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 had to leave for work before the mail came. I had my daughter FaceTime me to the mailbox! My letter came from GPC! I am ecstatic!!!!! I was accepted!!!!!! I am overly happy!!!! I can't even concentrate on work! Congratulations to all and I look forward to meeting you all!!!! Everyone that is still waiting....keep the faith! It will happen. I was denied by CTC last year and it hurts but just keep fighting for your dreams!
I had to leave for work before the mail came. I had my daughter FaceTime me to the mailbox! My letter came from GPC! I am ecstatic!!!!! I was accepted!!!!!! I am overly happy!!!! I can't even concentrate on work! Congratulations to all and I look forward to meeting you all!!!! Everyone that is still waiting....keep the faith! It will happen. I was denied by CTC last year and it hurts but just keep fighting for your dreams!
I am so excited! I received my acceptance lettertoday. :)
Congratulations again for the ones who have been accepted and best wishes for the ones who are waiting to receive an acceptance from GPC or another college.
I am so excited! I received my acceptance lettertoday. :)
Congratulations again for the ones who have been accepted and best wishes for the ones who are waiting to receive an acceptance from GPC or another college.
I am so excited! I received my acceptance lettertoday. :)
Congratulations again for the ones who have been accepted and best wishes for the ones who are waiting to receive an acceptance from GPC or another college.
Yay!!!! I'm so happy for you. It's a great feeling for sure!!! :)
5 years; I have a 3 year old and have been on my current job since I was 21 and I'm now 31. Things are very bitter sweet for me and kind of scary but I'm ready. Also I had to take all my sciences over because they were too old . They had to be less than 5 years old.
I'm 31, I have a 6 and 4 year old . I have stayed at home with them their whole lives and I am now terrified to not be there for them! It makes me cry every time I think about it! I just keep thinking about what I'll miss I do know that 2 years will fly by and it will all be worth it! Does any one else have these feelings, or am I just nuts lol
I'm 31, I have a 6 and 4 year old . I have stayed at home with them their whole lives and I am now terrified to not be there for them! It makes me cry every time I think about it! I just keep thinking about what I'll miss I do know that 2 years will fly by and it will all be worth it! Does any one else have these feelings, or am I just nuts lol
I'm very happy you said this. Because I am over the moon happy bc I have worked so hard to get to this point. BUT I have been a stay at home mom for the most part for my 5 and 2 year old boys. My world revolves around them literally. I'm so nervous about how I will be able to manage this but I'm going with it bc this is what I'm meant to do. I'm kind of just focusing on a day at a time bc if I think about the next two years I panic. We don't have any family here for help so it's scary but I realize God wouldn't bring me this far if he didn't think I could do it. Just wanted you to know you're not alone!
I do know that 2 years will fly by and it will all be worth it! Does any one else have these feelings, or am I just nuts lol
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Haha!!! That's so awesome! I'm very happy for you !! Woohoo :)