Golden West College (GWC) ADN Fall 2023

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Hey!  It might be a little early to start this, given that applications aren't open yet, but I noticed that the multi-criteria points system was updated in September 2022.  I thought I remembered being in better shape when I looked at the old points system in past semesters ? so I was curious to hear from anyone else who is planning to apply and see where we all stand.  

I haven't taken the TEAS yet, but not including my TEAS score I have 56 points so far, and I'll have a max of 81 depending on my score.  

Christopher Hernandez said:

Hello Hannah, I've yet to receive an email regarding uniforms. I've only received the titers email. When did you receive the email regarding uniforms??

In the email I got, it was about vaccinations, titers, drug screening, background check etc...I forgot to mention it's for the CSUSB pathway! Sorry to freak you out. The email said more information for uniforms will come later, but they were pretty specific about the kinds of shoes they wanted LOL.

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Hannah Kim said:

In the email I got, it was about vaccinations, titers, drug screening, background check etc...I forgot to mention it's for the CSUSB pathway! Sorry to freak you out. The email said more information for uniforms will come later, but they were pretty specific about the kinds of shoes they wanted LOL.

Yeah, it's basically as white as you can get them. They essentially don't want a shoe with a massive logo that is a different color or for it to be white and something else. They want us to be as uniform - heh - as possible regardless of what brands we use. White t-shirts if you want to wear something under your scrub blouse - or arm sleeves if you have tattoos - white socks and white shoes. You'll get that info later, it is no biggie but if you need more clarification let me know.

I myself use Saucony Echelon Walker - APMA approved - but others in my cohort use New Balance and Asics Gel-Contend shoes. Hope that helps.

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Hi! Anyone in the CEP pathway get an email to submit official transcripts? But I believe in the orientation and stuff they said you don't have to submit any transcripts if all classes were taken at GWC.. because then GWC would just send everything to CSUSB. 

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Caroline Do said:

Hi! Anyone in the CEP pathway get an email to submit official transcripts? But I believe in the orientation and stuff they said you don't have to submit any transcripts if all classes were taken at GWC.. because then GWC would just send everything to CSUSB. 

Hey! I'm having the same questions. I emailed my transcript to someone at CSUSB in the admissions dept. after I had signed my acceptance letter, but I'm not sure if I still have to submit. Also, on June 1st, they're having orientation. I'm not sure if we have to be there in person though, cause I haven't received a Zoom link. I'm also wondering when they'll let us know about submitting our documents through Complio? 

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Hannah Kim said:

Hey! I'm having the same questions. I emailed my transcript to someone at CSUSB in the admissions dept. after I had signed my acceptance letter, but I'm not sure if I still have to submit. Also, on June 1st, they're having orientation. I'm not sure if we have to be there in person though, cause I haven't received a Zoom link. I'm also wondering when they'll let us know about submitting our documents through Complio? 

AYOOOO, I just realized June 1st already passed HAHAHAHA. I tripped myself out for no reason T_T

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@Kenji12345 and @violet_flower

Can you share some of your nursing school essentials? 

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Hi all,

To anyone who is in the Spring 2024 cohort, I started a new thread so we can connect and see when we are all getting correspondence from the school. Here is the link:

 

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jesparza said:

 

@Kenji12345 and @violet_flower

Can you share some of your nursing school essentials? 

First and foremost, the advice I'm giving here is not meant to stress. First semester is all about giving you space to both learn nursing and adapting to Nursing School. I hope this helps you and if doesn't work for you, please ignore. If there is something you want to know in particular please ask. These are just my general tips:

1) Time management is going to be key. Whatever helps you with time management and maintaining a more balanced schedule, do that. I use both Google Calendar and a physical day planner. I put down important days, that's the easy bit, and schedule in days and times I can study for an exam or go over a skill, hard bit. Even if I have only a 30 mins, I pencil it in. Finding balance between sleep, studying, clinicals, and life demands are going to be key for your health and success.

2) Skills: you will have plenty of time to go over them, but using additional resources like the open lab makes that easier. See when open lab occurs and try to make time to go to it. If you can't (3rd semester I got to go like 4 times due to personal engagements and clinical time conflicts), try to schedule some time for yourself - time management to the rescue! - and go over skills with your fellow cohort/family/or a pillow wearing a t-shirt and pretend it is a fully functional human. That worked for me.

3) Study groups: Super super helpful to me. I like to keep the group at 4-5 or less. Otherwise it becomes bit of a social event or we aren't able to cover every topic the group has concerns with. Also, as semesters progress, you will have different schedules and clinical groups, get used to pairing up with different people. My cohort is really friendly, so I was able to study with several different groups easily enough. 

4) Coping mechanisms and stress. I would consider this most important. Learning to balance life demands, nursing school, and health are key. I often found myself stressed out at random moments throughout my three semesters at nursing school (I'm terrified of 4th, but I want that degree, so...), and had to learn to both set aside time to de-stress and learn methods that calmed me down instead of increase my anxiety. Ex: Gaming online is fun but raised my blood pressure due to gamer rage. Doing some low-impact exercises and stretching helped keep me awake and work out some of my stress.

5) Equipment: please avoid buying expensive gear. I have a Littman's and a stethoscope I got from Rite Aid for $20. Not that much difference in quality and I don't care what happens to my Rite Aid one. There is not enough cleaning that will ever make you feel fine in using it after certain... fluids drench it. The only expensive item I have are my shoes because I'm in my late 30's, have back issues already, and being on your feet for 12 hours is brutal. Pen lights, stethoscopes, clipboards: make do with what you have or get a cheaper version until you have some familiarity with clinicals (like say 2nd semester).

6) Additional learning sources. I swear by Simple Nursing, others in my cohort love Nurse Sarah, some used Picmonics, YouTube had others like Nursing SOS, and some of the really smart ones needed none of them. I suggest you go through a lecture or two and start looking at these resources to see if any help you. Everyone learns and process things different, so there isn't 'an ultimate' learning resource. Experiment around and see if they help you. Otherwise, if you need none of it, good for you and would you mind lending me a few of your brain cells?  ?

Hope that helps,

Kenji

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I'm leaning towards declining my CEP acceptance and just spend my time focusing on the traditional ADN program. Anyone else in the same boat? Or have decided to take the risk and go for the CEP pathway? Would love to hear everyone's thoughts on it. Thanks! ?  

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HaloNursing said:

I'm leaning towards declining my CEP acceptance and just spend my time focusing on the traditional ADN program. Anyone else in the same boat? Or have decided to take the risk and go for the CEP pathway? Would love to hear everyone's thoughts on it. Thanks! ?  

Hey there!! I got accepted for fall '23 cohort and I think I'm gonna accept the CEP pathway. For me, I know this pathway will probably be a lot cheaper and faster than if I want to do my BSN separately afterwards. I also know that people do those 16-month Accelerated BSN programs all the time (even with an unrelated bachelors), so that gave me the confidence that I might be able to handle the 3 year one. Ultimately, I think it's just important to realize what you personally can handle. If you have a family to take care of, need to be working more than like 12-20 hrs, or other factors like that, then it might influence your decision a bit more. I think either pathway is amazing!! So don't feel bad about declining if you need to! Best of luck ❤️ 

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Hey! Just in case you didn't see my message awhile back we started a facebook group as well. Some people might not have FB but feel free to join that as well. We've got some good info on there including the fall schedule. Here's the link again https://m.facebook.com/groups/307985961579245/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF

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