Jefferson State Community College Fall 2015 Applicants

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I wanted to start a thread for all who are planning on applying to the Fall 2015 nursing program. I feel it will be very helpful in the process. I just moved to Alabama in May of last year & was originally going for Physical Therapy (not assistant, actual therapist). Well that has fallen through & I feel led to go the nursing route. I already have a bachelors degree from another college so all my prerequisites are done (just wished I would have done a little better -hince my PT problem). I have signed up for my TEAS test for February 5th so hopefully if I don't get what I want I can retake it in time for the application. I emailed one of the advisors at the Shelby campus & she said the average applicant is at 60% /90pts. When I calculate that up it doesn't seem like much. So my goal is to make around 85% or more, but we shall see. I just know I need to do VERY,VERY well on the TEAS to make up for my grades not being all A's.

How about anyone else, where do you all stand with applying this fall? Are you doing full time, night-weekend? Which campus are you all applying to?

Congratulations aingram1169! I know that you wanted that program. Awesome. I pray that we hear from Jeff State this week!

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Thanks feeneishia. I hope we hear something too. It's sad because the deadline for Sheltons program was June 1st and everyone is beginning to find out.

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The only reason I can think of is the volume of programs and applications. They had 550 applications with 5 programs. I agree there is no excuse, but that's all I can come up with right now. Even though they've had since May, lol.

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So I just called and got some new information. I called and talked to someone in the Nursing Dept. to see if there was anyway she could tell me if my name was on the list to be accepted at Jefferson (I hated to call and ask this but I have been accepted into Shelton and I have to let them know by Monday at noon if I want to accept). She said that they are still working on the spreadsheet and that they are supposed to turn it in on Friday. I asked her if she knew about what the cutoff was and she said that since they are still working on the spreadsheet that they don't know yet. She said that they should start contacting people about mid next week. I also asked her if she knew when orientation was for the Jefferson campus (since at Shelton it is the week that I will be out of town and it is mandatory to be there) and she said it is July 14th(which is great because I will be back). Sooooooo that being said I guess we have to wait another week before hearing anything.

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Thanks for the info! That is helpful to know that they are at least coming to the end of the process.

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Why does it have to take this long? I've seen several other AL programs that are alerting people. UGH!!

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I agree! All the other colleges have been notified. I suppose having multiple programs and campuses is part of it, but that doesn't help my nerves. Haha

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My fear is that I miscalculated something or my application is missing something!

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@ crumpam, I too have the fear of miscalculation. I know that I've been told from the beginning that they will take my Statistics grade as the math extra points AND one of the required courses, but I would like to know that that really happened. It was an A, so I want to make sure it was used TWICE!

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Same situation! I had a calculus with an A and was assured it would count for both, but I'm super nervous. I guess we just have to trust the system and trust God!

@ crumpam, I too have the fear of miscalculation. I know that I've been told from the beginning that they will take my Statistics grade as the math extra points AND one of the required courses, but I would like to know that that really happened. It was an A, so I want to make sure it was used TWICE!
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Does anyone have the fee list for the first semester. I feel like I saw one at some point, but can't locate it now.

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I got one when I went and saw the advisor. She told me that it is subject to change at anytime. I don't know where it is on the website. Here is the first semester break down from the sheet:

Tuition-$2160.00

Books-$600-$900

Uniforms-Varies

Equip/Supplies-$5 bandage scissors

$4.50 Push button penlight

$2.50 Pocket saver pen caddy (optional)

$20-$150 Stethoscope

$25-$75 Shoes (white)

Skills Pack-$75.00

Physical Exam-$100-$350

Malpractice Ins-$15

ID Badge-$5

Drug Screen $43

Background check-$29

Health Ins-Varies

CPR certification_varies

Testing Fee-$130.00

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