Anyone at Schoolcraft? Anyone???

My application was turned in and approved around September of 2007 for Fall 2009. I was notified March of this year that I would be starting this Fall. It ultimately depends on several factors. More or less people may drop off the list each year, just depends. I think if you turn in your application in January 2009, then you will be initially be set up for 2010. However, you can be bumped to the next class all the way until they start. If someone had to drop on September 1st, just two days before classes start, I believe they would do what they can to get another student in there.
Oh, and if you can, get all of your immunizations or titers completed ASAP so that if you are selected sooner you won't have to rush to get them all completed. I had that problem. Obviously the TB test and drug screen will have to be around the time of admit, so don't worry about them. I'm not sure about the time frame for the physical. Keep up with a CPR certification too.
PM me with anymore questions you have. I'll be glad to answer them if I can. I don't want to clog up this forum with LPN application process. LOL

GREAT advice!

I know that they admit all the way up to the first week of class. I was admitted early last fall (was supposed to start 2008) and I was notified in June, so I missed the orientation. I was somewhere around #30 on the list for 2008. I know someone who was all the way in the 50-60 range for 2008 that was called a week before school started last year. He managed to get everything in and started.

When you finish all your requirements for application, turn it in the day that grades are posted. I'm not sure if they still do this, but if more than one person applies on the same day, they take preference with GPA.

This is for the RN program, but I think it works the same way for LPNs as well.

thanks for the info everyone. i am encouraged that it seems i may be able to get in for fall 09!

let me ask you, what vaccines or titers need to be done? all i saw on the LPN app was hep b vac

Varicella, Dtap, MMR, Hep B, TB Proof of vaccination or titer is required. I believe that was it.

Hi. I went to Schoolcraft...and it is a great nursing program. I graduated in May 2007. No matter where I interview or work, I always here similar comments about how great Schoocraft nurses are and how prepared and motivated we are upon graduation. We are known to have great clinical skills and for being very detailed and attentive. Yes, the program is hard...and it only gives you a foundation to build upon. It is totally different in "the real world", but Schoolcraft does prepare you well. I'd like to share a few pointers. Do the reading and study, study, study! You only cheat yourself if you don't. Respect the instructors, they aren't there to be your friends, they are there to help make you great nurses. But, the faculty are great if you need someone to talk to and there are many resources available if you simply talk to someone. Everyone wants you to be successful, you are not alone. I recommend Ms. Palmer (1st Year), Debi Venditelli (Med/Surg) and Ms. Griffin (OB) for clinicals. Definitely try to get a contingent job as a nurse tech or nurse associate in any hospital. It helps with clinicals a lot! Sorry for rambling on. I'm just happy to provide any tips that will help. Good Luck and believe in yourself!

yep, i have heard all very good things from nurses who graduated from schoolcraft

[quote=biz36;3084696]Hi. I went to Schoolcraft...and it is a great nursing program. I graduated in May 2007. No matter where I interview or work, I always here similar comments about how great Schoocraft nurses are and how prepared and motivated we are upon graduation.

Hey there!!!

I graduated in May of 2007 too!! how cool is that. Maybe we were in the same class together. I loved nursing program at Schoolcraft college. Instructors are great and especially the clinical instructors are there to help students to learn, not to pick on them. I loved the lab day a before we start our clinicals where we learn all the skills that we need when we are actually working with patients during our clinical days. I also love the critical thinking lab day on our last day of clinicals.
The only thing I hate about this program is the Red Cross Community service. Dont you hate it when she makes us to come to the meeting a day before our test day? I loved it when all the second year students signed petition not to write a 5 page paper!!! :dncg bby:

Hey there! Congradulations on graduating! Do you know anything about Ms. Austin??? That is who I have for my first year teacher! Did you have a life what so ever out side of studying??? Did you work while in the program???

Just a note from a Schoolcraft grad from 1983- Program was a great foundation for RN and beyond for me, BSN, MS in Anesthesia, and PhD in nursing- the limits are only those you place on yourself! Best wishes and good luck!