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Hello, I'm 2 semesters from applying to SCC's RN program.. I have a couple more pre reqs to complete but I plan on completing them by the end of this years fall term (dec.). Then I have to apply in april 2010, what are my chances? I've had all A's in gen psych, english, microbio,sociology,humanities and all the other really basic stuff. I haven't taken any anatomy but I had a college professor who also worked at my high school to teach a&p and I've never learned more in my life, so I'm not worried. I heard that there is technically no waiting list, just you're in or your out.. is that true? How many seats are available for the day program? Please just share any of your experiences Thanks in advancee

Thank you whispera for the response. I live in the orlando area of florida, I thought I had included that. But yeah, I really hope what you said holds true because its the only way I can work. And if not id have to apply for the evening/weekend track which begins only in spring terms, so id have to wait a whole year instead one summer semester

Hello, I'm very new to this site so please bare with me. All replies are appreciated, I'm just trying to get used to this website (online on a pda). Anyway, I am currently a pre nurse student who is completing the pre reqs for the rn program at scc. I plan on taking the c n a course in the spring of 2010 while I wait to apply in april for the rn program that fall. I know I can work full time all summer once I have my certificate but once I start the day track..... I won't be able to. Is anyone aware of any part time evening shiftss as a nursing assistnat or a patient care tech? Because I really want to gain as much clinical experience as possible while I wait

thank you for your response, i was planning on doing the nursing assistant course as you mentioned. because i really didnt want to do the lpn route like people are telling me because my main goal is my adn right now. It seems like you have it all figured out and are very successful. what is a nurse extern? i have never heard of that

thank you so much socalheart, and please dont apologize for the length. thats probably the best advice and encouragment that ive heard. i have more hope now! here in central florida, the competition is ridiculous, but i have a 4.0 and im going to keep my head up high. best wishes to you and your future as well :)

Ok so fall 2008 I started my pre reqs seminole community college (I just graduated high school 6/2008). My first semester I completer english I, gen psychology, sociology and biology. This semester I am in microbiology, dev psych and humanities. I plan on taking anatomy over the summer and will finish off all my pre reqs in the fall 2009. So that's where my confusion lies. As of right now I plan on applying for the rn program in spring so I can start fall 2010....... but I'm scared I will have to wait for a long time. But I've considered to just take the can course so at least I can get some hands on experience while I wait. What should I do? I could do the lpn program then the bridge but id have to work as an lpn for 1000 hours in order to start the rn bridge. I have 2 options and I really am confused

Hi everyone, I just started taking the prereqs at Seminole Community College in florida this fall of 2008 (general bio, general psych, sociology and english) and I plan on completing all of the needed classes by fall of 2009 so i can apply for the RN program in April 2010(classes start that august).. is there any way i can start working in the hospital while im taking these classes? OR just in case im not excepted into the RN program right away? Ive heard rumors that i can become a CNA or a PCA while im in school, how? is it worth it? i just want to start having some hands on experience while Im in school Please any advice is greatly appreciated, im new to the process and id love to hear back Thankssss