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1. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2020

   Cpowers129 replied to Chongcolatealmond's topic in School Programs

   The loans do seem daunting. I saved a good chunk prior to the program. A few of my colleagues in the program were fortunate to ask for help from family as well to keep the loan cost down. I don’t like to count my chickens before they hatch, but look...

2. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2020

   Cpowers129 replied to Chongcolatealmond's topic in School Programs

   We contract with almost all major hospitals in Sacramento county. Our group attends facilities in Roseville, Citrus Heights, downtown and South Sacramento. but that only holds for “regular” times. I don’t know how social distancing practices will fur...

3. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2020

   Cpowers129 replied to Chongcolatealmond's topic in School Programs

   @jazzies hey, no problem for the info. As far as weekend schedules go, think of it this way: the school operates on “normal business hours” so no requirements to be on campus or at school on weekends. BUT hospitals are 24/7. At the Sacramento campus,...

4. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2020

   Cpowers129 replied to Chongcolatealmond's topic in School Programs

   @jazzies sure. You generally have two full days (9-5) of class, two 12 hour days in the hospital. And one half day doing simulation lab every week. There are semesters, but think of each 15 week semester as being broken up into 5 week “blocks”. Each ...

5. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2020

   Cpowers129 replied to Chongcolatealmond's topic in School Programs

   aheld, don’t be too concerned - I’m just trying to give you guys helpful study spots to focus on during the wait time. When you get in the program, if you’re rusty on a prerequisite topic, you’ll be able to use some of the resources in your books - i...

6. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2020

   Cpowers129 replied to Chongcolatealmond's topic in School Programs

   That is a bummer for you folks, sorry to hear it. BUT, now you have a little more time to prepare! Some advice from a current student: If you happen to still be working, start to stack your savings if possible. Very few people in my class are working...

7. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2020

   Cpowers129 replied to Chongcolatealmond's topic in School Programs

   Unfortunately, I don't have anyone or anywhere specific to send you, I am sorry. I am not as familiar with the Oakland personnel as I am attending the Sacramento campus. Additionally, current students are not being updated on admissions for your clas...

8. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2020

   Cpowers129 replied to Chongcolatealmond's topic in School Programs

   Current student so I have some insight - not all. First thing first, get into your SMU email. It is literally your lifeline to the university, especially at this point. Literally make that the very next thing you do. 1. There are updates on the town...

9. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2020

   Cpowers129 replied to Chongcolatealmond's topic in School Programs

   Don't be embarrassed - there are like 7 log ins throughout the program. This is not the same "admitted student portal" login, no. It should be your issued student login that you'll use for everything SMU moving forward. As part of the official admiss...

10. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2020

    Cpowers129 replied to Chongcolatealmond's topic in School Programs

    Don’t fret, yet. They send out acceptances in “waves”. I am not sure why. Also, keep in mind they have an ELMSN class (applications include interviews) to select as well and some people may not get into ELMSN but also applied for ABSN. When both clas...

11. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2020

    Cpowers129 replied to Chongcolatealmond's topic in School Programs

    The big print means nothing - that is a generic statement. Typically students don’t receive instructions about the admitted portal until the have actually been admitted - so don’t let it fool you. What you are looking for is the Checklist tab in the ...

12. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2020

    Cpowers129 replied to Chongcolatealmond's topic in School Programs

    Thank you=) My experience has been excellent. Yes, the program is fast paced. If you want a concrete example: we finished a class and textbook in 5 weeks. That said - the university does an excellent job of using multiple modalities of teaching so st...

13. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2020

    Cpowers129 replied to Chongcolatealmond's topic in School Programs

    Thanks! The program has been great. The schedule is definitely time consuming. In the short time I've been in school, the in-class and out-of-class time is between 40-50 hours a week. Time put into things tends to taper off as you figure out how to t...

14. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2020

    Cpowers129 replied to Chongcolatealmond's topic in School Programs

    Hey, y'all. I'm in the spring 2020 cohort that just began early this year. Sacramento campus. If you have questions - ask 'em and I'll do my best to answer =). I know this is a stressful time for you all right now, but just try to enjoy the process!

15. Do you think nurses aren’t taught enough about general emergencies/basic info about emergency medicine?

    Cpowers129 replied to stacylethani's topic in General Nursing

    Even as a trained EMT, I'm not too helpful without my ambulance full of toys. Regardless of knowledge, without my tools, all I can really do for someone is stop bleeding, heimlich, start compressions and operate an AED (if one is close by). And the ...