SPC Nursing students??All B student

Popes...they actually move through multiple "cuts". 1) They take everyone's points that have competitively applied and they take the number of open seats and from there they accept a certain number and also "alternate list" others. IN ADDITION, HCA and Baycare and Morton Plant all hold somewhere around 50 seats to enter into THEIR programs, so that is where that alternate list comes into play as well as calculating a few who do get accepted but are accepted to multiple programs and do not choose SPC. After everyone who was originally given a priority acceptance and a certain number of students filter over to those grant programs (HCA, MP AND BAYCARE), then the "alternates" get their notice of acceptance or not. Or should I say a final acceptance. I will tell you though...if you aren't accepted, AS LONG AS YOU MEET THE MINIMUM CRITERIA TO GET IN THE PROGRAM, YOU CAN STILL GET IN THROUGH A GRANT PROGRAM.....So, research them. Lately it's been tough for even new grad RN's to get jobs...unless you PCT at the hospital and they are keeping a licensed position open for you, so my opinion is that you SHOULD HAVE A PCT position before you even start nursing school and/or should do one of the grant programs to get exposure to nursing. Good luck and keep your head up!

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

NRSFLA is right on with the explanation on how the process works...
In direct response to your question...if you've not completed your Pre-Req's when you apply, you'll get a flat out rejection letter that explains this, and also lets you know that your app will automatically be re-considered for the 30% pool after the current semester ends. If you don't get into either seating, you MUST re-apply to be considered for the next term's seating...I say this so you can watch your application deadlines. Hope this helps : )

I'd also recommend either a day at the spa for you all or a xanax or both. I was just as freaked out as you all are (check my posting history...you'll see it, I've been on this site for a long time now). Nothing will be worse than the day you take boards, so just know eventually you will be doing just that. I also urge most of you to NOT go the LPN route at PTEC first and then to RN. You just making it longer on yourselves. And even when going through LPN school....you'll want the pain of nursing school over ASAP. Good luck to all....enjoy the spa day, see you on the floors in the near future in your whites.

i don't agree with that ... i was told by the advisor at SPC that the fastest way into the program, is thru the LPN or paramedic - RN route. i'd call and speak/meet with an advisor before you totally give up on any and all alternantives.

also, i have applied each semester and don't have all my pre-req's done yet and i am still considered. it doesn't up my odds, since the majority of the applicants chosen DO have them done, but it doesn't necessarily mean you have no shot either. i have my AA degree and just have A&P II left on pre-reqs.

flg8r36....I did look at both options when I was in your shoes, and if you add up all the months, between lpn and rn...and then add them both together.....it is faster if you just go the RN route. I'm speaking from experience...sit down and put them together...it's faster just getting into an rn program in the first place.

i totally agree with you on that, it's just getting IN to an RN program that is difficult. by knocking out the LPN and applying to the bridge, you can save sometimes years of waiting .... i know .... i've been waiting for SPC and PHCC for the past 2 years .... time is ticking i'm tired of waiting and really don't want to go to a private school and spend 3 times what i could at SPC.

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!

Just wanted to tell you that when I applied my alternate # was 50 and I got in. Thought there was no hope, but 2 weeks before the semester started, I got the call. Good luck to you!

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Ok, well, I've been reading through this thread and don't get discouraged!

I start Aug. 2009 for the SPC nursing program. I was accepted in the first 70% , but I have a GPA of 3.2 and a science GPA of 3.5. I do have my AA degree and I do have Micro and Statistics done. So you don't have to have a 3.8 or above to get in. Also they look at SAT scores (if you have any).

I guess you don't have to have Micro and Stats done right away, but it definitely ups your chances if you do have them. I'm saying this because in my orientation class they had students who hadn't taken these two classes and simply said they need to have them done before Nursing 4. So I guess you can still get in without having them completed.

Also, you can go the route of LPN transition but it does take a long time... And the cost! I mean the RN program is considerably less than any LPN program I have seen lately. And you get so much more for your moneys worth.

Also, EAYL is an excellent program! I didn't get in personally, but I definitely tried! You do sign a contract for 3 years, but what they give you is so helpful! You get a stipend a job that is flexible and consider your classes. Plus they extra hands on experience. So yea, you work for them for 3 years, but really I've heard that it's not quite a good idea to job hop around so really your'e guaranteed a spot right out of school!

Also, they have what they call "expansion" group. It's through Northside, Largo Medical Center, and Bay Pines... They don't really offer much money wise, but you do get a seat... They interview about a couple weeks after EAYL...

Wow! Thanks for the info, ATDanchor! So the EAYL program offered by Morton Plant is getting harder to get into? What are they looking for, and how many spots do they offer?