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Hi everyone first I must say this is the most informative site yet. I am currently a nursing student in Ct, and I've just finish my pre-req. classes..I am looking to move to Georgia Jan. 05', Do anyone know of any good nursing programs wether it is AS or BS..I was looking into Georgia Baptist or Georgia Perimeter, please help me to decide, Thank you

what do you mean " nothing is accepted but the first semester?"

I meant that because of the way the curriculum is constructed; it is difficult to have the nursing credits transfer to another nursing program. This is in direct opposition of course to the whole point of having an accredited program. Curriculum is supposed to be standardized to the point where you are able to transfer credits among schools but I heard from more than one student who left the GPC program for whatever reason and couldn't get credit for anything but Fundamentals of nursing, the first semester of the GPC program.

Unless they changed things since last March (And goodness knows our class complained loudly enough but I don't think they listened) Pharmacology is NOT a distinct class, and you will have an impossible time documenting the coursework in Pharm for credit anywhere else because there isn't really any documentable coursework in Pharm. Psych is the same way, integrated into the rest of the curricula, although they do actually make a genuine effort to teach it. Assessment, same way. Many schools have a separate assessment class. Nutrition, same way. You get the idea.

GOOD LUCK to anyone starting this program. It's like Nursing school "Survivor".

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I agree with the above posters. Talk to students who are already in the nursing program at GPC before making your decision. I took all of my pre-requisites there and absolutely loved it. I had full intentions of going to nursing school there, but everyone I talked to that was already in the program had horror stories to tell. People that I had previous classes with (and really respected their opinions) begged me to apply to other nursing schools. I really struggled with my decision, but two weeks before school was supposed to start I transferred to another program, and I am really happy with my decision. We do have someone in the second year of our program that also transferred from GPC and all of her nursing credits were accepted.

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I would like to add that GPC really is a good school overall, just not for nursing. I would highly recommend taking pre-reqs there. The instruction is good and you can't beat the price or the convenience.

Even the nursing program CAN be done, I'm an RN when all is said and done. Just know that hard work and dedication aren't all that's required. This is NOT a supportive learning atmosphere.

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I absolutely agree with the above poster. GPC was a WONDERFUL experience for pre-requisites. I cannot say enough about my A & P teachers and my Micro teacher. I really learned a lot, and it is paying off in nursing school. But what was said is absolutely true - the nursing program does not have a supportive learning environment. I have heard those exact words time and again from my friends in the program.

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I absolutely agree with the above poster. GPC was a WONDERFUL experience for pre-requisites. I cannot say enough about my A & P teachers and my Micro teacher. I really learned a lot, and it is paying off in nursing school. But what was said is absolutely true - the nursing program does not have a supportive learning environment. I have heard those exact words time and again from my friends in the program.

I am currently in the GPC nursing program, and I will confirm that this program leaves a bit to be desired. There is obviously an organization problem, and some, but not all, of the instructors seem to be indifferent regarding the success of students. Even if you are an all-A's student, be ready for a C. They are handed out liberally. Many people will not make it through the first semester. And the test rationales are sometimes quite ambiguous.

On the other hand, there are positives such as: convenience, cost, and the 2-year program. And there are some great instructors.

Feel free to ask ?'s.

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I started out in GPC's nursing program in 2003 and withdrew at midterm. I am currently at Gordon College in Barnesville and like it a lot better. The instructors are optimistic, supportive and available and instead of lecturing you and having you take a test they lecture you and show you great test taking strategies. Gordon's nursing program is a lot more organized too!! I should've gone there in the first place. I'm doing alot better on my exams and check off's and I'm having fun in clinical.

For some reason at GPC we went into clinical after about 5 or 6 weeks and hadn't learned all of the nursing skills yet, so I felt really uncomfortable in clinical not knowing how to do things. I was a novice when it came to nursing so simple things like giving a bed bath was something I personally needed to learn how to do. They skipped that chapter at GPC and told us to watch the video. :uhoh21: Gordon we went step by step through all the skills including bed baths and we even had a bed bath check off.

I'm currently in my second semester of my first year. Definetly talk to student that are in the program to get a good idea of what to expect. All programs are going to be hard, but if you study hard, ask questions when in doubt about a topic, and organize your time you can get through it. It also helps if your instructors are rooting for you every step of the way.

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[Hi Divaa, i was recently accepted to gbcn. Is it a difficult program? what should i expect?

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Do you know the web site for Georgia State?

The website for Georgia State is http://www.gsu.edu

I am currently in the nursing program at Kennesaw State University and they have a wonderful program. They have over a 90% pass rate fot the NCLEX. Check their website out too. It is http://www.kennesaw.edu

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okay now i gotta put GPC on the map. the school is very reputable, possibly the best 2 year institution in the metro area. GPC is inexpensive but you get a very good education if you take advantage off all your resources. I am in still taking classes there and I would definately transfer out if I thought I was getting any less of an education here. Its a good place to start. also you can take all the extra classes in order to get your bsn here. ex. sociology, statistics... ga perimeter school of nursing is a good school too. ask more qestions though..

I also attend GPC, am finished prereqs this week and have been stressing about my choices for fall. I can't afford mercer but have been worried about GPCs program due to all the negative feedback I hear about the Nursing program.

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I am currently in the GPC nursing program, and I will confirm that this program leaves a bit to be desired. There is obviously an organization problem, and some, but not all, of the instructors seem to be indifferent regarding the success of students. Even if you are an all-A's student, be ready for a C. They are handed out liberally. Many people will not make it through the first semester. And the test rationales are sometimes quite ambiguous.

On the other hand, there are positives such as: convenience, cost, and the 2-year program. And there are some great instructors.

Feel free to ask ?'s.

As someone who may be forced to do GPCs nursing program this fall due to finances, I figured I'd respond to your February Post about GPC. I'm concerned about success due to all the stories I've heard. Do you feel that the biggest problem was they didn't prepare you with the skills needed for clinical? or is it the material on tests is not covered in class? Or both? Any advice on how I should prepare for the fall if I end up choosing GPC. :confused: I've worked as a tech. so I've done a lot already (not too worried about clinical stuff except IVs). Any advice would be appreciated. You can pm me and tell me any professors I need to be warned about.

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You guys who are asking about GPC should read the threads at the Pre-Nursing Student forum here at AllNurses.

Start here: https://allnurses.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100922

There's lots of info about GPC in several different forums here.

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As someone who may be forced to do GPCs nursing program this fall due to finances, I figured I'd respond to your February Post about GPC. I'm concerned about success due to all the stories I've heard. Do you feel that the biggest problem was they didn't prepare you with the skills needed for clinical? or is it the material on tests is not covered in class? Or both? Any advice on how I should prepare for the fall if I end up choosing GPC. :confused: I've worked as a tech. so I've done a lot already (not too worried about clinical stuff except IVs). Any advice would be appreciated. You can pm me and tell me any professors I need to be warned about.

If and when you do begin classes at GPC..know that you must hit the pavement running. Don't let up. If your having problems with the test questions..get books that will help you study with the NCLEX type questions in them. Don't be afraid to ask questions and remeber anxiety is contagious. People are going to have different opinons about GPC. I went there..didn't like it..and transfered somewhere else. You may get there..like it..do well and graduate. Just do what is best for you

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