Golden West College ADN Fall 2022

Nursing Students School Programs

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Hello everyone, 

I am creating this forum so other pre-nursing students can gather and share helpful information regarding the application process, specifically for GWC's Fall 2022 entry. Some information I received by (staff removed name) (GWC counselor) today is that GWC's nursing program will accept the highest science grade regardless of repeats/remediation. I was worried because I took Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology all the way back in 2012-2013 when I was first starting college, and I failed a few times ? thankfully, previous failing grades will not impact your eligibility in receiving the highest points in the multi-criteria (just get those A's ?).

Additionally, she informed me that if science grades are older than the recency requirement (e.g. GWC has a 7 year recency), then schools will not consider these past grades (even if you failed, like in my case) in the application process. 

This was a HUGE sigh of relief and hopefully it eases anyone else who might be in a similar situation. 

p.s. (staff removed name) was referred to me by one of GWC's nursing professors. She did inform me that in the past, GWC used to average the science grades, but this is currently NOT the case (hopefully they don't change anything in the upcoming months). 

Best of luck to anyone applying this cycle! ? 

- Rudy 

On 8/22/2022 at 6:36 PM, livelongandprosper said:

Hello,

Does any GWC student have any experience with the clause-enrollment program at CSUF or Grand Canyon and know if it actually takes another year after completing your ADN to get your BSN? 

Whether you finish in a year depends on how many units you complete per semester. 
 

Students in my cohort didn’t do co-enrollment because it cost more. Instead they are doing RN-BSN, but taking Summer BSN courses so that they can finish in one year. 
 

I am doing RN-BSN at CSUDH. CSUDH required courses are 23 units total. I complete 6 units already this Summer. That leaves me with 17 units left when I graduate with my ADN. I plan to take another 6 units Summer 2023, 6 units fall 2023, and 5 units Spring 2024.

Keep in mind- I already have a BA. So I’m only taking the core BSN classes. It might take longer if you do not already have a bachelors and need to complete other graduation requirements. 

What's the schedule for first semester?

How many skills tests do you guys do on testing day for the first semester?

On 9/20/2022 at 3:58 AM, Jacq said:

What's the schedule for first semester?

I'm not 100% sure since I'm in 2nd, but they have class Mon and Tues with an online class Tues night. Then they also have a Saturday practice clinical/lab for the first few weeks to prep and assess them for clinical which will be starting soon for them. Clinical days vary in location and day.

24 minutes ago, Jacq said:

How many skills tests do you guys do on testing day for the first semester?

About 7 - 8  skills are assessed in 1st semester. Each one gets their own day, but if there back log, you will be assessed on the older skill before being assessed on the new one.

BTW, if there is a 1st semester student on here, please correct me as my info is a bit out of date. Hope that helps.

Kenji

 

On 9/20/2022 at 3:58 AM, Jacq said:

What's the schedule for first semester?

Hii! 

Currently: 

M: 8am-2:00pm (NEST) 

T: 8am-12:55pm (Lecture) 

ONE Clinical day (assigned 1st wk of school) Wed-Sat: 7am-5pm. The first 5 weeks we are in NEST, but after that the first half will be in the hospital for clinicals while the second half will be in NEST for simulations. 

NEST = lab to practice skills 

Skills aren't that bad, so far we have been tested on physical assessment & blood pressure, medication administration (oral, subq, IM) is coming up! 

Also someone PM'd me asking how first semester is going so far and if work is manageable with it; sorry, I am going to reply here since I do not have enough quality posts to private message yet! 

So far I am really enjoying the program. Everyone in my cohort is super friendly and willing to lend a helping hand if needed. On top of that, the instructors are amazing! They are extremely approachable, and I like how they encourage open conversation & engagement. I have had professors in the past who "expect you to know everything" and are condescending when you ask questions; these professors are far beyond that. With confidence, I can say that I feel supported in my program. Besides the instructors, there are other staff that serve as a great resource. 

