PHCC Fall 2011 RN/LPN ROLL CALL!!!!!!

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Hello everyone!! I would like to start a thread for the 2011 Fall semester RN & LPN applicants! I applied to both and with the deadline to turn in the application tomorrow, I am already super anxious. :eek: I figured this would be a great way to check in with each other and hopefully meet our fellow classmates!!!!!!!!!!

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So, oddly enough I recieved a letter yesterday from PHCC...as I expected, it was just a letter stating that they recieved my LPN application and that requirements were met. It did state, however, that they will be meeting in July. What erked me was that it didn't say when in July. I hate the fact that everything is pretty much last minute and that really doesn't give a lot of time to prepare yourself or get your financial aid in order. I haven't received a letter yet stating that they have gotten my RN application, but I did call a day before the app deadline just to make sure they were both there because I mailed them.

I was also wondering if anyone knew if it the version of the Teas test will be looked at? Since version 5 is harder and seems to be scored differently (as far as percentile ranking goes)? I know that this semester they are just looking at individual subject scores and not composite, but I was just curious?

I really hope that acceptance into the program isn't based on favoritism, otherwise I am pretty much screwed..lol:eek:

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"I know that this semester they are just looking at individual subject scores and not composite, but I was just curious?"

I hadn't heard this info. Are they putting any higher weight on a particular individual subject score(s)? I haven't even received a letter regarding my application!! So hard to wait!!!

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I didnt hear anything about looking at individual subject scores??? whats that all about lol..seems kinda of sucky in a way cuz if they go to our transcripts the get to see our best score for each individual subject not from just one test:heartbeat:heartbeat

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From talking to a professor,she thinks it's all about who you know. Get in good with the science teachers cuz it's pretty much picked based on favortism from what i hear.

Uh,that's the biggest load of dog trash I've ever heard. It's strictly by the numbers. To think otherwise, is only psyching yourself out. Do your best, say a prayer and then wait.

Good luck!

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"Uh,that's the biggest load of dog trash I've ever heard. It's strictly by the numbers. To think otherwise, is only psyching yourself out. Do your best, say a prayer and then wait. "

I'm just going by what one of the professors told me. Does anyone know how many alternates get picked for each class? :nurse:

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I'm here waiting with a 79.3 Teas score(2nd try) and a 4.0 grade average. I guess everything hinges on how many applicants there are.

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Whoever thinks the admissions criteria is any way based on who you know is not accurate. I'm a year through and can vouch that NO PROFESSORS are in any way involved in the admissions process. No nursing professors teach prereqs (except one on East), and even then, the Selection Committee meets about 2 1/2 - 3 weeks after everything is turned in. Our deadline was May 15th and we got our letters between June 21st and June 24th last year. So, give it 4 weeks or so before getting anxious. Nursing admission was based on the criteria of GPA, TEAS, and County Residence (as mentioned earlier in the post). No weight on individual subject scores except for the minimum needed to apply. LPN admission was based strictly on TEAS scores from each TEAS subject (so yes, one subject weighed more than another). However, in my personal belief, I think there should be more to the selection process (maybe an interview, resume, or essay). It's smart for a school to know the most about who they're investing in and will most likely pass the program and be successful down the road; thus improving the schools reputation and image. In turn, it can also help the applicants decide whether it's really what they'd want to do. Here's a tip: Get your CNA license before the programs begin so you can network and get hired into a facility before your first semester is done and everyone else in your class is eligible too. I was extremely fortunate to have this happen where I completed my first semester rotation at and it's paid dividends on experience and "having your foot in the door" for when you graduate. Best of luck to everyone! You'll be in my prayers!

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Whoever thinks the admissions criteria is any way based on who you know is not accurate. I'm a year through and can vouch that NO PROFESSORS are in any way involved in the admissions process. No nursing professors teach prereqs (except one on East), and even then, the Selection Committee meets about 2 1/2 - 3 weeks after everything is turned in. Our deadline was May 15th and we got our letters between June 21st and June 24th last year. So, give it 4 weeks or so before getting anxious. Nursing admission was based on the criteria of GPA, TEAS, and County Residence (as mentioned earlier in the post). No weight on individual subject scores except for the minimum needed to apply. LPN admission was based strictly on TEAS scores from each TEAS subject (so yes, one subject weighed more than another). However, in my personal belief, I think there should be more to the selection process (maybe an interview, resume, or essay). It's smart for a school to know the most about who they're investing in and will most likely pass the program and be successful down the road; thus improving the schools reputation and image. In turn, it can also help the applicants decide whether it's really what they'd want to do. Here's a tip: Get your CNA license before the programs begin so you can network and get hired into a facility before your first semester is done and everyone else in your class is eligible too. I was extremely fortunate to have this happen where I completed my first semester rotation at and it's paid dividends on experience and "having your foot in the door" for when you graduate. Best of luck to everyone! You'll be in my prayers!

