Pasadena City College RN program

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Hi,

I've heard that it's not recommended to work while enrolled as a student in an RN program. I'm applying for the Spring Semester at PCC and while I do intend to leave my current employer should I be accepted, I was wondering if there were people who made the attempt to work part-time or possibly in the summer.

Any opinions?

Thanks!

I was wondering, did you guys all receive a confirmation email from PCC that they got your application a while back??

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I have applied to PCC on three occasions. First time I got in, but turned it down b/c I was having a baby. Second time I was an alternate and asked to come to orientation, but didn't attend b/c I was having another baby (do you see a theme?), and last semester I applied and was accepted as an alternate (without being asked to attend an orientation). When I called the office they said they have MANY alternates and cannot even tell me where I am on the list. It wasn't too helpful. So..you just have to wait and hope, I suppose. I never got an email/phone call... so last semester didn't happen. My grades are:

English: B-

Micro: A

Chem: A

Physi: A

Anat: A

Math: A

I don't think it matters which semester you apply for...they always accept about 60 students and I have no clue how many alternates they hold onto. I still have heard nothing from PCC, and have no clue if I'm in a holding tank or it truly is alphabetical. I'm curious as to whether they really do it alphabetically... b/c I would think they would send all the acceptances out first, then wait for responses and send further acceptances out later... but I could be wrong too. We shall see.

Wishing the best for all of you.

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Specializes in Med-Surg/DOU/Ortho/Onc/Rehab/ER/.

They only look ay English, anatomy, micro and phys right?

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I did not receive a confirmation email regarding receipt of the application, but I sent it certified mail, and called them to confirm receipt. The only email I received was the rejection one. Woohoo!

I was wondering, did you guys all receive a confirmation email from PCC that they got your application a while back??
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BeachBedHead - I think you are right! They weigh grades on Phys/Anat, Micro and English.

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Specializes in Med-Surg/DOU/Ortho/Onc/Rehab/ER/.

Nettersincali

As long as I ace my finals, I will basically have the same score as you except I have a B not a B- in English. I hope you get in this fall.

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Specializes in Med-Surg/DOU/Ortho/Onc/Rehab/ER/.
I am only applying to PCC and RCC this fall for spring 2012 and CSULA for fall 2012

And Jan 2012 I am applying to CSULB, and CSUSB along with Chaffey and Citrus (I currently attend) for fall 2012 too.

I just hope the "ADN nurses can't get a job in socal" rumor is false. Or by the time I graduate there will be plenty of jobs.

CORRECTION:)

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nettersincali and beachbedhead, did either of you receive an email as of yet? I am curious to see how it turned out for you this time around. :nurse:

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No...I haven't heard anything yet! Have no clue.

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HEllo Everyone, Imnew to the site but I just wanted to know if anyone else has heard from PCC for ither acceptances or denials. Ive been waiting for quite some time and wanted to know if it is worthto even call them and check if they have my correct email address.

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As soon as I sent the earlier post. I received the decline email from PCC. I guess you have to have straight A's to get int there. They said they weigh acceptances on the English and 3 sciences GPA. My stats are below and they declined me.

Anatomy: A

Physiology: A

Microbiology: A

English: B

I guess one B is one too many.

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Sorry to hear that. I didn't get in either, and I have two B's. (English and Micro) I was, however, accepted at LA County-USC. Try applying there. Good luck!

As soon as I sent the earlier post. I received the decline email from PCC. I guess you have to have straight A's to get int there. They said they weigh acceptances on the English and 3 sciences GPA. My stats are below and they declined me.

Anatomy: A

Physiology: A

Microbiology: A

English: B

I guess one B is one too many.

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