east la nursing fall 2013

ShyeoftheTiger · Mar 26, 2013

I just got my application in in the nick of time! The thing with ELAC is that I still have Human Development in progress, so I don't know if that will count against me. My grades are:

Overall GPA 3.1

Science GPA 3.71

English/Other Nursing Prereq GPA: 4.0 (Pending my human development class, which I am confident I'll get an A)

It's done by lottery, from what I understand, so you have a shot as long as you meet the minimum criteria! Best of luck!

zasaeki · Apr 9, 2013

has anyone applied to east la's nursing rn program for fall 2013? has anyone been accepted into east la's rn program? if so what was your pre-reqs grades? mines aren't all that great that's why i am so worried i will not get in because my pre-reqs gpa is only 2.79...do i even have a chance at getting in? please advise...so stressed out im not a bad student... i just don't have the time to study like im supposed to...i am a working full time single mother with two children and couldn't dedicate my time to so much studying...i was lucky if i even got 10 hours of studying a week

The previous comment was right on. ELAC is based on lottery which gives everyone who completed the requirements a fair chance of getting in regardless of high GPA or not. It seems like you're ok... But there is one thing that does concern me. If you only have 10 hours to study a week, I don't know if you can survive in a program (unless you're super bright). While its no med school, keep in mind that Many hospitals will look for BSNs or MSNs. Getting a job with an ADN with little to no experience puts you at the bottom of the ladder. That's why I think every ADN students have to be mindful to strive for more education afterwards unless you're willing to move around depending on the areas job market. So what I'm trying to say is that you will need good grades so it'll be easier to get into a BSN program afterwards. You might need to set aside more time to study or get help with work or family.

Be strong and be smart with the choices you make. Becoming a nurse will better not only your life but also your children's. I hope you get in.

ShyeoftheTiger · Apr 9, 2013

The previous comment was right on. ELAC is based on lottery which gives everyone who completed the requirements a fair chance of getting in regardless of high GPA or not. It seems like you're ok... But there is one thing that does concern me. If you only have 10 hours to study a week, I don't know if you can survive in a program (unless you're super bright). While its no med school, keep in mind that Many hospitals will look for BSNs or MSNs. Getting a job with an ADN with little to no experience puts you at the bottom of the ladder. That's why I think every ADN students have to be mindful to strive for more education afterwards unless you're willing to move around depending on the areas job market. So what I'm trying to say is that you will need good grades so it'll be easier to get into a BSN program afterwards. You might need to set aside more time to study or get help with work or family.
Be strong and be smart with the choices you make. Becoming a nurse will better not only your life but also your children's. I hope you get in.

I agree; coming up with a plan for BSN or MSN is beneficial... I have a BA in English, but I plan to transfer to a CSU with the RN to BSN collaborative roadmap available at whichever nursing school I end up attending. I am personally taking the ADN route first because of the expense of BSN programs (I can't justify paying BSN prices for the first two years when I've got $30k debt from my first bachelor's).

Since the field is so competitive, good grades are essential for progressing through both ADN programs and BSN programs... I hope you are able to find more time to study during nursing school!