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I heard back for ICU a while ago. From what I hear, all units respond at different times, which is really nerve wrecking since we've all worked hard to get to this point ?

Hi! Sorry for the late reply, I wanted to go through the process myself before disseminating any kind of information. After I was notified that I would be interviewed, I got an email asking me to input my references into a website. I had to input at least five references with at least two of them being my manager/supervisor. They did not ask for letters of recommendation, but I brought a portfolio (which included letters of recommendation) to my interview just in case. Hope this helps and good luck later in the year!

Hi everyone! I got a call that I'll be interviewing for ICU and PCU! For those of you still waiting, I was told that: - Interviews will be from May 2-4 (some units/specialties are only interviewing on certain days though - I was not told which ones, sorry!) - So far, all interviews will be in-person in one building (so those of you who receive multiple invites don't need to drive from one place to another) - Interview will be set up like a speed date I know this is a new thing that UCSD's doing, so hopefully this gives you all direction and insight on the process!

Hey everyone! Glad to see that we're finally starting to hear back! I also got an email to schedule an interview for ICU. Good luck to everyone and may we get hired into our dream units ?

No I haven't interviewed yet. My interview is next month

Some people in Talent Acquisition implied that interviews will take place over a two-week period sometime in May and that we might expect to get updates sometime in Late April or early May.

Yes of course! All the units taking new grads were listed in the application. There may be changes depending on availability of preceptors/resources and other factors. Talent Acquisition didn't specify how many new grads will be hired in total for this cohort + how many per unit, unfortunately (sorry!) Talent Acquisition just said that they just forward all eligible applications to management and it's ultimately up to management to decide the amount they want to hire.

Hi everyone! It's great to connect with you all! I had the opportunity to speak with some people from Talent Acquisition, and they said that we should start to hear back in mid to late April (more toward late April since they received so many applications). I might have another opportunity to speak with the Talent Acquisition team, so feel free to drop any questions you'd like me to ask them ? thank you!

Early congrats to you ? I think I put TBD for my projected NCLEX date - sorry if this doesn't help much

I do not have my RN or NCLEX date, but hopefully soon since I graduate in May Yes, this is for Memorial ICU

Thank you! I got an email

Hi everyone! It's great to connect with all of you! I got referred to hiring on 4/4! This might be a long shot, but does anyone have any general insight on how UCSD is going to conduct this application cycle (since this is the first time UCSD is doing one application for all available positions)? Any insight is appreciated! Thank you and I wish us all the best of luck with the process ?

Hi everyone! It's great to connect with all of you! I got invited to interview for ICU. Wishing you all the best of luck!

Hi annietee, Yes, there is a mandatory study abroad requirement that you need to complete in order to graduate. Even though the requirement is included in a specific semester in the nursing tracks, you can honestly complete the requirement whenever you want. There are two parts to the study abroad requirement: a travel component and a class requirement. For the travel component, you need to be in a non-US country for at least 14 days (2 weeks). However, there are alternative options to meet the study abroad requirement (for example, a 1.5 to 6-week faculty led study abroad program with SON approval or a semester-long class that meets at the border once per week). If you do the 14-day study abroad option or the faculty led program, you will need to take a specific semester-long SDSU class the semester following your travel (this is the class requirement) Some examples of study abroad options are: SDSU-sponsored HHS 350 programs -- usually take place in countries like Italy, Ireland, Japan, Indonesia, Greece, and New Zealand. There is some kind of healthcare or health system related theme with this classIndependent programs -- self organized travel, various options available through an organization called International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ)Switzerland Summer program -- I think this is offered every two years and is only eligible for nursing majorsThailand -- offered through an organization called SDSU Students HEAL (Health & Education Abroad through Leadership)Faculty-led programs -- countries vary, there is usually some kind of major/class-specific theme associated with these programs (ex: learning about art/anatomy, oceanography, virology, Spanish, etc.) Semester programs -- studying abroad for one whole semesterLatin American studies class (LATAM 320 or 350 if an English speaker, LATAM 550 if a Spanish speaker) -- students have class at the border 1 evening per week for 1 entire semester. You are basically completing the travel component and class requirement at the same time with this option If you want to explore further, feel free to check out this website: https://chhs.sdsu.edu/international/ Hope this helps!

