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 took API online and am currently taking AP2 online also, [moderator edit of name]. You do a lot of work for him, which I think gives you multiple opportunities to learn the material. You do Mastering online, case studies, the entire AP coloring book, interactive cd exercises, and study guide tests. ILab has to be done on campus - I had [moderator edit of name] for API lab and [moderator edit of name] for AP2 and highly recommend both. Good luck!
AHHHHHHHH! MichellO thanks for responding!!! I'm just seeing this but the moderator has already removed the names :-(. Can you inbox me?? And I appreciate the feed back. I've decided to go the online route at GPC. I figure if I want it bad enough, and since I've already taken the class before, I can and will do well. I appreciate you sharing your experience!
Hello Guys, it has been a very long and intense journey for me, but I FINALLY GOT AN ACCEPTANCE LETTER LAST WEEK. I am withdrawing from Chamberlain because I don' care to be $45,000 in debt. I will be bridging over right afterwards!!! What a blessing. Plus the ride up 285 N is just insane. Yahooooo !!!!
RUN as fast as you can away from GPC. The program has been going downhill fast. Most of the senior class (75%) is usually failing, not because the program is "hard," but because most of the instructors left are horrible, they teach you nothing, and the exams are about material not even properly covered in class. I would suggest trying to get into a BSN program anyway, job opportunities for ADN's in the Atlanta area are dwindling down.
Update: I was able to register at Georgia Perimeter College while attending GTC. If the student is paying out of pocket then it's doable; if otherwise, financial aid will not allow it according to what GPC told me while registering. Currently attending both schools for a 21 credit - hour work load this semester because each school allows only accept a maximum of 18 credit hours per semester, so I had to take classes from both schools to be able to pull this up.
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I took API online and am currently taking AP2 online also, [moderator edit of name]. You do a lot of work for him, which I think gives you multiple opportunities to learn the material. You do Mastering online, case studies, the entire AP coloring book, interactive cd exercises, and study guide tests. ILab has to be done on campus - I had [moderator edit of name] for API lab and [moderator edit of name] for AP2 and highly recommend both. Good luck!