Pasadena City College (PCC) ADN Nursing Spring 2025

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Members are discussing various aspects of the nursing program at PCC, including uniform colors, background check requirements, and vaccine documentation. Some members are sharing their experiences with rejection from the program and acceptance into other programs. Additionally, there is a discussion about creating a group for the cohort and sharing resources like a Discord server link.

Wanted to start a thread since no one hasn't done so yet! This is my first time applying and a bit nervous. 😬

Range of applicants according to the FAQ range from 79-90 points. LFG!

GratitudeBlessed said:

I've taken a few drug tests already in prep of other programs in the past few weeks, but they are 10 panel and 12 panel. Probably won't be sufficient huh? Also, how do we take it at PCC? Do we have to call their health science department and make an appointment?

Yes, they are very strict in it being the 16 panel drug test. It's best to do it through the school so there's no complications. You will have to call the health center for an appointment which will be a phone appointment. During the phone appointment they will send you a payment link to pay for whatever tests you need but they send you to a Quest Diagnostics center, near you, to get them completed. The tests are not performed at PCC. 

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ellen2018 said:

I got my acceptance packet. I gave up my spot since I enrolled in another nursing program

Where did you end up deciding to go? 

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GratitudeBlessed said:

Where did you end up deciding to go? 

Mtsac 😃 It's far from my house, but their program is better. I went to the orientation and I really like it 😁 even PCC is just 9miles away from me. 

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GratitudeBlessed said:

Where did you end up deciding to go? 

How about you?

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Plantitas14 said:

Has anyone heard back yet? 

I have not. And I applied with max points almost for each category. I probably got rejected because there were some units I had to clarify regarding one science course I took in the past. PCC never reached out about it 🤷🏻
 

2 schools I applied to already reached out and I cleared it with them. Already got admitted to a program though so I'm content but PCC would be nice since it's closest to me 🏠 

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GratitudeBlessed said:

Where did you end up deciding to go? 

I'm assuming she got in to GCC ☺️ her first choice !

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ellen2018 said:

Mtsac 😃 It's far from my house, but their program is better. I went to the orientation and I really like it 😁 even PCC is just 9miles away from me. 

That's super awesome! Glad you were able to pick the program of your choice~ Well I was debating between ELAC and PCC, and I believe I'll be going to PCC. I was really intrigued by their integrative enrollment pathway program with APU. PCC's commute will be 17 miles vs 10 miles to ELAC, but I think this is a sacrifice I'll make for 2 years LOL. Hopefully I've made the right decision 

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GratitudeBlessed said:

That's super awesome! Glad you were able to pick the program of your choice~ Well I was debating between ELAC and PCC, and I believe I'll be going to PCC. I was really intrigued by their integrative enrollment pathway program with APU. PCC's commute will be 17 miles vs 10 miles to ELAC, but I think this is a sacrifice I'll make for 2 years LOL. Hopefully I've made the right decision 

did ELAC send their decisions already?

 

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Will_B.N._RN said:

did ELAC send their decisions already?

 

yea they did, I didn't accept my offer 

GratitudeBlessed said:

That's super awesome! Glad you were able to pick the program of your choice~ Well I was debating between ELAC and PCC, and I believe I'll be going to PCC. I was really intrigued by their integrative enrollment pathway program with APU. PCC's commute will be 17 miles vs 10 miles to ELAC, but I think this is a sacrifice I'll make for 2 years LOL. Hopefully I've made the right decision 

My house is 33miles away from Mtsac and 9miles from PCC 🤣 I wanted to go PCC at first, but I changed my mind since Mtsac has better offers 😁

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ellen2018 said:

yea they did, I didn't accept my offer 

My house is 33miles away from Mtsac and 9miles from PCC 🤣 I wanted to go PCC at first, but I changed my mind since Mtsac has better offers 😁

ELAC didn't even send any type of email.....not that I am depressed not getting in their school

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Will_B.N._RN said:

ELAC didn't even send any type of email.....not that I am depressed not getting in their school

ELAC definitely sent an email in regards to applications and interview. Also an email after the interview as well! 

ellen2018 said:

yea they did, I didn't accept my offer 

My house is 33miles away from Mtsac and 9miles from PCC 🤣 I wanted to go PCC at first, but I changed my mind since Mtsac has better offers 😁

33 miles?! Oh wow, that's actually kind of far no? Can I ask you what intrigued you about Mtsac so much, that you're willing to drive that far? 

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GratitudeBlessed said:

ELAC definitely sent an email in regards to applications and interview. Also an email after the interview as well! 

33 miles?! Oh wow, that's actually kind of far no? Can I ask you what intrigued you about Mtsac so much, that you're willing to drive that far? 

It takes about 35 to 40mins to get there from my house. They pay half for our ATI package, so I only pay $250 per semester 😁 they also gave us multiple hospital options and we can choose which one we want to go 😁 the professors n staffs r really nice.

I also got accepted to Santa Monica too, but I will decline my offer 🥲

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