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Am I out of options?
I knew I didn't want to go the private school route (too expensive), so I was determined to find a state college that would accept me. My pre-req GPA wasn't the greatest 3.3 and I knew I wouldn't get accepted at HCC where I did my pre-reqs so I tried PHSC and got in. If you get high TEAS scores (mine was 77.3) you have a chance to get in. As far as retaking classes, I believe you can take the same class at PHSC that you got a C in and if you get a better grade you can use that when you apply so your GPA will be higher. Also, if you know you are going to end up with a C in micro I suggest asking your teacher to just give you a D so you can retake it since it may be too late to just drop the class. I had a professor at HCC that would happily do that to help people out.
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PHSC 2015 Nursing Hopefuls
My friend got accepted in HCC's RN program and she told me she didn't require a TEAS score and her GPA was 3.3
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PHSC 2015 Nursing Hopefuls
I had Gregory Bohm and he was by far my greatest professor ever. Did not lecture from a power point and made sure we all knew how the systems worked and broke everything down for us. Made the information very entertaining. One of those teachers you only see in inspirational movies. He was wayyyy to smart to be teaching at a community college.
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PHSC 2015 Nursing Hopefuls
That's funny because it was my A&P II professor at HCC who recommended PHSC to the class as an excellent choice to get their RN and BSN lol
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PHSC 2015 Nursing Hopefuls
With scores like yours why don't you apply to HCC or SPC? If I had my choice I'd MUCH rather be at HCC but their program is insane competitive and my 3.0 GPA won't give me a chance even for their transition program.
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PHSC 2015 Nursing Hopefuls
I slipped a $100 bill in with my app. That might have gotten me some extra points haha. In all seriously, like I been saying, I'm sure the GPA + TEST + Residency isn't concrete. I wouldn't be surprised if they just threw darts on a huge dartboard of names of applicants.
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PHSC 2015 Nursing Hopefuls
I'm pretty sure you need to have your CNA license from the Florida Board of Nursing to practice as a CNA. Fun fact. I had my CNA license and LPN license when I applied for a CNA position since there were no nursing positions available at the nursing home. They told me it's illegal for me to work as a CNA while holding an LPN license.
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PHSC 2015 Nursing Hopefuls
When is orientation and is it for everyone (RN, LPN and bridge) at the same time and date?
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PHSC 2015 Nursing Hopefuls
Hmm, wish I was going to West Campus because it's beautiful out there. At least porter campus you get a parking garage though.
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PHSC 2015 Nursing Hopefuls
When do the immunizations and CPR stuff have to be done?
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PHSC 2015 Nursing Hopefuls
This makes zero sense. I got picked as an alternate instead of a flat out rejection and you kill my score ranking. Maybe there is a flaw in the ranking system and nobody but the committee will say how they pick. Maybe they just draw out of a hat, who knows. As far as your residency, my WISE address is Hillsborough County but my license is a Pasco Address and I still got the bonus.
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PHSC 2015 Nursing Hopefuls
This is probably a dumb question but is PHSC nationally or regionally accredited. Can they be both and what's the difference?
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PHSC 2015 Nursing Hopefuls
Got in for transition and for some odd reason got in as an alternate for RN. If for some reason I do get offered it I'll be denying it so anyone who didn't get in can take it.
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PHSC 2015 Nursing Hopefuls
Congrats, what was your score? Wait, I remember you from the 2014 thread. We both didn't get in transition. Did you apply with a 3.0 GPA + 73 TEAS + Residency?
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PHSC 2015 Nursing Hopefuls
My letter went to a different address so I won't know but I'll be glad if I get in. Transition is what I wanted in the first place.
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PHSC 2015 Nursing Hopefuls
you got in transition???? That means I should be in too. I hope
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PHSC 2015 Nursing Hopefuls
So who got into bridge? My letter was probably sent to the other address I applied with and I can't get it til tomorrow.
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PHSC 2015 Nursing Hopefuls
I have no hope of getting into the RN program, but I hope I somehow get into the transition.
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PHSC 2015 Nursing Hopefuls
Yea, it's a load of garbage if you ask me. It's not like HCC's program gives bonuses based on how close you live to the school. So did I.
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Anyone become a RN with a criminal record in FL
I went through same exact thing and I asked my lawyer if I had to disclose it. He said after pre-trial intervention all charges are dropped and it's like nothing ever happened. You have nothing to disclose NOR do you have to put yes on a job application for when they ask you if you ever committed a crime or plead guilty of one.
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Anyone become a RN with a criminal record in FL
No you don't. I went through same exact thing and I asked my lawyer if I had to disclose it. He said after pre-trial intervention all charges are dropped and it's like nothing ever happened. You have nothing to disclose NOR do you have to put yes on a job application for when they ask you if you ever committed a crime or plead guilty of one.
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PHSC 2015 Nursing Hopefuls
The application says Porter Campus only unless I heard wrong and they are admitting for West as well. If that's the case then; including the 12 transition seats, that would be 72 total open slots.
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PHSC 2015 Nursing Hopefuls
Yep, both applications I filled out my information with my Land O' Lakes address. Thanks guys! I really appreciate it and I'm praying we get to be classmates :)
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PHSC 2015 Nursing Hopefuls
I got my letter confirming my applications but they sent it to my old out of county mailing address. I changed residency to Pasco and it reflects that on my drivers license but but my LPN license and address I registered for school is my Hillsborough county parent's address. Will I still get the residency bonus since it specifically says they go off the scanned drivers license?
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PHSC 2015 Nursing Hopefuls
Employee Health. It's supposed to be a pretty chillax job where you only deal with employee screenings and paperwork. Most of the actual nursing is blood draws.