Hillsborough Community College-Fall 2014

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Hello everyone,

So my dream since I can remember has been to become a nurse; however, it seems as if it will never happen. I recently finished my pre-requisite courses to apply to the fall semester of the HCC nursing program. While I did not get any C's I made mostly B's :blink:earning A's in two classes and one lab. I realize this is not good enough since it puts my GPA at around a 3.38. Since I did not fail any of my classes, I don't believe I will be able to retake them. Is there any possible way to retake them? Or any way to increase my GPA since they mainly look at the pre-requisite courses? If not, what other options do I have for becoming a nurse? If anyone is out there who could offer any help it would be greatly appreciated. I will submit my application regardless but I don't have any high hopes of getting accepted, if there is anyway to increase my chances I would be so grateful to find out!

I completely agree, I mean sure there is not as much competition but it is ridiculously expensive, I have to really think about it, and the thing is I don't have much time to make a decision. I have also considered an LPN program to the try a bridge program. I don't even know anymore. Please let me know what you do, I would love to hear any other options. :)

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Sana214, congratulations for you acceptance! I was wondering if you still have the immunization form, and if yes, can you please, email it to me - [email protected]. Thank you :)

Thanks!! I e-mailed you the form. Please let me know if you got it. ☺️

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Would someone please send me the immunization form as well? :) [email protected]

Sent you the form. Please let me know if you got it. :)

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I completely agree, I mean sure there is not as much competition but it is ridiculously expensive, I have to really think about it, and the thing is I don't have much time to make a decision. I have also considered an LPN program to the try a bridge program. I don't even know anymore. Please let me know what you do, I would love to hear any other options. :)

I would do the LPN program and then do a bridge program. Unless your ok with spending a ridiculous amount of money on a private school. It may take you a bit longer but you will make it. You will also be gaining some experience before getting into the RN program. :)

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I would do the LPN program and then do a bridge program. Unless your ok with spending a ridiculous amount of money on a private school. It may take you a bit longer but you will make it. You will also be gaining some experience before getting into the RN program. :)

Hey there @sana214, I do not think I congratulated you on your acceptance ! :D So exciting !

I was also wondering if you knew of any good LPN programs that maybe are not so expensive?

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@nursinghopeful2344 I am looking at the LPN programs at Brewster and Erwin tech. Brewsters program is about 5700 total.

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@nursinghopeful2344 I am looking at the LPN programs at Brewster and Erwin tech. Brewsters program is about 5700 total.

That sounds great ! I'm wondering, after completing an LPN course, is it very difficult to get into a bridge program? especially since we have all our pre-requisites done already?

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I've read bridge is much less competitive than generic ADN

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Nursinghopeful2344, I think you should look at State College of Florida - Manatee county. If you are able to drive 3 time a week this would be a good alternative. Someone told me that you can apply without all pre-refs done and it is not so competitive. Google their website - applications for Fall 2014 are being accepted now in April... But if I am not wrong you will need to take TEAS test to get in.. If this does not work for you, I would suggest to reapply( if you can wait) or do LPN-RN bridge.. No matter what happens just keep trying.

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Stupid question, applying for enrollment at SPC or PHCC doesn't affect enrollment at HCC does it?

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No, it doesn't.... Also, if I'm not mistaken, the credits are fully transferable since last year.

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I'm just torn, I don't know if to apply for HCC Spring a wait so many months just to find out if I have a chance. I was really considering SPC, but I would have to take a couple more of their supporting course, which gives me a chance to give my GPA a boost, but I have heard that even 3.8 aren't getting in and that they prioritze Pinellas Cty residents.

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