Clayton State Fall 2011

sreed73 · Feb 21, 2011

Well overall GPA is very low due to bad grades back in the early 90's. But I do have a BS with a GPA of 3.25. I don't know if they will use that. I hope

Teas 75

M&S 3.13

Overall 2.53

Would love to be a Pediatric Nurse specializing in Autistic children. My son was diagnosed 2 years ago. So since then I retrained for a new career in Nursing. I love kids and eventually would like to get the MSN to be able to teach one day.

Mrs. Lewis · Feb 21, 2011

So glad you joined me...Thought I was alone! Autism is so interesting to me. I always wonder how some kids are diagnosed when they are older. Wonder why there are no signs at birth or during pregnancy.

sreed73 · Feb 21, 2011

Yeah it would be nice to have a test seeing how they can do a lot with amniocentesis. But seeing how autism they feel is neurological it can prove a challenge.

PomLover · Feb 22, 2011

Hi,

I applied to Clayton state for Fall 2011 as well. Does anyone know when they will be sending out letters? I'm so anxious! I've been told my GPA and TEAS scores are good but I know they aren't exceptional so I'm a little nervous.

Overall GPA 3.3

M&S GPA 3.14 if they count all courses, but I think they may look at the best out of 7, which would make it a 3.4.

TEAS 79.3

I've always wanted to do something in medicine, so nursing was a logical choice for me. I'm not sure what specialty I want to go into yet, I'm leaning towards OR maybe. I suppose I have some time to decide.

Mrs. Lewis · Feb 23, 2011

They do 60-75 people interviews in between the middle and end of March and letters of acceptance should go out around first of April! 60 are accepted 10-15 are wait-listed. Also from what I'm understanding there is a possible 300 points. 100 for TEAS, 100 for M&S GPA and 100 for overall GPA! I'm nervous as well. :confused:

sreed73 · Feb 23, 2011

I was told for TEAS 75-85 was competitive. and to make sure you passed every section above the national avg. One friend is doing the LPN route and then will bridge over.

PomLover · Feb 23, 2011

March can't come soon enough! I'm going crazy waiting to hear something!

Mrs. Lewis · Feb 23, 2011

@PomLover - Is it the only school you applied to? It is for me. I have wanted to be in that particular program since 2007!

@sreed73 - Not really true. Someone can have a 3.9 and get a 70 on the TEAS and still get accepted. I passed every section with above national average. I'm still nervous.

PomLover · Feb 23, 2011

Yes, it is. I almost applied to Kennesaw but I didn't because it's quite a bit farther away from me and the program takes an extra semester. I also like Clayton State better as a school. If I don't get in this semester I suppose I will go ahead and start working on my Healthcare Management degree like you and start applying at a few more schools. What made you choose Clayton State?

Mrs. Lewis · Feb 23, 2011

I graduated high school in 2007 in one of my classmates went to Clayton after graduation and she told me they have a great nursing program. Once I had my son Fall 2007 I met some Clayton State students in the hospital. I talk to them about the school...just seemed like a great school. Wanted to apply to GSU, but I'm finished with all my pre-reqs and you have to take some of your pre-reqs after you start the program.

sreed73 · Feb 23, 2011

well I do have a friend who did get in with a 70 on TEAS but had a 3.5 GPA. But people in my area with low transfer GPA's the higher the TEAS score. If my GPA was higher I would not even be concerned with a score. I applied to Kennesaw but got heard that there was over 742 applications received. I hope that is not true. They are only accepting 90 people. I also applied to Gordon and GPC. I am currently a student there. So I am going somewhere.