blueb-7

FCC, 4th semester student right now

1st semester was a big adjustment for a lot of people. Most, if not all classes for pre reqs just test on memorization. Nursing classes test on application of what you know (aka critical thinking). It may be hard online but make good friends in your cohort. Form a group for doing homework and studying together. It may take you a test or two but find a way to study the material that works for you, it may be different than how you've always done it. Make sure to pass the med math test or you will have to repeat the semester. Put yourself out there during your clinical experience (starts week 9). Looking back you realize how easy it was first semester LOL I would just enjoy your time off this Summer relaxing, doing anything but school related things. For clinicals purchase a foldable nursing clipboard. I started wearing compression socks this semester too which makes it not as bad on your legs/feet imo. You could get a badge reel with something you like on it. Honestly most people in my friend group/cohort did not read from the textbook so either rent them or do not buy them (wait a couple weeks into the semester to see if you actually need them) The nursing department does choose your schedule for you which sucks but I have heard they might switch to having the students enroll themselves. If anyone has any more questions (about anything), PM me on here or I can even give you my FB or #. Im always willing to answer questions! good luck

she had complete and pending before this I think

my gf just got the announcement of unselected too

Hmm I would say for the most part yes. The tests they give are NCLEX style questions so that helps prepare you for it along with learning the material. I still plan on studying before I take it with UWorld or other NCLEX prep. Guess I really won't know until I take it LOL

Yep 4th semester student. I graduate in 36 days

I wouldnt count on it being on Monday. It says week of 4/19. When I was selected (2019) it happened Friday in afternoon. Same with last years I think

Usually each class is only 1 day a week. Theory class is probably around 2 hours but depends on the class. Well each semester you will have different clinicals to go to. 1st semester I was there from 6:30am-4ish. 2nd semester you have 2 seperate clinicals. One is for med surg and its roughtly the same time 6:30-4ish and the OB clinical like 6:30-3ish I think. 3rd is for Med Surg 6:30-4ish and the other for peds 6:30-1ish. 4th is Psych 6:30-12:30ish, Critical care 6:30-5ish. Some of these meet every week while some meet every other week. Med math 1st semester is really easy just if you can remember conversions like kg to lb, ounces, mg, tbs, tsp, and other stuff. But I believe going forward everyone will take the test on a site called safemedicate which gives you practice tests you can practice on and it is exactly like the test just different numbers so it is easy if you practice. There was an optional math class for me my 1st semester which was a waste of time. Other than that there is no math class. You will learn how to do med math in your fundamentals class leading up to the first test.

Hmm not necessarily. A lot of it is memorization and understanding how certain drugs work with your body and what side effects they have. I did not purchase it. Most people have gone on to next semester. I lost 3 of my classmates first semester - 1 to not passing the med math exam, 1 to not passing fundamentals, and 1 to having too many tardies the teacher subtracted 1% of each one (back when we were in person). 2nd semester was the hardest but everyone in my group passed. I know in other groups some people did not pass. My 3rd semester they moved some people out of my group to restructure it to make the groups even.

Depends on the semester and class. The hardest one for me most semesters is the med surg classes. I would say at least several hours a day with lots of breaks and stuff. It all depends on you though how much you understand the concepts and material.

Hmm a few of them work part time jobs (Target, Costco, CNA, ER Registrar) but other than that Im not sure. I think a fulltime job would be extremely hard if not impossible with clinicals, classes, studying, homework

Yes basically. 1st semester skills is a lot of what CNAs do and more. No problem! After the 9 weeks of skills and if you pass the med math test then you will finish the semester with 9 weeks of clinicals Also you take a culture class for 9 weeks and then finish with 9 week pharm class. Another is fundamentals of nursing for the whole semester

No you only have class like 2-3 times a week maybe like Tuesday Thursday Friday for example. The first 9 weeks you have a skills class which is all day 6:30am-5pm ish. And after the 9 weeks you start your clinicals and you take a medication math test which you have 3 attempts to get 100% or you have to stop taking classes and repeat the semester

Its hard to tell without manually checking my GPA with a GPA calculator but so far I'd say its probably around a 3.0 or so. I don't really worry myself with getting the best grades (passing is 75%). Sounds like you will definitely be fine, there are many moms in the program. With pre-reqs they tested you based on memorization but with nursing school what makes it much different and difficult is the critical thinking and how you must apply what you learned.

No prob! I don't mind answering questions at all, I know how it is to be in your shoes so keep asking more if you want I took (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME) for Anatomy at Clovis Community College (B) Physio with (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME) at Madera Community College (A) Micro with (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME) at Madera Community College (A) Chem 3a with (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME) at Clovis Community College (A) English 1A I think I took with (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME) at Clovis Community College (A) Math 11 - (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME) at Clovis Community College (B) I got a 76 on my TEAS. Yes English 1A did prepare me, the papers they assign are not very hard at all. I think I've had like between 0-2 papers a semester that are like 1-2 pages in length. Definitely not something you should be worried about. For my pre-reqs I pretty much chose teachers I heard were an "easy A" class. I did not learn as much in these classes but I did fine on my TEAS and have been doing adequately in the nursing program.

I got in on my first try. I know a handful a friends who got in their first try along with almost all of my classmates too.

Theyve mixed in virtual simulations into our clinical hours to make up for the times we cant go in due to facilities having student restrictions due to covid. I did have 1 semester pre-covid and it basically is the same experience as before just less time spent at clinicals. Hmm I am a little worried but I will learn more than I ever would as a new grad nurse and will have someone with me to train me too. We do get OR experience. We do not get to choose but I got a few clinical days in 3rd semester at CRMC and Valley Childrens in the OR.

I felt the same way! Hmm well it definitely has gone by fast thats for sure LOL 1st semester- is the easiest but its quite different than pre-reqs so it seems hard in the beginning. 2nd Semester- By far the hardest for me and for a lot of people. This is the semester people often have to repeat due to failing a class. 3rd Semester- Compared to 2nd this one was a sigh of relief. Much more manageable. 4th Semester- Just starting it but it seems like a lot in terms of studying and the work you have to put in especially in these covid times. I can answer more specific questions if anyone has them here or if you want to send me a message.

Applying was relatively easy process. I feel like its more nerve wracking now having to mail it in rather than drop it off in person like I did because you personally handed it to them compared to praying the post office will deliver it and not make any errors. Yes I got in my first try as did several others in my cohort. You guys have to wait a month longer than we did to find out which sucks though.

good luck to all those applying, coming from a current 4th semester student in the program ?

CONGRATS to all who got in! I'm a 2nd semester student in the program, message me if you have any questions

1) I did the same thing for psychology, i believe you should just put in AP english (as long as you passed it with 3 or higher). 2) Pretty sure the math you took above intermediate algebra should be sufficient 3) January 6 - February 7, 2020 is the application period. You have to turn in supporting docs by 7th. When you complete the application it should send you an email or something telling you what to bring and print. 4) I would go to the workshop as soon as it starts so you have time to go home and print and bring anything you need. But yes bring all supporting documents you can just in case.

I had no prior medical experience. My science GPA was a 3.78 and overall was a 3.69. TEAS was a 76.

Just wanted to give everyone who is applying good luck! I just finished my first semester and started my second semester of the nursing program this previous week. A lot of people that I've talked to in the program (including myself) got in their first try so there is hope!

11:41! Same as most people