Golden West Nursing Spring 2024 (ADN)

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Hi all,

Congrats to all who made it to the Spring 2024 nursing program. I thought I would start a new thread here so we can connect. I know some have created FB groups in the past so maybe that's a possibility. I'll introduce myself...

I'm a 40-year-old married mother of three who is starting out this new career path. I did volunteer hours at Hoag Hospital through COPE Health Scholars. Not sure if I want to be a bedside nurse but I need to gain experience wherever I am so I'm not too picky. I am doing CNA training through Saddleback this Summer and got a job at a memory care facility as a resident assistant and they are going to train me as a med tech. So thankful to get into this program! ? I would love to hear about you all!

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HopefulNursingAJF said:

Hi all,

Congrats to all who made it to the Spring 2024 nursing program.

I am doing CNA training through Saddleback this Summer and got a job at a memory care facility as a resident assistant and they are going to train me as a med tech. So thankful to get into this program! ? I would love to hear about you all!

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Hi Hopeful Nursing! Nice to virtually meet you. Sounds like you have a very good set up for experience before the program. All of the experience will help you in clinicals. 
 

I am also starting in the Spring 2024 cohort. I am 28 years old and it's been a long journey to get to this part. I'm very excited to be at Golden West College! I've heard so many good reviews from my coworkers who are alumni. 

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Hello! 

im also starting in Spring 2024 and was wondering if you guys have uploaded anything to compolio?

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No, I didn't know anything about that. 

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Did you receive the pre-enrollments requirement email? Our background check, drug test, and TEAS official scores are due next month. 

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No I haven't. Maybe I should reach out to them.

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Adrienne Ferguson said:

No I haven't. Maybe I should reach out to them.

Yes! reach out that way you don't miss out on any deadlines. 

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Okay, I did have the email and I started on the requirements yesterday. Thanks for the heads up!

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HopefulNursingAJF said:

I am doing CNA training through Saddleback this Summer and got a job at a memory care facility as a resident assistant and they are going to train me as a med tech.

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Hi again HopefulNursing. Do you mind telling me more about your med tech position? I am working as a CNA on a telemetry floor right now, but I want to to switch to an easier job. Also, I have experience in working as a laboratory tech (IDK if that relates tho).

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Hey everyone,

I was attending Rio Hondo College this most recent Summer, and had to withdraw for various reasons, but I was fortunate enough to get news that I was accepted into GWC this Spring of 2024.

First day is still several months away. What are you doing in the mean time? A counselor advised that I should take Pharmacology at GWC this fall. Anybody taking this course? 

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I need to take Pharm but I haven't registered for it yet. I am working on my CNA through saddleback atm but I may sign up for pharm. 

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Celly09 said:

Hi again HopefulNursing. Do you mind telling me more about your med tech position? I am working as a CNA on a telemetry floor right now, but I want to to switch to an easier job. Also, I have experience in working as a laboratory tech (IDK if that relates tho).

Hi @Celly09 I wish I had more info on the position. I will hopefully start the med tech position it two to three months but from what I understand, med techs dispense medication under the supervision of a RN. If be responsible for passing meds to the building. I've been told that you need to have a good understanding of medications.

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