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Jun 24, 2009, 09:28 AM
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Jun 30, 2009 at 06:29 AM by Angie O'Plasty, RN
 Re: SPC Nursing students??All B student
No, I haven't applied to the program yet because I'm still lacking Statistics (yuck) and I'm pregnant and due in the fall. So, this puts me back a couple of semesters, but I'm hoping to apply for next fall and maybe get in. I was talking to someone that goes to USF and she said that they accept applicants with lower GPAs - not quite sure how true that is, but if I don't get accepted at SPC or the EAYL program at Morton Plant I might look into going across the bay. I also thought A&P 1 & 2 were easy - took it online and managed A's in both classes...Micro is totally different and I did have a harder time with it, but it was still managable and I made an A. Have you taken Statistics yet? I'm looking to take that online in the spring.
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Jun 24, 2009, 09:41 AM
Re: SPC Nursing students??All B student
Definitely YUCK on statistics. I took it a few years ago at Univ of Tampa so I can't be much help on professor advice :-( I had Byrne also for A&P..pretty easy class. Have you gotten any info on that EAYL program? I've heard that it can help you get accepted and someone else said you have to be accepted first and then apply. Not sure which is true. Their information line doesnt say anything about it really.
Congrats on the pregnancy!!!
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Jun 24, 2009, 09:45 AM
Re: SPC Nursing students??All B student
Well, from what I've read and heard you go to their EAYL fair, but dress like you're going to an interview. They speak with you and make their choices that way. I "think" that you have to be considered an alternate or have gotten into the program at SPC to be considered for the EAYL program. They only have their fair 30 days prior to the program starting each semester, so you literally find out right before the semester starts if you got in or not. I'd really like to participate in the EAYL program - get experience plus get a foot in the door, only downside is 3-year commitment to working for Morton Plant.
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Jun 25, 2009, 04:32 PM
Re: SPC Nursing students??All B student FYI to the original post...I already have a BA in Chemistry from USF (this doesn't matter for SPC Nursing), and I just finished ALL my pre requisites...I have a 3.5 and applied while I was finishing APII, STATS, and MICRO - at the same time. The program fills 70% of the seats 1 month after the application deadlines, and since I was still taking classes, I was not chosen for a seat. The application is automatically reviewed after the semester ends for the remaining 30% of the seats; this is where the competition becomes fierce for...for these seats, nobody was directly seated below a 3.8 this semester. Needless to say, I did not get a seat but have been chosen as an alternate. I met with a counselor who said there are no guarantees, but that chances are good that I'll be able to get a seat. On that note, I've gotten nothing but straight A's since I started at SPC, and every time I met with a counselor, they always said..."oh, don't worry about it, you'll get in"....I think it's what they're coached to say in order to keep potential students paying for credit hours...then they change the talk to, “why don't you get your LPN so you won't have to compete with the GPA's, we offer that here” : ) for a price$$ Bottom Line: If your GPA is questionable, consider other options, or going straight into the LPN program. | | No. 14 |
Jun 25, 2009, 04:55 PM
Re: SPC Nursing students??All B student
Oh, that is interesting. Please keep us updated if you get in as an alternate. I'll be finished with my pre-reqs after statistics and then plan on applying. Thanks for the info.
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Jun 25, 2009, 08:58 PM
Re: SPC Nursing students??All B student
This is all crazy talk! I was one of the first "competitive applicants" when they got rid of the waiting list. I was alternate listed.....and the EAYL program was a 2 year contract (who the heck knows what they are doing as a nurse anyhow a YEAR after being a nurse).....so I went for it and with my GPA of 3.1, science GPA of 2.89...I got in. Now, I'll tell you that I never had to repeat a semester, got all A's in level 4 and am a really good nurse. The sad thing is, the books smarts don't always get you through the common sense smarts that nursing takes. However, that is where turnover occurs opening up seats. Good luck to all of you, reconsider the contractual part of the EAYL, and know you will get great PCT experience before you finish nursing and that will help you immensely since most people graduate and continue nursing on the floor they've worked on for 2 years through school. I love my floor, love my job and love the fact I had that opportunity. And only 3 mos into my job, I've had over a 1.50$ worth of raises already. Thank god! Can't wait for season to start!
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Jun 26, 2009, 07:31 AM
Re: SPC Nursing students??All B student Originally Posted by nazarukj  FYI to the original post...I already have a BA in Chemistry from USF (this doesn't matter for SPC Nursing), and I just finished ALL my pre requisites...I have a 3.5 and applied while I was finishing APII, STATS, and MICRO - at the same time. The program fills 70% of the seats 1 month after the application deadlines, and since I was still taking classes, I was not chosen for a seat. The application is automatically reviewed after the semester ends for the remaining 30% of the seats; this is where the competition becomes fierce for...for these seats, nobody was directly seated below a 3.8 this semester.
Needless to say, I did not get a seat but have been chosen as an alternate. I met with a counselor who said there are no guarantees, but that chances are good that I'll be able to get a seat. On that note, I've gotten nothing but straight A's since I started at SPC, and every time I met with a counselor, they always said..."oh, don't worry about it, you'll get in"....I think it's what they're coached to say in order to keep potential students paying for credit hours...then they change the talk to, “why don't you get your LPN so you won't have to compete with the GPA's, we offer that here” : ) for a price$$ Bottom Line: If your GPA is questionable, consider other options, or going straight into the LPN program.
What session are you an alternate for? Are all of your pre-req's completed now that you have been chosen as an alternate or are you still lacking some? Thanks for all the info also. I have a 3.8, but lacking Micro, so I'll prob have to wait until Fall :-(
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Jun 26, 2009, 11:07 AM
Re: SPC Nursing students??All B student What session are you an alternate for? Are all of your pre-req's completed now that you have been chosen as an alternate or are you still lacking some? Thanks for all the info also. I have a 3.8, but lacking Micro, so I'll prob have to wait until Fall :-(
I'm an alternate for starting this fall, 2009, and yes...I've finished all pre-req's...to be competitive for a direct seat, you'll need to finish micro. You may be able to get in via EAYL though, but when I've interviewed for these positions, the first question they asked is if I've completed ALL my pre-req's. Micro's not so hard, just make sure you study your pants off for the FIRST EXAM...I mean, like crazy...that's the tough one...if you don't do well on it, take the 'W', if you nail it, you're good to go, just keep studying.
Good Luck!
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Jun 26, 2009, 11:12 AM
Re: SPC Nursing students??All B student
Thanks. I'm taking it online this fall. I technically will have it completed before Spring 2010 Nursing classes begin, but not before the application deadline. So to apply for the EAYL program, do you first have to be accepted into SPC's program or is that another way to get into their program? Thanks for your advice and good luck in the Fall.
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Jun 26, 2009, 11:22 AM
Re: SPC Nursing students??All B student nazarukj, one more question.....When SPC does their first cut (70%) and say you don't make that one do they send out a letter letting you know? or do they wait until the second cut (30%) to inform you if you made it or not? Thanks
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