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Hello Everyone, I received a message from someone this morning asking if I was still interested in joining the Spring 2010 CNL program (I was also put on the wait list). She did not actually say that I was admitted, but I am guessing that is what she meant. Anyway, I called her back and declined the offer, as I was accepted someplace else. So one more spot should be opening up. Good luck!

I was a Hospital Corpsman in Yokohama, Japan for about 4 years during the late 90's. I worked at a branch clinic that was attached to Naval Hospial Yokosuka. I'm sure the hospital and base have probably changed a lot since then, but I consider it to be one of the best times of my life. I'm starting a BSN program this fall, and I'm really considering joining the nurse corps so that I might have a chance to be stationed there again. Yokosuka is a fairly large base, with several amenities. Back then, there was a commisary the size of a large grocery store here in the states. There was also a McDonalds, Taco Bell, and a Popeyes Chicken on base, as well as several other more nicer places. There was a good size library, a car dealership, a large gym.... Yokosuka is really like a self contained little city. I have known several people who were stationed there for a year or more and never once left base. But, if you do go to Yokosuka, I would recommend getting off base as much as possible. There are a lot of cool places to visit withing an hours train ride, such as Kamakura, Yokohama, etc. But, since you have a son who may be starting middle school soon, I would think about going to NAS Atsugi, if you can get orders to there. Atsugi is a smaller base about an hour from Yokosuka, and it also has a lot of amenities. From what I have heard, however, the schools at Atsugi are much better then at Yokosuka. Anyhow, good luck to you.

Hello everyone, long time no chat! I received the orientation packet too via email. There is so much to do, ahhh! The drug calculation test was a nice little warm up I guess. Those conversion factors from chemistry came in handy. Who would have known? haha. I can't wait to meet everyone on the 30th.

Solidus Snake, if taking the other course and getting an A can boost your GPA from a 3.8 to a 3.9, then I would go for it. On a different note, I'm really surprised by all of the requirements that SFSU has (segment 3, JEPET, etc.) I just realized that I will probably have to take English 214, and maybe a segment 3 cluster on top of my nursing courses :-( I received my first degree at Berkeley, so I'm hoping that that will cover the segment 3. But, it's still listed as outstanding on my DARS report, so I don't know. Oh well... I really need to meet with a counselor to find out exactly what I need to do. Good luck with Anatomy and Physiology next semester!

Hi PeopleHelper, My status changed, finally. It took a while after receiving the letter. I'm really looking forward to our orientation. I heard that it will be on July 30th now, at Sequoia Hospital.

PeopleHelper, For now, I'm just planning on taking out some federal and private loans. I'm also searching for scholarships, but I haven't found anything yet. I've read that sequoia hospital offers a nursing school scholarship, but I've been all over their website and I haven't been able to find any information about it. Cindy, who works at the SFSU financial aid office and takes care of the nursing students at Canada, will be at our orientation. Hopefully she will give us some information about it.

Hi xtine009, I don't think being a second bachelors student will hurt your chances. I'm a second bachelors student too, and so is peoplehelper. The only disadvantage is that we are really limited with the types of financial aid that we can receive. A large portion of it will probably have to be private loans... For me, it's totally worth it though.

Katwag, did you receive a phone call too, or just the letter? I was totally blown away when I got my letter, because I wasn't even expecting it. I always thought they just call people who are on the wait list. I can't wait to start the program though.

katwag87, congratulations on your acceptance. Now all we need is an acceptance for xtine009.

Thank you everyone, for the congratulations. xtine009, my status did not change on the SFSU website. It still says that my application is under review. The letter I received was sent directly from Canada College though, unlike the previous ones that were sent from the main campus. So, maybe it will update later. I wouldn't lose hope just yet, not even. I heard that it's a drawn out process with the wait list. People will be notified here and there as spaces open up. I think you still have a good chance. I'm rooting for you! I feel like this is too good to be true though. I'm waiting for someone to contact me to tell me that they made a mistake, hehe.

I got in off the wait list!! I didn't receive a phone call, but I did receive an acceptance letter in the mail today. I'm just really speechless right now...

Hi xtine009, good luck with the wait list. There are at least three of us on here who are wait listed and dying to get in. I hope all of us make it. If I'm not accepted into this program, I too will apply to a couple more schools during the next application cycle. I'm looking into some entry level masters programs too. I really need to stay in the bay area, so there really aren't a whole lot of choices. Canada College has always been my first choice though, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Katwag, I finished most of the prerequisites at Pasadena City College a few years ago. I also went to UC Berkeley and San Jose City College, where I am completing my last prerequisite right now. It's great to finally have them all done. What about you, where did you do yours? So, a wait list of about 20 people doesn't seem so bad. It's stressful though because we could basically find out anytime between now and the start of classes. I'm totally glued to my cell phone.

Hi Katwag, Congratulations on USF! I hear USF is a great school. Expensive, but really good. The wait is killing me too. SFSU/Canada College was the only program that I applied to, so if I don't make it in, I'll have to wait until the next cycle. I'm just waiting and trying to stay busy in the meantime. Hopefully enough spots will open up so the both of us will get in. By the way, do you know how many people are on the wait list?

Hello, Wow, this thread has been pretty quiet lately. How is everyone doing? For those who were accepted, have you decided if you are going to attend or not? I haven't heard anything since I was placed on the wait list. I'm still anxiously waiting.

Victory 925, You can accept your financial aid before you receive your admissions decision. If you do not get accepted, then just send an email to the financial aid office letting them know. They will just void your acceptance, and it will not affect your financial aid eligibility at any other school.

Hi Katwag 87, I don't know for sure, but I'm guessing that it might be in early may, shortly after the intent to register deadline. I'm also on the wait list. Let's hope for the best. Hopefully, some spots will open up.

Try calling the nursing department at Canada College. I don't have the actual number right now. The lady that I spoke to there was really nice, and she answered all of my questions. Good luck to you. Let us know how it goes.

Did anyone receive a letter in the mail yet? Just curious...

I made the wait list too. I'm pretty happy about that because I really thought that I would be denied. Xtine009, I guess were still alive. Let's hope for the best CAangelindisguies, I'm sorry about you not getting in. Are you going to try again next year? I know I will if I don't make it this time.

I called and was told that they could not release decisions over the phone. The person I spoke with, however, said that the letters are going out this week, and that we should receive them within the next couple of days. Good luck to everyone!

I didn't receive anything in the mail today either.

Thanks Future FNP. Good luck in the program. Hopefully I will be joining it in January.

Hello Everyone, Congratulations to those who were accepted. It must be really exciting. I plan on applying to the CNL program for Spring 2010. May I ask, did you need a California CNA certification to get into the program? I started filling out the online application, and it asks for a CNA certification date. I never knew about this requirement before, and I'm really worried because I don't have the certification. I have everything else though, and I was ready to submit my application until I saw that. Thank you for your input.

Solidus_Snake, my guess is that if you complete your final two prerequisites during the fall when you apply, then it shouldn't hurt you, as long as you submit your final grades before the admissions committee gets around to reviewing your application. My situation is that I have Physiology, my last prerequisite, in progress right now. The admissions committee probably wants to see final grades in the science courses before admitting someone. I could be wrong, but who knows. It's just a feeling that I have. If I had a less important course, like public speaking, in progress, then it might be a different story. Who knows. I'm already planning for the next cycle. ;-)