I was picked in the lottery!!!

Cristina417 · May 27, 2013

I think I am taking the healthcare mathematics! It will def be helpful. I've already taken med term at city and I'm not too sure about the nursing success.

I don't know if I am totally accurate when I say this... But when I got accepted to Merritt, they also have a summer success session for incoming nursing students. The nursing success is a class that shares how you need to study for nursing school, nclex style questions, and getting a head start on reading fundamentals. From what I have heard you have to read many chapters in the first week or two, for the first test... This class prepares you for it.. :)

SfcitygirlRN · May 27, 2013

Oh okay interesting then maybe i will consider taking it! Thanks for heads up :)

lauraline · May 27, 2013

I wish I could take the Math and College Success too but I won't be in town for those. I wish they were available in the Fall.

SfcitygirlRN · May 27, 2013

Are you guys mailing acceptance or giving it in person? The office is closed this week :/

lauraline · May 27, 2013

Are you guys mailing acceptance or giving it in person? The office is closed this week :/

I mailed mine. And then I'm going to call and make sure they got it.

Limenalatina · May 28, 2013

I mailed mine. And then I'm going to call and make sure they got it.

hello, I got into ccsf's RN program for the fall semester 2013, i was very happy but i took the Teas test and I din't pass it. could anyone tell me about the remediation cousework please. what kind of classes I need to take and very concern about it!!

lauraline · May 28, 2013

hello, I got into ccsf's RN program for the fall semester 2013, i was very happy but i took the Teas test and I din't pass it. could anyone tell me about the remediation cousework please. what kind of classes I need to take and very concern about it!!

Oh, you should have received a letter in the mail. It has the info for the 3 classes. These classes will ONLY be offered this Summer, and are mandatory if you did not pass your TEAS V test.

Medical Math

Nursing Success Basics

Medical Terminology

But I don't know if there's anymore you need to do. You should call the department and find out.

SfcitygirlRN · May 28, 2013

Is anyone going to be working during nursing school? If so what kind of work? I am trying to find a healthcare job, part time or per diem that I might be able to hold during school. Any suggestions?

Limenalatina · May 28, 2013

Thanks for answering my questions :)! Ill call the school :) ...

maggiel · May 28, 2013

i will be working... I cut down my hours to 20/week so i can have some time to study. i am working at kaiser as a medical assistant. Did you get into the program?

SfcitygirlRN · May 28, 2013

Yes I did for spring. Are you certified as a med asst? I am trying to find a hospital job that would help get exposure

lauraline · May 28, 2013

I'm in the same boat. Idk where to even begin with finding a healthcare job. I want to volunteer, but I don't want to work with high school kid volunteers and the old people selling candy at the gift shop! It's so confusing.

I used to work on and off as a personal assistant to a disabled woman/friend who was going through several major surgeries, where I did anything from help bathe/toilet, organize meds, take to doctors appointments, cook meals, walk her dogs, even style her wardrobe and do her hair and makeup. I could continue with this, but does it even count as working with a "patient"? I'm thinking maybe not, but it sure beats doing nothing. And I am desperate at this point for anything remotely related to patient care.

Right now I am pretty much a part-time real estate agent and marketing assistant, mostly from home. But I would like to really switch gears into nursing ASAP. So I would love to hear job ideas too!