Hi everyone! Just putting feelers out to see who is planning to apply to GPC for next Fall. I am taking my last pre-req, A&P II, this semester at GPC (well, almost last, still have to do that one credit Research class), and pondering when to take the TEAS. Before this semester I was out of school for a couple of years, and had kind of deferred my desire to attend nursing school. But it kept calling me, and I realized I HAVE to go for this now before my Science pre-reqs expire. GPC is actually the only school I've been able to find so far that lists them as good for six years as opposed to the usual five.
I'll be honest, I think I have a chance, but I also think it's a long shot. A lot is riding on how well I do on my TEAS, and getting an A in this class. In the beginning I was feeling very low about my chances, but recently my mindset has shifted, and I am feeling that hunger and drive to be accepted to nursing school. I definitely don't lack the brains, but I'm in recovery, so I have a spotty academic record. If I make an A in this class I will have a 3.0 in my Science pre-reqs and a 3.6 GPA for all the pre-reqs combined.
I also have concerns about my background check, as there are a few things on there, the most serious of which is very old - 16 years. So . . . one part of me knows that I have to cultivate an attitude of "whatever it takes" to get in. Retaking classes, applying for LPN as well, whatever I have to do.
It's pretty daunting to feel so simultaneously hopeful and excited about having a chance, and dwelling on the negative factors and seriously big mistakes that may kill my chances.
I'm really having to take it one step at a time. And every time I see someone in the cafeteria wearing the student nurses uniform I just think about how much I want to be wearing that uniform myself. It's something I really need for my life, my self-esteem, my family, to pursure this successfully. So that's me.
Where are you all in your journey? What are your concerns, struggles, hopes, and mindset? I look very forward to hearing from others. Even though we're competing against each other, we're still in it together and I think support is so valuable.
I rec'd a letter from GPC stating that I met the requirements. Now the wait begins. Also I found out that I'm at my max timeframe for financial aide. I saw some earlier posts stating that I needed to change my major. Can anybody tell me which major I should choose and did it work for them?[/quote']
I chose one of the health admin majors. I'll have to sound check the exact one. Don't think it matters tho. It takes a semester to go through so if u do it now it will be effective from the summer onward. But once u get accepted (speaking it into existence :)) you get a waiver from the nursing department and change to nursing major which allows for more credit hours for financial aid purposes but for now definitely change your major to be on the safe side. Hope that made sense lol
I chose one of the health admin majors. I'll have to sound check the exact one. Don't think it matters tho. It takes a semester to go through so if u do it now it will be effective from the summer onward. But once u get accepted (speaking it into existence :)) you get a waiver from the nursing department and change to nursing major which allows for more credit hours for financial aid purposes but for now definitely change your major to be on the safe side. Hope that made sense lol
I will go to the school on tomorrow. I dont trust faxing the form in. Thanks for your help!! I love this website.
Last year the letters were sent out in February. Good luck everyone! I know the wait is the worst part
How's the second semester going? Can you share what the first semester schedule was like? I just want an idea what I'm up against IF I get accepted. Thanks !
So far second semester has been good! Just crazy busy as usual. Got a delay on our first exam thanks to the snow :)
The first semester schedule had lecture Tue/Wed from 9am till usually about noon. Tests ran about every other week. Clinicals were either Thur/Fri or Sat/Sun 7-3, depending on what hospital you go to. Sim lab, in Dunwoody, was only one day out of the semester, whenever they assign you. Then you have skills lab thrown in there whenever they assign you. There were a total of 3 skill checkoffs first semester, which consists of the "pla" which is when they teach the skill, a mandatory 2 hour practice on a separate day, and then the actual check-off. It keeps you busy!
Thanks so much! Sounds busy but doable. I have two little ones so I like to plan ahead :) yes I was supposed to have my first micro test today. I was quite pleased to have some more study time! :) good luck with this semester!
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