Did anyone apply for San Mateo College's RN fall 2017?

YennieMEOW · Apr 21, 2017

Thanks for the 411 :cheeky:

Which school is lottery? I know for sure ohlone is based on points. Merrit does lottery? I thought it was merit based too? Good luck with your journey. Maybe I see you at Ohlone *fingers crossed*

YassQueen · Apr 21, 2017

I believe they are all "merrit based" then top 1/3 or whatever get put into a lottery.

cassieloveee · Apr 28, 2017

Does anyone know if people on wiatlist still has a chance? Thanks :)

YennieMEOW · Apr 28, 2017

Does anyone know if people on wiatlist still has a chance? Thanks :)

What number are you on the wait list? Make sure you go to the orientation on May 12. I'm sure they will give more detailed info then. You have a great chance of getting in since CSM was the first school to send out notices, at least in the Bay area. I am still waiting to hear back from 3 other programs myself. Good luck :nailbiting:

YennieMEOW · Apr 29, 2017

We are supposed to hear from Chabot the week of April 30 and Ohlone and Merrit mid May! :-) Wish I applied to San Mateo. If I don't make this lottery I will def apply there next round!

Got my letter from Chabot today. I'm alternate #47:wtf:... Debating if I should accept the wait list spot. Hopefully you got good news!

cassieloveee · Apr 30, 2017

HI! Yes I will be attending orientation. At first I thought it would only be for those accpeted into the program, but I guess it for all of the top 90. I'm still waiting to hear from other programs as well.

cassieloveee · May 19, 2017

Hi everyone! For those who went to orientation, for the yellow "REQUIRED PHYSICAL EVALUATION, IMMUNIZATION & LAB TESTS" form, who signs the "phone and address" part. I am confused if it me who has to sign it or my physican.

nayyyz · May 19, 2017

Hi everyone! For those who went to orientation, for the yellow "REQUIRED PHYSICAL EVALUATION, IMMUNIZATION & LAB TESTS" form, who signs the "phone and address" part. I am confused if it me who has to sign it or my physican.

I believe it's your physician.

nayyyz · May 19, 2017

Hey guys! I'm new to the thread and I'm just wondering where are you guys all commuting from? I'm coming from Redwood City.

cassieloveee · May 20, 2017

Hey! Thank you. Well, I guess I will just white it out. I'm communting from San Francisco.

cassieloveee · May 24, 2017

Hi guys,

Do we have to show full immunity before starting the program? I am worried because my doctor is making me go through the whole 3 series shot for HB and this is from 0, 1, 6 months. I already had the shots from when I was younger though. As for the titers, I have to get retested after my booster shots. Will this affect my ability to start clinicals? Has anyone been in my position or knows what can happen? I hope I'm just overthinking this because this has been stressing me out.

Thank you in advanced.

ipincessi · May 26, 2017

HepB series shots plus the titer is required. Its probably the most essential vaccination especially when you go into clinical sites because its a blood-borne pathogen. Usually, it wont affect your ability to start as long as you are "in the process: of getting your series. I suggest getting it done ASAP - you'll need for any nursing program you get into.