How is College of San Mateo nursing program?

sunnycalifRN · Dec 19, 2009

I didn't go to CSM so I can't give you any direct feedback. However, I did get my ADN from a nearby community college (DeAnza) and I think the community college nursing programs are good. You get plenty of clinical experience and the NCLEX pass rate is very high (over 80%, when I graduated). Nursing school just teaches you the basics and prepares you to pass the NCLEX. You learn most of nursing on the job.

Liann75 · Dec 19, 2009

Thanks for responding to my ad. But San Mateo College don't even offer pharmacology and patho, meaning that students have to study on their own in these areas to prepare for NCLEX. I wonder if there will be many questions on meds and patho related questions on NCLEX. It's comforting to know that we'll actually learn most of the skills on the job, but I thought that job training can be as little as a few weeks. Is ADN the same as RN or LVN? just curious.

LC

sunnycalifRN · Dec 20, 2009

Thanks for responding to my ad. But San Mateo College don't even offer pharmacology and patho, meaning that students have to study on their own in these areas to prepare for NCLEX. I wonder if there will be many questions on meds and patho related questions on NCLEX. It's comforting to know that we'll actually learn most of the skills on the job, but I thought that job training can be as little as a few weeks. Is ADN the same as RN or LVN? just curious.
LC

Any approved nursing program includes pharmacology as well as some pathophysiology as part of the curriculum or they wouldn't be "approved". So, if you want to be sure, just apply to DeAnza . . . they definitely teach you pharm and pathophysiology. Of course, there is a wait list . . . but I'm sure that CSM has one, too.

Yes, there are plenty of pharmacology and pathophys questions on NCLEX but you are taught the requisite information during the nursing program.

ADN is just the abbreviation for "Associate of Science in Nursing" which is granted by the two year nursing programs, such as community college programs. After receiving your ADN, you are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination. After passing the exam, you're an RN.

The other term you'll see tossed around is: BSN which stands for Bachelor of Science in Nursing which is granted by a university level program (usually 4 yrs, but there are accelerated programs for people who already have a prior Bachelors in another field of study.)

futurenurse1977 · Jan 26, 2010

CSM used to be a great program and now it's just ok. some of the teachers are great, some are not so great, but most don't want to put in the work that will get the program back on it's feet. for example a previous class was cheating on tests so now the teachers do not go over any questions after a test. yes that's right, students only know their score but not what they missed. yeah that will prepare you for the NCLEX. congrats if you get in and you will definitely learn but there's a reason why CSM's scores are not what they used to be.

Hana09 · Jan 28, 2010

Hi does anyone know the acceptance rate into the program? thanx

jinglebellrocks25 · Mar 5, 2010

i believe they accept 60 students...

jinglebellrocks25 · Mar 5, 2010

i believe its 60 students for fall 2010, according the Online Nursing Info Session.

Ngk0613 · Apr 27, 2010

I just got accepted into CSM..Does anybody have anymore information regarding the nursing program or any new alumni who have any advice or stories to share? Thanks!

jinglebellrocks25 · May 10, 2011

Any updates or suggestions for future CSM nursing students?

Hailyxo · Mar 22, 2014

I just got accepted to CSM. Any tips or advice? Thanks!

luffle · Mar 24, 2014

I got rejected :dead: wait list #40. Can anyone tell me why we still have to attend a registration meeting?