Yes of course, I am always open to questions! In the first year of the program, everyone will take six core nursing classes, N202/206/208/219/221/304. Those in Track 2 will take an additional nursing class (N316 - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing) during their second semester in the program. Below is the textbook information for the first two semesters of nursing classes (disclaimer: these are the textbooks I used, so they might change when you take the classes) N202 (Client Assessment)You will need physical copies of both the textbook and lab manual since you will be using them frequently during your labs. Cost is ~$40 for textbook and ~$16 for the lab manual on AmazonName of book: Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 8th edition by Carolyn JarvisYou need to buy your own lab manual, but you can save money on the textbook by sharing the textbook with a friend or lab partnerN206 (Fundamentals of Nursing)Electronic textbook, 24 month access —> usually ~$345, but currently 25% offLink to buy textbook: https://lippincottdirect.lww.com/#You first need to enter in our school name + the other required info, and then the textbook info will show upName of book: Lippincott CoursePoint + Enhanced for Taylor’s Fundamentals of Nursing, 9th edition by Carol R. Taylor, Carol Lillis, and Pamela B LynnYou need to buy this yourself and cannot share because it is a personalized textbook + online homework bundleN208 (Pathophysiology)Electronic textbook, lifetime access —> can be bought on a website called RedShelf for ~$31Name of book: Pathophysiology: Concepts of human disease (2019) by Matthew Sorenson, Lauretta Quinn, and Diane KleinYou can save money by sharing the textbook with a friendN219 (Information Management)Electronic textbooksName of books:Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: A guide to best practice, 4th edition by Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk and Ellen Fineour-OverholtNursing informative and the foundation of knowledge, 4th edition by Dee McGonigle and Kathleen Mastrian I do not think you will need to buy the textbooks because I heard there are copies of the textbooks available in the libraryN221 (Professional Formation A)No required textbooks, all readings needed for the classes are provided for free by the professorN304 (Pharmacology)Electronic textbook, lifetime access —> can be bought on a website called RedShelf for ~$31Name of book: Pharmacology: Connections to nursing practice, 4th edition by Michael P. Adams and Carol UrbanYou can save money by sharing the textbook with a friendN316 (Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing)Can purchase a physical or electronic copy of the textbookName of book: Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 9th edition by Mary C. Townsend and Karyn I. MorganI have already taken N316, and I personally don't think you need the book because the lecture professor does a good job of narrowing down what you need to know/focus on Also, SDSU's SON has a media lab (located in Adams Humanities 2128) which has physical copies of nursing textbooks. I think that some of the textbooks in the media lab are not the most current edition, but they're a good backup in case you don't have access to the most updated edition of a textbook. I know this might be a handful, but I hope it helps give you a better idea of the textbooks and expenses associated with your first year. If any of you have other questions, feel free to send me a direct message or comment on this thread, and I'll be happy to respond!

Hope you're staying safe as well! If it has not already been done, you should receive an email directly from the nursing advisor (not the university) that specifies which track you are in (track 1 or 2) and which Fall 2020 lab sections to register for (only if you are in track 2) Class registration usually takes place at the end of your new student orientation (which is in July for incoming freshman and in August for incoming transfer students) As far as I know, all lectures will be held online. The only in-person classes will be those which involve hands on work (like labs/clinicals). This means that: All your classes will be online if you are in track 1You will have two in-person labs per week if you are in track 2Here are some links that are worth checking out: In-person course list for Fall 2020: https://registrar.sdsu.edu/students/registration?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiWWpjMk9EaGlOVFpsTXpFNSIsInQiOiJWbldhb0tuQWg5K2Z5alBPQ0lVMjZmY2t0SlNrXC9Ja2ZxdG5CaWpqb3JKRW40Q1wvNkhiV0hlZ0U2VjVFaFQ5cXZzZ1l4dHRpVGdUdXU3Q0szQjFDcWhoUmduVHFtbWo3SWxpdmgrYVBzREZSQm5obnBJMjEyVCtqY0VtOGJjbXM4In0%3DSDSU Flex website: https://www.sdsu.edu/flex?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiWWpjMk9EaGlOVFpsTXpFNSIsInQiOiJWbldhb0tuQWg5K2Z5alBPQ0lVMjZmY2t0SlNrXC9Ja2ZxdG5CaWpqb3JKRW40Q1wvNkhiV0hlZ0U2VjVFaFQ5cXZzZ1l4dHRpVGdUdXU3Q0szQjFDcWhoUmduVHFtbWo3SWxpdmgrYVBzREZSQm5obnBJMjEyVCtqY0VtOGJjbXM4In0%3DCOVID-19 Site: https://sa.sdsu.edu/student-health-services/coronavirus

