Los Angeles County of Nursing - Fall 2014

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This is for those of us that will be applying to LA county college of nursing and allied health's fall 2014 semester. I will be submitting my application for the basic RN program tomorrow... Yayyy!!! I am beyond excited, I can't believe this time has finally come!

It's ok.. To be honest the schedule for csula is kind of crazy... Sometimes you have class from 8-11 and then again from 6-8pm the same day with a huge gap in between.. I have a child so I don't have time for that!!! Lol I really like the schedule for la county and I've heard really good things about the program

Having a child and going to attend nursing school? Hats off to you...

County has a great program and I've been told by graduates & staff members that those who graduate usually get jobs within the County system since County has the reputation of really preparing their students during clinicals. When I went to the information session in January, the advisor told us that at one point during the program, you are responsible of taking care up to 4 patients vs. 1-2 a student in a BSN program usually takes care of. I've read some comments on here from past threads that nurses sometimes comment how County graduates are more prepared than new grad BSN's (don't know if that's true).

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Having a child and going to attend nursing school? Hats off to you...

County has a great program and I've been told by graduates & staff members that those who graduate usually get jobs within the County system since County has the reputation of really preparing their students during clinicals. When I went to the information session in January, the advisor told us that at one point during the program, you are responsible of taking care up to 4 patients vs. 1-2 a student in a BSN program usually takes care of. I've read some comments on here from past threads that nurses sometimes comment how County graduates are more prepared than new grad BSN's (don't know if that's true).

That's what I want anyways!!! My dream hospital is county actually... I live for the action!!!!

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That's what I want anyways!!! My dream hospital is county actually... I live for the action!!!!

lol... then I think County would suit you. The advisor also told us that County hospitals tend to get patients who are sicker (since many of them don't have health insurance & can't afford to pay, etc...) so you are definitely more exposed to a variety of health levels/situations. Perhaps this is true, perhaps it's not; I'm just going off of what she said and past threads. haha.

I definitely recommend that you attend an information session! :) The advisor was really friendly and answered all questions...

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lol... then I think County would suit you. The advisor also told us that County hospitals tend to get patients who are sicker (since many of them don't have health insurance & can't afford to pay, etc...) so you are definitely more exposed to a variety of health levels/situations. Perhaps this is true, perhaps it's not; I'm just going off of what she said and past threads. haha.

I definitely recommend that you attend an information session! :) The advisor was really friendly and answered all questions...

I want to but I'm waiting for the dates!!!

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It's ok.. To be honest the schedule for csula is kind of crazy... Sometimes you have class from 8-11 and then again from 6-8pm the same day with a huge gap in between.. I have a child so I don't have time for that!!! Lol I really like the schedule for la county and I've heard really good things about the program

i have heard great things about County and they offer the BSN collab with CSU!

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i have heard great things about County and they offer the BSN collab with CSU!

Yes!!! So I'm not worried :) are u applying to la county?

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Yes!!! So I'm not worried :) are u applying to la county?

Yes, I applied to LA County. However, I received my acceptance email from COC on 4/15. SO excited! Its only about a mile from my house! If accepted to County, I will be declining my spot. Good luck to you!

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Yes, I applied to LA County. However, I received my acceptance email from COC on 4/15. SO excited! Its only about a mile from my house! If accepted to County, I will be declining my spot. Good luck to you!

Congrats!!!!!

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Congratulations!! When does your program start?

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Congratulations!! When does your program start?

Thank you! I start this fall! Im already working on my list of things to do! So much to get done. Orientation is next week and then all our other requirements are due end of May! They move fast!

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Good for you, seriously I wish the best of luck to you on your journey to graduation! Keep us posted;) hopefully a few of us here will be on that same journey at county.

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Good for you, seriously I wish the best of luck to you on your journey to graduation! Keep us posted;) hopefully a few of us here will be on that same journey at county.

Absolutely I will! How many points do you have for County?

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