able to visit these hospitals because my goal now is to work at Hoag. If i wasn't in semester I would have never had this opportunity. You are also able to expose yourself to more than one computer system, staff members, and protocols so you are a more well-rounded student once you graduate. Semester students also have a higher NCLEX pass rate slightly in comparison to the trimester student (according to the professors at my orientation). Because every hospital has a different system, the first week is generally orientation so you are not ambushed with tons of work right away which is nice to slowly warm up to after a break.

For trimester, you get done way faster in 2 years instead of 2.5. You are also basically guaranteed a job at Long Beach Memorial because you're there all the time. The hospital itself is more comfortable with their clinical students, so you have a little more free-will during clinical. The trimester professors will push you more, for example, they will make you do 3 care plans when in semester you only have to do 2. But if your goal is to get started and like Long beach memorial, then this is the way for you to go. I know someone who wanted Semester but got placed in Trimester and after the first year she didn't want to switch out because of the friends they made, so you never know! Both programs are great.

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On 5/29/2019 at 8:10 PM, chubbybunny said:

Hi everyone! I'm a 5th semester student in this program and here to answer all of your burning questions!

Hey there! As a transfer student, when do you recommend taking upper div GE's? From my understanding, gerontology and nutrition cover some GE requirements. Would an upper division C (arts and humanities) course be the only one we would need to take outside of the nursing courses?

Also, what are your thoughts on taking pharm and patho before the first sem? Thanks so much!!!

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On 5/29/2019 at 8:10 PM, chubbybunny said:

Hi everyone! I'm a 5th semester student in this program and here to answer all of your burning questions!

I am a transfer student, and I'm worried about transportation to clinicals? I have never lived in an area where there is a high flow of traffic such as Long Beach, so I am a little bit hesitant to drive.

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On 5/29/2019 at 9:54 PM, jcharlet said:

Which program are you in? And do most people get into the program they want?

I'm in the trimester program, and it is literally taking names out of a hat. So generally yes, most people get their first choice. If 45 people want semester and there are only 30 spots (which is the usual number), the first 30 names that get drawn who choose semester will get those spots and the rest will be routed to trimester.

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On 5/30/2019 at 12:11 PM, bweeezy said:

Does anyone know if we have to bring anything to orientation? Like any paperwork and such? It doesn't mention anything in the email from what I can see.

Nope! Just be ready to soak it all in and wear clothes that are easy to take on and off because you'll be trying on your new uniforms to order. Also, there will be raffles and stuff so bring cash if you would like to participate. They raffle a stethoscope every semester!

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5 hours ago, iloveh2omelons said:

Hey there! As a transfer student, when do you recommend taking upper div GE's? From my understanding, gerontology and nutrition cover some GE requirements. Would an upper division C (arts and humanities) course be the only one we would need to take outside of the nursing courses?

Also, what are your thoughts on taking pharm and patho before the first sem? Thanks so much!!!

This really depends on where you are in your general education requirements, which you will find out during SOAR. Sorry I can't be of much help here! Most students finish their GE before entering the program. I HIGHLY recommend taking patho and pharm before 1st semester. It takes a whole load off of you that you really wouldn't understand unless you were going through the misery of taking fundamentals, patho, and pharm all at once.

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9 minutes ago, highkey_stressed said:

I am a transfer student, and I'm worried about transportation to clinicals? I have never lived in an area where there is a high flow of traffic such as Long Beach, so I am a little bit hesitant to drive.

Unless you carpool, there really is no getting out of the driving to clinical. If you're in the trimester program, you do the majority of your clinical rotations at Long Beach Memorial so that may give you some security since you'll get to know the roads by then. If you live with someone within your cohort, you may be able to snag the same clinical group as him/her and carpool. Otherwise, sorry I can't be of much help here ?

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1 hour ago, chubbybunny said:

I'm in the trimester program, and it is literally taking names out of a hat. So generally yes, most people get their first choice. If 45 people want semester and there are only 30 spots (which is the usual number), the first 30 names that get drawn who choose semester will get those spots and the rest will be routed to trimester.

What is the communication exercise like?

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13 hours ago, jcharlet said:

What is the communication exercise like?

Ahh this is a well kept secret. What I will tell you is that they call it a communication exercise rather than an interview for a reason :)

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