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Hey sorry about that! I couldn't grab the link off my phone, but here's the one from my laptop: https://www.facebook.com/groups/338343031371350 Let me know if that works! It's currently set to "private" but "visible." I was able to turn on automatic member approvals if you answer one question.

I just started a FB group! It’s called “UCDMC Nurse Residency (Oct. 2021)” I have automatic member approvals on for right now ? Looking forward to meeting you all!

Just got a call for float pool. Interview tomorrow! I think this is the last hiring batch for the October cohort

Has anyone heard from L&D yet?

Hey! Thanks! Honestly, anything to ease anxiety would set you up pretty well. It's best to go with gut choices than to overthink them. There are a lot students that are smarter than me that didn't test well because of test anxiety. I was not feeling well at all the day I took mine but I couldn't get a refund so I figured I would take it for practice. I think not caring too much is what made me test so high LOL. Otherwise I bought the full testing module package thing from ATI and did 4 practice tests and they really helped me get used to the kinds of questions. Also, read the explanations that they give for the questions, it's super helpful!

Hi Etak, sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. First semester the cohort is split into two groups: odds and evens. Even groups are on campus Mon-Thursday with one day of clinicals on Tues and their main lab day on Wed. Odd groups are on campus Mon-Fri with clinicals on Wed and lab on Fri. You don't get to choose your section number or whether you are in an odd or even group. There are pros and cons to both groups and even if you don't have class on Friday, you will be busy on Fridays. Many days you will be on campus as early 6a and on clinical days you will most likely arrive at the hospital by 5:45a. The latest class is on Thursday evenings from 3-6p. This program does front loading (more lab days in the beginning of the semester than the end) for 1st and 2nd semester so plan on about 80hr/week for the first couple weeks and then 50-60 for the remainder of the semester. There are many people in the program with children or part time jobs (up to 30hr/week) and they manage. It's doable, but just prepared. Here is a sample picture of a week's class schedule but this does not include study time. I am in an odd numbered section.

Thanks!! The environmental is for proximity to school. I couldn't find any information on it either but I went to school in El Dorado Hills which was definitely not disadvantaged so if they gave me points for it, it must be because it's local. Maybe county wide? The TEAS is probably the most important part unfortunately.. Points drop fast for grades so it can really make or break your admissions. I would buy the expensive package on the website and study lots. It's not super hard, it's just a lot of information to review, the questions try to trick you, and timing needs to practiced. Do as many practice tests as you can find (they are a little harder than the real exam so don't get discouraged) and retake if needed. Good luck!!

Thanks! We just happened to be applying at time when they are working out the kinks of the new point system unfortunately. Don't beat yourself up, I talked to a couple people at admissions and their goal was to put less emphasis on the TEAS score by adding other merit point, however, they only put MORE emphasis on it by accident. It will probably change again by next semester. Just keep applying, a 90 on your TEAS is something to be proud of!

Yeah I did. I had my parents help so I could focus on school. These are my stats: (I hope posting this helps, not tryin to flex)

Did you get in?