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  1. Samuel Merritt ELMSN-FNP 2010 - Sacramento Applicants

    wishing2beanRN replied to jd2nurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Willmak: I am currently in the semester where we are supposed to be having 200 hours ( I think..we're the only school in norcal that has the most clinical hours)as a RN and only 2 FNP students have...

  2. Samuel Merritt ELMSN-FNP 2010 - Sacramento Applicants

    wishing2beanRN replied to jd2nurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hey all!! Hope you hang in there for all those who are waiting. It will come soon enough. =) Willmak: No, you do not need RN experience to be a FNP. It does state it in the curriculum you need this...

  3. Samuel Merritt ELMSN-FNP 2010 - Sacramento Applicants

    wishing2beanRN replied to jd2nurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hey Willmak, Yes, it's true. It's incredibly CHILL 2nd year, which is so strange in comparison to the first year. Acutally all the 2nd years have this entire month off. We're all looking for jobs, but...

  4. Samuel Merritt ELMSN-FNP 2010 - Sacramento Applicants

    wishing2beanRN replied to jd2nurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Wow...so many posts now. You guys will have a great class. =) ANyhow, for the most part I think not getting a BSN isn't that bad. The school is respectable and most employers love SMU. The only...

  5. Samuel Merritt ELMSN-FNP 2010 - Sacramento Applicants

    wishing2beanRN replied to jd2nurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Willmak, If you're young and in no rush to start and feel confident you will get into Oakland also, then I say why not. I chose Sac because I am from here, I didn't want to wait, and most...

  6. Samuel Merritt ELMSN-FNP 2010 - Sacramento Applicants

    wishing2beanRN replied to jd2nurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi MarathonRunner: Congrats! :yeah:GOod luck on your interview. No, I will not be involved with CM interviews bc they are typically conducted by case management faculty. They are typically one on one,...

  7. Samuel Merritt ELMSN-FNP 2010 - Sacramento Applicants

    wishing2beanRN replied to jd2nurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Congrats to all of those who got in!! We were very impressed with all the interviews. For those who got in, "Welcome to SMU!". I'm glad they are giving early admittance to more than one now. Enjoy...

  8. Samuel Merritt ELMSN-FNP 2010 - Sacramento Applicants

    wishing2beanRN replied to jd2nurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Kathy: No, you just gotta jump in there and raise your hand. (unless they've changed it). I remember one person at my interview saying," I have nothing to say bc someone took my answer already"....

  9. Samuel Merritt ELMSN-FNP 2010 - Sacramento Applicants

    wishing2beanRN replied to jd2nurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Bioscigeek: Honestly, they do a decent job. They have just in stated a new testing exam that you must pass prior to taking the NCLEX, so I think that will make a big difference. After the pinning...

  10. Samuel Merritt ELMSN-FNP 2010 - Sacramento Applicants

    wishing2beanRN replied to jd2nurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

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  11. Samuel Merritt ELMSN-FNP 2010 - Sacramento Applicants

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  12. Samuel Merritt ELMSN-FNP 2010 - Sacramento Applicants

    wishing2beanRN replied to jd2nurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    BioSciGeek: NCLEX was fine. I passed. :cheers: Although, I cried 2 days after thinking I didn't pass. Apparenlty, a lot of people feel that way. TIshu527: It really depends on the interview batches....

  13. Samuel Merritt ELMSN-FNP 2010 - Sacramento Applicants

    wishing2beanRN replied to jd2nurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    As for the logistics of the interview...there are typically 20 people per group and 3 head panelists..best of luck..I'll be assisting the panel this upcoming weekend so best of luck to ALL OF YOU! =)...

  14. Samuel Merritt ELMSN-FNP 2010 - Sacramento Applicants

    wishing2beanRN replied to jd2nurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Good luck to all of you getting interviews! I've heard that interviews are going to be Aug 8 morning and aftertoon and Aug 10th in the afternoon. There will probably be more interviews at a later...

  15. Samuel Merritt ELMSN-FNP 2010 - Sacramento Applicants

    wishing2beanRN replied to jd2nurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You'll really be grateful for taking patho and/or pharma before you get into SMC. However, be sure you submit your paperwork and tell them immediately you already took the course(s) and would like to...

  16. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    wishing2beanRN replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. How many questions did you take on NCLEX? 265! Yes! 6 hours! 2. What study materials did you use? Saunders and Kaplan (question trainers, etc.) 3. Did your SON offer any testing (ERI, ATI, HESI)?...

  17. Samuel Merritt ELMSN-FNP 2010 - Sacramento Applicants

    wishing2beanRN replied to jd2nurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Yeah, that is definitely the main draw back of the school. $$$$$! But, when it's so difficult to get into a nursing school right now, I'm willing to pay it. Some nursing school have waitling lists,...

  18. Samuel Merritt ELMSN-FNP 2010 - Sacramento Applicants

    wishing2beanRN replied to jd2nurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Yeah..you would think you with all the tuition they get..they would get a free coffee mug!! BUt, if you get accepted, there's free coffee all the time! I think you get a free pen for the

  19. Samuel Merritt ELMSN-FNP 2010 - Sacramento Applicants

    wishing2beanRN replied to jd2nurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Well, as you probably already know, ABSN has no interview. They just base it on your application,NET,and essay. On the other hand, ELMSN-FNP is a group interview, which can be nerve wracking. As for...

  20. Took the NCLEX and felt nauseous after the test....256 Question Ahh....

    wishing2beanRN replied to jnmoore02's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good luck! I tood all the questions on the jun 27th too and I passed. I had NO drag and drops but tons of SATA, priotiziation, weird drugs. So, i know you how felt. I didn't sleep, i was nauseous,...

  21. Samuel Merritt ELMSN-FNP 2010 - Sacramento Applicants

    wishing2beanRN replied to jd2nurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    good luck to you all! jd2nurse: there's something wrong with the site so i can't read the message you posted. thanks for the congrats. i'm so glad i don't have to do that nclex thign anymore! anyhow,...

  22. Samuel Merritt ELMSN-FNP 2010 - Sacramento Applicants

    wishing2beanRN replied to jd2nurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Good luck to all of you applying to the ELMSN-FNP ! I was in your same shoes Summer 2007. It seems so long ago bc there was so much work and rotations! But, I definitely remember all the emotions...

  23. What to wear, what to eat day of NCLEX??

    wishing2beanRN replied to MrsRNn2009's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wear something comfortable. They take your picture but I'm not sure whether or not they use that photo for you license. Wear socks..i wore flip flops bc it was 110 outside and it was freezing in the...

  24. What to wear, what to eat day of NCLEX??

    wishing2beanRN replied to MrsRNn2009's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    LEt's see..probalby don't drink coffee. I did and I think my nerves made me go to the bathroom 2x before the exam. Eat a light breakfast! Definitely bring some snacks. You never know how many...

  25. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    wishing2beanRN replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just like to tell everyone thank for their support (thanks MOOD STABILIZER TOO..HOPE YOU FOUND OUT ALREADY!).The trick worked and I found out today. I took almost 6 hours, and I took all the 265...