Augusta Tech Fall 2012

U.S.A. Georgia

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Hey, just posting to see if anyone else is applying for the Fall 2012 nursing program at Augusta Tech, GA.Louise.

Congrats!! I listened to the voicemail with the good news when I got off work! I am going to attend and hope that the accreditation thing works out. I plan on doing an RN to BSN program when I finish, so as long as I'm eligible to take the state boards when I finish at Augusta Tech I'll be okay. I got wait-listed at ASU for the fall and could hear back from them as late as the first day of classes, so this is pretty much my only option at the moment.

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I have decided to go to Augusta Tech. A lot closer to my house and graduation is a semester earlier than Aiken. Two big +'s for me. Has anyone visited the nursing labs?

I am starting a FB page for the nursing class, if any of you is interested in joining please let me know. I think it would be a great way for us to share our concerns and frustrations :)

Congratulations to you all, let's hope and pray the accreditation gets approved on their next visit.

Romy Andrews

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I was also accepted and glad to see others that have the same concerns as me. I have made calls to Augusta tech, Asu, and GHSU to ask questions about it. Asu said to make sure I will be able to get my license and waiting on a call back from GHSU. I also called the BON and waiting on a return call to make sure everything will go smooth for me to get my license. I plan on getting my BSN in the future so I wanna cover all my bases. Hopefully I will reach my decision in the next day or so! Congrats to all who got accepted and maybe I will see yall soon!

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Please let me know what you find out about the accreditation/licensing!!

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I will probably call them back tomorrow as I did not receive a return call today. On the NLNAC website they have Augusta Tech listed for canadicy for years 2001-2013 so I am assuming they will be reevluating them next spring. Also I spoke with Ms. Shine at Augusta Tech and she said that if they get their accreditation next evaluation then it will back date to when we start this fall. She also said it would not affect employment in GA or sitting to take boards, but I am just checking because the lady at ASU I may have a problem getting my license. I do not like hearing different things so that is why I called the BON...just waiting to hear back. Once I have an update I will post again;)

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I truly do not think there is going to be a problem in sitting for the boards for a license in Georgia. In fact if you look at the approved nursing schools for GA on the GA BON's website you will see ATC is listed there. The only factor that could possibly occur would be an issue with getting a license in another state should you decide to move somewhere else. That is one reason why I decided to go ahead and go to ATC because the odds of me leaving this state are pretty much slim to none at this point in my life. My home is here, as is my family.

I also pretty much believe they will correct whatever accreditation issue caused them not to pass this past evaluation.

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I got in as well. I'm excited and hope everything works out for the best.

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Have any of you picked up the packet from the school yet?? Just curious as to what all it includes.

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I decided to attend....I am going today to.pick up my packet! I went yesterday afternoon but they weren't ready.

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The packet has a checklist of things needed to be taken care of beforehand.. such as titers and immunizations required etc. I picked up my packet yesterday. They weren't ready then either, but Mrs. Casey-Evans went ahead and got me one together and had me sign a list that I had picked it up. The packet also includes some practice dosage calculation problems. She informed me we would have a test pretty soon after starting the program. It also includes the list of uniforms required for clinicals.

I just went by the Health Department and got my titers drawn, as well as the PPD and RPR, which is required. You can get them done really inexpensively there, but it may take two weeks to get results, which is why I went ahead and got that taken care of.

I gave my notice at work today. My last day is going to be August 3rd. I wanted a couple of weeks to tie up some loose ends around the house. I am looking forward to starting this journey even though I know it is not going to be easy by any means. I haven't forgotten how hard the LPN program was and the amount of dedication it required to make it through it!

I am looking forward to meeting all you guys:)

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I went today and picked up my packet as well!

I go to my primary care MD on Monday to have the physical (for the sheet the MD has to fill out) and all my titers drawn. I also need to work on getting my uniforms ordered and my background check done! I am trying to decide what I am going to do about work. I know that it will be hard to work nand do the program, but it is going to be very difficult for my husband and I to be financially stable if I leave work right now. I think I may go part time at work for the first semester then leave my job completely. I have always had this issue which is why it is taking me so long to finish my degree because I have always had to work. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!! Makes me nervous!

I also look forward to meeting everyone! ;)

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Laura, I have put together a FB page to share all of our concerns and experiences. My friend and I got our packages on Monday. I did talk to Ms. Evans about the background check and she suggested waiting until the 1st because it needs to be no more than 60 days from clinicals which will begin mid Sept.

Looking forward to meeting you too, congratulations.

Romy

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