Fscj nursing - summer 2015

ShirleyG80 · Dec 4, 2014

This is going to be a long post but it does have quite a bit of information on it. This came directly from Cheryl James. Some additional information as well regarding the applying while being enrolled in A&P 2 & Micro...I will be enrolled in both in the Spring and I can apply to the program while taking those classes. Take note that the new test is the HESI A2. They no longer do the NAT test. For the timeframe of 16 months that is not counting the pre-reqs.

I have a copy of the nursing packet that has all of the information in it if you would like it. I can email it to you. Just send me your email address.

Email from Cheryl:

The HESI A2 must be taken before you can apply.

Requirements to apply RN Generic Track

Students must be an FSCJ student to apply.

Admission to the College www.fscj.edu

Please call Academic Advising Office for information you will need to register for general education courses and for evaluation of transcript(s). They are located building E room 124. 904-766-6700. The nursing department is not over general education courses. You must speak with Academic Advising regarding prerequisites to general education courses. Transcripts must be evaluated and posted on the FSCJ transcript before applying to the nursing program.

Transcript Evaluation:

Florida State College

Student Records and Registrar’s Office

P. O. Box 40515

Jacksonville, FL 32203-0515

Financial Aid

Financial Aid Office is located building C room 124. 904-766-6700

Application deadline Spring 2015 is August1, 2014 to October 1, 2014.

Application deadline for Summer 2015 is December 1, 2014 to February 1, 2015.

Beginning Fall 2015 these are the new application deadlines:

Application deadline for Fall 2015 is February 1, 2015 to April 1, 2015.

Application deadline for Spring 2016 is June 1, 2015 to August 1, 2015.

Application deadline for Summer 2016 is October 1, 2015 to December 1, 2015.

Evening and weekend Information:

Fall 2014 -24 evening weekend seats at Deerwood but there are some events you must come to North Campus to complete.

Spring 2015 -24 evening weekend seats at Deerwood but there are some events you must come to North Campus to complete.

Summer 2015 Daytime only.

Fall 2015 - 24 evening weekend seats at Deerwood but there are some events you must come to North Campus to complete.

Spring 2016 - 24 evening weekend seats at Deerwood but there are some events you must come to North Campus to complete.

Summer 2016 – 24 evening and weekend seats at Deerwood but there are some events you must come to North Campus to complete

Fall 2016 is Daytime only.

Daytime Information:

Daytime offered every semester

Criteria to apply to the nursing program:

You can only apply to the nursing program after your transcript has been evaluated then you pull a student copy of the FSCJ transcript to attach to the nursing application.

In order to be eligible to apply to the nursing program you must be enrolled in FSCJ as a student and be admitted to the college as a student. If you have not taken your general education courses you must begin in the Admission Office, meet with an Student Success Advisor (904-766-6700) to begin taking the general education courses required before you can apply to the nursing program. Once accepted into the program, it will take sixteen months to complete.

In order to be eligible to apply to the nursing program you will need to summit the following to the nursing department in a complete packet attached together:

1. Nursing Application

2. Students must pull a student copy of the FSCJ transcript from Connections showing that they have completed BSC 2085C, BSC 2086C, and MAC 1105, CHM 1020, and MCB 2010C must be completed with a grade of "C" or better before applying. Students can be enrolled in the Microbiology only the semester before the nursing program begins. It must be completed before applying to be in the point system.

The nursing department does not evaluate general education courses. (If coming from another school(s) all Transcripts must be evaluated by FSCJ Records Office before applying)

3. A copy of the HESI A2 score must be attached to the nursing application (904) 766-6708 testing center. (The HESI A2 score is good for two years). The areas that will be used from the HESI is Math, Reading Comprehension, Anatomy & Physiology, and Biology. The cost of the test is $95.00 ($35 HESI A2/$60.00 sitting fee to FSCJ).

4. CPR American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider), that includes hands-on simulated experiences. A copy must be attached front and back

5. All students must have a 2.0 or higher GPA just to apply.

Acceptance into the program is based on the point system in the nursing packet that was emailed to you. The higher your points are, the better your chances.

Class and Clinical Schedules:

1. Class and clinical schedules will vary and students SHOULD NOT make work or other commitments until the semester begins and schedules have been finalized.

2. Class Instructors and clinical facilities are subject to change. Listing an instructor's name or a clinical facility in no way obligates the college to provide said instructor or facility.

3. Typically, Daytime classes are offered during the daytime (8 am-6 pm). However, it may be necessary to schedule classes during the evening, e.g. 6 pm - 9 pm.

4. Typically, Evening/Weekend classes are scheduled from 6 pm - 10 pm weeknights and clinicals from 7 am - 7 pm on weekends. But, it may be necessary to attend some scheduled activities such as course testing/special events and/or clinical site orientation during the day.

5. Orientation to clinical agencies is an agency requirement and may be scheduled daytime, nights, or weekends.

6. Clinical experience requires students to be prepared which necessitates going to the hospital on the day before clinicals to obtain the assignments (Applies to both Day and Evening/Weekend students). Clinical hours may vary due to holidays and students are expected to adjust their personal schedules accordingly.

7. Sections with a small number of registered students are subject to cancellation. Students so impacted will be reassigned to another section with the goal of achieving successful program objectives and meaningful student learning.

8. All students’ testing is scheduled during out of class time on Mondays. ALL TESTING IS ON MONDAY FOR DAY AND WEEKEND/EVENING STUDENTS. Students must be an FSCJ student to apply.

Frequency Asked Questions:

300-400

How many students the program accepts?

Fall 144 seats

Spring 144 seats

Summer 96 seats

Any additional test requirements and if so, what’s the cost and how many times can you take it?

HESI A2 test call (904) 766-6708 to sign up.

It can be taken twice a year. (take it once and you must wait 90 days to take the test a second time)

Do I need reference letters, from whom and how many.

Reference letters are not part of the nursing program requirements.

usf18 · Dec 6, 2014

Thank you soooo much for replying when I called Cheryl james she said that you have to finish both to apply because I was hoping to apply to summer and I'll be taking those 2 spring do you think I'll be able to apply to summer did she tell you you could apply while being enrolled?

ShirleyG80 · Dec 6, 2014

Thank you soooo much for replying when I called Cheryl james she said that you have to finish both to apply because I was hoping to apply to summer and I'll be taking those 2 spring do you think I'll be able to apply to summer did she tell you you could apply while being enrolled?

My understanding is that you can apply while being enrolled in them but things may have changed. Its Been a couple months since I have looked into it. Have you taken the HESI yet? You definitely need to take that before applying because your score will determine what place you are in. The highest points total gets in first.

Swade10 · Jan 8, 2015

My understanding is that you can apply while being enrolled in them but things may have changed. Its Been a couple months since I have looked into it. Have you taken the HESI yet? You definitely need to take that before applying because your score will determine what place you are in. The highest points total gets in first.

are you able to send me the nursing packet?? :) [email protected]