KathyVandy

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  1. American River College fall 2015

    KathyVandy replied to nikkim228's topic in California Nursing

    Hello d_sbq! I'm a 4th semester nursing student at ARC. ARC's Nursing program is now a merit-based admission. So, as long as you have exceptional grades, you can have better chances of being admitted....

  2. American River College Fall 2016

    KathyVandy replied to Daryap's topic in School, College Programs

    Congratulations to everyone who got accepted to ARCs ADN program! I'm the SNA president of ARCs Nursing Program and I just wanted to welcome you all to our community. We have amazing professors and...

  3. What does your school have you wear to the Pinning Ceremony?

    KathyVandy posted a topic in General Students

    Hi Everyone! I'm the Co-President for our SNA here at American River College in Sacramento, CA. I'm trying to research what each School of Nursing has the students wear for their Pinning Ceremony and...

  4. REAL Advice for Pre-Nursing Students starting at ARC or SCC in Sacramento, CA

    KathyVandy replied to KathyVandy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, math 120 is sufficient to take Chem 305, 306, or 309.

  5. REAL Advice for Pre-Nursing Students starting at ARC or SCC in Sacramento, CA

    KathyVandy posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you're looking through these pre-nursing threads on AllNurses for advice on which classes to take, and what to expect, I think I have some really good advice for you. I've learned all of this...

  6. Starting out. What is the best, fastest route to take?(American river college or others)

    KathyVandy replied to doomoo's topic in General Students

    DooMoo: can you send me a private message with your email? I would love to give you some pointers for ARC :) Vintagemother is correct... You can apply to both. In fact, I did. I had a 3.983 GPA, 88%...

  7. Starting out. What is the best, fastest route to take?(American river college or others)

    KathyVandy replied to doomoo's topic in General Students

    Hi there! I'm currently a second semester RN student at ARC. I got in on my first try, which is more common than you'd think. There are SO many reasons why ARC is a great choice for aspiring RN...

  8. American River College ADN Spring 2015

    KathyVandy replied to Luv2Fly22's topic in School, College Programs

    Actually, American River College, Sac City College AND Sierra College all offer the SacState BSN bridge option. It's called the "River City Collaborative". They take a limited number of students that...

  9. American River College fall 2015

    KathyVandy replied to nikkim228's topic in California Nursing

    Congrats to those who got their acceptance letters! Welcome to the program! See you on May 15th for Orientation!

  10. American River College fall 2015

    KathyVandy replied to nikkim228's topic in California Nursing

    It's usually on a Friday when the acceptance emails go out. :) (It was Friday when I got my acceptance letter and I've heard the same from previous semesters as

  11. American River College fall 2015

    KathyVandy replied to nikkim228's topic in California Nursing

    ARC cohort size is usually 40 students. Usually a couple people drop within the first few weeks and aren't replaced with

  12. American River College fall 2015

    KathyVandy replied to nikkim228's topic in California Nursing

    We are already planning the orientation for the new student for 5/15 :) I've heard there may be 43

  13. American River College fall 2015

    KathyVandy replied to nikkim228's topic in California Nursing

    Nikkim228: a few people work VERY part time, but it's tough. First 6 weeks are exceptionally

  14. American River College fall 2015

    KathyVandy replied to nikkim228's topic in California Nursing

    Hi ElisabethScoggins: It looks like AN took out your friends names, but if they are in the first semester, I know them. :) We are a very tight knit group! Last year when I received my acceptance...

  15. American River College fall 2015

    KathyVandy replied to nikkim228's topic in California Nursing

    Hi StacyAnn! I'm in the first semester of ARC's ADN program. I LOVE it. :) I can give you the basics... class schedule is: Mon- OFF Tues- 7:30 to 1pm (sometimes 12 pm) Wed- 7:00 to 1-ish for the...

  16. bad gpa. what should I do

    KathyVandy replied to humboldt13's topic in General Students

    The RN program I am in is the hardest thing I've ever done. It takes a level of commitment that rivals most marriages. I'm a 3.9 GPA student. If you're not sure, I would explore your options before...

  17. Teas test?

    KathyVandy replied to EllePNto2b's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    In California the average TEAS score needed to get into a Registered Nurse program is about 85% (higher for bachelor programs). I would say that a 3.5-3.6 GPA student would get this score. The TEAS...

  18. Can I accomplish becoming an RN at 26?

    KathyVandy replied to honeyforasalteyfish's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm in my first semester of my RN program and I'm 39. It is very difficult, but if you're determined and passionate about nursing, you can do it!

  19. Important Grades?

    KathyVandy replied to Telly67's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    From my experience counselors at the community colleges are useless. Talk to the nursing department or students currently enrolled in the nursing program. The department specified GPA may be 2.5 for...

  20. American River College fall 2015

    KathyVandy replied to nikkim228's topic in California Nursing

    I'm at ARC now in my 1st semester of the RN program. Good luck to you

  21. Important Grades?

    KathyVandy replied to Telly67's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Pretty much what everyone else has said... You can repeat the pre-reqs to the pre-reqs at another college to replace the Fs. There should be no penalty for repeating classes that aren't directly...

  22. REAL Advice for Pre-Nursing Students starting at ARC or SCC in Sacramento, CA

    KathyVandy replied to KathyVandy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Lalin: I'm so glad I pursued nursing as my career change. It's a great fit for me. Akulahawk: Yeah, it's heavy on the units per semester. I was taking 3 classes max per semester and it took me sooooo...

  23. Reapply to BSN program? Or take the ADN seat?

    KathyVandy replied to KathyVandy's topic in General Students

    Thank you, mrsboots87. :) That does make sense. The info you initially received from your nursing admin sounds like what I was told. Not sure why I never thought that through. I guess I was just...

  24. Reapply to BSN program? Or take the ADN seat?

    KathyVandy posted a topic in General Students

    Hi Everyone, I need some advice. I just found out that I didn't get into Sac State's Nursing School for Spring 2015. I am Alternate #19. I had 71 points on my application (87.3% on my TEAS and 3.932...

  25. Reapply to BSN program? Or take the ADN seat?

    KathyVandy replied to KathyVandy's topic in General Students

    Thank you! It is crazy competitive. Yeah, I'm not sure why this didn't 'click' with me before about the ADN... I guess I just had my eye on the NCLEX prize, so to speak. This throws a wrench in my...