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Love those babies dancing! Congratulations!!!!

I took the HESI Comprehensive with a score of 95% and passed my NCLEX first try. I thought NCLEX q's were easier than HESIs or ATIs

Hey I already graduated from there. It's a new BSN program, so there are a lot of perks that they had to test and reevaluate throughout the time i was there. So, to go there requires a lot of flexibility since you're pioneering through their program. A lot has changed as far as the program goes. For example, they used to have us test out of every core classes with HESIs and it used to be do or die. lets say you're getting an A in the class prior to taking the final HESI, but then you fail the HESI (you get two tries)..failing it can make your A an F. So you have to repeat the entire class over. Now it's just the ATIs, which i think are easier than HESIs and it only counts for part of your grade. I think it's unfair to make us go through all those rigorous testings, but in the end I think it was all worth the stress since, as far as I know, everyone's passed the NCLEX the first try! Gluck!

Is an RN license required to apply? I just graduated and have yet to take the boards.

Oh cool. Thank you!!

Hi Rose, I'm taking the same class, but just started last week. I'm going to take my test tomorrow. You're right, the book is huge and heavy!! I wanted to know if you took a test yet and how was it? Was it hard and were you able to find the answers in the book? More info would be a great help. I just don't know what to expect either. Thanks!

Are you going to Anaheim?? If so, I'll see you there! I'm still so bummed about the cost. It's so much.

Hey there, The HESI exam is pretty simple. Basic math, some medical terms for vocabs, basic science, and reading. I forget what else...I think that's it. Depending on what program you're doing it's a different %age. I took it for the BSN program and you need to score an OVERALL 80%. This was back in November, so I don't know if there's been a change. I doubt it.It's score by points, 1 point per question. I didn't really study for it. The counselor gave me a book to review from the of the exam. All I needed to brush up on was math. I forgot all of those fractions. Also, know how to do percentages. It shouldn't be too bad. Just do the study manual. It should help. Good Luck!

Is anyone going to the BSN Registration this March 9th? It's for the April 13th start.

Hi thanks for the heads up about the csuf. did you call any other programs? and which bank did did you take out a loan from? i'm still looking for the best rates. Thanks

Yea, I'm from the Bay area. I don't think there's a roommate finder for this particular school...I talked to Linda (the OC adviser) and she practically said that she can set me up with people that are also looking for housing. So, that's something to think about. I just spoke with an admin who evaluates transcripts and I have 24 units that will transfer (sweeet). I have to test out of 2 classes though, math & psych. They said my Psych1 class is 5 years old, even though I took it in fall of 2003. I took Calculus, but it doesn't count. And stats would only transfer once I get credit for that alegbra class. Oh well, I'm pretty happy about that...I don't have to pay the full 116,000! whew!

sorry for the late reply, but you must've have gone to the Financial aid part already. Did you get all the info you needed? and..Yes, I'm all set to go to the OC campus instead of LA...i figure it's cheaper to live there. I'm relocating from NorCal...so either location is far enough to not matter. But yea, I still don't know what classes that will transfer and I still don't know who/where I'm going to live!! Lol.

Is anyone going to the OC campus for the BSN program starting in April 13? I've been waiting since November to get my transcripts evaluated so that I know how many classes would transfer, and they've put it on "hold" for some reason. Apparently, they're short staffed. The starting date is so close, and I've yet to secure my financials (private student loans). I need to know the final tuition cost before I apply for any loans. I thought about transferring to the LA campus instead, since I heard they are better staffed and organized. I don't know for sure though. Anyone out there feeling this negligence? I'm getting second thoughts.

Hi, I was just wondering if your orientation and registration on different days? Were they mandatory. I'm going to start for the BSN program in April @ Anaheim. I'm hours away from the area and I just want to know if it is necessary to spend more money to fly down there for something I can do online. Lastly, how are your classes going? Is everyone in your class ONLY from your ADN program?

HI!! did any of you end up going to WCU?? I'd like to know if it's going well.

Hi there! Are you attending WCU right now?? If so, what classes did you transfer over?

Thanks for the info! Do you know if the program starts with basic courses that are typically prereqs for nursing programs in CA? If so, how do they determine when you start if someone already finished those prereqs?

HI!! So there's only 19 students in your cohort? Is that how many they accept every trimester? Or is it because it's a new program?

Thanks for the info. Do you know if the info session is mandatory? I spoke 2 different advisors and asked them about it. They were pretty hesitant about it, but said yes in the end anyway. I was just wondering, since I don't live in the area and would have to fly out there.

Hi! I'm wondering which courses you transferred over and how many? Also, What do you mean about the Masters in nursing part? Are you saying that if you get your BSN from west coast Univ., you won't be able to get in to a Masters program later?

I spoke with Kennessa and she said they just need one US History class, pre or post civil war. Heads up to those who are taking pre-reqs at a quarter system school, make sure the quarter units convert to the right amount of semester units they need. I took my micro class for 5 units at CSUEB and it converts to only 3.3 semester units! U of Oklahoma wants 4 sem units for this. Now they're telling me I have to take another Micro class to fulfill the .7 units. So annoying...

Hey everyone! I was wondering about the US history prereq...my school offers two semesters of US history (5 units each). Will I need to take both classes to fulfill this? The class is titled, "US history before 1877" and the other class is called, "US history after 1877". Any information is good. For those who applied, how long did it take them to inform you of your acceptance or rejection?

Hi everyone! I'm new here and I'm glad I joined because it is very informative! It's really helping out a lot. I do have a question that I'm not able to find... I want to apply for direct entry MSN as well as AccBSN. I'm wondering, for those of you who already applied or are applying, how did you/will you send out your letters of references to the schools? Did you open up a letter service file OR asked your references to make some number of copies themselves to send out to the schools OR something else? I was planning on opening up a letter service file through my previous college, since it seems easiest. Which one did you find easier to do? I'm planning on applying to at at least 7 schools. Another thing, I've seen that almost all of the schools have their own individual "evaluation" forms that your references need to complete along with that 1-2 page letter. I haven't yet asked my 'future' references yet because of the fact that they will probably need to write one letter, but fill out 7 "evaluation" forms. Any suggestions? info? thoughts? Anything would be great! Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone! I'm new here and I'm glad I joined because it is very informative! It's really helping out a lot. I do have a question that I'm not able to find... I want to apply for direct entry MSN as well as AccBSN. I'm wondering, for those of you who already applied or are applying, how did you/will you send out your letters of references to the schools? Did you open up a letter service file OR asked your references to make some number of copies themselves to send out to the schools OR something else? I was planning on opening up a letter service file through my previous college, since it seems easiest. Which one did you find easier to do? I'm planning on applying to at at least 7 schools. Another thing, I've seen that almost all of the schools have their own individual "evaluation" forms that your references need to complete along with that 1-2 page letter. I haven't yet asked my 'future' references yet because of the fact that they will probably need to write one letter, but fill out 7 "evaluation" forms. Any suggestions? info? thoughts? Anything would be great! Thanks in advance!