Georgia Baptist College of Nursing Fall 2009

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Hello Everyone,

I am gearing up to apply for Fall 2009 at Georgia Baptist. I wanted to know if anyone else is applying there for Fall 2009 as well, or if there is anyone who has already been accepted and wouldn't mind sharing their credentials (i.e. overall gpa, nursing gpa, science gpa, if all prerequisities were completed, net score etc.) I am just trying to get a feel for the type of applicant they are looking for. Thanks so muc!

Specializes in Orthopedics; Geriatrics; Case Management.

That would be great. :) I hope she is more sane this summer. If she is, maybe it wont be as bad.

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Specializes in MICU.

Good luck neonur25!!

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Thanks Gamommy81, does anyone know if we have to take Religion before we start or can we take it after we start the program?

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Specializes in Orthopedics; Geriatrics; Case Management.

I am taking it next summer at GPC. You dont have to take it before

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Specializes in Ambulatory Care, ED.

Welcome GBCN newbies! I just graduated in December!! It's a tough program but you will get through it!! :yeah:

I took religion the semester before I graduated, and a couple friends took it their 1st semester there. I highly suggest taking it with Professor Leizure. He's awesome and while I wouldn't say it's an easy A, when you compare the workload to nursing classes, it'll sure seem "easy" to get an A.

Good luck!

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Specializes in Orthopedics; Geriatrics; Case Management.

Thanks for the input! Where are you going to work when you get out?

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Specializes in Ambulatory Care, ED.
Thanks for the input! Where are you going to work when you get out?

I got lucky and found a job the week before graduation! I'm working in a Level II trauma center downtown ATL. I absolutely love it some days, and I have have tough days every now and then but I am learning and seeing new things every shift. I'm even more motivated to get TNCC, CEN, etc in the next year or two!

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Specializes in Orthopedics; Geriatrics; Case Management.

I bet you are either working at Atlanta Medical or Emory Midtown. I volunteered at Grady and I know that all the hospitals down there are awesome. I hope I can follow in your footsteps and work downtown when I graduate.

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Specializes in Adult Gerontology Primary Care, Palliative.

SanDgroovy:

Do you have any other advice?? I'm really nervous about clinical rotations.. Can you give me any advice about what to expect.. and what's the best way to prepare for them..

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Specializes in Ambulatory Care, ED.

Some advice I would give:

Get to know your fellow students and professors. You will spend the next couple years of your life with them.

STUDY!!! I studied in a small group and I believe it helped a lot!! The professors want you to read BEFORE the lecture. I think it helps a lot because you know what to look forward to. I suggest getting the Davis Drug Guide that comes WITH a CD-Rom!!! It will help with clinical paperwork when it comes to meds.

Clinicals: Always come prepared & know your pt. When I was in NUR 216 in 2006, we did not come the day prior to clinical for 216. We did a lot of hands on learning: assessments, manual BPs, cleaning the pt, bed making, positioning the pt (ask for help if you need it), you will learn how to assess head to toe/communicate, I's and O's, accuchecks, etc....and then go home and do the clinical paperwork (not sure if that has changed). Try not to be too nervous! :) My very 1st pt ever was not oriented at all-she was very confused, so it made for an interesting 1st day of nursing lol. Don't be shocked if some RNs are not the nicest, sometimes they forget they were students. Just smile, be pleasant, and HELP OUT (but let them know the scope of what you can and can not do). You will probably get isolation pts your 1st semester...for some reason, I was scared the 1st time I had a MRSA pt! lol Looking back, I don't know what in the world I was scared of. It was cool putting on all the gear. Come rested, bring snacks/drinks, and come ready to learn and ask questions. Bring pens, notebook, etc.

For 220 & beyond (except OB), they assigned a pt the day prior and you have to go to the hospital to get your assignment & meet your pt. Plan on being there for 30 min-1 hour, you will spend time going through the chart, write the meds down, diagnosis, and try to say hello to your pt and let them know you will be the student nurse in the morning. It helped me mentally because it breaks the ice, I got to do some assessing. You do a lot of research when you get home from the hospital!! You have to research each drug, the diagnosis, patho, create a care plan, etc. so plan on a long evening on the computer!

Hope this helps. Enjoy and best of luck!

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Specializes in Cardiac Step-down Unit.

Thanks a lot!!

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Specializes in Adult Gerontology Primary Care, Palliative.

Thank you so much for your help!!!!! It definitely makes me feel better.. :D

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