Anyone Trying To Get Into Atlantic, Sheridan, or Mcfatter 2012-2013?

U.S.A. Florida

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In broward county? Or am I the only one? I see the last thread on either one of these schools was from 2011. I'm trying to get into mcfatter for Novembers start date. Orientation was supposed to be Monday but was cancelled due to the storm. So now it's on September 10th. I'm afraid a lot of people may be applying. And that I may not get on. :( was thinking about emailing the counselor and asking her how many they admit each time.

No problem pookyp!

The LPN-RN program is (I believe) 15 or 17 months long. It's 3 months sooner than the Generic students.

My gpa for my prereqs was a 3.4, but my cumulative is a 2.0, (sucky I know).

Prereqs for this May were:

*A&P1

*A&P1 lab

*A&P2

A&P2 lab

*Chemistry

*English

For those students applying for next term they'll need Microbiology and College Algebra.

They looked at my GPA but to be honest a 2.0 was the minimum cumulative. It's because of the 3.4 on my prereqs, but from what I was told in January LPNs would only need the minimum. ;)

Yes, I am going to BC-Central since it's the ONLY campus this year that is taking LPNs. I wanted South but hey, things happen for a reason. At least I'll be able to focus since my boyfriend is going to the South campus. Generic students don't go to Central. Next summer is when they'll be accepting LPNs in South campus.

They accept LPN-RN applicants once a year.

If you have any more questions I'd be happy to answer them! :nurse::)

My gpa isn't all that great either. Lol That's why I asked:blackeye:

Central is right by my house so that's good. Are you going to work while in the program? Do the LPN students spend less time in lectures and clinicals due to experience? I think I saw on the site the LPN's have less clinical hours I think? Thank you for answering my questions!

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The difference between the generic and transition is we get to skip 1 semester I forgot which it was. And yes I took the hesi it didn't count for us so I just rushed I got a 767 and that's with stuff we didn't learn on it. 800 s passing and alot of people in my class did get in their 800s. We got to go on elsevier and do practice case studies which help with the hesi if u have access to that. It's like a mini nclex basically. We get to go to memorial for clinicals I'm so excited because that's where I dream to work! Which hospital are u guys going to? BSF is pretty easy because its straight forward no tricks just study study and memorize! I just hate fundamentals because its so tricky. On the first pharm test it was like legislative stuff the laws and drug stages and stuff like that. Next test is the math test and ill keep updated after that. There are 2 block 2 teachers one is like everyone's nightmare and one is the nice one. I got the nice easy one thank gosh! Hope you've been buying books from amazon block 2 books are pretty expensive!

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My gpa isn't all that great either. Lol That's why I asked:blackeye:

Central is right by my house so that's good. Are you going to work while in the program? Do the LPN students spend less time in lectures and clinicals due to experience? I think I saw on the site the LPN's have less clinical hours I think? Thank you for answering my questions!

Hey pookyp!

No I will not be working. They don't recommend working unless you REALLY have to. LPN students spend less time in clinicals. About 250-300 hours less than generic. Also for the first semester we take 4 classes. Generic students have 6. Lucky us huh?!

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The difference between the generic and transition is we get to skip 1 semester I forgot which it was. And yes I took the hesi it didn't count for us so I just rushed I got a 767 and that's with stuff we didn't learn on it. 800 s passing and alot of people in my class did get in their 800s. We got to go on elsevier and do practice case studies which help with the hesi if u have access to that. It's like a mini nclex basically. We get to go to memorial for clinicals I'm so excited because that's where I dream to work! Which hospital are u guys going to? BSF is pretty easy because its straight forward no tricks just study study and memorize! I just hate fundamentals because its so tricky. On the first pharm test it was like legislative stuff the laws and drug stages and stuff like that. Next test is the math test and ill keep updated after that. There are 2 block 2 teachers one is like everyone's nightmare and one is the nice one. I got the nice easy one thank gosh! Hope you've been buying books from amazon block 2 books are pretty expensive!

