CSULB FALL 2020

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Hello. I wanted to create this forum for people who are applying to Cal State Long Beach for Fall 2020. This is a place where we can compare and discuss statistics between us, as well as ask questions regarding the program.

3 hours ago, Artemesiac said:

Not sure if anyone will see this, but I'm currently waiting to hear back about Spring 2021 admission and would really like to know from current semester students: how are the clinicals? I've seen things here and there saying trimester cohorts are the only ones really getting time at the hospitals. That's pretty worrying/disheartening

If anyone sees this and can let me know, I'd appreciate it!

Hello! I’m a first semester student and we are currently doing clinicals! However, we only have three days of clinicals this entire semester at the VA. They’ve limited how many students can be on the floors so we have to rotate with the other sections. We’re making up the lost time by increasing how many hours we’re  at the hospital so 6:30-5:30pm. On the other days, we just do labs. It’s not too bad, but everyday is something new. So be prepared to being extremely flexible with your schedule and being in the dark alongside your instructors. 

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@BrittL @Joann Phan Thank you both for your responses!

So: trimester, Long Beach Memorial and semester is at the VA. Well, something is better than nothing! How do you feel about your first semester online with csulb?

I've been checking my application status all day since the interview 16 days ago, so I'm going a bit mad for information. ?

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1 hour ago, Artemesiac said:

@BrittL @Joann Phan Thank you both for your responses!

So: trimester, Long Beach Memorial and semester is at the VA. Well, something is better than nothing! How do you feel about your first semester online with csulb?

I've been checking my application status all day since the interview 16 days ago, so I'm going a bit mad for information. ?

No problem! If it makes you feel better, we received our letters a month after the interviews. 

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I'm also a Spring 2021 applicant and I have a quick question. Does CSULB use a normal grading scale for nursing school or do they do the grading scale where only >92 is an A? I tried to look in the handbook, but it did not say. Also, if anyone can give study tips for exams and note taking tips that would also be great. Thanks for your time and I hope I'm not taking up to much of it

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14 hours ago, KingOfShadows said:

I'm also a Spring 2021 applicant and I have a quick question. Does CSULB use a normal grading scale for nursing school or do they do the grading scale where only >92 is an A? I tried to look in the handbook, but it did not say. Also, if anyone can give study tips for exams and note taking tips that would also be great. Thanks for your time and I hope I'm not taking up to much of it

I graduated from trimester program in August. Grading is normal 90, 80, 70 etc. I studied by very briefly reviewing the content before lecture. Listened and took notes during lecture. I used the books to study any topic I wanted extra detail on. I primarily studied for tests using lecture material. In my experience lectures covered all testing material and instructors make every effort to be fair in grading.  

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5 minutes ago, Northalpine2 said:

I graduated from trimester program in August. Grading is normal 90, 80, 70 etc. I studied by very briefly reviewing the content before lecture. Listened and took notes during lecture. I used the books to study any topic I wanted extra detail on. I primarily studied for tests using lecture material. In my experience lectures covered all testing material and instructors make every effort to be fair in grading.  

Wait, at CSULB a 90 is an A??? Because at CSULA an A is 93+ ** Jealous ** LOL. 90 is an A - , 3.7 for us ??

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Thanks Northalpine and Ninja for the responses I appreciate it! 

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Question for current/graduated CSULB nursing students: What is the time frame (month wise) that you’re in school for both trimester and semester? For example, semester: Aug. - Dec. & Jan - May? I’m really curious about trimester

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8 hours ago, Carolina said:

Question for current/graduated CSULB nursing students: What is the time frame (month wise) that you’re in school for both trimester and semester? For example, semester: Aug. - Dec. & Jan - May? I’m really curious about trimester

Hi Carolina. I’m currently in the trimester cohort (first semester). We graduate May of 2022. So it’s Aug 2020-May 2022 for the Trimester and Aug 2020-Dec 2022 for the semester. 

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9 hours ago, Arty90 said:

Hi Carolina. I’m currently in the trimester cohort (first semester). We graduate May of 2022. So it’s Aug 2020-May 2022 for the Trimester and Aug 2020-Dec 2022 for the semester. 

Hi Arty, I hate to bother you with another question, but how is the workload for first semester Nursing students? From what I've looked at it seems the curriculum is the same for first semester wether you're in trimester or semester. I only ask because I'm wondering if a 45 minute commute to CSULB would be to time consuming and if it's possible to do a part time job while in first semester. I have taken Patho and Pharm, so I might try and get those waived. If any other Nursing students wants to comment, that would also be great!

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On 5/23/2020 at 2:50 AM, laur2412 said:

GUYS I GOT AN EMAIL SAYING I'VE BEEN ADMITTED FROM THE WAITLIST!!

I’m so happy right now but it was an email from the school, not the nursing department. It says, "You are offered admission to the Nursing Basic B.S." I think that still means I got in! I hope that I'll hear from the nursing department to make it official

CONGRATS!! If you don't mind sharing, what were your stats? ?

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@KingOfShadows

     Since lectures are still online (Spring is planned to be the same), commuting may be feasible. I know of current students who are doing a similar commute since we only meet in person once or twice a week for clinicals/Sim. Just be aware that you may have some super early mornings and long days (my current schedule has clinical at the hospital from 6:30am-5pm). 

      Whether working and commuting will be feasible is completely up to you and your time management skills. 

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