I wanted to start this thread to welcome the Palomar nursing applicants for Spring 2024. I've seen these forums with other colleges like Grossmont and City. The application just closed, so I can't wait to hear from you guys . Please feel free to reply with your thoughts, comments, questions, points, TEAS, acceptance, or anything. Good luck everyone who applied!
I'm applying with a mid to high 80s depending if the personal documents get accepted!
Yall! Not that anyone is invested in me or MSJC but because I got rejected from Palomar I really thought MSJC was not in the cards for me and I GOT IN! I was the first alternate and got a call asking if I could come in to orientation Monday!! I am in shock! CONGRATS TO ALL who have made it! HOW WAS ORIENTATION FOR YAll?!?
Yall! Not that anyone is invested in me or MSJC but because I got rejected from Palomar I really thought MSJC was not in the cards for me and I GOT IN! I was the first alternate and got a call asking if I could come in to orientation Monday!! I am in shock! CONGRATS TO ALL who have made it! HOW WAS ORIENTATION FOR YAll?!?
Yall! Not that anyone is invested in me or MSJC but because I got rejected from Palomar I really thought MSJC was not in the cards for me and I GOT IN! I was the first alternate and got a call asking if I could come in to orientation Monday!! I am in shock! CONGRATS TO ALL who have made it! HOW WAS ORIENTATION FOR YAll?!?
Alright friends! I just finished first semester. Here to answer any questions or tips you want. Nothing is off limits!
Well congrats on making it thru the first term!
Any tips for managing studying and non-school schedule? Was it 100% hit the ground running for the whole term? Any tips you learned that made all the difference??
Alright friends! I just finished first semester. Here to answer any questions or tips you want. Nothing is off limits!
any note taking/study strategies you recommend? and what outside resources did you use to help you study? congrats on making it through the first semester!
Any tips for managing studying and non-school schedule? Was it 100% hit the ground running for the whole term? Any tips you learned that made all the difference??
The first month is really hard because you're learning a lot of units at once. That was one of the harder parts. Then it got a bit easier for a while until the last 6 weeks of school which sucked. A lot of people in my cohort work or have kids or both and they all manage it one way or another. I would recommend recording the lectures if you can (even if it's secretly on your phone or your ipad LOL) and re-listen at 1.5x speed that day or the day after. As school comes closer you should try to mimic what your day at school will be like. So, school starts at 7:30, break from 10:10 to 11, lecture from 11-1:15 (usually), and then eat/work/study how you normally would to see what works.
jigglypops said:
any note taking/study strategies you recommend? and what outside resources did you use to help you study? congrats on making it through the first semester!
You absolutely should get the units done that they open up for you on Canvas before school starts, but start broad on all units then go deeper if you have time. A lot of people liked Simple Nursing or Registered Nurse RN on YouTube. I think it's Simple Nursing that has a subscription plan with NCLEX type questions. Consider getting that or splitting it with someone. Tests are so different than they were in prereqs and it's tough to get used to.
The first month is really hard because you're learning a lot of units at once. That was one of the harder parts. Then it got a bit easier for a while until the last 6 weeks of school which sucked. A lot of people in my cohort work or have kids or both and they all manage it one way or another. I would recommend recording the lectures if you can (even if it's secretly on your phone or your ipad LOL) and re-listen at 1.5x speed that day or the day after. As school comes closer you should try to mimic what your day at school will be like. So, school starts at 7:30, break from 10:10 to 11, lecture from 11-1:15 (usually), and then eat/work/study how you normally would to see what works.
You absolutely should get the units done that they open up for you on Canvas before school starts, but start broad on all units then go deeper if you have time. A lot of people liked Simple Nursing or Registered Nurse RN on YouTube. I think it's Simple Nursing that has a subscription plan with NCLEX type questions. Consider getting that or splitting it with someone. Tests are so different than they were in prereqs and it's tough to get used to.
what anatomy/physio concepts do u recommend we brush up on and master to help us with the first semester? any supplies that you've found are essential to clinicals? did you invest in a good stethoscope or would you recommend starting out with a basic one? lastly, what was the schedule like once clinicals started – aside from the two lecture days and one clinical day did you have to go on campus again for skills lab on a separate day? I appreciate you hoping on this thread to check in with us, def helping eased my anxiety! LOL
happy holidays!
jigglypops said:
what anatomy/physio concepts do u recommend we brush up on and master to help us with the first semester? any supplies that you've found are essential to clinicals? did you invest in a good stethoscope or would you recommend starting out with a basic one? lastly, what was the schedule like once clinicals started – aside from the two lecture days and one clinical day did you have to go on campus again for skills lab on a separate day? I appreciate you hoping on this thread to check in with us, def helping eased my anxiety! LOL
what anatomy/physio concepts do u recommend we brush up on and master to help us with the first semester? any supplies that you've found are essential to clinicals? did you invest in a good stethoscope or would you recommend starting out with a basic one? lastly, what was the schedule like once clinicals started – aside from the two lecture days and one clinical day did you have to go on campus again for skills lab on a separate day? I appreciate you hoping on this thread to check in with us, def helping eased my anxiety! LOL
happy holidays!
forgot to ask how often we had quizzes/tests?
