BiscuitStripes BSN, RN

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    Cal State San Marcos ABSN Spring 2019

    BiscuitStripes replied to inkabruce's topic in School, College Programs

    You can apply for grants and scholarships but that's completely separate from your FAFSA and financial aid. The most you will receive for federal financial aid (loans through the government) is...
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    Cal State San Marcos ABSN Spring 2019

    BiscuitStripes replied to inkabruce's topic in School, College Programs

    You can complete your FAFSA now, pick CSUSM, second bachelors degree, and you'll be considered an undergraduate junior (3rd year) for the FAFSA. As far as enrollment, the Extended Learning Office will...
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    Cal State San Marcos ABSN Spring 2019

    BiscuitStripes replied to inkabruce's topic in School, College Programs

    That is usually when they try to do it; however, it's always subject to
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    Cal State San Marcos ABSN Spring 2019

    BiscuitStripes replied to inkabruce's topic in School, College Programs

    When you apply you're assigned an advisor. If and when you start, you'll them be assigned a different
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    Cal State San Marcos ABSN Spring 2019

    BiscuitStripes replied to inkabruce's topic in School, College Programs

    Yes, there is a mandatory orientation the week before classes start that is about 6
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    Cal State San Marcos ABSN Spring 2019

    BiscuitStripes replied to inkabruce's topic in School, College Programs

    I started in the summer so it was different. Fall and spring are more similar - the current cohort in semester 1 this fall is on campus Tuesday from 1pm-7:30pm and Thursdays
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    Cal State San Marcos ABSN Spring 2019

    BiscuitStripes replied to inkabruce's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm currently in the program. You'll start clinical rotations a few weeks into your second semester. Your first semester is more pre-nursing still and consists of nutrition, bioethics, and...
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    Studying Technique Recommendations

    BiscuitStripes posted a topic in General Students

    I'm in an ABSN program and we meet three times a week for lecture, lab, and clinical. Throughout school, including my first bachelors degree and my prerequisite classes, I would read all of the...
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    Studying Technique Recommendations

    BiscuitStripes replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Students

    Thank you for you input. I like the idea of taking some notes after each section to try and summarize each one. I think I'm going to give that a try instead of making a bunch of flashcards, and...
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    April 2018 California Cohort

    BiscuitStripes posted a topic in Western Governors University

    Hey everyone, I applied for the April 2018 California Cohort, did anyone else apply? The next cohort after this isn't until August 2018. Anyone know when they'll make their decisions on admissions...
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    First day of Nursing School

    BiscuitStripes replied to LavenderRN's topic in General Students

    I started my second semester of my ABSN program on Monday, but the first semester was more pre-nursing as it consisted of nutrition, anthropology of medicinal healers, and bioethics. Second semester...
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    Does anyone use "SN" in email signatures while a student?

    BiscuitStripes posted a topic in General Students

    I was just wondering if anyone uses the SN abbreviation for Student Nurse in email signatures while a student? I currently work as an ER Tech and am in an accelerated BSN program. I was creating my...
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    Cal State San Marcos ABSN Spring 2019

    BiscuitStripes replied to inkabruce's topic in School, College Programs

    It's an accelerated program, it's intense. Your first semester schedule depends on what semester you start in, but you can expect to be on campus about two days a week for 4-8 hours each day. The...
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    Cal State San Marcos ABSN Spring 2019

    BiscuitStripes replied to inkabruce's topic in School, College Programs

    Spring is the most competitive semester because it is the only semester at the San Marcos campus and some people hold out to apply specifically for that campus. Look at the average accepted rate for...
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    Does anyone use "SN" in email signatures while a student?

    BiscuitStripes replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Students

    Thank you. Yes I have a bachelors and am now working on my second bachelors (ABSN
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    Does anyone use "SN" in email signatures while a student?

    BiscuitStripes replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Students

    Yeah work email. I've seen the SN thing before, I wasn't sure if it was commonly
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    iPad Pro for notes

    BiscuitStripes replied to TinaMWrtr's topic in General Students

    I have the 10.5 inch with the Apple Pencil and love it. I use an App called GoodNotes and it's been great. When you turn the iPad sideways, it's the same width as a piece of paper, so it makes...
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    How far in advance do you get your class/clinical schedule?

    BiscuitStripes posted a topic in General Students

    I was wondering how far in advance does your program give you your class and clinical schedule? Our first semester was three non-clinical classes and we got our schedule a couple weeks before classes...
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    WGU So Cal August Cohort

    BiscuitStripes replied to JD2RN's topic in Western Governors University

    You have every right to be upset and frustrated, and by no means did I mean to diminish your feelings. If I came across that way, I do sincerely apologize. You never know what is going to happen and...
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    WGU So Cal August Cohort

    BiscuitStripes replied to JD2RN's topic in Western Governors University

    I agree it's unfortunate, but I'd imagine the school is powerless in it. If they disagree, then Cedars could just pull their contract for clinicals and then no one gets to go. I spoke to the...
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    How far in advance do you get your class/clinical schedule?

    BiscuitStripes replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Students

    It seems to change with each semester from what I can tell. I was curious if it was my program specifically or if that's how most programs
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    How far in advance do you get your class/clinical schedule?

    BiscuitStripes replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Students

    Very interesting, seems like short notice is pretty
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    Cal State San Marcos ABSN Spring 2019

    BiscuitStripes replied to inkabruce's topic in School, College Programs

    Just so you know, even though you may have classes at the main campus in San Marcos, you could still be assigned a clinical rotation as far north as Riverside. Hopefully it works out for you, I know...
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    Recording device for lectures

    BiscuitStripes replied to megster871's topic in General Students

    My program doesn't allow us to record. I know many others don't either, so I'd check
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    Working during nursing school

    BiscuitStripes replied to calpals's topic in General Students

    My original plan as a career changer into nursing was to attend an extended Bachelors program (Western Governors University, specifically) so I could continue to work full time. Due to issues with...