EFSC Class of 2022 (Fall 2020 Start)

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Hello everyone! I wanted to start a thread for those of us who have applied for Fall 2020 admission into EFSC’s ADN program. I know there’s a lot of uncertainty with everything right now so I hope this serves as a way for us to share concerns, thoughts, and info.

So now it’s the end of June? Everyone is getting a different response. When I called, the told me that the letters will be sent out to USPS at the end of may and we should have them by the first week of June..

And oh my, there is so many views on this thread.. it makes me wonder if that’s how many people have applied ?

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Wait I wrote June. I meant to say the end of May. I am truly sorry if I caused more confusion!

2 hours ago, Jjalu said:

oceanicdreamer thanks for the heads up! I have been worried about how we would complete them. How do feel about the program? How many hours a week of studying have you had to put in a week? I appreciate you keeping us updated!!

I am really enjoying it and have learned so much. So far each professor I've had has worked hard to make sure we are successful. Our cohort is super close and everyone works as a team. The program is not easy and it moves at a very fast pace. I personally don't spend much time studying but I am also the kind of person who can see/hear something once and remember it forever for the most part (I have all A's so far). I probably spend an hour or two reviewing powerpoints before an exam as a refresh but I primarily just pay attention during lectures and labs. I do know students who sometimes spend upwards of 40 hours a week studying and reading. It really depends on your learning style. I think it is what you make of it. The virtual learning was a bit of a mess because it was unexpectedly thrown on all of us and we had to adapt and adjust. Summer session is running smoothly so far and they have come up with better ways to integrate and engage us because they had more time to plan for it.

If you guys have questions about professors/classes or anything else, just let me know. I'm happy to help ?

@oceanicdreamer if you don’t mind me asking, what were your stats when you applied? I know things technically were different, considering you guys had a point system. Did you have a high GPA? How was your TEAS? And did you have healthcare experience?

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And oh my, there is so many views on this thread.. it makes me wonder if that’s how many people have applied 

It counts every time I view it as one. And I’ve been checking here as well as my mail everyday LOL

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I personally don't spend much time studying but I am also the kind of person who can see/hearsomething once and remember it forever for the most part

You are blessed and highly favored LOL. I’m jealous!

Also, do you think the first semester would be doable online?
I haven’t found anything where they break it down by semester. Just a list of major classes

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2 hours ago, Merelyn Matias said:

It counts every time I view it as one. And I’ve been checking here as well as my mail everyday LOL

Same here! ? I’m sure half the views are mine alone - oops!!

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I've been following silently to??

On 5/8/2020 at 12:51 AM, nursedroid said:

My overall TEAS score is 92.7 with 100% in the reading section. I have a 4.0 in pre-reqs. I only submitted one really strong letter so I'm hoping with everything considered that's good enough. What about you?

@nursedroid was I in your ap 1 &2 class? I think I know someone with those stats.

No, I actually took A & P 1/2 out of state.

I don't remember my stats exactly but my TEAS was really high, 4.0 GPA, no letters of recommendation but they were not required then and I was told the rest of my package was so strong they probably would't even look at those if I did have them (I guess they were used to help tie break back on the points system). I also have a bachelor's degree in another field so this is not my first rodeo.

As to whether or not the first semester is "doable" online, I say yes with the exception of some lab skills. Our professors are lecturing over live video so the only difference is you are sitting in a chair at home versus sitting in a chair in the classroom. You can still interact with them and ask them real time questions, they can display powerpoints, there is a sidebar chat. Maybe some people need the classroom environment to feel disciplined/undistracted but I am a self-starter so I don't mind participating virtually. You have to be able to manage your time and stay focused in real life nursing so overcoming the challenges of virtual learning is not a bad thing, IMO.

First semester is fundamentals, pharmacology and fundamentals clinical. You learn a LOT of hands on skills in fundamentals lab: injections, hanging IV bags, catheter care, sterile gloving and sterile field, wound dressing changes, etc. We were lucky to learn all those before the pandemic closures. You can learn and demonstrate back through a virtual platform but I think it's more helpful to have that hands-on instruction to correct bad technique or mistakes. As it stands, our skills check offs are "on hold" until we can come to campus and be cleared in person.

Pharmacology is very "black and white", you will learn a ton of drugs and there will be dosage calculation math on every exam for both classes. Fundamentals requires a totally different methodology of thinking. You cannot get by on memorization alone because there are often multiple "correct" answers to choose from but you have to select the "most correct" according to prioritization of care. Understanding pathophysiology/the disease process is critical.

When you start med surg you will be expected to build upon those foundations in fundamentals and pharm so don't forget any of it ?

The anticipation is killing me! I have been checking my mail nonstop. I hope it comes tomorrow.

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