Anyone applying to Holmes and Hinds for August 09?

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Hey guys. I was a little devastated when I was placed on the alternate list for UMC's Accelerated BSN program. I thought being an alternate was ok until I was told all of the remaining 69 people who did not get accepted are on the list. So...I am on to plan B. I am going to work towards my ADN and then do a bridge to BSN. I already have a BA and was working towards the BSN so I have extra pre reqs already. Anyway, I wanted to know if anyone else is applying to Holmes Ridgeland campus for August or Hinds? If so...HELLO!!!!:D:D:D:D

Specializes in LTC, Clinic, Med/Surg, Ortho.

LOL, always fun waiting. Are you trying for Hinds or Holmes? I called Holmes and they said for there LPN it's based on ACT scores and all this other stuff. It just seemed easier to get into Hinds, even if I have to wait until Janurary.

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Specializes in Orthopedics.

I am applying to Holmes and Hinds for their ADN programs. I hear the ADN program is based on grades and ACT scores. I took the ACT in 1995. I agree, from what I hear about how they rank students, even for the ADN program Hinds does sound like an easier bet...

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Specializes in LTC, Clinic, Med/Surg, Ortho.

The woman I spoke to yesterday at Holmes said for the LPN a 16 (I believe it was) on the ACT was a minimum they would take. She also said it should be alot higher if I want to get in. I'm not sure about Hinds ADN program, I know there were a couple of girls in the Raymond campus Monday taking their NET tests. O yea the woman at Holmes also said that they already have 400 people that have applied for there LPN program. Too much for me, I'll stick with Hinds.

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Specializes in Orthopedics.

WOW! 400 people? Geez!!! That is some stiff competition there! I hope there are not 400 ADN applicants. I'll bet there are. UGH! I guess we just have to think positively.

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Specializes in LTC, Clinic, Med/Surg, Ortho.

I'm sorry I didn't mean to worry you about the amount of people applying. I will think positive too...

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Specializes in Orthopedics.

Nah, you didn't worry me. It is ok. I am sure there will be a lot of applicants. If we are strong enough and God willing, we will get in! :)

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Specializes in LTC, Clinic, Med/Surg, Ortho.

I hope so, I really want to get in and become an LPN... We will see soon enough. Did you already apply? I know the deadline for Hinds is the 31st? They're supposed to be sending out letters in April...

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Specializes in Orthopedics.

I applied to Holmes and Hinds last month after I found out I was waitlisted for the Accelerated BSN program at UMC. I see on here that last year people were notified around April 18th or so for Holmes and then others were saying even earlier for Hinds. They did not say a date just that they found out earlier than Holmes and they were shocked since the dealine was later. So...I am thinking we should know by mid to late April...

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Specializes in LTC, Clinic, Med/Surg, Ortho.

I hope so... I may go this Friday to there orientation they have the first friday of every month at the ]Nursing Allied Health Center for Hinds.. Which campus did you apply for?

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Specializes in Orthopedics.

Allied Health Center in Jackson. I am from Canton so it would be a hike but...I would really like to get accepted to Holmes b/c it would be so much more convenient. At this point, I just want to get accepted...:) Is that where you applied? Where do you live?

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Specializes in LTC, Clinic, Med/Surg, Ortho.

I did apply to the Nursing Allied campus, I'm in Ridgeland. It's going to be a bit of a drive for me also..:D

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Specializes in Orthopedics.

Yes, you are about ten minutes from my parent's house where I will be. Are you from Ridgeland?

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