Faulkner State Community College

U.S.A. Alabama

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Hello everyone!

I'm applying for the Fall 2015 program at Faulkner state community college in Bay Minette. Right now I have 101 points for my a&p I and II, microbiology, and prerequisite classes. I'm hoping to make at least an 80 on the TEAS which will give me 120 points for a total of 221 points.

I've heard a competitive score is around 180. If there's anyone who made it into the Spring/Fall 2014 programs, could you please tell me what your total score was? Thanks so much! I think I can get in with 221 points but I just want to get an idea of what a competitive score is.

I understand. Faulkner is about a 40 minute drive and Bishop State is about a 10 minute drive for me.

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Have you sent in your applications, futureRN2142?

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Yes I have aspeegle10! Now the waiting begins. :):nailbiting::woot:

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I'm assuming you have as well?

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Yep, I just sent it in this week :nailbiting:

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Hi!! I am applying to the Fall 2015 FSCC nursing program also, but need to wait until after my exams the first week in May. I'm worried because I plan to take A&P II in the summer so I won't have that grade before I apply but I KNOW I will have an A in that class too!!! I wish they would take that into consideration. If you don't mind my asking, what were your total points when you applied and do you have to wait until after the cut off date of June 1 before you find out if you were accepted? I'm so anxious and don't want to wait until Spring 2016!!!

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Hi FSCCRN2017! I wish they would take into account those grades too! I wanted to apply for the Spring 2014 program but I wouldn't have finished my Micro class by the application deadline and I needed the extra points. :sniff: I ended up having a total of 205 points for my application. I was hoping it would be higher but I only made a 69 on the TEAS V test. It says on the application that applicants won't here back until about 4-6 weeks after the application deadline (June 1st) but I've heard of some people finding out a few weeks sooner.

Is A&P II the last class you need for the program?

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Yes, A&P II is the only class I am taking this summer. 205 is a high score. Do you have an extra math or biology? I have only taken the required pre-requisites and I made a 67 on the TEAS. I have an A in all classes, but my total before this summer's A&PII is only 166. I'm pretty sure I'll make an A in A&PII this summer, but even then my score will only be 196. Maybe I need to take another biology this summer too. I don't want to sit around this fall, I am so ready to start NURSING SCHOOL!!

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I have the microbiology, both anatomy classes, and a statistics class. I got A's in all of them. Even though you haven't taken A&P II yet I would still apply. It wouldn't hurt and you'd hate to later find out that other people with your scores were accepted. So I say go for it!

I know how you feel. After what feels like countless prerequisite classes I am READY to start taking actual nursing classes.

Are you applying to other schools? Like Bishop or PSC?

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Hi guys....I have applied to Faulkner, Bishop, Jefferson Davis and USA as well. I currently have 182 points....but Im retaking my teas test tomorrow to aim for a higher score. Right now I live in TX thanks to the Army but I will be coming home should I get accepted....do you guys have a preference between Faulkner and Bishop? Ive done my research and I like the fact that Faulkner has a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX...Bishop has an 88 if I remember correctly....Bishop would be closer for me but Im willing to drive to Faulkner...

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I just took the teas again and got a 72.7 this time. I now have an even 200 points to rank at Faulkner, 163 for Bishop,and just 153 for Jefferson Davis....now Im just IMpatiently waiting lol :-)

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Hey Lexis, congratulations on getting a higher TEAS score! To answer your question about a preference between Bishop and Faulkner, I personally prefer Faulkner. The reason being Faulkner is only 20 minutes away from me whereas Bishop is about 1 hour away.

I've recently spoken to a LPN graduate who started at Faulkner then transferred to Bishop and she LOVED Bishop. BUT I've also spoken to someone who is currently in Bishop's RN program and they HATE it. I guess it all depends on your own experience. It seems I have heard wonderful and terrible things about every nursing program in lower Alabama (which is quite discouraging). I've gotten to the point now where I am assuming every nursing program has their pros and cons, and at the end of the day I just have to choose the program that I think will be best for me.

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