VintageSwagger

VintageSwagger

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  1. Sacramento State (CSUS) Spring 2014 applications

    VintageSwagger replied to tsklaner's topic in California Nursing

    Hey Everyone... First, good luck to you all. I know the waiting part is really hard but it seems that most of you are in good shape. I graduated spring 2013 from Sac State's nursing program and...

  2. CHLA Versant RN New Grad March 2014 Cohort Application

    VintageSwagger replied to nurse213's topic in California Nursing

    Hi everyone... I applied to the NICCU and have an interview on the 11th. I am both elated and nervous. I love CHLA and it would be such a privilege to work there. Good

  3. Sac State Fall 2013 Applicants

    VintageSwagger replied to wanisai's topic in California Nursing

    First semester is always the most expensive... The other semesters you should just buy books from students above you to save money. It was always way

  4. Sac State Fall 2013 Applicants

    VintageSwagger replied to wanisai's topic in California Nursing

    Kayla, I have heard mixed reviews since they just started the E-book thing last semester.. I personally like having the paper book for studying because reading for hours on a computer is...

  5. Sac State Fall 2013 Applicants

    VintageSwagger replied to wanisai's topic in California Nursing

    scwolf: Would you please post the PDF on facebook that I put on here. The articles are directed to your class (spring

  6. Sac State Fall 2013 Applicants

    VintageSwagger replied to wanisai's topic in California Nursing

    Hey everyone... Here is a PDF of the monthly news letter put out by the California Nursing Student Association (CNSA) at SacState called the Monthly Shot. It has some fun information and...

  7. Sac State Fall 2013 Applicants

    VintageSwagger replied to wanisai's topic in California Nursing

    organizedguru: How many points do you have and where on the alternate list are

  8. Sac State Fall 2013 Applicants

    VintageSwagger replied to wanisai's topic in California Nursing

    Nurseinthemaking20: The pharm final is not too bad. A lot of it is searchable online and some questions are from quizzes. Medscape, drugs.com, etc... are helpful ways to search. Keep track of your...

  9. Sac State Fall 2013 Applicants

    VintageSwagger replied to wanisai's topic in California Nursing

    Nurseinthemaking20 you did great but here is a little clarification: -they said that once you get to nursing school you will have to get over being that perfectionist who always wants an A. One of the...

  10. Sac State Fall 2013 Applicants

    VintageSwagger replied to wanisai's topic in California Nursing

    answers for scwolf: 1. Right now I'm wondering about housing advice. I'll be moving up from Santa Cruz. Any areas to avoid? Any that are great? Well the short answer is yes to both. Your...

  11. Sac State Fall 2013 Applicants

    VintageSwagger replied to wanisai's topic in California Nursing

    Congratulations to all of you who were accepted! You all worked hard to get here and you have earned it! I am going to help with your orientation in the fall and I can't wait to meet you all as...

  12. Sac State Fall 2013 Applicants

    VintageSwagger replied to wanisai's topic in California Nursing

    Nurseinthemaking: I can't really say for sure.... I think Terri is posting that "75" number as her baseline which would mean that your email should say that you are in. I could be wrong, but that is...

  13. Sac State Fall 2013 Applicants

    VintageSwagger replied to wanisai's topic in California Nursing

    Nurseinthemaking: You are in. 1. The 5 spots she keeps open are for mistakes she has made. (and there are usually not many) 2. Most of the applicants apply to multiple schools and when they get...

  14. Sac State Fall 2013 Applicants

    VintageSwagger replied to wanisai's topic in California Nursing

    Yay.... I am glad you all have an idea of where you stand. I remember how excited I was when I was waiting. For anyone who may me below 75, remember that EVERY semester ------------ goes to...

  15. Sac State Fall 2013 Applicants

    VintageSwagger replied to wanisai's topic in California Nursing

    I wish you all the best

  16. Sac State Fall 2013 Applicants

    VintageSwagger replied to wanisai's topic in California Nursing

    Georgettes: SacState doesn't care when the experience takes place. Whether it was 10 years ago or last month, it just has to add up to 100

  17. Sac State Fall 2013 Applicants

    VintageSwagger replied to wanisai's topic in California Nursing

    Georgette: When I do information sessions this question comes up a lot. For the Health related experience, they really just want your volunteer time to be "around" patient care. That way you are...

  18. Sac State Fall 2013 Applicants

    VintageSwagger replied to wanisai's topic in California Nursing

    Stay positive! The points cutoff in the fall (13) was 62. It was lower in the spring (13) due to only accepting SacState students. They don't publish results during closed admission so I don't know...

  19. Sac State Fall 2013 Applicants

    VintageSwagger replied to wanisai's topic in California Nursing

    So I met with Terri after the information session and it looks like you will all be waiting until the end of the month. There is over 400 applicants to go through this semester. Sorry I don't have...

  20. Sac State Fall 2013 Applicants

    VintageSwagger replied to wanisai's topic in California Nursing

    I am doing a pre-nursing information session Friday with Terri Tallman (the person who sends out acceptance letters) and I will ask her if she has an idea of when she will be sending them out. And...

  21. Sac State Fall 2013 Applicants

    VintageSwagger replied to wanisai's topic in California Nursing

    Nurseinthemaking20: You don't really have to memorize any of it before the program. The classes in the program are designed to teach it to you anyway as they discuss the various reasons for...

  22. Sac State Fall 2013 Applicants

    VintageSwagger replied to wanisai's topic in California Nursing

    Michelle_13: There is no pharmacology class this summer at CSUS. Like vickymarie said, It is very manageable to take it 1st semester and I would actually recommend to everyone to take it during...

  23. Sac State Fall 2013 Applicants

    VintageSwagger replied to wanisai's topic in California Nursing

    ElliotPB, "Could you provide some information about housing and where most students choose to live?" - Students do commute from areas such as Roseville/Rocklin, Folsom, and Elk Grove and do...

  24. Sac State Fall 2013 Applicants

    VintageSwagger replied to wanisai's topic in California Nursing

    scwolf: - Sorry I forgot to answer your question about my clinical experience.... I had an wonderful time in clinical and most of mine went very smoothly. The professors I had were knowledgeable,...

  25. Sac State Fall 2013 Applicants

    VintageSwagger replied to wanisai's topic in California Nursing

    Nurseinthemaking20: What do you think about working during the program? - It really depends on the person. With that said, I don't recommend it for most since the program is very demanding on your...