CSUN ABSN 2015

ElizabethH736 · Feb 25, 2015

First semester is really tough because you're not only getting used to a different way of taking exams (NCLEX style) but you are getting used to learning, thinking/rationalizing differently (as a nurse would). You literally hit the ground running from day one and I believe that MOST of us were very anxious because you need to keep track of many due dates and assignments. I don't think it was until the second month where I felt like I could breath a little.
On an average week you'll probably have 2-4 quizzes, some homework for clinical which includes case studies/nursing care plans/worksheets on whatever you're learning in clinical that week, an oral test each week for your health assessment class, reading ect. Some weeks were easier than others, but you learn how to manage everything. Anyone can succeed in the this program as long as you're willing to do the work. It isn't necessarily hard, it's finding the time to do everything and learning what you can and can't get away with not reading.
Before the program begins, I think you'll get a packet of homework + the syllabus. I would recommend reading as much as you can before hand because you WILL fall behind on reading if you don't start early. Our cohort divided the reading and shared our notes which is useful when you just really can't get to the chapter (i.e. reading 20 pages of notes vs. 70 pages for a chapter...in one class).
This program is intense like any other nursing program. But your classmates will be your support, and the faculty always try their best to help you out.

Thank you for your insight about the program ðŸ˜Š 4 quizzes a week sounds intense but then again it's an accelerated program lol. A friend of mine is in the program right now too and she had told me about the dividing of the chapters between classmates. I sure hope future cohorts would do the same! It definitely sounds like time management and organization is key. Along with getting acclimated to the NCLEX style questions. Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to give us advice about the program ðŸ˜Š

ElizabethH736 · Feb 27, 2015

Just wanted to let everyone know that I sent an email to someone from admissions and found out that they will be sending admission decisions in late March - beginning of April ðŸ˜ž I was hoping for early - mid March but oh well...I'm so nervous ðŸ˜£

dcwang · Feb 27, 2015

did they say how many applications were received this year?

ElizabethH736 · Feb 27, 2015

No, I didn't ask that though. Sorry ðŸ˜ž

iavanna · Mar 5, 2015

Hi! Do you mean you got called in for an interview or you received an email saying they are reviewing applications? Thanks! :) And congratulations if it's for an interview! =D

This is a reply to:

Jan 16 by charming_kitty

me too! i got one too~~

Eep, I don't know how to reply with the post I'm replying to included... (--')

iavanna · Mar 5, 2015

Hello! I'm currently in Cohort 15. I emailed someone on this thread, but I'm assuming my email wasn't received. If you have any question's regarding the CSUN's ABSN program itself, I'd be happy to answer your questions (just give me some time to answer d/t homework/clinical). I'm not too sure about the current requirements, however, you can find that on the website.
I wish you all the best!
P.S. Once you find out you've made it into the program, I can give you all some tips and pointers to get you started :)
My email is [email protected]

Thanks, Lorebeth! Hopefully we all receive good news and then we can bug you... Good luck in your studies!

iavanna · Mar 5, 2015

Just wanted to let everyone know that I sent an email to someone from admissions and found out that they will be sending admission decisions in late March - beginning of April ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ I was hoping for early - mid March but oh well...I'm so nervous ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½

Thanks for this update, Elizabeth! It helps somewhat. :) Waiting is so nerve wracking!

dcwang · Mar 5, 2015

@ caitlintaylorr . I looked into U of Hawaii, but I realized their out of state tuition is outrageously expensive! 80,000 per yr and it doesn't award a BSN after the first year.

dcwang · Mar 5, 2015

@iavanna. no, it was an email which said our application was complete. did you receive an email confirming that your application was complete?

R_4611 · Mar 8, 2015

Hi there, I also applied for the CSUN ABSN program. Hope to be hearing from them soon, it seems like forever ago that we first applied! Best of luck to everyone.

Wareham4956 · Mar 9, 2015

I second Lorebeth, I am also in cohort 15. One of the few guys in our cohort. The best advice I can give that Lore hasn't covered is be very flexible. Our cohort had difficulty at first with the constantly changing dates and classes. If you're really looking forward to being a nurse, it's definitely worth it, however if it's just for a job, you'll have some difficulty.

If you haven't figured out what kind of studying works for you, figure that out now. Are you a visual, auditory, or tactical learner? Based on that, you may want to consider buying supplemental study guides. I don't recommend the "supplemental books" that the school recommends, however I have found that many of us really depend on "Nursing Made Incredibly Easy" and Mosby guides.

Lastly, if you have any questions as well I am more than happy to help. You can email at [email protected]

kdpd · Mar 13, 2015

I think I've been accepted?! I received a letter from CSUN yesterday that said 'congratulations we would like to offer you admissions'. Did anyone else get one yet? I've noticed some people have been talking about an interview, so I'm a little confused! I really hope I'm in, the wait has been excruciating!