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.
Congrats Cannolis! I know this is a GPC thread lol but what are your stats for Gwinnett Tech. I know its a lil different
3.8 gpa, 4.0 science
90 on the kaplan
I had time to prepare for the Kaplan, hence the big difference in scores. I couldn't prep for the TEAS at all! It was a last min decision to apply to GPC but I'm glad I did. Huge weight off my back!
I had time to prepare for the Kaplan, hence the big difference in scores. I couldn't prep for the TEAS at all! It was a last min decision to apply to GPC but I'm glad I did. Huge weight off my back!
Wow!!! GREAT Stats. That seems pretty competitive to me...I think you have a great chance of getting. Can't wait to find out---Good luck!!!!!!!!!
90 on the Kaplan. How'd you do it. You definitely just motivated me even more lol. I plan on apply next year...
Wow!!! GREAT Stats. That seems pretty competitive to me...I think you have a great chance of getting. Can't wait to find out---Good luck!!!!!!!!!
90 on the Kaplan. How'd you do it. You definitely just motivated me even more lol. I plan on apply next year...
1. Hard, hard work!
2. Brushing up on all the topics covered in the kaplan nursing entrance exam book. I no doubtedly earned that 90. Lol!
3. Self-motivation, determination, and remaining as positive as possible. The day before the test I went up to the nursing department and imagined myself there. I even picked out where I wanted to sit.
Accepted!!! I transferred a lot of classes, so not sure how they calculated my GPA but unlikely that I had a 4.0. Last semester I earned As in AP I and lab as well as Chem I and lab. TEAS 95.3 Good Luck everyone- waiting is so so hard
Has anyone taken the Nurse Link class at GPC? I am trying to decide if it would be helpful to take it over the summer. I am already planning to take microbiology and Nursing Dosage calculations. I don't want to add another summer course to my plate if it won't be beneficial.
Has anyone taken the Nurse Link class at GPC? I am trying to decide if it would be helpful to take it over the summer. I am already planning to take microbiology and Nursing Dosage calculations. I don't want to add another summer course to my plate if it won't be beneficial.
I am taking that now. It is a great class and I have enjoyed it, but in all honesty I do believe it is a crucial class! We go over a little bit of everything, basic math, basic journal writing, and test taking strategies. I think the biggest problem, with the class, is how ansy everyone is to hear back from the nursing department and the conversion always seems to head in that direction and we never seem to stay on track with the weekly lesson. The instructor is amazing, she truly wants to see you succeed! I am doing micro and dosage this summer as well :)
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3.8 gpa, 4.0 science
90 on the kaplan
I had time to prepare for the Kaplan, hence the big difference in scores. I couldn't prep for the TEAS at all! It was a last min decision to apply to GPC but I'm glad I did. Huge weight off my back!