Find out if I get into clinicals at the end of the month..

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Hi all,

I just feel like a bit of a nervous wreck. At the end of this month (October), I will find out whether or not I get into clinicals for January. I started prerequisites in Spring of 2014 and thought clinicals were always so far away in the distance...and well now it's the moment of truth lol. I've got a prerequisite GPA of a 3.68 and scored an 86.7% on the TEAS. I got an A- in both A&P I and II, but the nursing program at my school is competitive so I am right at the cut off for seats in the Spring program. I know I've done all that I can do and I'm happy with how I've done so far, so I guess I would appreciate happy thoughts, positive energy, prayers and luck....I know I still have a long road ahead of me and I am excited for this journey. Thank you, and have a good day!

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Are you in the nursing program? I'm wondering why you're unsure of starting clinicals specifically in Spring. Usually people post about not getting into the nursing program, not clinicals.

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Sorry, I've completed all my prerequisites and I am registered as a General Studies major with a Nursing Advisement track...but at my college getting a seat for clinicals is competitive. Not sure if that makes sense or if it just works different at other colleges. Once I am registered for my nursing clinicals is when I can declare myself a Nursing major and right now I am waiting to receive a letter letting me know whether or not I have a seat for clinicals this spring. Sorry if I wasn't clear earlier:-) also love the Ron Swanson picture

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Sorry, I've completed all my prerequisites and I am registered as a General Studies major with a Nursing Advisement track...but at my college getting a seat for clinicals is competitive. Not sure if that makes sense or if it just works different at other colleges. Once I am registered for my nursing clinicals is when I can declare myself a Nursing major and right now I am waiting to receive a letter letting me know whether or not I have a seat for clinicals this spring. Sorry if I wasn't clear earlier:-) also love the Ron Swanson picture

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That's unique. I've never heard of a program that does that. Is it a BSN or ADN program?

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It is an ADN program. The school is Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, NY

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And yes, compared to other schools I've looked at the way this school does things is a bit different...

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Interesting. Well, good luck! I know the wait is always nerve-wracking.

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Thank you so much!!

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Sorry, I've completed all my prerequisites and I am registered as a General Studies major with a Nursing Advisement track...but at my college getting a seat for clinicals is competitive. Not sure if that makes sense or if it just works different at other colleges. Once I am registered for my nursing clinicals is when I can declare myself a Nursing major and right now I am waiting to receive a letter letting me know whether or not I have a seat for clinicals this spring. Sorry if I wasn't clear earlier:-) also love the Ron Swanson picture

Hi!

My CC's nursing program has the same procedure. Until I petitioned (and was accepted) for clinicals, I was considered a General Studies major. Once all pre/co-reqs are complete, applicants are assigned points (e.g. A-8, B-4). Those with the highest points are offered seats for the next cohort (60 total each semester).

Best of luck to you!! :)

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