Hillsborough Community College Spring 2009

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I am an alternate for HCC Dale Mabry campus. I am not yet in the program. This is my third time as an alternate, so; I don't want to be too optimistic. I found out that starting last week the school was going to be notifying alternates if they have a spring 2009 seat. I am wondering if anyone has heard that they are in yet. I am very nervous, and I would appreciate any information. Thank you

Hey NewGoalRN!!!

I got my acceptance letter today (May 23)! Can you believe it? :roll

congrats!!! quick question, what was your gpa? i'm about to turn in my application for the spring and was just curious if i even have a chance of making it! thanks!

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thank you. my gpa was 3.4 and it wasn't high enough to get me right in since i was listed as an alternate initially. but some people must have dropped out and i got called in. whew!

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congrats! I'm glad it all worked out in the end for you! what campus were you accepted for? I ask b/c I got plant city but wanted dale mabry and was just curious how it worked out for you...

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thank you. my gpa was 3.4 and it wasn't high enough to get me right in since i was listed as an alternate initially. but some people must have dropped out and i got called in. whew!

that was a definite relief! one more quick question, is this everything you have to turn in >> application for admission (if not a prior student), nursing application, any transcripts, background check consent form & check for $53?

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thanks drmazur. i got plant city too. i wanted pc b/c there is less traffic and its closer to home. so i am ok with it.

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Specializes in OR Pre-op, Post-op.

Maybe we can switch Drmazur! I want p/c but got d/m. I heard they have a huge switcher meeting and just about everyone gets what they want! Keeping my fingers crossed

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Sorry for the delay in response. But you seem to have it all right. However, I would make time to meet with a counselor. You don't have to make an appointment. You can just walk in. I am sure you visited their site but here it is again: http://www.hccfl.edu/departments/health-science/nursing/prerequisites.aspx

Before starting the program you also have to be up to date on cpr and also have a physical. Hope that helps.

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Congrats fourhundredy27, I am so happy for you that it all worked out and that you got in.

Keep us posted as to how you are doing and what the program is like so we can know what to expect the following term,.

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Hi NewGoal, when you say in your post that you "called the school" are you referring to Erwin or HCC? I'm a bit confused. Is HCC also going to surprise students at orientation with a TEAS exam announcement?

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Thanks for all your help Newgoal!

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Newgoal... I also got accepted to PCC! Now i have to choose. Any advice?

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PCC- is that Pasco community college? I would base your decision on the following:

1. NCLEX pass rates

2. Location

3. CO-requisites required

4. Hospital clinical sites

5. Size of classes

6. REputation of program

I don't know much about PCC's program except that they require a minimun # of pre-requisites i.e 14 credits I believe vs 21 for HCC

I do know that I have heard great things about HCC's program, that they make you take the HESI exam after each component ...I guess this is good as it simulates the NCLEX exam and is a predictor of if you will pass it or not.

Give me some more details about location and requirements. Also, HCC has the evening/Saturday program which providies great flexibility.

You did well...you were sweating getting accepted and now you have 2 choices! go girl!

TEas- No, HCC is not requiring that. It is Erwin Tech that has implemented this test in addition to the TEAS.

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