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  1. Samuel Merritt University BEWARE Apps

    gsg92 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi, I'm currently an ABSN student at Samuel Merritt University (SMU), CA and I'm creating this topic to give prospective nursing students an inside scoop of what is currently going on at SMU. I...

  2. Career Guidance for CRNA

    gsg92 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi, I'm a 32 YOM who's starting out as a new grad in the ER with a two-year commitment in CA. I was initially applying to ICU new grad programs in CA but no luck. I am interested in...

  3. Not sure if I should take this new grad position

    gsg92 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I'm looking for advice as to whether I should take this new grad position or not. The position is for a small California county hospital near SoCal area. They only have about 60 beds,...

  4. Not sure if I should take this new grad position

    gsg92 replied to gsg92's topic in General Nursing

    Been hearing it's hard to get into ICU in CA even with a couple years of nurse experience. Many are looking for acute care experience with preference to people with specific ICU experience. This...

  5. Not sure if I should take this new grad position

    gsg92 replied to gsg92's topic in General Nursing

    8-week orientation in Med-Surg department with option to extend. After orientation, can pick specialty

  6. Applying for jobs as a recent Samuel Merritt University Graduate

    gsg92 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi, I made a post regarding my experience in the 2022-2023 Samuel Merritt University cohort, and long story short it wasn't great. The biggest problem was not having a preceptorship. The school...

  7. Samuel Merritt University BEWARE Apps

    gsg92 replied to gsg92's topic in California Nursing

    Someone gave a great SMU review on reddit: To comment on people employed at SMU, a lot of people were being fired or let go at SMU during my 1-year program. After our first townhall meeting,...

  8. Samuel Merritt ABSN Overview 2022 to 2023

    gsg92 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Samuel Merritt University ABSN program 2022-2023 To whom it may concern - As a recent graduate of the SMU Accelerated Bachelor's of Science Nursing program 2022-2023, I'm writing this to...

  9. Samuel Merritt University BEWARE Apps

    gsg92 replied to gsg92's topic in California Nursing

  10. Samuel Merritt University BEWARE Apps

    gsg92 replied to gsg92's topic in California Nursing

    SMU is going through a lot of management changes right now, so it's hard for even students to get answers, so feel your pain regarding communication... I personally decided not to work at all...

  11. Samuel Merritt University BEWARE Apps

    gsg92 replied to gsg92's topic in California Nursing

    First off, the main benefits for having preceptorships was to practice hands-on skills and to demonstrate knowledge gained throughout the program in front of your preceptor and other nurses on the...

  12. Samuel Merritt University BEWARE Apps

    gsg92 replied to gsg92's topic in California Nursing

    Update: getting close to finishing up at SMU. Some additional info: - Extra certifications will be reimbursed by the school - School is looking into extending clinicals in the student's...

  13. Samuel Merritt University ABSN Fall 2023

    gsg92 replied to Mbldnursing's topic in California Nursing

    Hi, currently in the program. I considered working part-time when the program started. However, I'm glad I chose not to. Once clinicals start, you'll find it difficult to find time to study adequately...

  14. Samuel Merritt University BEWARE Apps

    gsg92 replied to gsg92's topic in California Nursing

    Depends on the program. You can put your preferences down, but clinicals typically occur every Thurs/Fri or

  15. Samuel Merritt University BEWARE Apps

    gsg92 replied to gsg92's topic in California Nursing

    So far, clinicals have been OK. It has been a hit-or-miss in terms of which nurses are good at teaching and ones who don't care. To be fair, the nurse job is stressful and students often add...

  16. Samuel Merritt University ABSN Fall 2023

    gsg92 replied to Mbldnursing's topic in California Nursing

    We currently do not meet on campus for lectures or clinicals. Lectures are all online now (recorded and/or live on zoom/webex). Clinicals are in a designated hospital and will be 1-2 times per week...

  17. Samuel Merritt University ABSN Fall 2023

    gsg92 replied to Mbldnursing's topic in California Nursing

    Update on tuition: SMU plans on increasing the tuition/fees for 2023-2024 by 5.0%. To compare, the SMU finance department stated that SMU has averaged an annual tuition/fee increase of 2.5% per...

  18. Samuel Merritt University ABSN Fall 2023

    gsg92 replied to Mbldnursing's topic in California Nursing

    I don't know if SMU contacts references. I just remember coordinating with my references to submit their letter of recs to the specified link within the specified time

  19. Samuel Merritt University ABSN Fall 2023

    gsg92 replied to Mbldnursing's topic in California Nursing

    HESI exit exam is a proctored, standardized test (like the TEAS) that will test you on material you learned during your section of classes. It's random and cumulative, and worth 10% of your overall...

  20. Samuel Merritt University ABSN Fall 2023

    gsg92 replied to Mbldnursing's topic in California Nursing

    Non-clinical days: lecture recordings, taking notes on powerpoint, doing practice quizzes on quizlet/evolve, care-plan Clinical days: about 8 hrs of working in the hospital, then try and do a...

  21. Samuel Merritt University ABSN Fall 2023

    gsg92 replied to Mbldnursing's topic in California Nursing

    @Absnnursingstudent123 I have friends doing the Sacramento and Oakland programs. This issue is affecting all of them. If this is your only option, then go for it. Just realize what you're getting...

  22. Samuel Merritt University ABSN Fall 2023

    gsg92 replied to Mbldnursing's topic in California Nursing

    SMU ABSN cohort Fall 2022 representative here. Can attest to @coffeebeans assessment for the current state of the program. We just had a meeting to go over "alternatives to preceptorships" where they...

  23. Samuel Merritt University ABSN Fall 2022

    gsg92 replied to lokiloki's topic in School, College Programs

    Typical Week: you have two classes (1 5.0 unit class, 1 2.0 class) --> adaptive quizzes, HESI case study, test, clinicals per week Finals Week: up to 3 consecutive tests (HESI exit exam for...

  24. Samuel Merritt University ABSN Fall 2022

    gsg92 replied to lokiloki's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi, So I'm currently in the Fall 2022-2023 cohort for SMU ABSN program. Just wanted to put a few updates for folks interested in applying to the program in the near future: 1)...

  25. Samuel Merritt University ABSN Fall 2022

    gsg92 replied to lokiloki's topic in School, College Programs

    @elllly I would give the office of admissions a call 1 (800) 607-6377 or email