No worries about not being able to DM me because your question is applicable to everyone in this thread! SDSU's BSN program for transfers is designed as a six semester program, but you do have the option to accelerate and graduate one semester early if you wish (you need to set up a meeting and get approval from the undergraduate advisor if you want to accelerate). Assuming you strictly follow the transfer student curriculum [https://nursing.sdsu.edu/programs/bs-in-nursing/curriculum/transfer-curriculum/] and do not accelerate, you'll have more days of class during your first three semesters in the program. If you are placed in track 1, here is an idea of what your schedule would look like: 1st year, Fall semester:2 days of lecture (Monday and Thursday)1st year, Spring semester:2 days of lecture (Tuesday and Thursday) + 2 days of lab (some of you might have lab the same day as your Tuesday lecture) 2nd year, Fall semester:2 days of lecture (Tuesday and Thursday) + 2 days of clinical (some of you might have clinical the same day as your Tuesday lecture) 2nd year, Spring semester: 1 day of lecture (Monday) + 2 days of clinical3rd year, Fall semester: 1 day of lecture (Tuesday) + 1 day of clinical 3rd year, Spring semester: 1 day of lecture (Friday) + 2 days of clinicalIf you are placed in track 2, here is an idea of what your schedule would look like: 1st year, Fall semester: 2 days of lecture (Tuesday and Thursday) + 2 days of lab (some of you might have lab the same day as your Tuesday lecture) 1st year, Spring semester: 3 days of lecture (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) + 1 day of clinical (some of you might have clinical the same day as your Tuesday lecture) 2nd year, Fall semester: 1 day of lecture (Monday) + 2 days of clinical2nd year, Spring semester: 1 day of lecture (Thursday) + 1 day of clinical 3rd year, Fall semester: 1 day of lecture (Friday) + 2 days of clinical3rd year, Spring semester: 1 day of lecture (Tuesday) + 1 day of clinical Again, the information above only applies if you strictly follow the transfer student curriculum for your track and if you do not accelerate. Also, the information above is for your nursing classes only. You might have more days of class because you still need to complete these in order to graduate: Three upper division GEs (one of them must have a cultural diversity component)An international experienceWriting courseNo writing course if you get a 10 on the WPA1 upper division writing course if you get an 8 on the WPA1 upper and 1 lower division writing course if you get a 6 or lower on the WPAHowever, there are online class options for the GEs and writing course, and it is possible to knock out more than one requirement with one class (for example, a class called HHS 350 satisfies one of your GEs, the cultural diversity component, and the international requirement). Hope this helps!

Hello everyone! I'm happy to see that there is a thread for Fall 2020! I transferred into the SDSU's BSN program in Fall 2019, and I still remember the my feelings last year after finding out I was admitted. Some of you might have a ton of questions and uncertainty about what to expect moving forward (I did), so feel free to DM me if you have any questions! I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have!

I plan to drive to clinicals when the time for off-site clinicals comes. If you're in track 1, all of your clinicals will be on campus for the first year. You won't begin off-site clinicals in hospitals until the first semester of your second year. This means that you won't necessarily need a car for your first year. If you're in track 2, then your first off-site clinical will start in the second semester of your first year. It's probably best to have reliable transportation if you're in this track. I think it's ok if you're unable to bring a car though because most of the places that SDSU does clinicals at is a walking distance from bus/trolley stations. It's also possible to carpool with people in your class who live in the same area or even use Uber/Lyft. Hope this helps!

A representative from the SON told me that the SON orientation takes place a couple of days or so before the fall semester starts and is run by the Student Nurses Association (SNA). The SNA will reach out to us over the summer with details once everything is finalized. I don't anticipate them doing so until July (since June 30 is the deadline to send in final official transcripts) or until all new student orientations are over.

Have any of you logged in to SDSU's web portal recently? Because I recently logged in, clicked on the “My Personal MAP” tab of the undergrad section, and saw all the classes that I need to take. I think that it's an indicator of which track we'll be in once we start the program.

Wow! I'm so excited for your friend! It's always nice to hear future nurses staying connected with each other! Yes, we get fitted for our scrubs during orientation, so I assume that we order our scrubs that day as well.

I was considering to do summer classes at one point, but I ultimately decided not to because of the cost (https://bfa.sdsu.edu/financial/student/tuition.aspx) and because the summer classes offered seem somewhat irrelevant to what the SON recommends. I feel that taking classes in the fall/spring semester would be more ideal just based on how the nursing tracks are structured (https://nursing.sdsu.edu/programs/bs-in-nursing/curriculum/transfer-curriculum/) and because a greater variety of classes (especially upper division GEs) are offered. That's just my opinion though. When you say "on hold," do you mean holds for being able to register for classes, the items you need to submit in order to finalize the admission process, or something else?

Does anyone know if the TB Risk Assessment Form that we need to complete is the electronic "Tuberculosis Clinical Assessment by Healthcare Provider" form on HealtheConnect? If the "Tuberculosis Clinical Assessment by Healthcare Provider" isn't the form we need, where can we find the actual TB Risk Assessment Form? I recently messaged Student Health Services for clarification, but I haven't received a response yet.

I plan to sign up for the WPA that will be held on Saturday, July 13 at 11:30am so that I can get my results just in time for orientation. Yes, you need to attempt the WPA on or before the last day it is offered in October (since it takes roughly three weeks to get the results and since we register for our Spring semester in November). If you don't do the WPA on or before the last October test opportunity (which is October 19), then your registration for Spring semester will be put on hold.