Hi all! I applied to transfer to SDSU BSN program for fall 2020. I was wondering anybody here also applied SDSU to transfer so we could share info and help each other! Here is my stats:
Cumulative GPA: 4.0
Pre-reqs GPA: 4.0
TEAS: 85.0%
Have work experience
I have 69 points so far. Not sure if it is competitive enough since SDSU is tough to get into. As long as I checked a thread of Fall 2019, some people got accepted with 68 points, so finger crossed ... My TEAS is not really great so I am thinking to re-take it by the due of supplemental application as well.
Hi all! I’m so happy to have found this thread! My name is Sofi and I got placed into track 2 after transferring from my CC! I’m so excited to start classes this fall, even if it looks a little different than we had hoped for ? Have a nice rest of your Summer!
Hi all! I’m so happy to have found this thread! My name is Sofi and I got placed into track 2 after transferring from my CC! I’m so excited to start classes this fall, even if it looks a little different than we had hoped for ? Have a nice rest of your Summer!
Hi sofiwes49,
I am on track 1 and all the class will be online. I am just curious how track 2 will be like. You guys have labs right? Are they held in person class? How about clinicals?
I am on track 1 and all the class will be online. I am just curious how track 2 will be like. You guys have labs right? Are they held in person class? How about clinicals?
Hi Maya!
From the latest info I received, the labs will be on campus while the lectures will be held online. Also, I believe that track 2 transfer students begin clinical their second semester and track 1 transfer students begin clinical their third semester. Hope that helps!
Hello everyone! I'm happy to see that there is a thread for Fall 2020!
I transferred into the SDSU's BSN program in Fall 2019, and I still remember the my feelings last year after finding out I was admitted. Some of you might have a ton of questions and uncertainty about what to expect moving forward (I did), so feel free to DM me if you have any questions! I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have!
Hi JPVC_8402,
Thank you so much for the great input!! May I ask one quick question?
I heard that text book for nursing school is pretty expensive. Can you tell us how much it was for your first year? Do you have any tips on getting text books cheaper? All I can think of is getting ebooks, renting books from Amazon and using facebook market place.
From the latest info I received, the labs will be on campus while the lectures will be held online. Also, I believe that track 2 transfer students begin clinical their second semester and track 1 transfer students begin clinical their third semester. Hope that helps!
Thanks for the reply! Oic! I am glad that labs are in person! Hope everything will settle down soon and back to normal.
Thank you so much for the great input!! May I ask one quick question?
I heard that text book for nursing school is pretty expensive. Can you tell us how much it was for your first year? Do you have any tips on getting text books cheaper? All I can think of is getting ebooks, renting books from Amazon and using facebook market place.
Yes of course, I am always open to questions! In the first year of the program, everyone will take six core nursing classes, N202/206/208/219/221/304. Those in Track 2 will take an additional nursing class (N316 - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing) during their second semester in the program.
Below is the textbook information for the first two semesters of nursing classes (disclaimer: these are the textbooks I used, so they might change when you take the classes)
N202 (Client Assessment)
You will need physical copies of both the textbook and lab manual since you will be using them frequently during your labs. Cost is ~$40 for textbook and ~$16 for the lab manual on Amazon
Name of book: Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 8th edition by Carolyn Jarvis
You need to buy your own lab manual, but you can save money on the textbook by sharing the textbook with a friend or lab partner
N206 (Fundamentals of Nursing)
Electronic textbook, 24 month access —> usually ~$345, but currently 25% off
You first need to enter in our school name + the other required info, and then the textbook info will show up
Name of book: Lippincott CoursePoint + Enhanced for Taylor’s Fundamentals of Nursing, 9th edition by Carol R. Taylor, Carol Lillis, and Pamela B Lynn
You need to buy this yourself and cannot share because it is a personalized textbook + online homework bundle
N208 (Pathophysiology)
Electronic textbook, lifetime access —> can be bought on a website called RedShelf for ~$31
Name of book: Pathophysiology: Concepts of human disease (2019) by Matthew Sorenson, Lauretta Quinn, and Diane Klein
You can save money by sharing the textbook with a friend
N219 (Information Management)
Electronic textbooks
Name of books:
Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: A guide to best practice, 4th edition by Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk and Ellen Fineour-Overholt
Nursing informative and the foundation of knowledge, 4th edition by Dee McGonigle and Kathleen Mastrian
I do not think you will need to buy the textbooks because I heard there are copies of the textbooks available in the library
N221 (Professional Formation A)
No required textbooks, all readings needed for the classes are provided for free by the professor
N304 (Pharmacology)
Electronic textbook, lifetime access —> can be bought on a website called RedShelf for ~$31
Name of book: Pharmacology: Connections to nursing practice, 4th edition by Michael P. Adams and Carol Urban
You can save money by sharing the textbook with a friend
N316 (Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing)
Can purchase a physical or electronic copy of the textbook
Name of book: Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 9th edition by Mary C. Townsend and Karyn I. Morgan
I have already taken N316, and I personally don't think you need the book because the lecture professor does a good job of narrowing down what you need to know/focus on
Also, SDSU's SON has a media lab (located in Adams Humanities 2128) which has physical copies of nursing textbooks. I think that some of the textbooks in the media lab are not the most current edition, but they're a good backup in case you don't have access to the most updated edition of a textbook.
