CSULB Spring 2012 BSN

ks11 · Nov 4, 2011

I GOT IN! (=

CluelessNursingGuy · Nov 4, 2011

Congrats to everyone who got in!

Does anyone know what the cut-off score is? It seems like it was really high for this semester.

havfunwlife · Nov 4, 2011

Oh ok...good for you!! It was the same for me with CSUSB being closer!! You're going to make an unsuspecting alternate very pleased!! LOL :)

Thinking about that alternate puts a smile on my face :-)

Nessy430 · Nov 4, 2011

Thinking about that alternate puts a smile on my face :-)

Right?? :-) Did you already email ---- and let him know you're giving up your spot? Our orientation is next Monday...

cmd4 · Nov 5, 2011

This is kind of off the topic of actually getting accepted into the program...but forgive me. I know there are some pretty knowledgeable people about the ins and outs of the program, so I figured it was a good place to ask. Does anyone have any figures as to how many new CSULB nursing graduates actually land jobs relatively quickly after school? Carousing the forums, it seems like pretty bleak pickings no matter where you are.

Any info is appreciated.

Congratulations to those who have been accepted.

LA lis · Nov 5, 2011

I know I'm super late but :ancong!: to everyone who was accepted! I was literally jumping up and down on my bed when I saw the email on my phone! I'm looking forward to meeting everyone on December 2nd

Out of curiosity, for those planning to move to the long beach area for school do you know when would be a good time to start apartment hunting? Also what areas you might be looking into? I currently live in West LA but I don't think I can stand the commute especially with how crazy our schedules are suppose to be.

BeachsideNic · Nov 5, 2011

I know I'm super late but :ancong!: to everyone who was accepted! I was literally jumping up and down on my bed when I saw the email on my phone! I'm looking forward to meeting everyone on December 2nd
Out of curiosity, for those planning to move to the long beach area for school do you know when would be a good time to start apartment hunting? Also what areas you might be looking into? I currently live in West LA but I don't think I can stand the commute especially with how crazy our schedules are suppose to be.

I live in Long Beach, a mere 10 minute bus ride from the campus, so you can imagine how happy I am... I suggest starting to look for an apartment very soon, since school will be upon us before you know it, and moving can be a real drag. I would definitely move from West LA if you can, because that drive back and forth through traffic everyday is going to add a huge amount of stress that you won't need to add to your nursing school workload.

I'd be happy to keep an eye out for apartments for anyone who is planning to move to the area or recommend areas to look in...and areas to avoid. Long Beach is an amazing city, but there is a great dichotomy between great places to live and dangerous places to live. Feel free to PM me with what you might be looking for and I'll do my best to make suggestions about where and when to look! Congratulations to everyone, and we are going to be in a cohort together soon, so we might as well start helping each other out now!

c521 · Nov 5, 2011

Hi I'm new to this forum but I was also accepted and wanted to know if anyone has any suggestions on places to rent. I'm looking for somewhere safe and affordable!

BeachsideNic · Nov 5, 2011

If you are coming down here on your own, then I would suggest finding a roommate...maybe you can find one on this forum? Long Beach can be expensive in a decent area and 1-bedroom apartments can run $1000 or more. Having a nursing school roommate might help defray the costs and have a study buddy as well (and someone who understands your non-stop studying lifestyle).

Good areas near campus include Belmont Shore, Traffic Circle, Belmont Heights, Bixby Knolls, etc. If an apartment seems too cheap to be true...it's probably in an area that you don't want to live...

c521 · Nov 5, 2011

If you are coming down here on your own, then I would suggest finding a roommate...maybe you can find one on this forum? Long Beach can be expensive in a decent area and 1-bedroom apartments can run $1000 or more. Having a nursing school roommate might help defray the costs and have a study buddy as well (and someone who understands your non-stop studying lifestyle).
Good areas near campus include Belmont Shore, Traffic Circle, Belmont Heights, Bixby Knolls, etc. If an apartment seems too cheap to be true...it's probably in an area that you don't want to live...

Thanks for the info.! Having a roommate that's also in the program sounds like a good idea. I've been looking online for apartments and, like you said, some of them seem too good to be true =/ but i'll definitely be looking around at the areas you mentioned after orientation!

BeachsideNic · Nov 5, 2011

Thanks for the info.! Having a roommate that's also in the program sounds like a good idea. I've been looking online for apartments and, like you said, some of them seem too good to be true =/ but i'll definitely be looking around at the areas you mentioned after orientation!

I live in Belmont Shore, and I love it... It's by the beach and not overly expensive if you take the time and hunt... I can take the "Passport" which is a shuttle service through the Long Beach Transit and it takes 12 minutes to get to campus without the nightmare of parking or traffic. It's a very safe neighborhood and has many restaurants, shopping, etc. all within walking distance.... There are always plenty of apartments for rent in the neighborhood that you won't find on Craigslist, so walking around is the best way to find that unlisted jewel!

cmd4 · Nov 5, 2011

I also thought about trying to find a roommate on this forum and by talking to people on orientation day. I definitely would prefer a roommate in the program, so we can at least mutually understand the need for no parties or crazy loud music, etc.