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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
I am currently in a CC and doing very great towards transfer to a Cal State. I decided to pursue nursing because I am very happy working in the medical field and I have some financial issues in my...
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...
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
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...
This is the same point I'm trying to make when I tell people I want to pursue nursing. I expect a "wow thats great you're helping" response but all I get is "you will be rich!". I initially wanted to...
Depends on where you are. One language that you are guaranteed to learn and use is spanish. Here in my area, it's mostly spanish, korean, and vietnamese. How I wish I can learn one of them, but...
I have been volunteering in a hospital for almost 2 years now. I volunteer as a messenger every fridays from 8am to around noon. I have completed over 200 hours. My duties include discharging...
Thanks for the speedy response! With what you said, I think I might try out that one. I've always wanted to have a first hand experience with patients, although I'm a bit worried about their...
Ok, I'll try to talk to my counsellor and see which courses I have will credit towards biomed engineering. So far, I have only done my GE's and currently taking one pre-requisite for both nursing and...
Yes, I am in CA and currently a sophomore in a CC. I started college when I was 17 and after this semester, I'll have 54 units completed and finished my A&P and Microbiology. I dont aim for the...
I have checked and talked with the counselling centers as of now, they dont have AD-Transfer degree for biomedical eng. Probably because it is a new discipline in itself and too broad for now. Thanks...