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@LiveYourDreams That is awesome news! They need to do that. It was out of date and not a good preparation for the NCLEX in my opinion. Once your closer to the NCLEX look into Mark Klimek reviews. I went to one and it was amazing! Nothing can really prepare you for the NCLEX and all I can recommend is to study as you go through the program. For example, I hated PEDS class and I did a data dumb as soon as I passed but I shouldn't have. 13% of NCLEX questions are PEDS/OB and it can be easy to forget about lochia and pelvic positioning.

@tidybear I can do some digging and see what I still have. Private message me, we will exchange information and I will talk with you more that way.

I was in your shoes two years ago and now I am working as a RN, graduated from SWC and going to PLNU for the RN-to-BSN program. It all works out! Alternates do not get discouraged, in my cohort all 10 alternates got in. You will be amazed how many people cannot commit to the schedule due to other responsibilities but wont say anything until the first week of class. Just stick it out.

At SWC the amount of questions per test depends on what class you are in and what teacher you have but on the exams it is almost always 50 (worth 2pt. each) or 100 (worth 1 point each). I graduated last year but when I was attending you could fail a test, complete remediation with the study lab, and then continue on. If you failed more than 2 they would likely set you up with a tutor or have you complete mandatory study hours. 78% is passing because that is the standard for nursing. I am at PLNU now and it is the same way. My one recommendation would be to get your hand on the review material from the prior year. I know my cohort made group study guides and they helped a lot. Most professors give a review before the exams. There is no graded homework or assignments so you MUST do well on your exams. We had a few students fail out for grades or clinical issues but most of us made it. Keep in mind the classes are on the Otay Mesa campus down off the 905 so some people didn't anticipate the commute. Also, clinical is ALL OVER San Diego, so get ready. I was weekend/evening with clinical on Saturday so traffic was never too bad but during the week the day students always had issues. Some professors are more lenient than others. I have seen a professor send home a nursing student because of improper uniform and for being late. The clinical policy is super strict. You cannot miss any clinical days. That is a for sure way to get kicked out.

sure. Message me on here and I can give you my email. The thread will not allow me to post phone numbers or emails here!

Sharp Chula Vista ED is calling for interviews today and tomorrow! I did not get a call (yet) but good friends of mine did and they have interviews on 4/2. Good luck everyone.

Congrats, keep us up to date if you hear anything. My status currently reads "under consideration" and I am sure it will for awhile. I will post as soon as I hear anything.

Opens tomorrow! So many rumors about how many units we can apply to, I cant wait to find out. Tomorrow at noon we will be able to see the listing on their job postings. I am hoping we can all keep each other up to date if your online status changes or you get a phone call or email. Goal unit: Sharp CV ED

Just a place for everyone to share information related to the Sharp Healthcare new grad residency program.

It does change and get more relaxed in 2nd semester but first semester you are there basically Tuesday 10-4, Wednesday is your clinical so that is a 8-12 hour day, and Thursday is your pharm class I think 10am to noon. If you want to send me a private message I can share my syllabus and anything else I have.

Day classes: school Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday all day basically Eve/Weekend: Tues: 4-7 Thurs: 1-7 Saturday (Clinical) 12 hour shfts

When I got my acceptance letter mid march last year, we had 24 hours to reply via email.

I am in the SWC program if any one has questions. I am a weekend/evening student in the 2nd/4 semesters.

Im in the program, first year. They averaged mine but who knows maybe they changed the policy.

They average the two grades together.