mightymurse01

9.48 is awesome! A friend of mine got into Fall with a 9.51, so I think a 9.48 is really strong, especially for spring entrance. I'm currently at a 9.25, but I will be taking the TEAS again in July to try and bump up to 9.5 or higher. Are you a current CSULB student or a transfer student?

Hello everyone! I am in need of some serious insight from current RNs who.work in the public health sector of nursing. I am currently in the process of applying to nursinf schools but I have almost zero knowledge of nursing careers outside of acute/long term bedside nursing. I completed a direct patient care internship this past year where I worked over 300 hours on a medical pulmonary and a general medical surgical floor. In addition, I currently work as a patient sitter at the same hospital and will soon be a telemetry technician. From all of this exposure, I have learned many things with the main one: being at the bedside, while incredibly rewarding with very little complacency, is not something I see myself doing long term. Instead, I could definitely see myself in a health education type role. I am a physiology and pathophysiology junkie. Any chance I get, I explain to a friend or family member the s/s of a disease, healthy lifestyle choices to.avoid the disease and measures to take to reverse the disease process. While many of my guy freinds want the rush of the ICU or ED, I see myself working in a clinic educating a Mexican father about the risks.of his hypertension and how he can modify his salt intake to help Lower his blood pressure. The joy I get from teaching someone something that they knew nothing about is a feeling I cannot put into.words. if bedside nursing was the only Avenue in nursing, I probably would pursue a degree in public health or social welfare, but I chose nursing because I want a career that will provide me the necessary medical training and knowledge to serve underserved communities as a true medical professional. With that said, what avenues in public health/community nursing can I take? Where can I realistically expect to find employment as a new grad (if anywhere)? What steps should I be taking as far as volunteering at clinics and so forth in order to make myself as marketable as possible when school is finished? I know I could ask the nurses I work with but I thought I would give you lovely ladies and gentleman the floor first. Any input is much appreciated!!!

No. Was it mandatory if you were planning on applying??

Hello everyone! I thought I would seek out some current CSULB nursing students or anyone who is applying For spring 2016. I'm a transfer student from south orange county. I wanted to get an overall opinion on the strength of my application. My science GPA is 4.0. Gen ed GPA is 4.0. Overall TEAS V: 86.0% with math portion @ 76.67% (go figure). From my grades and test scores, I'm currently at a 9.25 on their 10 point scale. I know for a fact that I would not get in with that score for fall, but considering spring has less applicants, do I seem like a strong canidate? I really wish they took into consideration work and volunteer hourS. feel free to post your stats! Best, Troy