Spring Admissions in California Nursing Schools

Califlower · May 12, 2007

http://www.allnursingschools.com/

That's a good place to start... I know there are a couple of community colleges in the area. CSU Northridge only has an RN - BSN program... why not start with an associate's degree?

BonnieSc · May 12, 2007

I can think of several reasons not to start with an associate's degree

But I can't think of any BSN programs on the Central Coast. There're quite a few in the greater Los Angeles area, and a few inland. As to whether you can start a clinical nursing program Spring 2008--it depends on what prerequisites you have finished.

BeccaznRN, RN · May 12, 2007

A good place for you to start is the California Board of Registered Nursing's website to find programs in the area(s) you are interested in. http://www.rn.ca.gov/schools/rnprgms.htm.

The only 4-year BSN program I know of in the areas you mentioned is Cal State Channel Islands. http://nursing.csuci.edu/. However, please know that most (if not all) of the nursing programs in the state of California are impacted, which means that you will most likely wait 1+ year(s) to get into nursing school. It's very difficult to get into nursing programs, particularly in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties.

Best wishes!

BonnieSc · May 12, 2007

Wow, that is a BRAND new program! No wonder it wasn't on the official lists yet! I wondered about that school, but when I didn't see it on the lists, I didn't check the school itself. What a great thing for the students in that area!

Anyway, yes, most-if-not-all schools are impacted--but that doesn't necessarily mean you'll have to wait. If you have good grades and test scores, you could very well get into a CSU immediately.

BeccaznRN, RN · May 13, 2007

Anyway, yes, most-if-not-all schools are impacted--but that doesn't necessarily mean you'll have to wait. If you have good grades and test scores, you could very well get into a CSU immediately.

CSUCI's program will only accept about 40 students per year, and students are accepted according to a point system (like you will get so many points if you have worked at a hospital, if you are from the geographical area, etc.). Not to say that someone couldn't get in immediately, but I think one would have to be extremely lucky for that to happen. The vast majority will end up waiting for a spot.

meditate · May 16, 2007

Hi Wendy, what would be your reservations about a 2 year program? I am almost finished with my pre-reqs. for the ADN program at a 2 year in Ventura County. Was not aware of the BSN at Channel Islands at the time.

Thanks!

BonnieSc · May 16, 2007

Not reservations about an ADN program--just reasons to get the BSN from the beginning instead. There are LOTS of threads about it on here--anyway, the OP was looking for a BSN program, which is why I put that forward.

If CSUCI is admitting students based on a point system, it isn't "lucky" students who'll get in... it's hardworking and intelligent students, with additional points for a good healthcare background and living in the area.

meditate · May 16, 2007

hi wendy, i totally agree with you. if i was starting from the beginning, i would go for a bsn if it was close to home being that i am in the 40 and up group now! :lol2: take care, lisa

BeccaznRN, RN · May 17, 2007

If CSUCI is admitting students based on a point system, it isn't "lucky" students who'll get in... it's hardworking and intelligent students, with additional points for a good healthcare background and living in the area.

I get that, but all I'm saying is that there are going to be MANY hardworking and intelligent students that will apply to this program. It will be luck to get in on the first try from that.