Polk State Fall 2018 Hopefuls

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Hello everyone! This is my very first post, but I have been snooping for awhile now. I didn't see a current thread for Polk State Fall 2018 hopefuls so I figured I'd start one, so that I could find others like myself that may or may not be in full on freak out mode!!!

Here is a little about me...feel free to share a little bout you! I am a 34 year old mom of 3. I have a teaching degree, but unfortunately, the school system sucked the joy right out of that! I have instead homeschooled my kids for the past 8 years while working for my husband helping him get his business up and going. My oldest is now getting ready to start high school and I have been feeling lead to step out and do something new...plus we could really use 2 incomes now that the kids are getting older. My passion has always been helping people and being a paramedic was always on my list of dream jobs, however their hours are hard with having an active family. After much thought, I have decided to pursue a midlife career change and become a nurse! My family is super supportive and thinks I would do great. With that being said, I am freaking out at all the change and the what ifs!

I have all but my science pre-reqs complete. I am taking A&P 1 over the summer and applying for fall pending completion in hopes I can take A&P 2 and Micro while doing the nursing program (if I get in); however I hear it is harder to get accepted without all your sciences complete. I have a 3.75 overall GPA and a 3.64 program GPA. I also have a bachelor's degree. I am taking the TEAS this Friday. I have taken 2 practice exams and scored a 72 and an 81. I am hoping I can pass it but am finding it difficult in the science section since I haven't had A&P. I am holding on to hope though that I can pull it off and end up getting accepted somehow for the fall. I am not getting any younger...LOL!

So what's your story? Past or current students have any advice?? Hopefuls want to freak out with me?? All are welcome!!!

Was it a big envelope?

Yes it was in a big manilla envelope

Yes, it was a large gold envelope

Who else is freaking out about all the requirements we have to get done?!?! I feel like I am going to be bleeding money for the next month!!

I got in too!!! I totally agree about the requirements and money to fork out for everything. I am so excited to meet everyone too!

I got in everybody! Can't wait to start!

I'm so excited to meet everyone also (: the list is pretty daunting

I got my letter today, I got in! I am looking forward to meeting you all!

Hey Anthony , so for this upcoming fall/August 2018 I just secure a spot as an alternate, how does that work. You think maybe I don't have a chance. Since you said Dr.H said there's no alternate spot for the fall

How do I calculate the score

Should we start a Facebook group? I feel like it will be easier to recognize faces, ask questions and communicate!

What number alternate are you? @bedine I feel like if you're towards the top of the list you should be good, there are definitely going to be a few people who go to a different school or go for the transition track instead.

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