justwanttohelp12 replied to Ej2020's topic in Nursing Career
Everyone I know that met the minimum who applied to CSULA's CEP was accepted. This was from 3 of the 10+ programs that are partnered with CSULA. I was one of them, but I turned it down because simply...
justwanttohelp12 replied to Ej2020's topic in Nursing Career
Maybe I can offer some advice as I was in a similar position (UC grad wanting to switch to nursing who considered ADN vs ABSN vs MEPN and currently reside and attend nursing school in LA). 1. Get...
Here's how I would consider which school to attend: 1. Ask yourself, where would you like to work after graduation? Is it in San Diego or Long Beach? You'll most likely network with the staff in your...
It totally depends on your time management skills. I took physiology and microbiology together along with two other GE classes. I held the highest grade in my microbio class and I was somewhere in the...
I think your son is better off staying in California and doing his "prenursing" courses at a community college. No need to spend $1k per course at UoA when that's the tuition for a whole academic year...
justwanttohelp12 replied to RockyRamona's topic in General Students
The only difference in terms of courses required for ADN vs BSN programs around L.A. county is literally 1 or 2 courses extra. Most CSUs want the 2nd semester of the combination chemistry and...
Take your prereqs at a community college if possible. I was able to take 7am classes while working in a full time 2nd shift position. I'll assume you have a regular 9-5 job. You can definitely take...
This advice might not help, but I would say go with the most comfortable option. Also, consider your networking opportunities when choosing a school. If you can attend a BSN program for cheap then you...
justwanttohelp12 replied to iopmoris's topic in Nursing Career
This post is absolutely all the info OP needs. There is no point in spending more money on a degree you wouldn't utilize. Most ABSN programs cost upwards of $50k so yeah I would definitely go for the...
justwanttohelp12 replied to amberscareer's topic in General Students
I have some free time so I'll answer your questions to the best of my ability. I'm a current nursing student in California who turned down an ABSN program in favor of an ADN program. I had a BS in...
justwanttohelp12 replied to TheCommuterx's topic in General Students
For those that have short commutes, how many of you are actually located in big metro cities like Los Angeles? Because I feel like that is the trend here. Bigger cities = more traffic = longer...
It's your own personal choice. It depends on how you value your time vs money. If you can get into a low-cost ABSN program like CSULA's (estimated at $33k total cost) then it's a no brainer to go the...
I grew up in Los Angeles. I personally know a handful of individuals who regret attending USC/UCLA/Cal for it's "prestige," especially when their main goal was to get a nursing degree anyways. Even if...