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  1. Samuel Merritt University Nursing Success! Seminar

    ALXiong replied to elegant.lil.lady's topic in California Nursing

    Hi, Nicole. HEHE I know we are having class now, but I just could not listen to the lecture! I sit all the way in the back of the classroom. Hi kp32. So glad that you are looking into FNP! It really...

  2. Samuel Merritt University Nursing Success! Seminar

    ALXiong replied to elegant.lil.lady's topic in California Nursing

    Just feel free to leave your questions here. I am in the same program as well. I am happy to answer If I have answer.

  3. Samuel Merritt ELMSN/FNP Fall 2013 Oakland

    ALXiong replied to vballtrumpeter's topic in California Nursing

    21 to 22 for Spring entry, 24 for Fall entry for ELMSN-FNP. The number is similar for CM as

  4. Samuel Merritt ELMSN/FNP Fall 2013 Oakland

    ALXiong replied to vballtrumpeter's topic in California Nursing

    I am so happy for you! Congratulations! I am sure that you will enjoy the program and the journey of becoming FNP, even though it means a lot of work! If you need anything, feel free to ask! Good...

  5. Samuel Merritt ELMSN/FNP Fall 2013 Oakland

    ALXiong replied to vballtrumpeter's topic in California Nursing

    Just be confident, be yourself, and show what you get to offer. I am sure that they will see who you are. It is an interactive interview to see teamwork, communication, critical thinking, and...

  6. Interview at Western University

    ALXiong replied to shamfrod's topic in California Nursing

    It is stressful. I went for interview there last year, but was on alternate list. I would not say how I prepared apparently because I am not a good example. The whole interview process will break into...

  7. Samuel Merritt ELMSN/FNP Fall 2013 Oakland

    ALXiong replied to vballtrumpeter's topic in California Nursing

    Yes, you are right that both RN and NP focus on patient care, but NP is a very different role from RN because NP will have an additional role of treating disease for the patient on top of caring for...

  8. Samuel Merritt University ELMSN-CM Fall 2013

    ALXiong replied to driven2012's topic in California Nursing

    I can't say anything for CM interviews, but I am sure that there is a writing sample at the end of the interview because my CM classmates told me that. Both CM and FNP programs will be together for 16...

  9. Samuel Merritt ELMSN/FNP Fall 2013 Oakland

    ALXiong replied to vballtrumpeter's topic in California Nursing

    It includes the most recent 60 semester units for anything you take post bac or before degree. If you have units in quarter, convert to semester units by multiplying 2/3. Then that number times te...

  10. Samuel Merritt ELMSN/FNP Fall 2013 Oakland

    ALXiong replied to vballtrumpeter's topic in California Nursing

    Well, I am not sure it is true. They went by points system, so they would pick those with highest points in the group for interviews. The faculties would assign points after the interview for each...

  11. Samuel Merritt University ELMSN-CM Fall 2013

    ALXiong replied to driven2012's topic in California Nursing

    CM and FNP are two different programs and reviewed by different faculties. They will search for current applicants who may interest for CM from FNP group if the applicant pool is small. You can...

  12. Samuel Merritt ELMSN/FNP Fall 2013 Oakland

    ALXiong replied to vballtrumpeter's topic in California Nursing

    Don't worry about it guys. The invitations for interviews come in waves depending which day they want to interview you. There is still a long way for all the interview invitations to come. I am in the...

  13. Teas V Exam

    ALXiong replied to NursKam's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Don't stress out too much on it. I felt that the reason part was most difficult for me because it was a lot if questions for such short time. Math is a piece of cake, so don't worry. Science is broad...

  14. Visited WCU today, need advice between commitment

    ALXiong replied to SophiaC76's topic in California Nursing

    For 100k, you could have finish your master at UCLA for direct entry master into nursing. I highly recommend you to take Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology at community colleges then apply to other...

  15. Samuel Merritt BSN

    ALXiong replied to Prinalcious's topic in California Nursing

    I really don't think it is the route you should take because you will be missing a lot of elements such as Letter grade. Committee prefers to see actual letter grade than Pass or No Pass on your...

  16. Samuel Merritt BSN

    ALXiong replied to Prinalcious's topic in California Nursing

    First of all, I did not see what pre-req you still needed. If you can be more specific, maybe I can tell you where you can possible take those classes. The JC I went in San Bruno has a lot of sections...

  17. Samuel Merritt University ELMSN-CM Fall 2013

    ALXiong replied to driven2012's topic in California Nursing

    There is one for FNP, but it is not popular comparing to this post. I was accepted for FNP to start in Jan at Sac campus, so if you have question feel free to ask since the application process is the...

  18. Samuel Merritt ELMSN/FNP Fall 2013 Oakland

    ALXiong replied to vballtrumpeter's topic in California Nursing

    Hello Ramboramirez11. Yes, I am starting the ELMSN-FNP program at SMU in Jan 2013. I was notified for interview 2 months after application deadline. I got my acceptance 2 to 3 weeks after the...

  19. Samuel Merritt ELMSN/FNP Fall 2013 Oakland

    ALXiong replied to vballtrumpeter's topic in California Nursing

    Good luck to all of you applying for fall! I will be starting this program in 2 months at different campus of SMU. I know how stressful and anxious the application process goes. If you have questions,...

  20. Transfer from UC to Nursing School ?

    ALXiong replied to orchids1129's topic in California Nursing

    Hello carmenkn,Great to see you become interested in Nursing. I will take my time to talk about situation you are in now and your options since I graduated from UC Davis a while back. I believed I...

  21. How many of you applied to Stan States ASBSN program starting November 2012?

    ALXiong replied to vvanstey's topic in California Nursing

    Congratulation! Very happy for you. Like we said before you are likely next on the list. I just officially declined my offer today. Good luck to you in nursing

  22. Questions about CSU Sacramento's BSN program

    ALXiong replied to comeara's topic in California Nursing

    I am not sure I have all the answers. I will strongly suggest you to contact the admission counselor about those questions. However, I can still try to answer them. I didn't attend community colleges,...

  23. Questions about CSU Sacramento's BSN program

    ALXiong replied to comeara's topic in California Nursing

    I want to give you a two cent answer. I am not an expert but I will be starting my program soon. I can answer some of your questions. 1. Once you are admitted to a Pre-licensure program at any...

  24. How many of you applied to Stan States ASBSN program starting November 2012?

    ALXiong replied to vvanstey's topic in California Nursing

    Congratulation for everyone who got in! I am sorry that I will not be part of this cohort at CSU Stan, but I wish you all the best. I am sure it will be a great program and a exciting cohort. Good...

  25. How many of you applied to Stan States ASBSN program starting November 2012?

    ALXiong replied to vvanstey's topic in California Nursing

    I already paid my nonfund deposit, so I don't want to lose the money as well. The program is master entry for FNP at Samuel