SAC nursing program fall 2011

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Has anyone been accepted to SAC Nursing Program (Fall2011) already? If so, post so we can wait together. So nervous.. I already applied and I am waiting to see If I have been accepted...I did look up threads about SAC and I have read its pros and cons..Good luck to everyone.

Reason people choose SAC over other nursing programs is because its way cheaper and quicker. In the end, it doesn't matter where you end up getting your degree...... it could be at SAC, Incarnate Word, or UTSA..... everyone end up making the same pay. i just graduated from SAC with zero student debt but my co-worker graduated with 50k in debt from Incarnate word but we will end up making the same.

As for the posts above, its highly recommended to work as a tech while going to nursing school. Tech -> CNA -> Clerk. Techs deal with more on patient care while clerks mainly don't which will help you out later on. Job market been pretty tough out there for new grads and just working in the hospital will give you a leg up and possible job offers once you graduate. Another perks are tuition reinbursments and good nursing advice from nurses there. And if you are lucky to finish nursing school? The hospital will reinburse the cost of 1 NCLEX Review (300 value) and the NCLEX Exam which cost 350. Dam thing is expensive so you want to pass on the first try. You can start working as a tech or CNA after completing 1 yr of nursing school.

Working and going to school can be easily done. Going to school during the week and working nights part time during the weekends. weekend and night deferential helps alot. Shifts are in 8-12 hr shifts. You can easily knock out 16-24 hrs in 2 days.

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Reason people choose SAC over other nursing programs is because its way cheaper and quicker. In the end, it doesn't matter where you end up getting your degree...... it could be at SAC, Incarnate Word, or UTSA..... everyone end up making the same pay. i just graduated from SAC with zero student debt but my co-worker graduated with 50k in debt from Incarnate word but we will end up making the same.

As for the posts above, its highly recommended to work as a tech while going to nursing school. Tech -> CNA -> Clerk. Techs deal with more on patient care while clerks mainly don't which will help you out later on. Job market been pretty tough out there for new grads and just working in the hospital will give you a leg up and possible job offers once you graduate. Another perks are tuition reinbursments and good nursing advice from nurses there. And if you are lucky to finish nursing school? The hospital will reinburse the cost of 1 NCLEX Review (300 value) and the NCLEX Exam which cost 350. Dam thing is expensive so you want to pass on the first try. You can start working as a tech or CNA after completing 1 yr of nursing school.

Working and going to school can be easily done. Going to school during the week and working nights part time during the weekends. weekend and night deferential helps alot. Shifts are in 8-12 hr shifts. You can easily knock out 16-24 hrs in 2 days.

Thank you Doink, I didnt know the NCLEX is 350..YIKES!!! Congratulations on your graduation:yeah:...How was it for you?

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Sac will tell you where to go on the drug test and criminal background checks. Same with immunizations, can get it anywhere but have documentation. Wait til you get the letter so you know what you need.

I chose part time over prn because it was a steady paycheck. And if I needed more money, I can always pick up more hrs. I told my buddy who is also going to nursing school. He was working full time and his schedule was scattered all over the week so he can have weekends off. I told him that nursing school's schedule tend to change at the last minute. Save yourself the headache and work only part time and schedule your work all on the weekends only. Nursing school is usually mon to thurs. I know few instances where my night classes got canceled and changed to days few days before the class suppose to start. Told him he can do without the weekend for 2 years...... after that, he will have a good paying job and can do what ever he wants.

Part time job is what helps get the foot into the door. You will become a familiar face among the staff unlike the PRN status.

Nursing school wasn't too bad for me. I didn't study too much, mostly crammed the night before the exams. They tend to pull questions off the supplemental studyguide books that comes seperate from the main books and nclex questions. I wouldnt recommend it. Most kids there can't do what I did and still pass. I had experience to back it up.

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Sac will tell you where to go on the drug test and criminal background checks. Same with immunizations, can get it anywhere but have documentation. Wait til you get the letter so you know what you need.

