amyca

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1. Why do RN's avoid LTC positions?

   amyca posted a topic in Geriatric

   What are the pros and cons of working as an RN at a LTC facility? It seems as though many RN's avoid LTC positions. Is it the nature of the job (LTC duties)? Lack of variety? Do hospitals look view LTC experience as unfavorable experience? I'm pretty...

2. CSUSM ABSN Spring 2012

   amyca replied to rpelayo's topic in California

   Check out this link: http://www.csusm.edu/el/degreeprograms/absn/ABSN%20Program%20Sequence%20and%20Cost%20Analysis.pdf It helped me plan my budget... Good luck to you!

3. Cal State San Marcos, CSUSM, Accelerated, ABSN 2011

   amyca replied to sarah-V's topic in California

   @Sashapatra: You mentioned the last class you need is the o-chem. If you've already taken a chem (general, intro, etc.) class you may want to consider testing out of the "Fundamentals of Chemistry" class. This way you can take the o-chem class earli...

4. Cal State San Marcos, CSUSM, Accelerated, ABSN 2011

   amyca replied to sarah-V's topic in California

   @gc1010: thanks for the sound advice. you've lifted my spirits a bit. :) i don't feel as discouraged as before... i am starting to think about living out of my van... jk. i live in the san diego area and will be attending the san marcos campus. oh ...

5. Cal State San Marcos, CSUSM, Accelerated, ABSN 2011

   amyca replied to sarah-V's topic in California

   @gc1010: thanks for the info. it's really helpful to have a clear picture of the cost of everything. so correct me if i'm wrong... but you're saying: - about 43K for tuition/fees/supplies/books...etc. (for the entire 2 years) - 40k for housing (the...

6. Cal State San Marcos, CSUSM, Accelerated, ABSN 2011

   amyca replied to sarah-V's topic in California

   hey if this is a second post of the same question i apologize. ... my original post isn't registering on this forum. anyway, i'm curious as to how everyone is paying for the program?! - loans? if so, what type? (federal/private) - working? if so, ho...

7. CSUSM ABSN Spring 2012

   amyca replied to rpelayo's topic in California

   hey if this is a second post of the same question i apologize. ... my original post isn't registering on this forum. anyway, i'm curious as to how everyone is paying for the program?! - loans? if so, what type? (federal/private) - working? if so, ho...

8. CSUSM ABSN Spring 2012

   amyca replied to rpelayo's topic in California

   @USMC: Here's what I think EL used to calculate my points. Pre-nursing GPA: 3.7ish - TEAS: 87.5ish - Last 60 credits: 3.95ish. I'm estimating my total point value was about 40. (This is totally a guesstimate b/c it really depends on how they calcul...

9. Cal State San Marcos, CSUSM, Accelerated, ABSN 2011

   amyca replied to sarah-V's topic in California

   Hello! For those who are currently enrolled in CSUSM's ABSN, how has it been going so far? I would LOVE to hear your thoughts, tips, advice, etc. Hope to hear from you. Thanks!

10. CSUSM ABSN Spring 2012

    amyca replied to rpelayo's topic in California

    @socalgrl: Congrats!!! I also received my acceptance today! I was accepted to the San Marcos campus.

11. CSUSM ABSN Spring 2012

    amyca replied to rpelayo's topic in California

    @UCSM: Yeah, I'm pretty sure the "Pre-Admission Advising application and Pre-Admission Advising fee" is the $50 fee and ABSN application. I didn't have to fill-out another application of pay another fee.

12. CSUSM ABSN Spring 2012

    amyca replied to rpelayo's topic in California

    @USMC: Yeah, I'm pretty sure the "Pre-Admission Advising application and Pre-Admission Advising fee" is the $50 fee and the ABSN application itself. )

13. CSUSM ABSN Spring 2012

    amyca replied to rpelayo's topic in California

    Is there anyone out there who has been accepted for Spring 2012?!?! If so please share!!! :)

14. CSUSM ABSN Spring 2012

    amyca replied to rpelayo's topic in California

    @USMC: I've heard the same thing Rpelayo mentioned; the ABSN considers the entire quarter/semester. @Rpelayo: I bet zoology was a killer! I almost think they should give extra points to those who've taken additional science courses w/labs.

15. CSUSM ABSN Spring 2012

    amyca replied to rpelayo's topic in California

    @rpelayo: Grrr... That stinks! It's tough to do our part as a student when our the professor doesn't teach well. As for the adjustment made to my advising worksheet, I emailed one of the advisors for the ABSN. I had 2 courses that fulfilled the Or...