kribloom

Hi everyone! I also applied to CSUSM's FNP program and am waiting to hear back. How long did it take for your acceptances to come in?

Hi! I am not a San Diego nurse, but I lived in North San Diego County for about 5 years. If you will be working night shifts the commute won't be terrible. Assuming you will be driving the 78 east to Escondido from a beach city, there will be heavy traffic headed west in the mornings, and east in the evening. That being said, the traffic isn't horrible and is certainly manageable. Now taking the 5 will be bad, so you may want to consider a closer town to the 78. Carlsbad is a super nice area, Oceanside is a little bit on the rough side. I am not sure of any furnished apartments in the area, but if you have any questions just let me know!

You guys will probably get more comments to this post if you make a thread (or have this one moved) to the Indiana forum. That is were previous popular Ivy Tech posts have been.

That being said, your score is not bad at all, and I would not hesitate applying if I were you. Even if you make the wait list, there is still a strong possibility you would get in!

Wow, a couple of people were on the wait list at Bloomington for getting a B in A&P with 90's on their TEAS. I had all A's and an 80 I believe and got in first try.

Did you go to your orientation? At our orientation at Bloomington we were told we would graduate in Spring 2016 because our cohort is Spring-Summer-Fall-Spring. I'm not sure if your campus is the same, or why they would give you a 2017 graduation date in the first place. I would try emailing the nursing department and ask them if you haven't done so already.

Ugh, my heart breaks for you. I am so sorry you have to go through this. Although I have not experienced being bullied in the same area of work as you, I know how petty and awful students/employees can be, especially women. I do NOT think it is normal and it doesn't sound like you have a good support system in your program. If it is possible, I would try to keep it professional and not verbally fight back... you don't want to stoop to their level. Just try to ignore them enough just to get through the program. If you feel like you are at your breaking point I would talk to the manager and politely tell them about your situation. Once again, I am so sorry you have to go through this. But be proud of yourself for doing this program in your situation, it does not sound easy in the slightest. I hope others are able to give you more relevant advice!

Hmmm... maybe it varies campus to campus? I just double checked my letter and it only gives info about TB, a physical, vaccines required, and ability to perform essential functions. I'll call the nursing department on Monday to confirm though, thanks for the heads up.

Wow, how did you complete the background check and drug test already? My letter said nothing about either, just the physical and what vaccines are required. I have started to get the ball rolling on getting vaccine records, but that's it so far! I've also started looking into a stethoscope, shoes, and all that jazz, but I think I may wait until the Black Friday sales! I'm glad Spring start has that to our advantage.

YAY FRITTS!! I am so happy for you!

Congratulations Hak, myjourneyw, & cshaefer!!! Comfypants (your name makes me lol every time), the Bloomington's Spring class is "accelerated". So we go Spring-Summer-Fall-Spring. I am not sure if other campuses are like this, but it is possible! LuvCoffee, as long as you have records of having those vaccines, you should be good to go. MMR & Varicella are given as babies, Hep B is usually as well, so they shouldn't ask everyone to get re-vaccinated. Maybe try calling your nursing department? I think your records should be fine as long as they are from a physician. YAY koverton! I was worried for you, I am so glad that they accepted your app as-is! That is awesome!

Got my letter from bloomington... I'm in!!!!!

Congrats comfypants, anm, tyyoung, katinapetrey, darcyc!!!! You guys should be SO proud of yourselves!! I am excited for you all!

I don't think Bloomington emails, I've only heard of getting letters in the mail from them.

No word from Bloomington yet. Getting a bit antsy and frustrated!