Los Angeles Pierce College ADN - Fall 2019

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Hello, I turned in my application back in February and waiting for news. I'm creating this topic for anyone that has applied to LAPC for this upcoming Fall 19. Let's share stats, tips, news and any other useful information for our fellow applicants.

13 minutes ago, KElliott0200 said:

I am applying for the 3rd time... and this is the 3rd time I had to call them to confirm if I got in or not... sooooo disorganized... they never send me my rejection letter... and yes I check my junk mail... but I get their other emails which let me know my application is at least complete ... so I would call the to at least confirm

So did you get in or not? Or you got denied?

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On 4/8/2019 at 1:15 AM, 2bNurseKevorkian said:

Is anyone here planning on getting any certifications before nursing school? I’m a phlebotomist, but was also thinking I’d certify for ecg/ekg or pharmacy tech to familiarize with other parts of the field that are relevant. Maybe an ACLS cert as well.

Does anyone know if nurses (bsn/msn) should know billing codes? I know nurses/drs can bill for diff things and before/after makes a diff depending on insurance plans.

I just want to be as well rounded as possible to hopefully score a student nursing gig. I’d like to specialize and earn an MSN as well. Maybe a dr in nursing to become a nurse anesthetist. I’m in my mid 30s so I suppose I don’t have much time to acrue and pay off debt so we’ll see.

I'm a recent nursing grad so let me answer some of your questions. You don't start doing IV sticks at Pierce until your 2nd semester so your phlebotomy background will help you with 2nd semester clinicals and beyond. Learning ECGs is not necessary until 4th semester when you learn all about the strips. ACLS is complete overkill so you don't need that certification at all unless you are going into critical care post-nursing school.

As far as your post-ADN studies go, I wouldn't focus too much on MSN yet until you finish your ADN first. Pierce is a very tough program so take it one semester at a time and graduate first. For example, there were 8 students out of 40 who did not make it through first semester so focus on completing ADN first.

As far as anesthetist training goes, you don't need to obtain a Doctorate in Nursing as you mentioned. The training is to finish ADN first, then spend first 1-2 years of working in ICU as a RN nurse, then complete 3-years as CRNA nurse, so it's a long-drawn process to become a CRNA.

Best of luck to you.

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Hi all,

If you haven't received your acceptances/rejections yet, please check your emails. They're informing applicants if they want to be on the waitlist. I thought I should let you all know.

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Yea I got a stand by email around noon.

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I didn’t get anything, what does the email say?

I feel like pierce is so disorganized, like they only sent acceptance emails at first and it is now that they’re sending denials and waitlist emails?? Which to me It didn’t even make sense. Like what if someone decided not to attend another school who do you give the spot to? At least know where each students stand it is that simple!!!

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It said I was chosen as a stand By. If an accepted student didn’t show for orientation I would be admitted. Stand by students that go to orientation are guaranteed a spot next semester. This is the first I’ve heard from them since turning in my application.

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54 minutes ago, Carpelibrum said:

It said I was chosen as a stand By. If an accepted student didn’t show for orientation I would be admitted. Stand by students that go to orientation are guaranteed a spot next semester. This is the first I’ve heard from them since turning in my application.

That’s great!!! When is their orientation? And have you been admitted to another school?

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I received my ‘standby’ email yesterday as well. I replied to the email confirming that I would like to accept their offer and the department chair responded with my ‘standby’ number??. This is an arduous and stressful process but keep your eye on the prize! Good Luck to you all.

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20 hours ago, Carpelibrum said:

Yea I got a stand by email around noon.

Did you respond to the email? I was given my ‘standby’ number; good luck with Fall but you rest assure that you are accepted in the Spring for sure.

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1 minute ago, emonie77 said:

Did you respond to the email? I was given my ‘standby’ number; good luck with Fall but you rest assure that you are accepted in the Spring for sure.

If you don't mind me asking, what number did they say you were? (You don't have to answer, I'm just curious)

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#3 ...how about you?

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On 6/18/2019 at 10:35 AM, emonie77 said:

#3 ...how about you?

They said I was #1. I'm also asking around because I want to know how many people are being invited as a "standby". I have friends waiting on results from Pierce as well and I want to be able to understand what's up with the system. I hope everything works out for everyone.

But hey, I hope you and I can get in this semester! We have a pretty good chance, considering what they've said in the emails and what people have posted about on the topic in previous forums I've looked through. I just don't like the fact that we have to wait for too long.

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