MyAimIsTrue

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  1. How to politely rescind a nursing school acceptance?

    MyAimIsTrue replied to Nursinghopeful19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did this too and it was AFTER I had done the drug test/background check/paid the deposit. I wrote a gracious email thanking them for the opportunity but that financial concerns at the time made me...

  2. Best school for community college transfer

    MyAimIsTrue replied to jkr021999's topic in General Students

    I think you have it backwards: UCs are more expensive than CSUs. Most of the CSU nursing programs have very good reputations and good NCLEX pass rates (see the BRN website). Surprisingly, the UCs fall...

  3. UCI, SFSU, or Seattle U?

    MyAimIsTrue replied to joelleho's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ok, that helps! I love the city too. :-) I applied to SFSU but got into my first choice school, another CSU closer to my house. Other CSUs not too far are East Bay, Sonoma, San Jose, Stanislaus and...

  4. East Bay, CA Nurses - Where did you go to school?

    MyAimIsTrue replied to allirn2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    NCLEX Pass Rates Lists all the schools in California and how well their grads do on the state licensure exam. Tons of options in the Bay

  5. Obtaining nursing prerequisites while in highschool?

    MyAimIsTrue replied to Kaitlyn.w's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Others have good advice, but my advice is: Slow Down! Why rush through it? Enjoy high school. Then enjoy college. Even if you have a BSN by age 22, you have 45 YEARS to work as a nurse. By age 30...

  6. UCI, SFSU, or Seattle U?

    MyAimIsTrue replied to joelleho's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why SFSU of all of the CSUs? It's a fine university with a good (and very competitive) nursing program, but the cost of living is sky-high. And why are Irvine and Seattle at the top of your list? We...

  7. TEAS/ other testing requirements?

    MyAimIsTrue replied to Kaitlyn.w's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Maybe it's a West Coast thing then...parents of 2 high school seniors looking into nursing have told me this and they both listed the same short list of schools. Which reminds me--I need to find out...

  8. TEAS/ other testing requirements?

    MyAimIsTrue replied to Kaitlyn.w's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    As I understand it, there are very few universities who admit freshmen to the nursing program (UPenn, UCLA and UCIrvine are a few that I know that do). So most people start at community college, get...

  9. samuel Merritt absn Sacramento vs. sac state

    MyAimIsTrue replied to Mom.to.3.boys's topic in General Students

    I'm not at Sac State, so I'm sure it's totally different, but I'm in my first year and it's basically (right now) at school 3 days/week and clinicals 2 days/week. And lots of little things due all...

  10. samuel Merritt absn Sacramento vs. sac state

    MyAimIsTrue replied to Mom.to.3.boys's topic in General Students

    I can't comment on those two schools specifically, but I too, was choosing between Samuel Merritt ABSN and a Cal State and I chose a Cal State. I honestly don't see the point of rushing through and...

  11. Dropping out of my ABSN program to go to community college?

    MyAimIsTrue replied to jap1021's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you already have a Bachelor's degree you will not be spending 4 more years in a BSN program. It will be 2, or 3 tops. That's what I'm doing. I did not want the stress or the price tag of an...

  12. Samuel Merritt ABSN Spring 2018

    MyAimIsTrue replied to JennaAnn23's topic in School, College Programs

    I got in off the waitlist very quickly (one week later?), with Science GPA 4.0, 92 on the TEAS, and volunteer healthcare experience. My overall undergrad GPA was not spectacular (maybe similar to...

  13. Considering SDSU BSN, but concerned about job market

    MyAimIsTrue replied to JD2RN's topic in School, College Programs

    SD is not exactly like NorCal, but still... I am an older student pursuing a 2nd Bachelor's. I know someone who graduated at 50+ a couple of years ago and is gainfully employed as an RN who loves her...

  14. Is it stupid for applying only one school in the nursing program?

    MyAimIsTrue replied to MelodyTim's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think your chances are good. I applied to SFSU as a backup, but really only wanted CSUEB. I got in with similar GPA to yours, 92 on the TEAS, and no language or healthcare

  15. SFSU clinicals? ( San Francisco State University )

    MyAimIsTrue replied to nat2020's topic in School, College Programs

    I applied to both of those programs as well, but I am happily taking the extra year in school to avoid commuting to SF, and not just SF, but SFSU in the far corner of the city. If you are at CSUEB,...

  16. How many nursing schools did you apply ? California

    MyAimIsTrue replied to phuong1102's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I applied to SMU two years ago, was accepted and ultimately declined my spot b/c of the exorbitant tuition. Then I applied to CSUEB, was accepted. And SFSU, was scheduled for an interview which I...

  17. CSUEB vs. Sac State vs. CSULA

    MyAimIsTrue replied to truebluefoo's topic in School, College Programs

    Assuming the NCLEX pass rates are comparable, and assuming the cost and length of the programs is similar, it comes down to where do you want to live and probably work as an RN? I'm a Norcal girl and...

  18. Starting pre-reqs; advice on becoming a competitive MEPN applicant?

    MyAimIsTrue replied to librasea's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know a few people who've gotten into UCSF MEPN, and yes, they are highly intelligent people, who had the grades, test scores, essays, experience, and personality to be accepted. From what you've...

  19. Application Essay Advice

    MyAimIsTrue replied to kstjohn88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    But make it personal and unique as well. I think you could and should definitely use your experiences with your husband being in the

  20. Nursing School Tablet

    MyAimIsTrue replied to DomLaki's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm using the Surface Pro and so far it's been great for nursing school. I thought I would be lugging it around to class, but I don't do that. I'm still a pen and paper notetaker. I use it to write...

  21. USF vs SFSU vs SMU - Thoughts?

    MyAimIsTrue replied to aposseadesse's topic in School, College Programs

    I take it you are in SF and that's why you are not considering schools in other parts of the bay? I was accepted into SMU's ABSN and ultimately decided that $70K for one degree was absurd. I also...

  22. What's the best NCLEX app for your phone?

    MyAimIsTrue posted a topic in General Students

    Easy to use, good questions,

  23. Help Choosing a Nursing School

    MyAimIsTrue replied to futurenurse168's topic in General Students

    I'd go for the least expensive option. USF is crazy expensive (and so is living in SF), while SDSU is quite reasonable. Also, where do you want to live? I'm assuming you're a Californian based on...

  24. What books should I purchase?

    MyAimIsTrue replied to Imperfect_beauty's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just wait. We were told to buy the "bundle" for nearly $2000, but it includes everything we will need for the three year

  25. New nursing student mom

    MyAimIsTrue replied to perfectohno's topic in General Students

    Well, I can tell you since I started nursing school 3 months ago, our diet is crap. It's hard to be mom, student and worker and then have to cook every night. I'm trying not to feel too guilty about...