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1. Columbia State Community College Fall 2017 (students & advice)

   KPeeke replied to KPeeke's topic in School Programs

   Letters are in!!! I didn't get in. Good luck to all of you that have!

2. Columbia State Community College Fall 2017 (students & advice)

   KPeeke replied to KPeeke's topic in School Programs

   I saw that they mail out physical letters and we use those to accept our position in the program. They have to be sent back by the time listed on the letter. We should be getting them this weekend or this week based on past posts!

3. Columbia State Community College Fall 2017 (students & advice)

   KPeeke replied to KPeeke's topic in School Programs

   I am not sure about "tie breaks" but I found this in the program's FAQ's How many students are accepted into the nursing program each semester? A: The average class size has been 64 students per semester, with 32 students attending each campus, Colum...

4. Columbia State Community College Fall 2017 (students & advice)

   KPeeke replied to KPeeke's topic in School Programs

   I feel bad for the students also! The school worked so hard to get their BSN program and officially had it for only a year? I hope those students can find another school to attend. It costs so much money and a lot of school I notice wont take transfe...

5. Columbia State Community College Fall 2017 (students & advice)

   KPeeke replied to KPeeke's topic in School Programs

   This is from the paper they gave me when I applied. "Selection Process: GPA must be 2.5 or better to be considered for a spot in the program. A maximum total of 8 points in assigned to each applicant as follows: ACT: 19 = 1 point 20-21 = 2 points 22-...

6. Columbia State Community College Fall 2017 (students & advice)

   KPeeke replied to KPeeke's topic in School Programs

   Did you get an email from Aquinas about their programs? I applied to them and received an email from them stating they are focusing on their mission of education. They are having financial problems and are focusing on creating teachers. I agree with ...

7. Columbia State Community College Fall 2017 (students & advice)

   KPeeke replied to KPeeke's topic in School Programs

   When I went up there today to turn in my last bits of stuff for my application they told me we should be getting letters around the end of March beginning of April. I am FULL of anxiety lol. With their system I have 5 points. I don't have any previou...

8. Columbia State Community College Fall 2017 (students & advice)

   KPeeke replied to KPeeke's topic in School Programs

   Yeah that's what I have read also. She said they are super choosy when it comes to acceptance, which is completely understandable. Yeah, I have a copy of their selection process paper. I don't have a Bachelor's degree or anything. I am going up tomor...

9. I am a CNA but want to train to be a PCT

   KPeeke replied to SandraW34's topic in Technicians

   I live in Tennessee and have my CNA. At Vanderbilt they have their jobs labeled "Care Partner, CNA, PCT." We do the same jobs. They trained us to do EKG's, Phlebotomy, Catheters. Everyone no matter their title was in the same room until it was job sp...

10. PCT job hours?

    KPeeke replied to brianna98's topic in Technicians

    I work full-time at a Level 1 Trauma Center. We work 12 hour shifts 3 times a week. We (RNs, Medics, PCTs, ClinTechs) all meet up before shift at the same time and leave at the same time. We have plenty of opportunities for overtime so people will wo...

11. Columbia State Community College Fall 2017 (students & advice)

    KPeeke posted a topic in School Programs

    I applied to Columbia State's RN program today!! I am hoping to get in and to attend the Franklin, Tn campus! I have completed all of the prerequisites and non-nursing classes. I technically could attend a BSN program if it wasn't for my GPA, 2.81. I...

12. Less than 2.5 GPA. HELP!!

    KPeeke posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hey guys!! So I am a preNursing student. I am on the last leg of prerequisites. Currently I have less than 2.5 GPA because I started out 6years ago on a HORRIBLE foot. I was in a dark place and I am currently paying for it 😔. I currently live in N...

13. CNA in Level 1 Trauma or PCICU

    KPeeke replied to KPeeke's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Thank you so much! I have been thinking about that. I feel like I will learn so much! Working in an ER taught me tons so maybe it's time to move on to other learning opportunities that will open more doors. I really enjoyed being called over to the I...

14. CNA in Level 1 Trauma or PCICU

    KPeeke posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hey everyone! I am in need of help! I am a CNA who has worked in an ER as an ER Tech and preNursing student (almost finished with prerequisites). I have 2 interviews at a very well known University's Medical Center. One as a Care Partner in their Lev...