I know this might be a handful, but I hope it helps give you a better idea of the textbooks and expenses associated with your first year.
If any of you have other questions, feel free to send me a direct message or comment on this thread, and I'll be happy to respond!
Does anybody know when transfer students normally do their study abroad excursion for the nursing program? It’s required, right?
Hi annietee,
Yes, there is a mandatory study abroad requirement that you need to complete in order to graduate. Even though the requirement is included in a specific semester in the nursing tracks, you can honestly complete the requirement whenever you want.
There are two parts to the study abroad requirement: a travel component and a class requirement. For the travel component, you need to be in a non-US country for at least 14 days (2 weeks). However, there are alternative options to meet the study abroad requirement (for example, a 1.5 to 6-week faculty led study abroad program with SON approval or a semester-long class that meets at the border once per week). If you do the 14-day study abroad option or the faculty led program, you will need to take a specific semester-long SDSU class the semester following your travel (this is the class requirement)
Some examples of study abroad options are:
SDSU-sponsored HHS 350 programs -- usually take place in countries like Italy, Ireland, Japan, Indonesia, Greece, and New Zealand. There is some kind of healthcare or health system related theme with this class
Independent programs -- self organized travel, various options available through an organization called International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ)
Switzerland Summer program -- I think this is offered every two years and is only eligible for nursing majors
Thailand -- offered through an organization called SDSU Students HEAL (Health & Education Abroad through Leadership)
Faculty-led programs -- countries vary, there is usually some kind of major/class-specific theme associated with these programs (ex: learning about art/anatomy, oceanography, virology, Spanish, etc.)
Semester programs -- studying abroad for one whole semester
Latin American studies class (LATAM 320 or 350 if an English speaker, LATAM 550 if a Spanish speaker) -- students have class at the border 1 evening per week for 1 entire semester. You are basically completing the travel component and class requirement at the same time with this option
Yes, there is a mandatory study abroad requirement that you need to complete in order to graduate. Even though the requirement is included in a specific semester in the nursing tracks, you can honestly complete the requirement whenever you want.
There are two parts to the study abroad requirement: a travel component and a class requirement. For the travel component, you need to be in a non-US country for at least 14 days (2 weeks). However, there are alternative options to meet the study abroad requirement (for example, a 1.5 to 6-week faculty led study abroad program with SON approval or a semester-long class that meets at the border once per week). If you do the 14-day study abroad option or the faculty led program, you will need to take a specific semester-long SDSU class the semester following your travel (this is the class requirement)
Some examples of study abroad options are:
SDSU-sponsored HHS 350 programs -- usually take place in countries like Italy, Ireland, Japan, Indonesia, Greece, and New Zealand. There is some kind of healthcare or health system related theme with this class
Independent programs -- self organized travel, various options available through an organization called International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ)
Switzerland Summer program -- I think this is offered every two years and is only eligible for nursing majors
Thailand -- offered through an organization called SDSU Students HEAL (Health & Education Abroad through Leadership)
Faculty-led programs -- countries vary, there is usually some kind of major/class-specific theme associated with these programs (ex: learning about art/anatomy, oceanography, virology, Spanish, etc.)
Semester programs -- studying abroad for one whole semester
Latin American studies class (LATAM 320 or 350 if an English speaker, LATAM 550 if a Spanish speaker) -- students have class at the border 1 evening per week for 1 entire semester. You are basically completing the travel component and class requirement at the same time with this option
Yes of course, I am always open to questions! In the first year of the program, everyone will take six core nursing classes, N202/206/208/219/221/304. Those in Track 2 will take an additional nursing class (N316 - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing) during their second semester in the program.