I would say a good portion of my cohort is working right now, me included. So far, it has been manageable. It has only been a month, but I plan on staying in my job until the end of nursing school.  I am not in a critical financial situation where I need to work, but I'd prefer to, since I do not want my put any financial strain on my family.  I currently work about 16-18 hrs per week. 

I would also like to remind anyone reading this -- I am only a month into my program, so I have not felt the intensity & rush of it .... yet! 

 

12 minutes ago, lycheejelly said:

 

Hii! 

Currently: 

M: 8am-2:00pm (NEST) 

T: 8am-12:55pm (Lecture) 

ONE Clinical day (assigned 1st wk of school) Wed-Sat: 7am-5pm. The first 5 weeks we are in NEST, but after that the first half will be in the hospital for clinicals while the second half will be in NEST for simulations. 

NEST = lab to practice skills 

Skills aren't that bad, so far we have been tested on physical assessment & blood pressure, medication administration (oral, subq, IM) is coming up! 

Also someone PM'd me asking how first semester is going so far and if work is manageable with it; sorry, I am going to reply here since I do not have enough quality posts to private message yet! 

So far I am really enjoying the program. Everyone in my cohort is super friendly and willing to lend a helping hand if needed. On top of that, the instructors are amazing! They are extremely approachable, and I like how they encourage open conversation & engagement. I have had professors in the past who "expect you to know everything" and are condescending when you ask questions; these professors are far beyond that. With confidence, I can say that I feel supported in my program. Besides the instructors, there are other staff that serve as a great resource. 

I would say a good portion of my cohort is working right now, me included. So far, it has been manageable. It has only been a month, but I plan on staying in my job until the end of nursing school.  I am not in a critical financial situation where I need to work, but I'd prefer to, since I do not want my put any financial strain on my family.  I currently work about 16-18 hrs per week. 

I would also like to remind anyone reading this -- I am only a month into my program, so I have not felt the intensity & rush of it .... yet! 

 

Were the testing for the physical assessment,blood pressure on the same day?

On 9/25/2022 at 9:46 PM, lycheejelly said:

 

Hii! 

Currently: 

M: 8am-2:00pm (NEST) 

T: 8am-12:55pm (Lecture) 

ONE Clinical day (assigned 1st wk of school) Wed-Sat: 7am-5pm. The first 5 weeks we are in NEST, but after that the first half will be in the hospital for clinicals while the second half will be in NEST for simulations. 

NEST = lab to practice skills 

Skills aren't that bad, so far we have been tested on physical assessment & blood pressure, medication administration (oral, subq, IM) is coming up! 

Also someone PM'd me asking how first semester is going so far and if work is manageable with it; sorry, I am going to reply here since I do not have enough quality posts to private message yet! 

So far I am really enjoying the program. Everyone in my cohort is super friendly and willing to lend a helping hand if needed. On top of that, the instructors are amazing! They are extremely approachable, and I like how they encourage open conversation & engagement. I have had professors in the past who "expect you to know everything" and are condescending when you ask questions; these professors are far beyond that. With confidence, I can say that I feel supported in my program. Besides the instructors, there are other staff that serve as a great resource. 

I would say a good portion of my cohort is working right now, me included. So far, it has been manageable. It has only been a month, but I plan on staying in my job until the end of nursing school.  I am not in a critical financial situation where I need to work, but I'd prefer to, since I do not want my put any financial strain on my family.  I currently work about 16-18 hrs per week. 

I would also like to remind anyone reading this -- I am only a month into my program, so I have not felt the intensity & rush of it .... yet! 

 

Is the nursing program only two days a week or three?

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Hi guys, quick question can I get points for CNA certificate without work experience and if Yes , how many points I can get please ? TIA

9 hours ago, Tamarah said:

Hi guys, quick question can I get points for CNA certificate without work experience and if Yes , how many points I can get please ? TIA

I think 5 points based on the new multi-criteria guideline on the GWC Nursing Page. Go to GWC Nursing website,  click on the Getting Started page and the guideline will be on there as a PDF file.

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