mm0828

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1. Los Medanos ADN program Fall/2015

   mm0828 replied to ae1021's topic in ADN/BSN

   I didn't apply to San Mateo, and I believe applicant qualifying status was contingent on meeting GPA requirements and minimum TEAS score but wasn't the determining factor to acceptance. All the ones I applied to were lottery-based.

2. Los Medanos ADN program Fall/2015

   mm0828 replied to ae1021's topic in ADN/BSN

   In total, I believe 21! It was a huge amount due to grants that were awarded. I didn't think I had a chance as I was told they typically took 8-12 LVNs and I was waitlisted at 15. I think there were 36 LVNs in the applicant pool and they called me pr...

3. Los Medanos ADN program Fall/2015

   mm0828 replied to ae1021's topic in ADN/BSN

   Hey Mariaaami- It'll kinda depend on your learning style, but since I relied heavily on lecture recordings I barely touched the books. I'm not entirely sure about your Skills course as it'll be a different instructor. A few people I know got away wit...

4. Los Medanos ADN program Fall/2015

   mm0828 replied to ae1021's topic in ADN/BSN

   If you guys wanna save money I'd recommend waiting- the SNA/Class officers will more than likely look into packaged deals for ACLS/PALS cert classes to take either during spring break of 2nd yr or after the program is done. Lots of places will charge...

5. Los Medanos ADN program Fall/2015

   mm0828 replied to ae1021's topic in ADN/BSN

   Hi ccamaliza, I totally understand your pain about distance, I commuted to and from Sacramento while in the program. Your car and pocket will be glad to be a little closer! My FA advisor was very helpful through e-mail in answering my questions. I kn...

6. Los Medanos ADN program Fall/2015

   mm0828 replied to ae1021's topic in ADN/BSN

   I had day shifts, so 0645-1445 (includes post conference). 4th sem you'll go the entire shift and give report. There might be night shifts, I think they go from 1430-2230?

7. Los Medanos ADN program Fall/2015

   mm0828 replied to ae1021's topic in ADN/BSN

   There will be opportunities, all depending on your unit and nurse. Generally, it's pretty scant- if you're ever in the ED that will be your best bet so always jump at the opportunity. In the skills lab it's one of the checkoffs so you can practice on...

8. Los Medanos ADN program Fall/2015

   mm0828 replied to ae1021's topic in ADN/BSN

   I did about a year of school nursing when I was accepted to the nursing program. I graduated 2013, so my skills were still fairly fresh in my mind, any longer and I wouldn't have remembered anything! They do recommend you cut your hours down to part ...

9. Los Medanos ADN program Fall/2015

   mm0828 replied to ae1021's topic in ADN/BSN

   Hey Melissa, I was an LVN-transition so I can only speak for the 3rd and 4th semester clinicals. The facilities change depending on availability for students; I spent both semesters at John Muir Concord campus. (I believe other sites previously used ...

10. Los Medanos ADN program Fall/2015

    mm0828 replied to ae1021's topic in ADN/BSN

    Greetings and congrats on the incoming RN c/o 2017 cohort! I'm a recent grad from LMC's RN program. Learned a lot, had a blast and you guys are most definitely in for a treat. We lost 2 amazing instructors at the end of the year, but finally got an a...

11. Los Medanos 2014

    mm0828 replied to MariposaOak's topic in California

    I rented online. Everything in the bundle except the HESI card I've purchased, because I wasn't sure if I needed to buy the 1 yr or 2yr version since I'm 2nd year. But it's CONSIDERABLY cheaper than purchasing brand new books from the bookstore. Gran...

12. Los Medanos 2014

    mm0828 replied to MariposaOak's topic in California

    I went to the LVN transition class today and there's also some books not included in the bundle that we'll need- (All are Davis Publisher) "Nurse's Pocket Guide Diagnoses, Prioritized Interventions and Rationales" 13th ed, "Drug Guide for Nurses" 14t...

13. Los Medanos 2014

    mm0828 replied to MariposaOak's topic in California

    I think everyone has their own scheduled time, mine is from 330-345, and another student's is at 1110... Call first thing in the morning it's mandatory!

14. Los Medanos 2014

    mm0828 replied to MariposaOak's topic in California

    Ashley, Yay! I found a classmate! (I'll be one of the LVN-transition students) I'm looking forward to meeting the fellow 2nd years and LVN's. Are you apart of any study groups, or do you guys have a FB page or anything like that? Also do the professo...

15. Los Medanos 2014

    mm0828 replied to MariposaOak's topic in California

    I just figured that out by looking at the handout of the pictures of the book covers. On your acceptance letter, does it list all the enclosed documents that were supposed to be in your packet? BethAnn/Nursing dept should be back open tomorrow, try c...