BeachsideNic

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  1. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    BeachsideNic replied to Drea1713's topic in California Nursing

    Ms. Kitty.... No, there is no way around the LA County residency requirement...they are very strict about that. You must have permanent residency in LA County ONE YEAR immediately prior to admission...

  2. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    BeachsideNic replied to Drea1713's topic in California Nursing

    I've applied for LA County Spring as well, but I have already taken the TEAS. I didn't buy any books, because there are a ton of online practice tests that were very useful, and I scored very well on...

  3. Looking for friends along the application process

    BeachsideNic replied to bduck's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey Brian... I've finished my pre-reqs and applied for six...yes, six nursing schools for spring, 2012...3 ADN programs and 3 BSN programs in California. I've been accepted to one ADN prpgram and...

  4. venting about west coast university

    BeachsideNic replied to lil miss's topic in California Nursing

    It sounds like you aren't getting your $130,000.00 worth. I haven't heard one good thing about that school except that anyone with a pulse can get

  5. Accepted into Grossmont College 2012

    BeachsideNic replied to BeachsideNic's topic in California Nursing

    Yes in less than two weeks...csulb not until end of

  6. LBCC letter of acceptance for Spring 2012-RN program

    BeachsideNic replied to jax88's topic in California Nursing

    I stopped by the nursing office on Wednesday, and they said that they are still reviewing applications and won't have answers until the end of September or beginning of October. They didn't say how...

  7. CSULB Spring 2012 BSN

    BeachsideNic replied to KhoMuc's topic in California Nursing

    I think interview invitations will be going out

  8. Accepted into Grossmont College 2012

    BeachsideNic replied to BeachsideNic's topic in California Nursing

    Thanx for the tips!!! I'm still waiting to hear from Cal State Long Beach, and if I get in there, then I get to stay in my home! However, it's nice to know that I have a nursing school to go to in...

  9. CSULB Spring 2012 BSN

    BeachsideNic replied to KhoMuc's topic in California Nursing

    I'm in the running as well... This is my first choice, since I live here in Long Beach. Good Luck

  10. Pre- Requisite Courses

    BeachsideNic replied to jenbearden's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in California, and I'm taking Lifespan Psychology at Barstow Community College even though I live in Long Beach, CA (not even close to Barstow). However, the class is completely online and run...

  11. Accepted into Grossmont College 2012

    BeachsideNic replied to BeachsideNic's topic in California Nursing

    Sunshine, no, I just used the online practice tests for the TEAS. They were very helpful and are 100%

  12. Accepted into Grossmont College 2012

    BeachsideNic replied to BeachsideNic's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you so much! How is the public transportation down there? If I lived in San Diego, would it be a big deal to take the train over to El

  13. Accepted into Grossmont College 2012

    BeachsideNic replied to BeachsideNic's topic in California Nursing

    Congrats Antro!!! Pretty great feeling.... Are you from the area? I was wondering where the best place to live near the school, and if you know where the clinical sites

  14. Applying for 6 nursing schools for Spring 2012

    BeachsideNic replied to BeachsideNic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, I did get extra points for BS degree, Life experience, and Foreign language

  15. Applying for 6 nursing schools for Spring 2012

    BeachsideNic replied to BeachsideNic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sure I don't mind...A lot of people on here helped me out a lot by sharing their stats. It helped me to push harder, because it let me know what I was up against. So here's the dirty details.. Cumm....

  16. Accepted into Grossmont College 2012

    BeachsideNic replied to BeachsideNic's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks everyone! If there are any current Grossmont students out there, I'd love to get some insight about Clinicals locations, best places to live and overall life in El Cajon and Grossmont College....

  17. Applying for 6 nursing schools for Spring 2012

    BeachsideNic replied to BeachsideNic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just got my acceptance email from Grossmont College Schoool of Nursing for Spring, 2012!!! I can't believe it, it literally brought me to tears that after all my hard work I've been accepted into...

  18. What to do you if you DON'T get in this time around....

    BeachsideNic replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Great advice... One thing I can add, is to make sure that you are applying to the proper program for you... A year ago, I applied to 5 Master's Entry Programs in Biological Sciences, and got rejected...

  19. I bombed my Teas!!! :/

    BeachsideNic replied to futureLPN13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with nursegirl.. there's really no need to pay a ton of money for practice tests and books, because there are many free practice tests online. I used them and scored a 92.3%... I also agree...

  20. Did you take the TEAS on your own or wait for invite?

    BeachsideNic replied to willowita's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Take the TEAS as soon as you can... take it early, and study practice exams... There's no need to wait for an invite, because you will have to take it anyway. The one thing that you should be aware of...

  21. What should I be studying four months before starting nursing school?

    BeachsideNic replied to Granola Girl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'll be starting Nursing School in the spring, so I'm in the same boat....Definitely take Medical Terminology... I took it last semester, and it's extremely useful.... I'm also taking a pharmacology...

  22. Does completing your prerequisites at 3 different community colleges look bad?

    BeachsideNic replied to nornelas's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    On the contrary... Admissions counselors know that it's challenging to get into the pre-requisite classes at any school... anywhere. I'm in California, and there's one admissions counselor I am...

  23. starting prereqs !!

    BeachsideNic replied to sriffey's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As you can see, you are not alone... I'm 42 and just finished all my pre-requisites after a year and a half at community college. Before that, I hadn't been to college in 15 years since I finished my...

  24. Study Guide for Teas Test!!! Please!!!

    BeachsideNic replied to futureLPN13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here's a wonderful free practice test online... There's really no need to spend a ton of money on prep kits.... http://www.testpreppractice.net/TEAS/Free-Online-TEAS-Practice-Tests.aspx Good Luck......

  25. Graduated, Licensed, and Job Offer

    BeachsideNic replied to nursemanRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Thanx for the great post... Hows the job going? I'm 42 and have applied for 6 nursing programs for the Spring of 2012. I'm glad to see that us geezers have a chance... I have always believed that our...