Very Well Said and thank you for your words of encouragment Im sure you remember being in our postion lol.. a very nerve wracking wait. Thank You again

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Whoever thinks the admissions criteria is any way based on who you know is not accurate. I'm a year through and can vouch that NO PROFESSORS are in any way involved in the admissions process. No nursing professors teach prereqs (except one on East), and even then, the Selection Committee meets about 2 1/2 - 3 weeks after everything is turned in. Our deadline was May 15th and we got our letters between June 21st and June 24th last year. So, give it 4 weeks or so before getting anxious. Nursing admission was based on the criteria of GPA, TEAS, and County Residence (as mentioned earlier in the post). No weight on individual subject scores except for the minimum needed to apply. LPN admission was based strictly on TEAS scores from each TEAS subject (so yes, one subject weighed more than another). However, in my personal belief, I think there should be more to the selection process (maybe an interview, resume, or essay). It's smart for a school to know the most about who they're investing in and will most likely pass the program and be successful down the road; thus improving the schools reputation and image. In turn, it can also help the applicants decide whether it's really what they'd want to do. Here's a tip: Get your CNA license before the programs begin so you can network and get hired into a facility before your first semester is done and everyone else in your class is eligible too. I was extremely fortunate to have this happen where I completed my first semester rotation at and it's paid dividends on experience and "having your foot in the door" for when you graduate. Best of luck to everyone! You'll be in my prayers!

I agree very well said! I also think that there should be something else, like an essay/interview. So, you think we should get our CNA license now? Does anyone know of any learning hospitals that will reimburse you for tuition?

On a different note, tomorrow is the last day of July which means we are all that much closer to getting letters! I haven't been sleeping much and when I do, I usually have a dream about receiving a denial letter:) Trying to stay busy!!!:eek:

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Just a little side note, does anyone know when exactly they are meeting in July? My letter didn't say:(

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I agree very well said! I also think that there should be something else, like an essay/interview. So, you think we should get our CNA license now? Does anyone know of any learning hospitals that will reimburse you for tuition?

On a different note, tomorrow is the last day of July which means we are all that much closer to getting letters! I haven't been sleeping much and when I do, I usually have a dream about receiving a denial letter:) Trying to stay busy!!!:eek:

Tink I am so glad it's not just me I was starting to wonder if I was obsessing to much lol..lol I havent been sleeping either and when I wake up even just to pee the worry is right back again. I guess we are both to the point where this is our time for our path to our goal...this is THE next step and if we dont suceed Im a little lost as what my next step is ...I will continue taking classes to fulfill the other requirments but this is the biggie step nursing credits...the other stuff is needed but is small in comparasion lol..I really really hope you and all of us here on this forum has claps , hearts.jumping purple smiley guy and thumbs ups to post next to our comments lol

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Tinkkey...I would recommend doing the CNA as you wait on letters. For starters, it'll keep you busy and give you a leg-up on some other applicants. Second, once school starts, you won't have a lot of time to take the weekend prep course(s) for the CNA exam. You honestly shouldn't need to take the CNA classes through a college or "CNA School." Just go with the weekend prep courses. You will only be tested on 23 very basic patient care techniques. Then, with your CNA license already in hand, you can add it to a resume, if you have enough to start one, and hand to anyone you may network with (Managers or Directors) during your clinical rotations. Hospitals like to hire students, but normally can't do so until the 1st semester is complete. However, if you have a CNA license in hand, there's the exception and the proverbial "foot in the door." Understand? As far as reimbursement, hospitals receive hundreds of applications for every CNA posting put online. So, I doubt very seriously they'd reimburse. The prep courses run about $100, the CPR card $30 (if you don't already have it), and the state CNA licensing exam with required background check about $130. Any questions, let me know! In the end, stay busy and make the most out of your time off!

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