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I bought a study manual (the one offered by ATI) and did a practice test online. I would recommend doing both.

It's incredibly difficult for those who live here to get a job. It's not impossible, but here's what I've been told... Scripps isn't hiring New Grads right now unless you are already a Scripps employee. Every hospital is looking at upwards of 400 ap...

Hey Everyone, I just got accepted to Grossmont's Nursing program (yay!). I will have to arrange for childcare during the time that I am in school or on my way to clinicals (or wait until Fall 2009 for the E/W program). For those who have been throug...

The school that I'm on the waiting list for is in danger of losing it's NLN accreditation. How important is that accreditation for the school? How will it affect my future job searches and getting an advanced degree? Any comments would be appreciat...

I skim the key headings of the chapters before the class. Paying special attention to the bold, because they are most likely going to be part of a pop quiz. During class, I make notes on the Powerpoint printout. Then, I read the chapter, making note...

These are the things I recommend... 1) Clear your schedule as much as possible. You will need lots of time to study. Seems easy, but make sure you have not committed to lots of things in advance. 2) Get your school supplies and buy in bulk. Went...

Congrats! Two people did not show up for the orientation yesterday. I guess they lost their shot. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions about the orientation.

Congrats! Seems like we both have been on this thread since the beginning...so happy to see that you are finished and on to bigger and better things! Congratulations again.

I got on the list January 2006. I was accepted for Fall 2008, but I had to defer for a year due to not wanting to put my child in fulltime daycare and being there for my mom as she was dying from colon cancer. I really wanted to do the Evening/Week...

I got my e-mail acceptance into Grossmont's ADN today!! There's still no Evening/Weekend program. Anybody have any insight on why?

I'm confused. So, for NURS 120 last Fall, the class time listed was Monday (7:30-4:20p), Wed (8:00- 1:50p), and TWTHF (TBA). That seems like more than the 6 hours a week for this particular class. Do you select a 3 hour time slot within these time...

Would you mind sharing the times you were actually in class or clinicals? I have a 1st grader that is in school from 7:45a-2:10p and a preschooler that I need to schedule around. I'm trying to make this work with minimal daycare costs. I really do...

Nope. I wish. I've been on the waiting list since Jan 2006.

I took it in November 2007.

Wooo Hoooo! I just got mine too. BIG PROBLEM though, I don't see an option for the Night/Weeekend section. Does anyone have any info on this?

I was just looking at the course schedule for Grossmont. I noticed that class limit for NURS 120 night/weekend section (which appears to be for the Welcome Back Program) has been increased to 20, but there are only 3 people enrolled so far. Anybody ...

Okay, so Wednesday will be 5 working days. So does anyone know what the schedule is like for the Day classes. I can see when the lectures are on the course schedule, but are the clinicals everyday M-F (in the afternoon?)? I need to figure out if ...

I haven't heard anything. It's been a week now (with Thanksgiving). Has anybody heard anything about anyone getting in the program?

I just got back from taking the test. The rumor is that you have to get a 67% to pass. I got a 92%!!! Wooo Hooo You were right. The online practice test was actually harder than the real one. I'm sooo glad that's done.

Does anyone happen to know what the cutoff percentage is for Grossmont's TEAS? I hear that for some schools you have to score at least a 80%. I hope this isn't the case here.

I FINALLY got the letter to take the TEAS on Nov 19th. I'm really freaked out about it. I'm good with the math, grammar, and reading. The science part is kicking my butt! So much to know! Any words of wisdom?

I'm SO glad that the Night/Weekend program is back at Grossmont. Congrats to you all on getting in! You are my inspiration...

I don't know of anything in California, but Arizona has program if you're interested... http://www.maricopa.edu/academic/hcies/nursingprograminfo.php

CONGRATS! I'm glad you both are "finally" in. SOOOOO happy for you!

Why do you think people dropped out? Is there something we should study before starting? Isn't there an entrance test that other schools make you take that Grossmont doesn't? Maybe we should study that.