You don't skip a semester. You just take less classes than generic. Also a nice teacher doesn't make it a good teacher. I had Mrs. D for night classes and although she was tough in class, she taught us a whole lot. I can never thank her enough. 3rd block was the best though! You'll REALLY enjoy maternity. I remember a mom left her baby in my care while she slept. It's an experience that you'll never forget. Just try not to get "baptized" by the newborns! I did! Haha :nurse:

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Yes it's a semester short due to not having to take all of the classes which is basically missing a semester it's 3 instead of 4. And I love my teacher I learn just as much from her and having her be nice is a plus. I think it's a piece of cake so far and the transition program is also. So choosing this route first was def the best decision. Where's you go for block 1 clinics at atlantic?

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Pookyp

I'm considering selling my med/surg book if I can find a buyer. There's highlighting in the first portion of the book and some in the middle but no rips or missing pages. I also have the pharmacology book and for third block, the maternity book. :) let me know if you're interested. :nurse:

I'm interested. Pm me for prices please! :)

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Yes it's a semester short due to not having to take all of the classes which is basically missing a semester it's 3 instead of 4. And I love my teacher I learn just as much from her and having her be nice is a plus. I think it's a piece of cake so far and the transition program is also. So choosing this route first was def the best decision. Where's you go for block 1 clinics at atlantic?

For hospital clinicals so far all I know of us northwest as far as hospitals.

For clinicals in block 1 it was John Knox village and heartland of boca.

Yeah we need a score of 850 and up on the HESI. If not we have to remediate and all kind of other b.s.

Same here too with block 2 having a horror teacher and a nice teacher. I hope I get the latter, but we shall see. Lol

Did you say the transition program was a piece of cake? Do you know someone who said that? I hope so. :)

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For hospital clinicals so far all I know of us northwest as far as hospitals.

For clinicals in block 1 it was John Knox village and heartland of boca.

Yeah we need a score of 850 and up on the HESI. If not we have to remediate and all kind of other b.s.

Same here too with block 2 having a horror teacher and a nice teacher. I hope I get the latter, but we shall see. Lol

Did you say the transition program was a piece of cake? Do you know someone who said that? I hope so. :)

Piece of cake??? Who said that? None of these programs is or was a piece of cake. It took blood, sweat and tears. Sleepless nights and not being able to have a life. I loved it but nothing worth doing or having comes easy. :).

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Piece of cake??? Who said that? None of these programs is or was a piece of cake. It took blood, sweat and tears. Sleepless nights and not being able to have a life. I loved it but nothing worth doing or having comes easy. :).

Sure doesn't come easy. I'm up studying now for a test in the morning. Just last week I wanted to quit but a friend talked me out if it. I'm mentally tired. Test after test after test. I'm drained.

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Don't quit. Believe me. When you walk to "Pomp and Circumstance" and walk to receive your certificate it'll feel like you're on top of the world. :)

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@Butterfly6890, MrsCordero04, & pookyp

Thanks a bunch for sharing your stories and expericences! I have read this whole thread and appreciate you all taking the time to check in. Please keep it coming.

Pookyp, i'm going back in for the kill(vpi),so to speak. Going to continue to try to get into one of these programs.

Wishing each of you all the best, you all have come so far so never give up. Yall motivate us out here who's still trying to get in, so stay positive.

@ Butterfly6980, did you successfully find work since you're graduation?

Thanks a bunch ladies!

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@Butterfly6890, MrsCordero04, & pookyp

Thanks a bunch for sharing your stories and expericences! I have read this whole thread and appreciate you all taking the time to check in. Please keep it coming.

Pookyp, i'm going back in for the kill(vpi),so to speak. Going to continue to try to get into one of these programs.

Wishing each of you all the best, you all have come so far so never give up. Yall motivate us out here who's still trying to get in, so stay positive.

@ Butterfly6980, did you successfully find work since you're graduation?

Thanks a bunch ladies!

No. No job but it's not a concern anymore seeing as I got accepted into Broward College LPN-RN transition program starting May 13. :)

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