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Thanks Liz, you've been such great help.

I'm kind confused about fees. I was told that we don't have to worry about registering for any classes on wise because that would be taken care of on the day of orientation. On a one on one basis. But fees are due tomorrow by 7 P.M. But It shows on wise, that I don't have any fees due, because I'm not registered for any classes as of yet. Could someone clarify this for me. What really is the proper protocol. Do we really register for classes on orientation day? When do pay our fees? I didn't see anything about registering for classes in the orientation packet....

Thanks for the low down Liz. We have less then two months to go, before we have to start working our asses off! EEK!!!

I don't have any kids as of yet, and I don't plan on working during the first semester. I just found out that my financial aid went through, hopefully it will cover all of the tuition. Plus, all of the extras (the list of mandatory supplies :/ ) . After the first semester is over, I'll see how well I handle the workload. If I think I can manage a job, I'll work as a nurse tech during my second semester. I didn't know that the school offered CPR classes...I'll have to look into that. I was planning on getting cpr certified at the local YMCA. I wonder if it would be cheaper to get certified at school. As for the background check, please let us know what you've discovered Liz. I'm guessing we have to do it on our own. Where are you guys getting vaccinated? I would prefer to go some place where it isn't too pricey, since I'm on a budget. Do all hospitals provide vaccinations, or do you have to go to a clinic?

$6 is a lot cheaper then Wal-mart. The prices for the top and bottoms varied from 12 to 16 dollars if I remember correctly. I paid around 30 dollars for white scrubs I bought there a few months ago. I also know that their is a uniform store at the University Mall in Tampa, but I've never checked out their prices. So the scrubs aren't purchased at the bookstore? As long as I've been going to PHCC, I've never seen anyone in the nursing program. So I have no idea what their uniform looks like. I spend a lot of time in the library, and can't recall anyone ever wearing scrubs. You would think I would of saw a nursing study group or two. Maybe they just weren't wearing their uniforms....

7 months for the bridge? Doesn't that basically equal one school year? So that's one year for for LPN program and one year for the bridge program. Totaling two school years, just like the RN program.

Hey Liz. Don't fret too much about financial aid. I'm in the same boat as you. I had to write an appeal for my financial aid, and it still hasn't been approved. But where their is a will, there is a way. I'll see you at the NPR campus with or without financial aid. . :)

Thank You for your kind words Angel, that's very sweet of you to say. I agree that it is somewhat of an accomplishment. Because their are many that weren't accepted. I also know what it feels like not to get into any program. It can be heart breaking. I actually transferred to PHCC from USF. I had tried to get into the USF program for several years, I also applied to HCC, and a few other schools. I even almost resorted to going to South University at one point, but I had some sense knocked into me when I was told their tuition. I suppose I should feel fortunate to get into a program at all. I'll be attending the New Port Richey Campus. Thanks again.

:tku: thank you so much forever29!!! i don't think you could of answered my questions anymore thoroughly, and congrats to you on getting into the rn program. :tku:

I have a couple silly questions, which hopefully someone can answer. I tried asking a girl at the front desk at student services my questions, but she said that they would be explaining all of that at the orientation. Which basically meant she had no clue. I was wondering when and how are you suppose to register for classes, if you were excepted into a program? After orientation, are the classes automatically assigned? I'm registered for courses that aren't part of the graduate nursing program, I'm guessing I should go onto wise and drop them. I also was wondering if anyone knew anything about the bridge program at PHCC. I tried to find more information about it on the school's website, but didn't find the answers I was seeking. Is the bridge program hard to get into? What are the requirements for the bridge program? Is the bridge program limited access like many of other programs offered at PHCC? Any info. you guys could provide would be greatly appreciated. :heartbeat :redbeatheThis forum is so addicting.:redbeathe:heartbeat

Hey guys. I got into the LPN program, but not the RN program. :/ It's kind of a bitter sweet feeling. I wanted to be accepted into the RN program so badly, but with my reading scores in the high seventies, what happened was inevitable. Well congratulations to all that were excepted into a program. For the ones that weren't, have faith and don't give up. This wasn't my first time applying, perseverance is key.

Thanks for the tips and info. bearhugs1981 . I really do appreciate it, and I totally get what your saying about being misinformed. I've had a few instances where I was told two different things. It can be pretty irritating. Thanks again bearhugs1981. Jenn

I was told that they don't offer the pn program at the east campus bearhugs1981 . Did you mean you have a choice between the north and west campus? I was also told at student services that you couldn't apply to more than one campus. I tried to apply for the rn program at the dade city campus and the new port richey campus, but they only allowed me to submit one application.

CONGRATULATIONS FOREVER29 AND DIANAD54!!! That's awesome news. Would you guys mind telling me your net scores and prereq. GPA? I haven't recieved any letters yet, I hope that doesn't mean I didn't get in. I'm thinking they send out the acceptance letters first...I hope that isn't the case.

I just checked wise and my major hasn't changed. I hope that doesn't mean I didn't get in. I wonder if we can call or e-mail to find out the status of our applications... I'm so nervous, I practically bit off all of my fingernails.