CalGal98

Sorry you're disappointed, but if your cumulative GPA is less than the minimum required for admission (in this case, a 2.5 GPA), then you're not eligible for that particular program. I believe Cypress college still accepts with a 2.0 cuml GPA. You MUST turn in your CSULB and any other transcripts to the colleges you are applying for admission. Yes, without those transcripts you feel you would be eligible - but if your hiding academic records this is academic dishonesty and could cause you to be removed from the program (since technically you weren't eligible). Yes, schools can (and often do) find out about hidden records. Expand your options beyond just one school. RN programs in the area are highly competitive and you need to be flexible and go where you can get admitted - which isn't always your first choice. Good luck to you.

You can also check this website for the admitted range of GPAs for majors: http://www.csulb.edu/depts/enrollment/admissions/transfer_gpa.html CSULB's Nursing has a median of 3.62. This is in both the science prerequisites and overall GPA. GWC is impacted as well - close to 1000 applicants each term. Because they use a lottery some people think it's easier to get it, but with the number of applications increasing each filing period, the admit rate is going way down!

California works differently from other states. While some states admit to a nursing program and allow for "prerequisites" to be taken within the first few terms of the program, California is just the opposite. In California, nearly every campus (both two- and four-year) will require completion of prerequisite coursework and an application prior to admission. Most BSN programs admit students with a 3.5 GPA in both their prerequisites and cumulative coursework. OP: I agree with other posters - you need to determine if you're willing to commit to the time necessary to this degree and the profession. You can rush through the coursework, but don't complain when you get "C" grades and are not selected for admission. GWC admits by lottery - not a waitlist, and grades are a key factor in determining eligibility for selection. Most CC students understand that this is a two year degree that in the best circumstances, will take 5 years to complete. Either you want it or you don't. Personally, I don't think 5-6 years is a long investment for a long-term career that provides job stability, opportunity for advancement, and a competitive salary for living in Southern California.

CSULB and CSUF (and most all other BSN programs) have required a chemistry class for years. They changed the required Chemistry course in 06-07 to a survey course covering inorganic, organic, and biochem for nursing students. Prior to '06, RN-BSN students needed two courses for CSULB.

According to what has been announced, CSU campsues are closed to all majors. In the past, impacted campuses have closed to most all majors - nursing and engineering were the exceptions. Don't expect that to be the case this year due to the budget crisis. Sorry you're going through this - MANY students are stuck in this mess.

According to the department, they are not accepting any CC transfer students into the ELBSN due to the budget cuts. If you were a native (freshman-start) student then your application will still be considered.

NurseEducate: Thank you for posting this. I think that when many students are told not do to something, they think they know themselves best and can "handle it all", when inactualilty, that's not always the case. I think what you've posted is excellent advice and would only add to it: For pre-nursing students, when you seek advice/counseling and recommendations are made regarding course sequencing, load, and admissions requirements - take those recommendations to heart. Many advisors / counselors see students who want to rush through then process, submit applications as soon as possible and graduate in an unrealistic timeline. I've known students to take on too much, only to earn "C" grades and make them less competitive in the admission process, or in some cases, ineligible for programs.

welcome to the California budget crisis! Sadly, this is only going to get worse - I fully expect more sections of every subject to be canceled in the upcoming year.

I know that at GWC - there were close to 725 applications this semester, and honestly, that's too much for any school to handle. Each semester the number goes up and there's very few people to process this. Several campuses only have applications available once a year. I know for some students it makes it easier to plan ahead and know when they'll be granted admission rather than continually reapplying each term. Just plan ahead so that your prereqs are done prior to the application deadlines, and take remaining requirements while your waiting.

All the community colleges are a 67%. the CSU's are way higher because they can be more selective.

really - the letter didn't say you were offered a space in the Fall class? I'm sure that means you're going to be in the program as long as you pass the TEAS test! They only TEAS test the selected class and the first dozen alternates or so. :ancong!:

I know they have to send out two letters so that if someone isn't qualified they can appeal. A few schools do that. Plus, there's only like two or three people that process all the apps - I heard there was something like 725+ this semester.