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What are the pros and cons of working as an RN at a LTC facility? It seems as though many RN's avoid LTC positions. Is it the nature of the job (LTC duties)? Lack of variety? Do hospitals look view LTC experience as unfavorable experience? I'm pretty...

Check out this link: http://www.csusm.edu/el/degreeprograms/absn/ABSN%20Program%20Sequence%20and%20Cost%20Analysis.pdf It helped me plan my budget... Good luck to you!

@Sashapatra: You mentioned the last class you need is the o-chem. If you've already taken a chem (general, intro, etc.) class you may want to consider testing out of the "Fundamentals of Chemistry" class. This way you can take the o-chem class earli...

@gc1010: thanks for the sound advice. you've lifted my spirits a bit. :) i don't feel as discouraged as before... i am starting to think about living out of my van... jk. i live in the san diego area and will be attending the san marcos campus. oh ...

@gc1010: thanks for the info. it's really helpful to have a clear picture of the cost of everything. so correct me if i'm wrong... but you're saying: - about 43K for tuition/fees/supplies/books...etc. (for the entire 2 years) - 40k for housing (the...

hey if this is a second post of the same question i apologize. ... my original post isn't registering on this forum. anyway, i'm curious as to how everyone is paying for the program?! - loans? if so, what type? (federal/private) - working? if so, ho...

hey if this is a second post of the same question i apologize. ... my original post isn't registering on this forum. anyway, i'm curious as to how everyone is paying for the program?! - loans? if so, what type? (federal/private) - working? if so, ho...

@USMC: Here's what I think EL used to calculate my points. Pre-nursing GPA: 3.7ish - TEAS: 87.5ish - Last 60 credits: 3.95ish. I'm estimating my total point value was about 40. (This is totally a guesstimate b/c it really depends on how they calcul...

Hello! For those who are currently enrolled in CSUSM's ABSN, how has it been going so far? I would LOVE to hear your thoughts, tips, advice, etc. Hope to hear from you. Thanks!

@socalgrl: Congrats!!! I also received my acceptance today! I was accepted to the San Marcos campus.

@UCSM: Yeah, I'm pretty sure the "Pre-Admission Advising application and Pre-Admission Advising fee" is the $50 fee and ABSN application. I didn't have to fill-out another application of pay another fee.

@USMC: Yeah, I'm pretty sure the "Pre-Admission Advising application and Pre-Admission Advising fee" is the $50 fee and the ABSN application itself. )

Is there anyone out there who has been accepted for Spring 2012?!?! If so please share!!! :)

@USMC: I've heard the same thing Rpelayo mentioned; the ABSN considers the entire quarter/semester. @Rpelayo: I bet zoology was a killer! I almost think they should give extra points to those who've taken additional science courses w/labs.

@rpelayo: Grrr... That stinks! It's tough to do our part as a student when our the professor doesn't teach well. As for the adjustment made to my advising worksheet, I emailed one of the advisors for the ABSN. I had 2 courses that fulfilled the Or...

@USMC: My TEAS was slightly higher than the average, but not by much! @rpelayo: My advising worksheet is like yours in that there isn't a total point value for TEAS, GPA, etc. So this also means it doesn't specify my rank among other applicants. ...

@USMC: Yay! Congratulations on the new TEAS score! The worksheet that took about 10 weeks to receive lists all transferred classes as well as any additional classes you may need to complete, if any. As long as your application is complete, they sh...

@USMC: If you think you can improve your score within a month, I say go for it! However, if you honestly feel that you could use the extra time to study then waiting can only help you. From my understanding once they've received AND reviewed your fu...

Makes sense! I find it interesting too.

@ USMC: I studied for about 2 weeks and then took the TEAS. I scored over the average 85.7%. I would say, figure out your weaknesses and focus on those sections. For me it was the punctuation section. If I were to re-take the TEAS I would definit...

@rpelayo: I know what you mean! In spite of knowing that I probably won't hear for a few more weeks I still anxiously check my email/mail everyday! You're right, it does look as though Spring 2011 began to hear news around October '10. It seems lo...

@ Rpelayo: I think it took about 10 weeks for them to send me my Pre-Admin Advising Worksheet. When I applied I sent everything at once (TEAS and all transcripts). I'm not sure if the wait is the same, shorter, or longer. Hope this helps!

AWESOME! Great job! I'm sure everything will work out. Sooo... 4-6 weeks you should be hearing something, as in acceptance or the Pre-Admission Advising Worksheet? I received my Pre-Admin sheet in July and now I'm waiting to hear something new.....

Hi Rpelayo, I applied to the CSUSM ABSN 2012. I haven't heard anything from them yet. (Hopefully I, and you, will soon!) I think I have a pretty decent chance of getting in, but of course I don't want to jinx myself. You mentioned you're concerne...

Congrats to all the NCP selectees! For all the NCP selectees: 1) Can you give a brief rundown of the NCP application process? 2) What's your profile? (GPA? Who your references are? Work experience? Etc.) 3) Was there an interview? If so, do you hav...