GCU nursing program summer 2018

Nursing Students Pre-Nursing

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Hey guys I am applying for the nursing program summer 2018 to GCU. I am really nervous, its my first time applying and I take my hesi in a couple of weeks. I have an overall gpa of 3.8 and my Pre req's nursing gpa for the program is a 3.75 and hoping it will go up as I finish my last fall 2017 pre req's classes. Any ideas what hesi score I should aim for ? to give me more of a chance in getting in??

Also for those who are applying for summer 2018 as well, would you mind dropping your nursing pre req's gpa and hesi scores..

Same are they for sure going to send it today?

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Same are they for sure going to send it today?

I asked my ssa a few days ago and she said we should by today so I hope so.

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Same with my ssa but don't the offices go home at 5. So if we don't hear by then we won't hear back today? Because thats in an hour

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Same with my ssa but don't the offices go home at 5. So if we don't hear by then we won't hear back today? Because thats in an hour

I actually never thought of that. If that's the case then I don't know! Last time I got the email from lisa smith the dean of nursing I think or something so I'm not really sure who exactly sends them.

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They sent it out! I was accepted on main campus!

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They sent it out! I was accepted on main campus!

Congrats so did I!!!!!

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Maybe well be in the same cohort

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Maybe well be in the same cohort

Yeah! I'll post any info I get in the next few days because I heard there's quite a bit of stuff we have to do just in case any of us gets confused or anything!

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Specializes in Emergency services.

Hey guys! I am actually in the Nursing Program (level 1) and congrats on getting in! Unfortunately, I felt like I was in the dark when I got my acceptance letter. I wish I had someone directing me so I wouldn't be as stressed. I thought I would share with you my experience after being accepted and all that was expected of me upon receiving my letter. I notice you talking about cohorts and if you contact your SSC, they should be able to tell you which specific cohort you are in!:)

First thing's first, you are going to need to get a titer. This is a blood test that will check for antibodies against Varicella, Hep B, and MMR. I would get this as soon as possible because most of us needed to be revaccinated! Personally, I had to get my Varicella immunizations again, which are 2 doses that need to be a month a part. So, I would get to this quickly. If you receive any negative results from the titer test, you WILL need to be revaccinated. It won't matter if you have a record of it or not.

Secondly, you will need a TB test. If you pass the first one, you will need to get ANOTHER TB test about a week prior to receiving the first one. This is something a lot of people didn't know, so be sure to hop on it!

Third, is the CPR class. This may seem easy, but there are a lot of people that needed to redo their certification again because they got the wrong one. You need to receive it through the American Heart Association and it MUST be a BLS CPR card and it must say that you are a provider on the card. If you just get the First Aid card, or if you get it through another company, you may be asked to get another one and have to pay more.

Now, as far as vaccinations, you should all be up to date, and be sure you have your tetorifice (every 10 years) and your flu shot (annually). There is a full list in the handbook online.

Next, you need to be aware of the physical. You can get this pretty much anywhere and your councilor will provide you with the documentation that will need to be signed upon receiving your physical.

Toward the end of the semester, you will have a MANDATORY orientation that is about 4 hours long; however, I was let out at about 3 hours. They will let you know what to expect in terms of classes, uniforms, etc.

For most of us, we were unaware of the cost of books and it kind of hit us in the face. Please expect to pay between $700-$1,000 in book fees. Unfortunately, there is no way around this. You are not able to buy books through amazon, as you will need access codes and resources that only Elsevier can provide. I can assure you, as one that is very limited on funds, I tried looking for the cheapest option and purchasing the bundle through Elsevier is the BEST option. You will receive more information at orientation.

As far as uniforms, you can go to the Lopes Shop on campus and they have a paper in the back near all of the scrubs that will show you where to get your scrubs and the discount! If you don't mind buying scrubs from previous students, that is definitely a cheaper option. Please note that if you have more than two piercings in your ears, any visible tattoos, fake eyelashes, or nose rings, you WILL be asked to remove them, or cover them up. White socks and white leather shoes are to be worn. When scrubs are on your hair Must be up in a bun. Our professors are very strict on hair and will not allow pony tails either.

If you are not already aware, there is a huge change in curriculum and my cohort is the first to be affected. Personally, I love it; however, do not enter nursing school thinking it's going to be a walk in the park. I am very Type A and find it to be very challenging, but doable. The exams are nothing like prerequisites. Something new they have started is that all finals will be cumulative from now on. Also, you will have to take a version of the HESI exam at least once per block. This will account for your grade. There are not a lot of papers; however, the reading is heavy. Honestly, there is not much more I can think of. I just thought I would post this because I did not find out anything until 3 weeks before the end of the semester and everyone was rushing. Oh! I almost forgot. The handbook says you have to perform a drug screen; however, that is not until later. The College of Nursing will give you the paperwork and lists of pre-approved locations and tell you when (you only get 24 hours) you will need to get screened, so don't worry about that. My last bit of advice is if you want to know more about the nursing program, I highly encourage that you ask Level 1 students, because no other levels are affected by the change in curriculum and it is pretty different. So, if you want a more accurate response to your questions, I recommend sticking to the level ones. Good luck! And congrats on getting into the program!

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Has anyone gotten their email or call after accepted?

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Has anyone gotten their email or call after accepted?

Hi! I haven't gotten anything yet.

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