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  1. Alternates???

    MedicalNerd replied to MisStake's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well I wouldn't say that it is impossible that you may be get in however at the schools that I have applied to, if you are on the alternate list and you do not get in for that semester you will be...

  2. Alternates???

    MedicalNerd replied to MisStake's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What school did you get the letter

  3. Ugh, just moved to Sacramento area, had no idea how bad it was...

    MedicalNerd replied to fireshifter's topic in California Nursing

    Yes I am #257 as of January 08 when they sent me my letter telling me where I was on the list. I have until Fall'09 for my # to be called so it will be a while. I just need to take the Pathophys class...

  4. Anyone in apply to the Sacramento Programs?

    MedicalNerd replied to MedicalNerd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know exactly how you feel. Today I was thinking I want to print a copy and hang it on the front of my fridge so I can look at it every time I walk by! I know as soon as I get my acceptance letter...

  5. Still Waiting!

    MedicalNerd replied to Lilme04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can totally relate to your frustration! I didn't apply to the college of the redwoods but I did apply to the other schools. ARC (my 4th try) had 862 applicants this semester and they screen each...

  6. recommendation dilemma

    MedicalNerd replied to Stephanieee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would say that the person who writes the letter should be the person that knows you and your passion for your education and your academic abilities. I don't think it would be a problem to ask then...

  7. Need Information Please

    MedicalNerd replied to rachelm's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ok I sent it over in the regular 97-03 format for you. I really thought this one was way more helpful then the one that ATI (company that does the teas) was. It really tells you how to take the teas...

  8. Need Information Please

    MedicalNerd replied to rachelm's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a really good study guide I can send you. Send me a private

  9. Ugh, just moved to Sacramento area, had no idea how bad it was...

    MedicalNerd replied to fireshifter's topic in California Nursing

    I can totally relate!! I applied to SAC City, ARC and Sierra and this is my 4th time applying and I still have not gotten accepted! I am still waiting for my letters for this round! It gets harder and...

  10. In the nick of time!

    MedicalNerd replied to Hotflashn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    YEAHHHH! Congratulations!!!! I am so happy for you, all that hard work really paid off!! Which school did you get

  11. How many Programs did you apply to??

    MedicalNerd replied to wannabenursi's topic in California Nursing

    Yeah I am not really able to move around too because we have a house and the my husband has a really great job (which is supporting us right now) and we really can't move. They are hard choices to...

  12. Anyone in apply to the Sacramento Programs?

    MedicalNerd replied to MedicalNerd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yeah I sure know how that feels! I am waiting on 3 schools! I am hoping that I will hear this week or next week. Ugh....... The pangs of anticipation and

  13. Plan B: Changing Majors?

    MedicalNerd replied to julz16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Julz I can totally relate. I have been waiting 2 years to get into a program and still have not yet been accepted. I have been doing a lot of thinking this last month about my plan B. I was waitlisted...

  14. How many Programs did you apply to??

    MedicalNerd replied to wannabenursi's topic in California Nursing

    My 1st semester I was eligible I applied to 1 ADN program The following semester I applied to 4 ADN programs The next semester I applied to 4 ADN programs This semester I have applied to 3 ADN...

  15. Anyone in apply to the Sacramento Programs?

    MedicalNerd replied to MedicalNerd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I actually did not apply to CSUS for fall 08 however I do know that they have a matrix on the nursing website that will show you how many points they give for the gpa and the teas score. It also tells...

  16. Has the nursing school wait discouraged anyone?

    MedicalNerd replied to Hausfrau's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can completely relate to all of you about this situation. I have really been in a somber mood this last week and I am so frustrated at how I have no control over my future! I quit my full time job...

  17. I am a loser

    MedicalNerd replied to Hotflashn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well I applied to 3 ADN programs this round and I still haven't heard from any of them just yet. These schools do not do a waitlist at all. It's either you are in or out! Harsh I know. I did apply to...

  18. Anyone in apply to the Sacramento Programs?

    MedicalNerd replied to MedicalNerd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I totally agree, I feel that Nursing School is what you make it and it will not matter if it is an ADN or a BSN

  19. If you get into nursing school...

    MedicalNerd replied to serendipity123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I want to get the ADN and then right on to the BSN. Afterwards I would like to go for the NP. I think that I will like the clinic hours and ability to work regular

  20. I am a loser

    MedicalNerd replied to Hotflashn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am sorry to hear that the lotto was not in your favor. I know how you feel. I have applied to 3 schools that are ADN and over the last 2 years (4 semesters) of applying I have not been selected...

  21. Anyone in apply to the Sacramento Programs?

    MedicalNerd replied to MedicalNerd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I didn't apply to CSUS because the competition is so tough. My GPA is only 3.3 and My teas was not going to be high enough to stay competitive with the other applicants. I am just not a good test...

  22. how long is typical wait list for shasta college

    MedicalNerd replied to scootersuz's topic in California Nursing

    I am not sure about Shasta however I am on Yuba City's waitlist and I have about 2 years to wait. Good Luck! You should apply everywhere! The competition in Northern California is really

  23. Timed test anxiety

    MedicalNerd replied to luckylin08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I totally have test anxiety and a learning disability and I will have to say that the TEAS was a challenge for me. I preferred to take it paper and pencil over on the computer. I would ask which one...

  24. Anyone in apply to the Sacramento Programs?

    MedicalNerd replied to MedicalNerd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For Fall 08 I applied for ARC, SCC and Sierra. This is my 4th time applying to ARC and my 3rd at SCC and

  25. How many students did your nursing program accept for your class?

    MedicalNerd replied to anna19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here in the Sacramento area there are a few programs. American River College takes up to 60 with 800 applicants Sacramento City College takes 30 with 700 applicants Sierra College takes 30 with 500...