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  1. CSULB BSN for out of state residents (Questions!!) In need of advices, please!

    CA_BSN_Student replied to hungryhungryhippo's topic in California Nursing

    Good news & bad news. The application does state that "non residents cannot be admitted to the Basic BSN program". But it does not say that non residents cannot be admitted to the trimester BSN...

  2. CSULB Nursing Interview Fall 2011!!!

    CA_BSN_Student replied to CalStatePreNursing's topic in California Nursing

    The stipend program at LBMMC is only available during 5th semester now. Our clinical instructors indicated that it might be phased out eventually. More supply of nurses vs. demands I guess. ATI exams...

  3. CSULB Nursing Interview Fall 2011!!!

    CA_BSN_Student replied to CalStatePreNursing's topic in California Nursing

    LoveLikeWoe - I believe the stipend/contract program is only available during or after your 3rd semester. I do not know how $ each recipient get but I do know, from talking with recent grads, that the...

  4. Tired of Pre-Reqs

    CA_BSN_Student replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a 2nd semester nursing student @ CSULB. Lecture instructors are all pretty good. Clinical instructors seem to change a bit each semester, but most 1st semester clinical instructors seemed pretty...

  5. Tired of Pre-Reqs

    CA_BSN_Student replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's getting harder & harder to be a student now. CA governor just proposed a huge educational budget cut. Our university is standing to lose about 20% of its annual budget for the year 2011 -...

  6. CSULB Nursing Interview Fall 2011!!!

    CA_BSN_Student replied to CalStatePreNursing's topic in California Nursing

    CalStatePreNursing - The info you've gathered is pretty accurate! I went through the same process about this time last year & flew down from NorCal on my interview day. I can't mention the exact...

  7. Cal State Long Beach Nursing Program

    CA_BSN_Student replied to erict's topic in California Nursing

    Noellenana - There will be clinical during first semester, after about 5 weeks of hand-on training + skills exam. Clinical won't begin until mid to late September so hopefully you'll make a fully...

  8. CSULB 'courses in progress'

    CA_BSN_Student replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in California Nursing

    I know at least one of my classmates got in for fall 2010, with a science prereq in progress. However, I do not know his/her stats. I do know he/she was an alternative and was notified days before...

  9. Current csulb nursing students!!!

    CA_BSN_Student replied to Urgalpalmal's topic in California Nursing

    Malefocker - Trimester & basic students do not take the same classes as ELM students. Our classes are about 16 weeks long during spring & fall so I believe ELM classes should be about half of...

  10. 84.7% on TEAS. Think I can make it to CSULB nursing program?

    CA_BSN_Student replied to Ankha's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wonder if transfer students will be able to apply for spring 2012, since our governor is trying to (and likely will, to a certain degree) cut educational budget in balancing our state budget. Worst...

  11. Submitting Transcripts to Schools

    CA_BSN_Student replied to futurenurse310's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was in a similar situation last year. I went to 2 JCs, one right out of high school and got a F and a W in my only semester there. I took all of my prerequisites & lower division GEs at the...

  12. CSULB--current students quick question

    CA_BSN_Student replied to sallybee's topic in California Nursing

    BTW, did you end up choosing basic or

  13. CSULB--current students quick question

    CA_BSN_Student replied to sallybee's topic in California Nursing

    I wanted to save some money last semester so I bought everything off amazon, some new & some used, without the ebook. Ebook is definitely helpful, especially if you're planning on studying lots...

  14. Books...Yowza

    CA_BSN_Student replied to 2011NursingStudent's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Science & nursing texts are pretty expensive. I spent about 1K this semester for 4 nursing classes, even after buying them off amazon. That's not even including the required ATI package that cost...

  15. Current csulb nursing students!!!

    CA_BSN_Student replied to Urgalpalmal's topic in California Nursing

    sallybee - I'll try to answer your question as unbiased as I can. Both trimester & basic have its pros & cons but I don't think you can lose with choosing either. For someone who is focused,...

  16. Taking Chem and Bio in the same semester?

    CA_BSN_Student replied to weluv3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was in a similar situation not too long ago, out of college for a while & required to take those classes (both with lab) before eligible to take anatomy...etc. I took both classes at the same...

  17. ANybody recieved interviews for CSULB spring 2011?

    CA_BSN_Student replied to sallybee's topic in California Nursing

    For fall 2010, nursing dept emailed our acceptance letter within the stated waiting period. A hard copy arrived through mail about a week after that we had to mail back, stating whether we accept or...

  18. CSU Long Beach School of Nursing (Fall 2010)

    CA_BSN_Student replied to matthewandrew's topic in California Nursing

    It's been good so far. I felt very positive after the nursing orientation and am still feeling that way. Supplies, textbooks, and uniforms will be pretty pricey, but at least most will be utilized...

  19. CSU Long Beach School of Nursing (Fall 2010)

    CA_BSN_Student replied to matthewandrew's topic in California Nursing

    I'm a first semester trimester student. I was nervous about the interview like you guys are right now. But honestly, the e-mail that was sent out explained the process pretty accurately. There will...

  20. Weary, Need Guidance

    CA_BSN_Student replied to ananamo7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm sorry for all the debacles that you went through. It's not right for those schools to not make reasonable accommodations for you. I think your priority right now should be finding a solution to...

  21. CSU Long Beach School of Nursing (Fall 2010)

    CA_BSN_Student replied to matthewandrew's topic in California Nursing

    I believe if you're invited for an interview, your chances are very good. Your communication skills will be evaluated by a few faculty members. It's nothing to stress over, just follow the directions...

  22. Current csulb nursing students!!!

    CA_BSN_Student replied to Urgalpalmal's topic in California Nursing

    Becka's reply is pretty accurate. I'm a current csulb trimester nursing student and we have a heavy load of classes in our first semester. Expect to spend a lot of time studying but professors are all...

  23. What is the first year of nursing school like in ADN program?

    CA_BSN_Student replied to layla100's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in a 2 year basic BSN program but I don't think our curriculum is much different than ADN programs (at least initially). Currently in our first semester, we are learning about nursing...

  24. Competeive

    CA_BSN_Student replied to mississippigirl3000's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can relate to those feelings because I was in your shoes. During prereqs, I felt "superior" in a way, when others aren't doing so well. But like yourself, I honestly want others to do well. I was in...

  25. How to get into competitive BSN program

    CA_BSN_Student replied to AL1992's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Speaking a 2nd language & experience with underserved population will come in handy with SFSU application. You might already know this, but I believe both UCs require more & higher level...