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Good morning!
I am a current LPN working on pre-requisites for application to the CCC-NP for Fall 2013!
I'm taking most of my courses at Holyoke Community College and hope to transfer to Northwestern Connecticut Community College.
So far I have completed:
Nutrition 101- A
English Comp and Lit (6 credit course)- A
Biology w/ Lab- A
Math 085- A
This summer I am taking:
Intro to Psych
Math 095
This fall I am taking:A&P I
Chemistry
Computer Apps
Human Development
During the winter intersession I will take:Sociology
Spring 2013:
A&P II
Statistics
Microbiology
Public Speaking
On my list of things to do:
-Attend Nursing Information Session
-Take TEAS-V
I plan to continue after my ASN to my BSN from Elms College so I'm working on required courses for that program as well.
I look forward to getting to know others who are going through the process! Enjoy the day!
I know people that got in with GPA's around 3.0.
I wouldn't even worry about a second choice school, they will never need to use that list. Of course I would complete the application as if they did.
Med/Surg floors are busy 24/7? At Yale we are hoping even at night. Patients don't stop getting sick just because it's the weekend.
Being a Gateway student definitely helps get you a job in this area. Do the student nurse intern over the summer, try to get a PCA job. That is how most people get hired.
The last week of the semester it is impossible to reach people. I would go in next week if you need to verify something.
If you are pre-nursing and haven't had Chemistry take 121, if you haven't had English 102 take one that will transfer to a University, same with your humanities elective, make it count for your future. If you plan to get your BSN, it's worth it.
Hospitals post Student Nurse positions, some are year round, some are not paid, some are only for Senior BSN students. Just keep checking you usually need one semester of clinicals. I know a few students that did that last summer, then got PCA jobs.Some have been approached about applying for RN positions in the spring. I think the important thing is to do your research and plan one step ahead. Don't wait until graduation to figure out how to get a job, your class mates will already have taken them;)
nef203
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Personally no but i would apply and see what happens. There is always the lottery and if your a and p 1 grade is high and your teas score is good that will also help you. Good Luck!