a 4.0 GPA does not help

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I just got answer from Evergreen Community College in San Jose with the bad news that I didn't make it into the program. After working very hard in my pre-requisites, driving 3 hours twice a week for classes for 3 semesters I achieved straight A's in all my pre-requisite classes. I thought that this would help to get me into the program, but I guess that it didn't matter because is a random lottery... I remember classmates that didn't show up for classes and struggled with the material and barely passed but they might be the lucky ones that got into the program. I just can say I am heartbroken....maybe because I'm a guy I'm not supposed to become a nurse. I feel terrible....

excuse me, but I actually spoke with the registrar's office. Due to the increasing budget crisis, they CANNOT apply to the regular BSN, only the generic MSN. Also the Sequoia program is discontinued as of last application period. So the sequoia class of Spring 2012 will be the last batch going through. I suggest YOU talk to a live person before reading and correcting people based on outdated online information. THANKS.

my point was that there are plenty of BSN options here in California and telling someone that there are NO options is irresponsible. If that is true about SFSU, then I stand corrected... Positive suggestions work much better than negativity.

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my point was that there are plenty of BSN options here in California and telling someone that there are NO options is irresponsible. If that is true about SFSU, then I stand corrected... Positive suggestions work much better than negativity.

When did I say something negative? I provided information and that was all. I actually suggested that he apply to merit based programs to better utilize his 4.0 and wished him luck. You just focused in on my lack of distinguishing between schools and attacked me for it. I was in no way negative towards him. I probably should've told him to apply for a generic MSN because he already has a bachelor's degree, but at the time I didn't think about that. My apologies. I think that is why that other poster tried to diffuse the situation between us because s/he saw no ill intent. :)

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Getting into nursing school has become a big joke. You have 4.0 students who can't even get in. I was hoping this nursing school craze would die down but when it does I dont even think I will still want to be a nurse by then

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Getting into nursing school has become a big joke. You have 4.0 students who can't even get in. I was hoping this nursing school craze would die down but when it does I dont even think I will still want to be a nurse by then

Well said :yelclap: Goes to show you. It doesn't matter.

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To BeachsideNic,

post#62 You quoted angelxeternity and bolded:

"Actually, for the CSU system if you already have a BA/BS you CANNOT apply for the BSN program."

post#62 Your response:

"This is completely incorrect."

post#65 2mint's response:

"How can you be so sure...?"

post#70 Your response to 2mint:

"I never said that ALL CSU's are accepting them, but certainly quite a few are."

Actually you did; notice you did not just say "incorrect", not even "partially incorrect," but you went all out with 100% certainty and said "This is completely incorrect." Thus post#65 happened.

Besides that, I do agree with you that CSU BSN is "reasonably priced." That's why my future BSN would be from SJSU (already got upper GEs done there).

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Just found this on your school website: It doesn't seem like your school is necessarily random, just that they have so many applicants that meet their requirements, so they are forced to do a lottery. Many nursing schools must do this these days. I live in FL, and we have a point system based on the number of prereqs you have done, GPA in those prereqs, and your TEAS/Hesi score. So if everone that applies has 100 points (the max), they would still need to fill only 25 spots...sooo guess what? there is a lottery.

If there are more qualified applicants than spaces available, selection will be as follows:

  • Students who have met the eligibility requirements are put into the State Chancellor's Office validated "Model Prerequisites for Enrollment in ADN Programs" formula.


    1. This formula includes cumulative GPA (all colleges attended), prerequisite science GPA, science repeats (a Withdrawal, D or F will count as repetitions), and English 1A GPA. The formula generates a composite score (cut score), which will be utilized in the selection process.
      • The EVC nursing program cut score is 68%.

      2. [*]Students who meet the 68% cut score are randomly selected to take the Test for Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). The TEAS score requirement is


      • Version V.: 62% (adjusted composite score)

      • Pass TEAS --> admitted to program
      • Not Pass TEAS --> Remediation/Enrichment
        1. One year to complete plan successfully (including passing score on the TEAS)
        2. Admit students in the next possible enrollment cycle

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Getting into nursing school is a joke these days. All the requirements, the perfect gpa's which are required to get in. The Make it in with the "lottery" system, get overwhelmed and freak out because its "not like I thought", can't make the cut...drop, and take the seat of an LPN who could. Nursing schools need to STOP FOCUSING ON all the high GPA's and 2nd degree students and all the bru ha ha and look at quality of students as in experence...LPN's, CNA's, EMT's who are applying and getting turned down, due to just maybe not so high GPA's or prior degrees, and then QUALITY nurses will be turned out, and this will decrease the NURSING SHORTAGE, because the grads will have EXPERIENCE off the bat and will be able to be hired... Just my lil old opinion.

:twocents:

A perfect 4.0 and prior degree dosen't necessarily make a good nursing student or NURSE, which schools are putting all this emphasis on.

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I def agree, RN in FL!

I took a CNA class 6 months ago, but couldn't take my test bc I broke my ankle (in 3 places!!!)...so while it was my plan to have a year of experience bf nursing school, I'll have to make it on 4 months...but at least I can work part time while I'm in it. I guess I've been marinating nursing school for about 5 years, and taking prereqs while working in another field. I wish I had more time, but I don't want to wait another year, so I applied for this year. I know working 4 months as a CNA won't be that much exp, but at least if I don't get accepted this year to N school...I can work and gain more experience. The trouble is, none of the schools I am applying to (FGCU and Edison College) require you to prove or provide any type of experience. They really are all about the grade. I wish there were more apprenticeship/intern opportunities to persons so that we all didn't have to feel like a 4 year degree was necessary for "the good life"...mine has been worthless except as a check in the box. Wish I had better experience, as too much education makes you just look like your shelf life has expired.

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