Fsw Fall 2017

It will probably open up late like the summer application. They will extend the deadline. The department is flustered at the moment with the new program starting next month.

Yea I asked about it and was told it'll open soon and they are gonna extend the deadline

Hi guys!

I recently completed my application with a 3.5 GPA and a 66% on TEAS... I have all preqs done except for microbiology. I probably won't be accepted for fall, I know I have to retake the teas. But I applied anyway. I'm getting a point total of 87 which I feel like can't be right. Are y'all using the excel point sheet from the website to calculate points?

Hey everybody! Anyone submitted their applications yet?

Hey everyone, 3rd semester nursing student here on Summer break. I'll be around for some Q&A if you're interested. Feel free to pick my brains apart. I'll do my best to answer all questions. Good luck to all who have applied!

Hey guys, I'm currently an FGCU student trying to get into the nursing program at FSW. I have all my prereqs done and all my general courses. My prereq GPA is a 3.1 I'm retaking the TEAS exam this Wednesday, I got a 68.9% the first time, and plan on applying to the program on Thursday. What is FSW average TEAS scores? And with the tally sheet, what's usually the average number that gets accepted?

What was you cost for books and tuition like? Are you able to pick what days you have your clinical on? If not what day to they usually fall on?

Hi Walk!

I just finished my first semester. The textbooks are about $1000 and you will be required to purchase an ATI Bundle for about $600. But you will use these for all 4 semesters. Your entire first semester(books, programs, uniforms, background/immunizations tuition and lab fees) should cost about $4000. They have also worked with the Financial Aid department to allow a higher limit for nursing students since they require more than what is typically allowed in the bookstore.

They will require you to purchase software after your first semester which is about $5-700. They are working with the company to bring the costs down. Keep this in mind if you apply for financial aid so you can have both semesters covered.

For clinicals, my semester had two days(M & F). You just pick from what is available. Available days are bid on in a previous semester and can vary from semester to semester. Rema Stephens does all the bidding and contracting with the hospitals and off site locations for the days. She is very transparent about the process and she will work late to make sure you get the information you need and will let you know ASAP in there are any hiccups or make up days that need to be taken care of.

Hope this helps! Best of luck to you!

Hi Walk!

I just finished my first semester. The textbooks are about $1000 and you will be required to purchase an ATI Bundle for about $600. But you will use these for all 4 semesters. Your entire first semester(books, programs, uniforms, background/immunizations tuition and lab fees) should cost about $4000. They have also worked with the Financial Aid department to allow a higher limit for nursing students since they require more than what is typically allowed in the bookstore.

They will require you to purchase software after your first semester which is about $5-700. They are working with the company to bring the costs down. Keep this in mind if you apply for financial aid so you can have both semesters covered.

For clinicals, my semester had two days(M & F). You just pick from what is available. Available days are bid on in a previous semester and can vary from semester to semester. Rema Stephens does all the bidding and contracting with the hospitals and off site locations for the days. She is very transparent about the process and she will work late to make sure you get the information you need and will let you know ASAP in there are any hiccups or make up days that need to be taken care of.

Hope this helps! Best of luck to you!

So the cost of $4000 for the first semester includes all the books for the whole program (4 semesters)? Or will you have to purchase more books down the road?

Hi Walk! I have a few questions if you don't mind answering.

1. toughest semester so far?

2. How are clinicals if you have had them?

3. What was your gpa/ teas schore upon acceptance?

Hey guys! Is anyone else getting impatient waiting to hear? Im so nervous

Hi Weiny!

In your second semester you will be required to purchase software and additional ATI packages. Since Chris is working on getting the price down for us, I don't have an exact number yet. This is not included in the ~$4000 for the first semester. Also, you will need to budget for a second TB shot for your 3rd semester since TBs are only valid for 1 year. And you will need to purchase another background check to make sure you didn't kill anyone during your first year of school

Hi Knhemeon1!

I believe Walk is applying for the same semester you are. But to answer your questions:

1. toughest semester so far?

I am only finished with my first semester so I do not have experience from the others. It is my understanding from people in the semesters ahead of me that the first semester is the "hardest" because it's all concepts and theories. It will get more technical in the second semester and on.

2. How are clinicals if you have had them?

Clinicals are amazing. You will have them after your 1st month. I had my clinicals at Gulf Coast Hospital. My next rotation is at Cape.

3. What was your gpa/ teas score upon acceptance?

Teas 80 GPA 3.09 All prereqs finished prior to applying.

The main focus for the Teas is Math. Science is easier to teach along the way over anything else that you would have to learn. If you are scoring 90%+ in that, you should be good to go.