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Hello, Just stumbled upon this thread the other day at work so I ought to share what I have done so far and the info I have as well. I have a little over 2 years of RN experience as MedSurg. I started my packet for active duty credentialed in MedSurg around May 2017, did MEPS in June, interviewed in August, and then my recruiter told me that I have been board selected November 2018. As far as I know, the billets for this fiscal year has been filled quick. My recruiter also said that the board might meet again in May and will decide if there will be more billets to open. If not, the longest I have to wait is October of this year when the new fiscal year opens. I wish the best of luck for those in the process of getting credentialed, MEPS, and interviewed. I hope you guys/ladies can all get in. Much regards.

Cal States are extremely competitive. Most students have A's on their Anatomy, Physio, and Micro to get in. TEAS is also very important. Students to be considered competitive must average around 87~91%. Not to discourage you though, just being realistic. If you get a C on your anatomy, your chances of getting into a CalState is pretty slim. If ever you get in, you most likely will end up as an alternate. If you still have the chance to drop your Anatomy with a W, that's actually better than a C or F.

I personally would like to be in a trimester. I don't have a particular reason other than it finishes faster.

Mine's on June 12 @ 8am. I dont know if it's the same for every student but please post anything if you are on the same date and time.

Update as of April 3,2015: Monalisa just sent out e-mails regarding orientation dates and more information about the contingencies of the contract mentioned on the first e-mail regarding admission to the program.

Finally! I found this thread. Been looking around for months now. Took the TEAS last Jan 23 and submitted my application after. Here's my stats: Science GPA 4.0 = 4 pts GE GPA 4.0 = 2 pts TEAS Math 100%= 2 pts TEAS Adjusted(88%) = 1.76 pts I have 9.76 atm. Goodluck to other applicants .

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I actually did the same thing! I took micro, physio and stats last Spring 2014. I got an A for all 3 BUT I have to warn you though, STATS will throw you off. It's a lot of work, even more than labs for micro and physio. I had to work part-time for that semester so thats also why it kinda threw me off. nevertheless, it is doable, allot so much time to read and read and read. get on to your reading starting day one. I kinda took it as a challenge to take those 3 classes. I told myself, if I cant do it, might as well not be a nurse coz damn some people do more than that. It is extremely competitive especially getting into CSU, so always challenge yourself and be happy when you achieve it :)

It actually just crossed my mind today. It's the weekend so no office for CSU long beach at this time, that's why I posted here so that I can have answers before Monday. Thanks for the speedy reply though, I appreciate it :)

I have been researching online, even at the official site for CSU Long Beach's Nursing but I can't seem to see any information regarding their age requirement for the program. For the community college I am attending, minimum age requirement at the start of clinicals is 18, the legal age in CA. I just turned 20 this Aug 2014. CSU's might have an age requirement of 21, but I hope you can shed light on this one. I'm just worried that once I am already at the process of doing my application to CSU long beach, they'll be saying "oh there is an min. age requirement for clinicals and malpractice insurance", so any insight will be appreciated. I believe that posting this here will be the speediest help I can get. Thanks

I'm applying for Spring 2015 as well. I just dropped off the documents I need to submit and hopefully I can get in. I have 28 points (I'm pretty sure of it). I'm currently enrolled in ENGL 102 (reading class) so they won't take the point for that at the moment. I applied at Cypress because I want to have a plan B whenever I things may not work to my advantage once I apply at CSULB. Im planning to transfer to Long Beach by Fall 2015.

I hate to say this but none of the guys or gals here are too old for nursing. I've met students who are 45 and still wants to get into nursing school! Dont be discouraged! I just turned 20 yrs old last Aug and on my last year at CC. I'll be applying to CSULB for fall 2015. While you guys are worried about being "too old" for nursing, I'm worried that I'll be underestimated for lacking experience. Initially, I was aiming for ADN at my CC, but my counsellor told me that I should just transfer out because ADN and BSN takes roughly the same years to finish. My concern is that the differences in the expenses will be great. Right now, Im waiting for Oct 1 and I'll see what happens

Yeah the job market here in California is so competitive. Im willing to practice at other states and explore my options more. Maybe go to the east coast or move up north, I really dont mind. Nurses are still in demand outside of CA, might as well try.

Sadly, I have no idea what Biomed Engr has to offer but I really think it is interesting. Kinda wish it's so easy to change majors. I'll stick with nursing for now

Wow, just looking through these posts, I can say you guys are really having a hard time doing school and everything else. Kids and work can throw you off for prereqs. I dont have kids myself, and Im 19. Srsly, I admire the fact that you guys still get it on even though it's hard. Go for the gold everyone.