I chose part time over prn because it was a steady paycheck. And if I needed more money, I can always pick up more hrs. I told my buddy who is also going to nursing school. He was working full time and his schedule was scattered all over the week so he can have weekends off. I told him that nursing school's schedule tend to change at the last minute. Save yourself the headache and work only part time and schedule your work all on the weekends only. Nursing school is usually mon to thurs. I know few instances where my night classes got canceled and changed to days few days before the class suppose to start. Told him he can do without the weekend for 2 years...... after that, he will have a good paying job and can do what ever he wants.

Part time job is what helps get the foot into the door. You will become a familiar face among the staff unlike the PRN status.

Nursing school wasn't too bad for me. I didn't study too much, mostly crammed the night before the exams. They tend to pull questions off the supplemental studyguide books that comes seperate from the main books and nclex questions. I wouldnt recommend it. Most kids there can't do what I did and still pass. I had experience to back it up.

Doink, thank you very much..greatly appreciate it :)..All we have to do is wait and hope for the best. Did you get an acceptance letter or an email?

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Hello Ladies and Gents, its been a while since I've checked in so I wanted to stop by and see how everyone was holding up...I'm actually in San Antonio visiting (on my Spring Break) and I got a chance to visit SAC. I went into the nursing building and I walked around like "wow...this could be me walking around in these crisp white uniforms" Lol....It was such a good thought...anywho...enough of my rambling. I just hope that all of you are in good health and in good spirits, and I will continue to keep all of us lifted up in prayer. Take care!!

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Hello all,

So...we are going into the last week of April and I wanted to check in - has anyone heard anything from SAC on getting accepted for this Fall?? I'm starting to get a little anxious with all the waiting!! :):eek:

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I haven't heard anuthing yet and the wait is driving me crazy! If I don't hear anything soon I am gonna have an anxiety attack. :eek:

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:)I have not heard anything either...I did email **** yesterday from the nursing department, but has not emailed me..:(...I am thinking of paying a visit next week If I dont hear from her or anyone soon..Its driving me BONKERS...lol..Good luck to everyone..:)

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Sac_PR tweeted me and said that with the amount of applications and the reduced number of staff they are falling behind but we should receive an email of our acceptance....Just don't know when

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Hello everyone!!! I called yesterday and spoke with a **** and she said that notifications will go out May 1st (which is kinda hard to believe considering thats a Sunday) so we shall see. She also said that there were approximately 1000 applicants all gunning for the 110 open seats per semester. A plus is that neither one of us has received the "sorry you didn't get in" email....sooooo....no news might be good news...still rooting for us all...best wishes!!!

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Thanks for the info! 5 more days.... my heart just started pounding like crazy :heartbeat I guess if we dont hear anything Sunday then we'll hear Monday. Did she say if they sent out rejection emails?

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Hello everyone!!! I called yesterday and spoke with a **** and she said that notifications will go out May 1st (which is kinda hard to believe considering thats a Sunday) so we shall see. She also said that there were approximately 1000 applicants all gunning for the 110 open seats per semester. A plus is that neither one of us has received the "sorry you didn't get in" email....sooooo....no news might be good news...still rooting for us all...best wishes!!!

Thanks for the info, I hope that it really happens on that date of May 1st (or Mon. 2nd):rolleyes:

I'm in the same situation as you guys/gals...painstakingly waiting to get to the acceptance email, ...and reading posts..that others are anxious over this, is actually a bit comforting..to know its not just ME! lol

I've heard about the huge # of applications they have to sort through, and unfortunately..many/most in fact of those, are folks that still need several of the prereqs...and really don't have a shot.

On the SAC Nursing facebook page, it actually states that "some" emails have already been sent out:confused::mad:..whaa? is it just me...or something seem not completely right about that?

...seeing that made the wait worse for me..& wondering how that works.

I remember seeing movies..back in the old days..for things like this, there was a big "list" posted on a wall...all at once . (be faster than 1K emails)

But I suppose that method cannot be done anymore...it could cause embaressment:p ..and that should never ever happen in life:clown:

..hope this silly sarcasm doesn't offend anyone:jester: ..just venting a bit.

See yall in the Fall!:) sportin' white scrubs.

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