Below is the textbook information for the first two semesters of nursing classes (disclaimer: these are the textbooks I used, so they might change when you take the classes)
N202 (Client Assessment)
You will need physical copies of both the textbook and lab manual since you will be using them frequently during your labs. Cost is ~$40 for textbook and ~$16 for the lab manual on Amazon
Name of book: Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 8th edition by Carolyn Jarvis
You need to buy your own lab manual, but you can save money on the textbook by sharing the textbook with a friend or lab partner
N206 (Fundamentals of Nursing)
Electronic textbook, 24 month access —> usually ~$345, but currently 25% off
You first need to enter in our school name + the other required info, and then the textbook info will show up
Name of book: Lippincott CoursePoint + Enhanced for Taylor’s Fundamentals of Nursing, 9th edition by Carol R. Taylor, Carol Lillis, and Pamela B Lynn
You need to buy this yourself and cannot share because it is a personalized textbook + online homework bundle
N208 (Pathophysiology)
Electronic textbook, lifetime access —> can be bought on a website called RedShelf for ~$31
Name of book: Pathophysiology: Concepts of human disease (2019) by Matthew Sorenson, Lauretta Quinn, and Diane Klein
You can save money by sharing the textbook with a friend
N219 (Information Management)
Electronic textbooks
Name of books:
Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: A guide to best practice, 4th edition by Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk and Ellen Fineour-Overholt
Nursing informative and the foundation of knowledge, 4th edition by Dee McGonigle and Kathleen Mastrian
I do not think you will need to buy the textbooks because I heard there are copies of the textbooks available in the library
N221 (Professional Formation A)
No required textbooks, all readings needed for the classes are provided for free by the professor
N304 (Pharmacology)
Electronic textbook, lifetime access —> can be bought on a website called RedShelf for ~$31
Name of book: Pharmacology: Connections to nursing practice, 4th edition by Michael P. Adams and Carol Urban
You can save money by sharing the textbook with a friend
N316 (Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing)
Can purchase a physical or electronic copy of the textbook
Name of book: Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 9th edition by Mary C. Townsend and Karyn I. Morgan
I have already taken N316, and I personally don't think you need the book because the lecture professor does a good job of narrowing down what you need to know/focus on
Also, SDSU's SON has a media lab (located in Adams Humanities 2128) which has physical copies of nursing textbooks. I think that some of the textbooks in the media lab are not the most current edition, but they're a good backup in case you don't have access to the most updated edition of a textbook.
I know this might be a handful, but I hope it helps give you a better idea of the textbooks and expenses associated with your first year.
If any of you have other questions, feel free to send me a direct message or comment on this thread, and I'll be happy to respond!
Thank you sososo much for your reply! This is such a great information for future nursing stundet at SDSU. I do appreciate you help - you are the best!
Hi everyone! Has anyone submitted their final transcripts? I just ordered mine. I am wondering if we still need to submit our immunization records, TB, etc? Also, has anyone already paid their tuition? I'm just wondering where everyone is at with the steps to prepare for registration? Thank you!
I just paid my tuition and started registration. However, it seems our nursing classes (NURS XXX) are automatically registered, so I have not really done anything. Now I am thinking what should I take beside nursing classes. (upper writing or medical ethics).
With that said, does anybody know which writing class would be good? I know we can choose among 10 or so writing classes, but I just a little nervous because I am from community college and heard university writing class is harder than cc.
Hi Maya, I took ENS 330 over the Summer and thought is was a straight forward class. Read chapters and take quizzes and exams. I am also a CC transfer, and know how intimidating are writing classes. I took LING 305W and honestly it wasn't too difficult, but the professor gave us daily HW.. sometimes multiple assignments. We did four papers on different topics, a lot of peer editing, and the final was an analysis essay within two hours. Unless English is your second language, you won't be able to take this class, but I assume other upper division writing classes will be roughly the same.
Hi Maya, I took ENS 330 over the Summer and thought is was a straight forward class. Read chapters and take quizzes and exams. I am also a CC transfer, and know how intimidating are writing classes. I took LING 305W and honestly it wasn't too difficult, but the professor gave us daily HW.. sometimes multiple assignments. We did four papers on different topics, a lot of peer editing, and the final was an analysis essay within two hours. Unless English is your second language, you won't be able to take this class, but I assume other upper division writing classes will be roughly the same.
Hope this helps ?
Hi Marce,
Thank you so much! It is super helpful!! Like you said, the university writing classes sound almost scary for me as English is my second language. I will definitely look into those two classes!
sofiwes49
14 Posts
Hi all! I’m so happy to have found this thread! My name is Sofi and I got placed into track 2 after transferring from my CC! I’m so excited to start classes this fall, even if it looks a little different than we had hoped for ? Have a nice rest of your Summer!