FSCJ/ LPN Fall 2011 hopefuls

hmmm... · Jul 4, 2011

me too; it's a wait and see game...

though, I'm not really ecstatic about the gpa point system...if person A. has 15 credits and a gpa of 3.9 and person B. has 60 credits and a gpa of 2.9, person A will be rewarded more points for entry into the program.

in what land is that fair? I think that they really need to revise the entrance point system. :confused:

Kimmeeb · Jul 5, 2011

I applied for the last two fall semesters. I didn't get it. I've applied now for the RN program, and feel pretty confident, as I've raised my GPA and have some good points to apply with.

As for the way they do things for LPN....it's a disgrace. I can't see how someone's GPA from college can even compare to that of a High School's GPA. Goes to show they're lack of concern for those who are more intelligent to apply to the program and actually get in.

Good luck to those of you that applied. I have a friend who's applied, and I'm crossing my fingers for her.

Karen Coleman · Jul 8, 2011

has anyone gotten a letter yet??????????????

Sturnage · Jul 8, 2011

I haven't, and its weighing on me.... ugh

Karen Coleman · Jul 8, 2011

what is everyones GPA? Just wondering to see where I fall.....

Shirley Shin · Jul 8, 2011

2.9. Very average

Karen Coleman · Jul 8, 2011

when are we supposed to find out? I heard there are only 30 spots............ is that true? with over 600 applying

Sturnage · Jul 8, 2011

Im almost embarassed to say that I never stopped to see where I stood with my gpa... How do they compute everything. I have my A.A. so I got a waiver for the tabe... and unfortunately I didn't know that my current CNA license ALONE wasn't enough, you actually need a letter on company letterhead. It was my intention to apply to SJRSC's RN program but my husband had to start chemotherapy so I had to pull out of my chemistry class (the last class I needed to apply)... so LPN was actually my plan B. Do you ladies know how I compute where I stand? Is it my college gpa, or is there some other way of computing?

Yesterday I signed up to take chemistry in the fall, just in case I get a denial letter for the LPN program. Feels like I am always relying on my plan B lately, so at least I have that taken care of. LOL

Karen Coleman · Jul 9, 2011

I think it goes by your tabe scores and your GPA.... Sorry to hear about your husband... will say a prayer.........

I have no clue.... I just know the Rn's already got their letters and I am waiting and waiting for ours......... Look on the connections at fscj.org and look under transcript to see your gpa

Sturnage · Jul 9, 2011

Thanks Karen, stage 3C melanoma is NO JOKE! (Slap on the sunscreen everybody) And here I thought the pursuit for my nursing degree was tricky.... He and I are in our late 20's and we have four children, ages 9 and under. Cancer, college, and children! Now thats 3C's! LOL

Well, I have the "highest tabe possible" so sayeth the department when I got my waiver; however, my college gpa after 66 credit hours is 2.9. Not where I wanted it to be, but taking care of him while he had 33 rounds of radiation and a 40 lymph node neck and head dissection kinda played a roll in getting a couple of C's. Such is life. Let's see where it takes us... =)

Karen Coleman · Jul 9, 2011

I am so sorry about your husband. Be Proud of yourself for all you are doing! Most people cant even handle 4 children and a healthy husband yet alone the cancer and schooling. Keep your chin up.. I am on facebook. karen coleman profile pic is me in a dress blonde hair with a drink in my hand if you want to friend me.... I am sure you will get in! Lets keep saying a prayer!!!! Hopefully we both get in and can study together!