Hi everyone. This is my first time posting here. I am in the middle of tackling the pre-reqs for FSCJ nursing program. I am really hoping to get into the SPring 2012 program (fingers crossed!!) But I'm a little confused about something.
I will be taking my last two classes in the fall, Micro and AP2. My advisor told me that I can apply for the program while I am taking these classes....my question is, if I apply to the program before the Oct. 1 deadline how will they be able to calculate my points for Micro and AP2 if I have not yet fully completed those classes? Will I have to wait until the next fall program? I am really hoping that is not the case, but I'm thinking my advisor may have given me th wrong information.
Oh okay, well that makes sense. Is that a hard program to get into? I have been trying to get a job in a medical setting for a while now but without experience it's hard. I also have to work full time so if I can't get a different job I would need to get into the night/weekend track which I know will also be tough. Do you know how long the CNA program is? I would love to look into it. And, yes, if you have any more info on the PSB please let me know. I don't know why I am dredding that the most.
The CNA Program at FSCJ is 3 MONTHS, so hopefully by spring I'll be working as a CNA and will be able to quit my current job...I have to work fulltime too I actually just got off the phone with someone at North campus- shes going to mail me the fall schedule for the program..not hard to get into either. It's not limited...she said :)
That sounds like a good idea. I would love more information on the program if it's only 3 months (schedule etc.). Would you be able to send it to me when you get it?
Yea I will..she said they are not even enrolling for fall yet..as soon as I know more I will let you know.I do know the program costs about $600..not sure is FA covers it though..but I'll keep you updated :)
I am currently in AP 2 and looking to take Micro in the Fall. I think I am going to schedule to take the PSB in July so depending on how well I do on that I may possibly apply for Spring 2011 (I don't think I will have enough points but we'll see). Is anyone in the thread planning to apply for the night/weekend track? Also, I do highly recommened going to one of the Nursing seminars at North Campus if you have not already. I got a lot of incorrect information from other advisors so I went to the seminar and they lay it all out for you (volunteer, testing details etc).
You would need to call or email the Nursing contact CJ at the North Campus. She can let you know when the information session is held. I know when I went there were changes made to the Chemistry requirement (can no longer use highschool chem for example) and they no longer require you to be CPR certified when you apply, only upon being accepted. They also cover the volunteer time required for the program which I was completely unaware of.
If you have any issues getting to anyone let me know.:)
Is anyone hoping for Spring 2012 Nights and Weekends? I'm hoping and just took the NAT. I have 225.28 points, I wonder if that will be enough or if I should try to retake the NAT.
From what I have heard that is a pretty good score to be eligible for the night and weekend track. I am also hoping to get in for night and weekends since that is my only option and I will probably only have around 200 pts. They take the first 22 people with the highest scores that select this track as their first option. How did the NAT go?
The Nat went ok I think, I got 111.28 points. I'm not sure if I would do much better if I take it again. The night track is really the only way I can go also. I'm a school teacher now and would hate to give up such a great job while finishing school again! Have you taken the NAT?
That is a really good score for the NAT. I have not taken it yet but I plan to schedule it in the next month. I am really nervous about it since it's been quite some time since I took a standardized test so I am going to try to study as much as possible before taking it. I have heard it's pretty easy. I don't think I will be able to apply for Spring 2012 since I still have to take Microbiology (unless I get a really good score on the NAT) so I will probably be applying in the Spring for the Summer track. I really don't think you will have a problem getting into the night track but let me know what you find out.
I actually just got off the phone with someone at North campus- shes going to mail me the fall schedule for the program..not hard to get into either. It's not limited...she said :)
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Oh okay, well that makes sense. Is that a hard program to get into? I have been trying to get a job in a medical setting for a while now but without experience it's hard. I also have to work full time so if I can't get a different job I would need to get into the night/weekend track which I know will also be tough. Do you know how long the CNA program is? I would love to look into it. And, yes, if you have any more info on the PSB please let me know. I don't know why I am dredding that the most.