I wouldn't spend any time brushing up on A&P tbh just focus on what they give you as soon as they give it to you. Most of us have the Littman classic since we'll use it when we graduate too. Get whatever is within your budget. When you get your student id card buy the clear badge holders and a badge reel from amazon bc the name tags they give you ruin your shirts. You can clip the name badge onto the reel too.
There's open lab where we went to practice skills which is open on Tues 10-4, Thurs 10-4, and Fri 9-3. You'll have to go in sometimes to practice skills and get signatures (we usually went on Thurs). If you fail a skills exam you have to get 2 peer signatures and the open lab instructor to have sign off so you can retake the skill when time comes. Don't worry if you fail b/c everyone does at leastttt once and it's often over something small but try not to haha. When we went it was only for a couple hours but if you get to a bed immediately when they teach you skills in class you'll cut down that time a little. We started school Aug 21 then we had exams on 9/5, 9/25, 10/23, 11/6, 12/4, and then final on 12/12. Yours will be different bc it's Spring and they'll give you the whole outline when they open canvas up for you. No quizzes but skills exams every 2ish weeks.
Don't let the lady at the uniform shop convince you into buying things from her bc she's pushy LOL. Buy one or two uniform tops from her. She didn't have comfy scrub bottoms when a lot of us went so if you don't like them get your pants from amazon or love scrubs that are the same brand/line and same color. Something like Cherokee workwear revolution WW105 in pewter color. Buy the SNAP t-shirts when they open up orders so you don't have to wear the uncomfy uniforms.
You're welcome haha you'll get used to it all. You can ask all the questions you need. You'll sign up to get a peer mentor and they'll help you out too and if you're lucky you'll get me(; If you don't vibe with yours, message me after and I'll help any of you out.
Don't let the lady at the uniform shop convince you into buying things from her bc she's pushy LOL. Buy one or two uniform tops from her. She didn't have comfy scrub bottoms when a lot of us went so if you don't like them get your pants from amazon or love scrubs that are the same brand/line and same color. Something like Cherokee workwear revolution WW105 in pewter color. Buy the SNAP t-shirts when they open up orders so you don't have to wear the uncomfy uniforms.
I wouldn't spend any time brushing up on A&P tbh just focus on what they give you as soon as they give it to you. Most of us have the Littman classic since we'll use it when we graduate too. Get whatever is within your budget. When you get your student id card buy the clear badge holders and a badge reel from amazon bc the name tags they give you ruin your shirts. You can clip the name badge onto the reel too. There's open lab where we went to practice skills which is open on Tues 10-4, Thurs 10-4, and Fri 9-3.
You'll have to go in sometimes to practice skills and get signatures (we usually went on Thurs). If you fail a skills exam you have to get 2 peer signatures and the open lab instructor to have sign off so you can retake the skill when time comes. Don't worry if you fail b/c everyone does at leastttt once and it's often over something small but try not to haha. When we went it was only for a couple hours but if you get to a bed immediately when they teach you skills in class you'll cut down that time a little. We started school Aug 21 then we had exams on 9/5, 9/25, 10/23, 11/6, 12/4, and then final on 12/12. Yours will be different bc it's Spring and they'll give you the whole outline when they open canvas up for you. No quizzes but skills exams every 2ish weeks.
You're welcome haha you'll get used to it all. You can ask all the questions you need. You'll sign up to get a peer mentor and they'll help you out too and if you're lucky you'll get me(; If you don't vibe with yours, message me after and I'll help any of you out.
Don't let the lady at the uniform shop convince you into buying things from her bc she's pushy LOL. Buy one or two uniform tops from her. She didn't have comfy scrub bottoms when a lot of us went so if you don't like them get your pants from amazon or love scrubs that are the same brand/line and same color. Something like Cherokee workwear revolution WW105 in pewter color. Buy the SNAP t-shirts when they open up orders so you don't have to wear the uncomfy uniforms.
thanks so much in advance! you are a godsend! enjoy your break
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CONGRATULATIONS!!?