Fall 2020 El Centro Nursing Program Applicants

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Hey Everyone!

I wanted to start a new thread for Fall 2020 applicants at El Centro, since I didn't find one already here. Let's see if we can help eachother out and answer some questions for eachother. Currently, I have 35 points, but will be applying with about 40, I believe. I'm wondering if that is competitive? Also, I need to get my physical, titers, and vaccines, but don't have health insurance. Any ideas where I can get them done at a decent price? I found a website but I am not sure if they will accept stuff from there....

I currently work full time and plan to continue if I’m accepted. I have 3 off days for class/studying.

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12 minutes ago, Jasipants said:

I currently work full time and plan to continue if I’m accepted. I have 3 off days for class/studying.

I want to work full time. I’m a tech at a hospital but I work certain days every week so it’s gonna be tough to work around. I’ve been applying at other hospitals that have more flexible schedules so we’ll see what happens there.

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32 minutes ago, Getwellsoon_ta said:

I want to work full time. I’m a tech at a hospital but I work certain days every week so it’s gonna be tough to work around. I’ve been applying at other hospitals that have more flexible schedules so we’ll see what happens there.

Are you able to pick your days? Maybe the supervisor will work with you if they know you are in school.

And yes, I plan to work full-time. However, that depends on the school and how the days of clinicals, lecture and lab are set up.

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11 minutes ago, shauntil07 said:

Are you able to pick your days? Maybe the supervisor will work with you if they know you are in school.

And yes, I plan to work full-time. However, that depends on the school and how the days of clinicals, lecture and lab are set up.

Unfortunately not. I have a set schedule every week. I would probably have to go PRN and lose my benefits. It would be nice because I could get some of my school paid for if I remained full time. Luckily I would be able to get on my husband’s insurance at the beginning of next year if need be.

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5 minutes ago, Getwellsoon_ta said:

Unfortunately not. I have a set schedule every week. I would probably have to go PRN and lose my benefits. It would be nice because I could get some of my school paid for if I remained full time. Luckily I would be able to get on my husband’s insurance at the beginning of next year if need be.

Aww darned that sucks...

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1 hour ago, Getwellsoon_ta said:

I want to work full time. I’m a tech at a hospital but I work certain days every week so it’s gonna be tough to work around. I’ve been applying at other hospitals that have more flexible schedules so we’ll see what happens there.

Hopefully, you will be able to get a job that has more flexible hours and days.

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29 minutes ago, shauntil07 said:

Hopefully, you will be able to get a job that has more flexible hours and days.

I’m honestly thinking about getting a serving job if all else fails but I have a few things in the works right now.

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42 minutes ago, Getwellsoon_ta said:

I’m honestly thinking about getting a serving job if all else fails but I have a few things in the works right now.

Try and stay in the hospital as a tech. I would just go PRN push comes to shove but that just depends on your lifestyle and what you would like to do. ? I work in the hospital too as a tech so that's why I fight for you to keep it. ?

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54 minutes ago, Getwellsoon_ta said:

I’m honestly thinking about getting a serving job if all else fails but I have a few things in the works right now.

I've been a server for a while, and I know I make more than hospital techs, even with tuition reimbursement factored in. The experience you get as a tech is GREAT, but we still need money to survive... Personally, I work half the hours I worked as a tech and still make more money, but it all depends on your skills as a server. Do what fits your skillset best.

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I feel like the experience I’ve gotten as a tech is amazing but like you said I do need money. I’ve never served before so it will be a new thing for me and I’m used to being a tech so I’m not sure lol I’ll have to reassess when the time comes.

6 minutes ago, AMA1991 said:

I've been a server for a while, and I know I make more than hospital techs, even with tuition reimbursement factored in. The experience you get as a tech is GREAT, but we still need money to survive... Personally, I work half the hours I worked as a tech and still make more money, but it all depends on your skills as a server. Do what fits your skillset best.

If you don’t mind me asking what restaurant do you work at?

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36 minutes ago, Getwellsoon_ta said:

I feel like the experience I’ve gotten as a tech is amazing but like you said I do need money. I’ve never served before so it will be a new thing for me and I’m used to being a tech so I’m not sure lol I’ll have to reassess when the time comes.

If you don’t mind me asking what restaurant do you work at?

I work at a mid grade Italian restaurant, nothing fancy. If I was you, I'd keep the tech job and find a part time server job, see how you like it. Keep in mind, summers are usually slow at restaurants, but the rest of the year is decent.

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1 hour ago, AMA1991 said:

I work at a mid grade Italian restaurant, nothing fancy. If I was you, I'd keep the tech job and find a part time server job, see how you like it. Keep in mind, summers are usually slow at restaurants, but the rest of the year is decent.

Good advice!

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