SFSU Fall 2012

SF_RescueNinja · May 25, 2012

Me too! I just got an acceptance for Spring 2013 literally hours after submitting my non-refundable deposit to SDSU. I was originally wait listed # 32 to SFSU, so it appears that this year has gone much higher into the wait list than last year already! Unfortunately this news came slightly too late for me to consider it (since I paid my deposit to SDSU) but I suppose I don't really want to wait until Spring 2013 anyway, when I can start SD this Fall... It's just a shame because SFSU is literally in my backyard. Ahhh well! I hope all works out the way it is supposed to.
I will likely be declining this offer so it seems yet another wait list spot should open up for the Spring. Anyone above #32 cross your finger!!

I wonder what # they are at now since I'm @ 38!!!!!

emlamRN · May 30, 2012

Has anyone's major changed to nursing yet? Does the nursing program do it for us, or are we supposed to change it ourselves?

SF_RescueNinja · Jun 24, 2012

The nursing program will update it for you. If you are accepted to Spring semester, it might not update until later.

I just had to email SFSU Nursing since usually they won't pick up the phone... I wonder where they are on the wait list... :uhoh21:

SF_RescueNinja · Jul 11, 2012

They sent me an email before I left for work today. I'm accepted into Spring 2013! Whoooo hoooooo!!!! :w00t:

ParkJB · Jul 13, 2012

to current/past sfsu nursing students or anyone that can offer some much needed help/advice:

based on your personal experiences and feedbacks that you have heard from your fellow classmates/friends, which clinical hospitals (laguna honda, cpmc, general hospital, etc.) would you recommend for sfsu? and why? any certain professors that you would recommend for 1st semester?

in addition, how difficult was the drug calculation exam? do the practice problems they ask you to do on your own in the textbook come close to the exam questions? and mostly, do i have to write all my answers for the practice problems on paper and turn that in as an actual assignment?

also, i was wondering whether or not it's important for me to retain all the information that i have learned in anatomy and physiology class? or will the nursing classes teach you new information where you don't have to remember the detailed informations that you have learned in anatomy and physiology?

last but not the least, does the "nurse pack" contain all the clinical supplies (stethoscopes, blood pressure, hemostat, etc.) or is it a completely different set of tools? and what brand of blood pressure set would you recommend? where can i buy the supplies?

thank you guys in advance for all the help! i am really confused and lost so i'm hoping that all of your experiences can prove to be a big help! :redbeathe

Lame · Jul 17, 2012

I heard back yesterday that I was accepted for Spring 2013!! But I have no idea if I'm gonna accept my offer or not. =/

My alternate number was 61 so future applicants PLEASE DO NOT GIVE UP!!

Bzepeda73 · Aug 5, 2012

in response to parkjb, most teachers are different so no use in recommendations. as far as the clinical sites, i've heard great things about most of the hospitals so it really depends on which day you want to go to clinicals on. the drug calculation exam is not bad as long as you practice. remember that you can take it again if you don't pass. i went over the entire book and did most of the problems, they get kinda repetitive. nothing needs to be turned in. i'm sure you were told to start the first 2 units but i suggest you keep going because you have to go through the entire book by the first few weeks!!

as far as anatomy and physio, if you were accepted into the program i'm sure you know enough already, no need to refresh...i didn't. the "nurse pack" does not contain steth, blood pressure set, bandage scissors, penlight, or hemostat....you can get them online. as far as the steth, most everyone bought the littman classic ii se, works perfect. any bp set works good, you can find them on amazon for cheap.

hope this helps!!

niculove707 · Sep 25, 2012

Hello!

This is a late reply, especially since you've probably already started (unless you were a spring start) but I figure this could be helpful for everyone.

I was at Laguna Honda for my Level 1 clinical and, although it is an absolutely gorgeous facility (brand new and all green!), there was next to nothing for students to do. However, it was a great place to start for people who are shy because it really forces you to talk to your patients (since you won't be passing meds or anything else basically). Oddly enough, touching people is one of the hardest things to do as a new nursing student. Plus, you'll have plenty of experience as Level 2's. So even if you do end up at LHH, it's a great first step! Each hospital has it's ups and downs but I'd say most of the people in my class were happiest at the VA or at St. Lukes. As someone else said, the clinical instructors vary every semester- the wonderful instructor I had doesn't teach at sfsu anymore- so giving out names wouldn't be helpful.

The dreaded Calc test--- RELAX! BREATHE! It is difficult but it is definitely NOT worth all the stress people put into it. In fact, I haven't missed a question yet. Read the book and ask your instructors to do practice questions with you. And definitely try to understand dimensional analysis because even though there are others ways to do the math, you can get tripped up if you arent very, very careful. For the first semester, pay attention to the chapters towards the end (I can't remember now but I think the 20's are good?). The teachers are NOT there to teach you the math. You have to ask. It's supposed to be self-taught and after level 1 they will hardly give you suggestions.

Anatomy and physiology memory will help, but it's not necessary to go back through ALL your notes. I have my notes and occasionally check back if there was something that was more clearly spelt out in those earlier classes. But that is rare.

The nurse pack only includes the supplies you'll need in your interventions class. It does NOT include a stethescope, BP cuff, etc. The school clearly lays out for you what you need to buy outside of the bookstore. The supplies can be bought anywhere that sells nursing supplies. The Littmann stethescopes seem to be a favorite.

Good luck with Level 1! And attend NSA! We're here to help you as much as possible. You can even sign up to have an upper level as your mentor! Make the most of the tools available to you and really connect with not only your cohort but the rest of the nursing students.

chichibaby · Oct 12, 2012

Hi all! :) Hope you all are doing well!!!

Quick question - to all those who are starting the nursing program Spring 2013, did any of you receive any information about orientation yet? I have not received or heard of anything so far and I'm a bit worried. :nailbiting:

Lame · Oct 17, 2012

I got an email saying that orientation is gonna be on Nov. 29th.

SF_RescueNinja · Oct 26, 2012

An email and orientation packet went out today!!! Yayyyyyyyy.

chichibaby · Oct 26, 2012

Yay!! I just got it today too :) Can't wait to finally meet you all!