[ks33]

Really? is GA perimeter that bad?? I was trying to sign up because its the only School that offers the ASN program. do you know of any other schools that offer the 2-year nursing degree???? PLEASE HELP!

[CB1004]

GPC unfortunately does have a bad rep. If ADN is the way you want to go try Athens Technical college. They have a satellite branch that is located in Gwinnett (an avg of 10 students in the Gwinnett class {*BONUS*}.) On a personal note, the externships I applied for stated that the reason they thought I was the nurse for them was partly because I attended ATC. ATC produces quality nurses.

[ks33]

Thank you so much for that info. I thought i was at a dead in because I couldnt find any other schools, I didnt know the colleges had satellite branches, i will check into that

[ks33]

Originally Posted by CB1004

GPC unfortunately does have a bad rep. If ADN is the way you want to go try Athens Technical college. They have a satellite branch that is located in Gwinnett (an avg of 10 students in the Gwinnett class {*BONUS*}.) On a personal note, the externships I applied for stated that the reason they thought I was the nurse for them was partly because I attended ATC. ATC produces quality nurses.

I just called Athens tech in regards to there lpn/rn program i was told that they do have satellite locations however the lpn or the rn program is only offered at the main location.......bummer....

gosh does anyone know of any lpn courses in the atlanta area?
i applied at atlanta tech and dekalb the waiting list are long, and dekalb just changed there classes all to the covington location

[Aimfred]

ks33,
I am a student at Athens, and they do still have the satelite RN program at Gwinnett Tech, but this fall may be the last year (of course they've said that every year for the last 3 years..). It is hard to get correct information about the program there. Basically, you must go through there regular application process for the Athens campus, and be willing to attend there if you do not get one of the 10 spots at Gwinnett. I start nursing classes in the fall, and will probably ask for Athens campus, even though I live in Gwinnett, because the Gwinnett campus uses clinical sites that are much further from me than Athens is.

Good luck to you! It is very competetive to get in at Athens, just like everywhere else. This year there were over 400 applicants for 50 spots.

[ks33]

Thanks!!! maybe i will apply for Athens, i am not sure where that is since i am new here. i applied to atlanta tech and dekalb tech. I even thought about taking the medical assistant class because there is no wait list. but that is not where my heart and long term goals lie, i really want to be a RN but being that i am a single parent of two i really need to gain stable employment as soon as possible. i wish i had done this straight out of high school!

[CARDIACRN2002]

Thanks for the information. I am going to be relocating at the end of the summer to the Austell area... I was wondering if anyone had any experiences with the Wellstar health system, good or bad and the average pay for a nurse with 5 years of experience?

[Dignan]

Great information Sharon. Which hospital would you recommend for someone wanting to get into the behavioral health field?

[precious33]

Thanks for this valuable ,infact i have an interview tomorrow and among the offers are Gwinnett health system and Dekalb medical center .Which ever offer is best I will sure take and endorse my NYSED RN license

[azor]

Thanks so much steph but i dont really find it easy getting a JOB here in Atl.I moved from Nigeria last year march,Wrote and passed my NCLEX Dec but have not started working.I applied and got interviewed at grady but they have not really called me but the mgr assure me that she 'll take me.The whole job thing is driving me crazy.I really want to start working now.Please can you help me,i don't know what to do.
Azor