WGU Prelicensure-Cedars Sinai-Oct, 2014

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Anyone out there anxiously waiting with me for news of acceptance to the October 1st cohort for Cedars Sinai? The excitement and suspense is really tough for me! My "nursing file" was complete and ready to go on February 2nd, which feels like about 25 years ago. All my eggs are in the WGU basket...I don't really have other options. I'm trying to pass the time by re-reading my anatomy and Microbiology textbooks. :wideyed: Also taking others' advice about relaxing and enjoying free time in case I do start school soon. I'd love to hear from anyone else waiting. Good luck to all who have applied!

I have the Oxford version of those in another color and enjoy them, but they're not as comfortable as nursing shoes. ;)

I'll buy them after I'm sure I'm in the clinical portion...I shouldn't be hasty. Hahaha

And I've had a desk job for the last two years...I can't wait to be more active again. I have to do stretches to keep from developing back problems from being at a desk all day! And I go to the gym when I can.

My suggestion to prep would be to take a daily walk, amping up the distance as you acclimate to it. Which, of course, is just good for overall health too.

:)

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Thanks for the tips, Geek. I will start walking and also some yoga.

I was surprised to learn from my enrollment counselor that only 10 out of 12 students proceed into the nursing program. I understood that two or more might either drop out or fail, but she made it clear that *only* 10 move forward. Meaning if two don't fail or drop out, two are either eliminated or "held back" for the next cohort.

Sounds like a reality show, eh? "The REAL Nursing Students of Beverly Hills" :roflmao:

So only the top 10 make it into the two-year nursing program. No pressure! But we will all do our best, won't we, so no worries...:yes:

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Omg. Glad I didn't buy the shoes.

Crap.

I wonder if it's a good thing or a bad thing to finish the courses quickly or not!

Now, I'm scared. I thought it was pretty much a done deal if I do well...but if EVERYONE does well and better than me, I'm out? Eeeekkkk!!!

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No, no, go back to the arm flailing and the squealing! I didn't mean to scare you, sorry! We just have to do our best.

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Scared still. Lol

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I just finished my intake "interview" and I can answer a few of your questions.

Our bootcamp will probably take place on the second weekend of October and our testing for that bootcamp is the following weekend!

As far as the iTouch, I was told as long as we have any type of smartphone (Apple or Android), we are fine. However, the app we have to purchase is close to $300... Apparently it will be useful for us in our future careers as a resource.

Not in the California program, but I know the iTouch is not really necessary. The app is available on Android so any smart phone will do. It's the Nursing Central App that they want you to buy. I know a lot of people in my cohort never purchased it and NONE of my clinical preceptors/instructors actually used it. I use it, but I actually found other apps that are cheaper that I like better.

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Thanks for the tips, Geek. I will start walking and also some yoga.

I was surprised to learn from my enrollment counselor that only 10 out of 12 students proceed into the nursing program. I understood that two or more might either drop out or fail, but she made it clear that *only* 10 move forward. Meaning if two don't fail or drop out, two are either eliminated or "held back" for the next cohort.

Sounds like a reality show, eh? "The REAL Nursing Students of Beverly Hills" :roflmao:

So only the top 10 make it into the two-year nursing program. No pressure! But we will all do our best, won't we, so no worries...:yes:

I have not found that to be true in any of the cohorts near me. We do have a lot of students get set back, but I have yet to see anyone not pass the prenursing part. Then keep in mind that a lot of people do have to realign with a new cohort, but most people do progress without problems after that. (I start my LAST term in 2 weeks! Good luck to you all!)

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Thanks, tsm007, you're awesome! I've followed your posts for a couple of years. (Stalker-ish, I know, sorry.) I really appreciate that you contribute to the WGU forum so often, and in such a positive way. You are really the only one in the prelicensure program that responds. I am so happy to hear that you are so close to completing your degree. Wishing you the very best in your final term!

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So, just to clarify, if all 12 of us do well in the prelicensure portion, we all can move on - on schedule -to clinicals?

Because being delayed 6 months or longer is scary.

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So, just to clarify, if all 12 of us do well in the prelicensure portion, we all can move on - on schedule -to clinicals?

Because being delayed 6 months or longer is scary.

They can't just fail you for no reason. I cannot 100% say for sure because I am not in California, but I will try and find out. I have a couple people I talk with in California cohorts. You don't even go to clinicals until after CASAL 1 (and CASAL 1 usually does lose 1 or 2 people).

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They can't just fail you for no reason.

That's how I felt about it. :)

Thanks! Really appreciate it!

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