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  1. CSU Sac vs. SJSU's nursing program

    Mossback replied to California42's topic in California Nursing

    I'd strongly advise taking pharm before entering the program. First semester is challenging enough without the extra class. Not having to take pharm concurrently with your nursing classes will be an...

  2. Last day of orientation over!

    Mossback replied to ICU_RN2's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! Coincidentally, yesterday was my first day off orientation too. I'm feeling a mix of fear and exhilaration about being on my own. It was nice to get my feet wet as a "real" nurse,...

  3. Info on Sac State BSN?

    Mossback replied to redhead1988's topic in California Nursing

    I'm a May graduate of the Sac State nursing program, so this info might be a touch out of date. Nevertheless, I'm happy to take a shot at answering your questions. The program runs for two years on...

  4. Is it harder to find a job as an RN with an ADN only than with a BSN? (San Francisco)

    Mossback replied to guevarrar's topic in California Nursing

    In Northern California, many hospitals are preferentially hiring BSNs. This is partly a function of hospitals seeking magnet status, which requires that a large proportion of nurses hold BSN degrees....

  5. CSU Sacramento's BSN program and Sonoma State's FNP program?

    Mossback replied to heartsoarr's topic in California Nursing

    I think your grades and scores will make you a very competitive candidate for Sac State's program. I generally enjoyed my time in the nursing program. It can be stressful at times, and it requires a...

  6. CSU Sacramento's BSN program and Sonoma State's FNP program?

    Mossback replied to heartsoarr's topic in California Nursing

    As a Sac State grad, I can give you some perspective on the program. Seats in the BSN program are highly sought, with only about a quarter of the applicants being admitted. Those entering the program...

  7. How is the job situation for new grads in California?

    Mossback replied to melissabuck82's topic in California Nursing

    The employment picture for new grad nurses is pretty bleak in California. There's a huge surplus of new grads in all of the state's major metro areas, with the Bay Area being a particular case in...

  8. Becoming a nurse at 40?

    Mossback replied to corinda's topic in General Students

    I just graduated from a BSN program at 60. It was demanding, but a great experience. I found I was readily accepted by my classmates, despite being old the same age as their parents (or even...

  9. How Impacted are the programs in the Sacramento area?

    Mossback replied to Ziglar1's topic in California Nursing

    You may also wish to investigate the nursing program at Sierra College, a community college located in Rocklin, which is about 40 miles northeast of Elk Grove. Sierra use the "Chancellor's Formula" to...

  10. new but VERY excited to nursing as a second degree

    Mossback replied to fashionablescrubs's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm on the wrong coast to answer any questions about NYU, but I can address a couple of the other issues you raise. When you graduate you'll have a bacherlor's of science in nursing (BSN), and...

  11. When applying, can I only send one of my transcripts?

    Mossback replied to pips9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I certainly sympathize with your dilemma, but I would stongly encourage you to submit all your transcripts when applying. Omitting a required transcript is considered an act of academic dishonesty,...

  12. PearsonVue: Personal Belongings

    Mossback replied to KiNX's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The folks at Pearson Vue are extremely serious about preventing any form of cheating. When I took the test I was instructed to empty all items out on my pockets and place them in a locker. Before...

  13. California BRN

    Mossback replied to New 2 iceeYouRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I tested on the morning of June 24 (a Friday) and got my results on June 28 (the following Tuesday). However, a number of classmates have waited more than two weeks for their

  14. Starting in August - scared and nervous!!

    Mossback replied to Shazz87's topic in General Students

    I'm a second-career student who just graduated nursing school. Like you, I was scared stiff when I started. However, I actually did OK. Having worked in another career gave me perspective, and helped...

  15. Need advice - when should i take my nclex?!?!

    Mossback replied to Silvergem800's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Research indicates that passing rates tend to decline as students get further and further from graduation. A 2002 study by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) found that when...

  16. Math on NCLEX

    Mossback replied to Cindy 17's topic in General Students

    I just took the NCLEX-RN and had no math questions. Others who've taken the test recently are reporting that they've had a few math questions, but nobody had very many. I think you'd be better off to...

  17. Lots of SATA questions for June NCLEX testers???

    Mossback replied to jaznia15's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX-RN yesterday and had a total of 75 questions, which included 28 SATA, 9 meds, 1 ordering, and 1 exhibit (EKG strips). There were no math questions on my test. A classmate who took...

  18. select all that apply.

    Mossback replied to nclexII's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX-RN yesterday. I had a total of 75 questions, which included 28 SATA, 9 meds, 1 ordering, and 1 exhibit (EKG strips). A classmate who took the test at the same time reported that...

  19. What to do

    Mossback replied to gloriagalbearth's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I hate to disagree with anybody's dad, especially on Father's Day, but the statistics appear to contradict the information you were given. According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing,...

  20. Near fainting episodes

    Mossback replied to MaroonTX's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm not a doc, but from your symptoms it sounds like you're describing a vasovagal episode. I've experienced similar episodes several times in my life, most memorably while aboard an airliner (I...

  21. CSUS Fall '11 Hopefuls....??

    Mossback replied to candyapples88's topic in California Nursing

    I was in the second bachelor's program, but it is my understanding that only the 3 units of N169 (Reasoning Development in Health Care Sciences) can count toward the required 9 units of upper division...

  22. CSUS Fall '11 Hopefuls....??

    Mossback replied to candyapples88's topic in California Nursing

    Several of my classmates have worked, but have found it difficult to do so. The time demands during the first two semesters are intense. Based on my experience (I just graduated from the program this...

  23. CSU Sac vs. SJSU's nursing program

    Mossback replied to California42's topic in California Nursing

    I took Pharm and Human Development prior to applying, but a number of my classmates took them after starting the program. Neither of the classes is too terribly time consuming, although they will...

  24. CSU Sac vs. SJSU's nursing program

    Mossback replied to California42's topic in California Nursing

    I'm just about to graduate from Sac State with a BSN. As you're probably aware, the program is on a conventional two-year, four semester schedule. It's very fast-paced, particularly during the first...

  25. CSUS Fall '11 Hopefuls....??

    Mossback replied to candyapples88's topic in California Nursing

    Oaktown: I believe the first semester clinical locations are the UCD Medical Center, Sutter General, Sutter Memorial, and Sutter Roseville. Most second semester students are placed at UCDMC, with a...