Nursing in CSULB

xtxrn, ASN, RN · Aug 6, 2011

Hello everyone! I'm entering csulb with pre-nursing as my major. When I attended the orientation we were told that nursing was a very impacted major, therefore very difficult to get into! They basically told me that the chances for me getting in the nursing program are slim to none! :eek:I'm really scared but I've decided to take that challenge. I was wondering if this is true, is it really that hard to get into? Please someone give me some advice or shed some light on this!

I'm sorry- I have no idea what csulb means- I'm guessing it's a 4 year school.... you're already in- are you looking for some kudos for getting into a tough school, if it's tough (I have no idea- it's a school that I've never heard of in terms of nursing) - that IS good. :yeah:

But people aren't going to have a clue about that program and how good/ok it is unless they're from that area or know someone who's been there. After school, co-workers aren't going to even discuss it.

Yale, Harvard, Princeton, etc-- people won't discuss those after school either (w/nursing....medicine and law- yeah, it's impressive)

Where is that? :) A wild guess would be Cal State @ Long Beach- but that's just a guess from some dim bulb from the Midwest

Nursing is tough everywhere for whatever reasons apply to that program. Everybody needs the same info for boards. :)

What people will remember is someone who can apply what they learn, no matter the school (everybody uses the same books within a short list of options, and the computer links everybody).

I've never heard of nursing as an "impacted" major....as a nurse you learn to avoid anything "impacted", because you may have to "disimpact" it :) (it refers to someone being so constipated that the poop won't come out, and you have to wear gloves, put KY jelly all over them, slowly break up the poop and pull it out...it's painful for the patient, and no fun for the nurse- smells BAD). If they're talking about cramming a lot into a program- they all do that :)

szeles23 · Aug 6, 2011

I've never heard of nursing as an "impacted" major....as a nurse you learn to avoid anything "impacted", because you may have to "disimpact" it :)

That was too funny, and very true! :lol2:

I was also told it would be extremely rare for me to get into the program that I am now currently in. The school never told me that but they did say it was really competitive, as all nursing schools do.

My advice is if this is what you really want to do you need to focus on your pre-reqs and get the best grades you possibly can in order to make yourself very competitive. You don't know who you are competing against so you need to do the best you can to show them that you are dedicated and you have perseverance. I don't know what your school requires but good luck!! You'll do great!

xtxrn, ASN, RN · Aug 6, 2011

Very true about schools telling prospective students their glowing stories- not that they're not true in many cases.... but who would go to a school that says they have the most mediocre program you could ever imagine....? :)

ChuckeRN, BSN, RN · Aug 6, 2011

CSULB = California State University at Long Beach I assume?

hardworkpaysoff, MSN, RN · Aug 6, 2011

I think the OP is saying she is a PRE-nursing major @ California State University of Long Beach meaning she hasn't got in the nursing program yet but it is a major that allows her to take the pre-reqs and Gen Ed classes first then apply to the actual program. A lot of schools in California have impacted majors such as Bio, Public Health, Business, and especially NURSING. That just means more people are applying to or switching to that major than they have seats in classes and you have to get very good grades in your pre-reqs to meet the requirements.

Instead of posting in the section you might want to post in the California section and search all the CSULB posts to get more appropriate and relatable answers. They have a great program and lots of people from California are applying for it as well. My advice is to strive for all A's in your pre-reqs and volunteer early in a hospital if you're not already. Many pre-nursing majors don't get in and the best of the best pre-nursing students get in, so go in focused if this is what you really want.

If not, there's always ABSN programs after your get your Bachelor's in something else. However, you should try your best while the opportuntity's right in front of you.

xtxrn, ASN, RN · Aug 6, 2011

I think the OP is saying she is a PRE-nursing major @ California State University of Long Beach meaning she hasn't got in the nursing program yet but it is a major that allows her to take the pre-reqs and Gen Ed classes first then apply to the actual program. A lot of schools in California have impacted majors such as Bio, Public Health, Business, and especially NURSING. That just means more people are applying to or switching to that major than they have seats in classes and you have to get very good grades in your pre-reqs to meet the requirements.
Instead of posting in the section you might want to post in the California section and search all the CSULB posts to get more appropriate and relatable answers. They have a great program and lots of people from California are applying for it as well. My advice is to strive for all A's in your pre-reqs and volunteer early in a hospital if you're not already. Many pre-nursing majors don't get in and the best of the best pre-nursing students get in, so go in focused if this is what you really want.
If not, there's always ABSN programs after your get your Bachelor's in something else. However, you should try your best while the opportuntity's right in front of you.

Thanks for clearing up the impacted part especially...that sounded like a miserable way to get an education

Leafhouse · Aug 6, 2011

Yes nursing school at CSULB and just about anywhere is impacted but to say that your chances of getting in are slim to none is ridiculous. About 90 students get accepted each application period and those students that got in worked hard and got good grades (A's and B's...more A's though than B's). If you slack off and/or get poor grades then definitely your chances of getting in are slim to none and if you didn't get good grades in your prereqs, you probably don't want to be in nursing school because the content is even harder and the workload is even greater. You can't give up before you've even started. Hold on to that positive attitude and do whatever it takes to get where you want to be. Don't overload yourself with classes. It's more important to take your time and get good grades then rush through all your classes, not do so well, and not ever have a chance at nursing school.