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Hi All,

I'm new to this site and to the field of nursing. Has anyone gone to this school and if so, what did you think?

I live in San Diego, CA, and there is an online program that this school offers. I'm 3 prerequisites away from applying to the school, with a start date of August 08. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Nicole

Specializes in Emergency/Trauma.

Ok, I've got some "last weekend of freedom" errands to run and I will log on again tonight and post what I can find

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Specializes in Emergency/Trauma.

Ok, I took a look at what I have and I didn't save much from 1st semester. I'm also pretty sure for liability reasons that I can't post anything specific from exams, even if I remembered anything. I can try to point you in the right direction though. Some of the best advice an instructor ever gave us: Identify what is wrong or what is the underlying cause of illness, what is the worst thing that can happen, and how do you correct it. Some advice from the students when answering questions on exams: Always apply the ABC's to each question that is applicable: A - airway, B - breathing, C - circulation, and use this model (as well as Maslow's), and ALWAYS consider safety as a top priority (both the nurses and the patients).

1st semester:

Health assessment 1st exam: I remember needing to know about ADL's very well, as well as communication (verbal/non-verbal). Also this was an exam to read all the assigned pages in Jarvis very well. Make sure you highlight the sections on the pages that identify what is WRONG when assessing. Such as....is it normal to feel 1mm, firm, non-tender lymph nodes in an adult patient or is this cause for concern. Do the objectives in the modules and use that as a study guide.

Human Experience 1st exam: I don't have much on this one either. But definitely answer all of the objectives in each module and use that as a study guide. Some minimal help to you: know the different kinds of medicine, such as allopathic or idiopathic, and cultural medicines. Know herbs such as St. John's Wort and why are herbs cause for concern when taking a hx from the pt (most don't disclose for fear of judgment). Definitely don't overlook the Healthy People 2010 stuff...I remember stuff on that. Sprains vs strains. Know interventions for injuries. This may be more than what is on the first exam, so focus on the modules assigned and the objectives. Can't stress the objectives enough.

Keep in mind that the professors may all be different for the classes and the materials they offer to the students vary greatly. One may offer a specific study guide they created, in which case use that to focus your studies. Otherwise, the objectives are still the best focus for your studies. I'm also assuming the exams are still the same as what I took. I really have NO idea if they are the same or not.

Hopefully this was a little helpful. Sorry I don't have much else on first semester. Check with me later for the other exams and I'll see if I have something else for you guys.

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Hi everyone--

I am new to this website. I applied for Fall 09 with one pre-req in progess and was selected as an alternate. I plan on re-applying for January though. In order to reapply, do we need to completely start over with a new application? Like submit a new email address and everything? Or can we use the same email? Then, I assume they transfer over all the transcript information, etc., from your old application to the new? Thanks!

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Specializes in ED.
I think we might be able to, but everyone is going to have a different schedule which I think might make things more difficult to organize. We have been really great about it so far, but change worries me :(

They actually did break us up this time. So it should be interesting!

My original group got split up, but we're all still very close. We continued to work together and study together for exams despite being on completely different schedules for clinical. So, it can work. I know a lot of groups in our semester that have continued. We'll see how different it is in 4th. We're all still working together for all of our group projects for this semester as well. crazy to think its only 10 weeks long. Can't wait!!!

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My original group got split up, but we're all still very close. We continued to work together and study together for exams despite being on completely different schedules for clinical. So, it can work. I know a lot of groups in our semester that have continued. We'll see how different it is in 4th. We're all still working together for all of our group projects for this semester as well. crazy to think its only 10 weeks long. Can't wait!!!

That is good to hear. I love my group. Don't know what I would have done without them!

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So I did get in at SD and I am also an alternate at Glendale. So see you guys at the orientation!!!

Hi Roushel,

I was wondering when you apply for both glendale and san diego locations, did you have to fill out two different applications or just one. I am thinking of applying for both for this coming spring.

Thanks. :wink2:

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Not sure if it's still true, but when I applied in Dec '08, they told me I could only choose 1 location.

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Hi everyone--

I am new to this website. I applied for Fall 09 with one pre-req in progess and was selected as an alternate. I plan on re-applying for January though. In order to reapply, do we need to completely start over with a new application? Like submit a new email address and everything? Or can we use the same email? Then, I assume they transfer over all the transcript information, etc., from your old application to the new? Thanks!

Hey lnku I am applying for the Spring and have 2 classes left. Do they always make you an alternate if you havent completed all the courses? I think you need to send in a new application but they have all your transcripts and stuff not sure where you are applying to but thats what my advisor from SD said.

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Hi Sdgirl 27-

From all the couple of the people I talked to this past summer as well as from personal experience, if you still have courses in progress, you will likely to become an alternate. I had one class in progress and was put on the alternate list. I am reapplying for the Spring now that all my pre-req are done. Hope that helps.

Good luck. :wink2:

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Hi SDgirl, thanks for your help. I am reapplying for Spring. Some people in the past have gotten in with classes in progress, but I think karree is mostly right. Still give it a try, though, b/c you never know :) What classes do you still need to take? Good luck with everything!

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Thanks girls for the info. I have Nutrition and Dev Psych. Also one more question can I ask what your GPA was? I heard the last cohort was really hard to get into.

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Specializes in Emergency Department.

Hey Everyone!

I just applied for the Spring and I have one class in progress, Microbiology. I am really hoping I can at least get an alternate spot until my grade posts....you never know! I am so excited about this program.

For those of you who just started this fall, how is the program going thus far? Any advice for those of us still in the application process?

Thanks,

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