I hadn't seen a thread started yet for the fall '16 entry to the program and thought I would start one, since the application deadline is only 2 months away. I'm excited and nervous about the process....just hoping my GPA is good enough to get in. I've taken the TEAS V and just finishing up my last pre-req to apply. I'm currently in North Dakota and will be retiring from the Air Force next year. So, that alone is frustrating since I have to call or e-mail with any questions.
Yes, it has the same start, withdrawal, and end dates as everything else. The main difference between nursing and any other degree is that you are not considered full time for the pell grant, unless you are brave and take extra classes. This is the only semester I have gotten my full pell and that is because there is a separate mental health class added in the third semester. Another key difference is that there are no classes for the summer. There are nursing electives that are offered (pharmacology and assessments) but you have to pay out of pocket for those.
Hi LaurenHCC1988, I got accepted for Fall 2016 and I have several questions for you. I would appreciate if you could answer.Where did you get your immunization and physical exam? I went to Med express clinic today for immunizations, but they don't have all of the shots. Do I have to get all the shots from one clininc? And also, I don't have insurance, do you know anywhere cheaper? What are the morning and afternoon hours for the program? How many days a week you go to school, and what days? Thanks for your answer in advance.
I actually didn't have insurance either, and no matter where you go it's going to cost you a good amount of money. :/ It's just unavoidable.
You don't have to get everything done in the same place. You just keep the paperwork and scan it in together.
I got my physical at CVS Minute Clinic, I think it was $80. I got my vaccinations at a place called Passport Health. It's a lot cheaper there than MedExpress or Minute Clinic. And they're SO nice & quick there. :)
If there are vaccines that they don't have there, go to the Department of Health. It's a mad house there, but prices are reasonable. Make an appointment for sure!
One thing I would recommend is having everything done as far in advance as possible. I thought that I had vaccinations as a kid that I ended up having to get and some of them you need the doses 30 days apart. So just plan in ahead!
I believe the morning hours are 9am-noon. I'm not 100% sure. Afternoon is 12:30-3:30pm.
You go to lecture two days a week and you have clinical once a week. That's normally 6:30am-4pm. And you also have to put in 15 hours each semester in the skills lab. Those can be spread out throughout the semester. I would say though that most of the time is spent outside of class. You have reading, care plans, homework, papers, etc. It's extremely time consuming, but I love it! :)
Hi everyone! Good luck on your finals this coming week! Also, for the curious, when you search for nursing classes on the alternate search for course section, you can see what two days your class will be and all that other meeting information.
Hey guys...If you aren't sure about taking classes over the summer and will be starting at SouthShore in the fall, consider taking Ms. Koo's health assessment class. She needs 2-3 more students or it will be cancelled.
Hello! I am in the Nursing program at the Dale Mabry Campus, I just finished NPII. I just wanted to send some info to you all on the USF Concurrent program (if you haven't already heard about it, basically you take two USF BSN courses while in the HCC program to get your foot in the door and be able to list on resumes that you are already working on your BSN after HCC graduation). The first class was during NPII, only 8 weeks long, one credit hour, and very easy. I did not feel overwhelmed by adding that to my plate in the least bit. The next USF course (2 credit hours) is the summer session between year one and year, which I start next week. What I basically wanted to let you all know is that when USF comes for orientation to tell you about the program they will say each credit hour is about $211, what they fail to mention is all of the fees that are tacked onto each credit hour. So for the first course I paid $278.19 total and for this next course I paid $559.38. There are no more courses with USF after these two until after graduation from HCC. You CANNOT use financial aid at two schools so all tuition for USF must be paid out of pocket. I hope this helps in letting you know if this is something you wish to pursue or in letting you start to set some extra funds aside. I think it is a great program and I think it will be beneficial but I felt USF was definitely a little dishonest upfront about how much it would really cost.
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Yes, it has the same start, withdrawal, and end dates as everything else. The main difference between nursing and any other degree is that you are not considered full time for the pell grant, unless you are brave and take extra classes. This is the only semester I have gotten my full pell and that is because there is a separate mental health class added in the third semester. Another key difference is that there are no classes for the summer. There are nursing electives that are offered (pharmacology and assessments) but you have to pay out of pocket for those.