CSUN ABSN // Application Question

U.S.A. California

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Howdy!

I know this is really far in advance, but I wanted to make sure I squared away everything I could and there aren't even any sessions scheduled in the near future. Did quite well professionally (31 now) in non-medical field and completing my undergrad in psychology at CSUN this Spring '15. I've realized however that I have a passion for nursing (through a few personal life experiences + fiance is a nurse). I am a male as well, does that help (unsure if they have gender ratios to maintain)

I will be applying this fall and wanted to seek some input from those that have applied/been accepted and if they could share some info!

I work full-time as of right now and would not have an issue submitting my notice for resignation upon acceptance to an accelerated program (as this is the career I'd like to be in). I am taking my pre-reqs currently (science) while working full time and should be completed by December 2015 (Phys/Micro in fall).

Current undergrad GPA: 3.98, Prereq (minus science courses) is at 4.0

I have applied for a voluenteer position though don't think I can find the time to apply for CNA/EMT courses as I hoped to work in my current managerial role until potential acceptance.

I was hoping to get the following information from those that have applied/been accepted:

Did you have CNA/EMT experience? How many hours did you volunteer, and through who for direct patient experience? What was your pre-req GPA? (I have looked under previous forum posts, and some have listed, others private messaged those asking. I saw that CSUN lists the prereq average at 3.9)

Also curious would letter of recs be best coming from employers/medical field personnel/professors? I could get great ones from CSUN faculty, but wanted to know how I should diversify them. Sorry, I'm a planner and with apps only coming once a year, wanted to try to strengthen my chances.

TLDR: Making a huge career shift to follow my love, great overall gpa (3.98) > 4.0 so far on prereq. No prior experience (worried about this.) -- and no EMT/CNA. Any input would be GREATLY appreciated.

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Ah, also forgot, if having classes in progress were seriously looked down upon,

thanks

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