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  1. Any suggestions on getting a head start

    I suggest that you get a few NCLEX books and learn how to take those types of tests.... my school only tests us NCLEX style - that kind of test taking takes some getting used to.. also- anything you can do to work on your critical thinking and logic ...
  2. I was accepted intothe Fall 09 class..... we were told that they received over 6000+ applications and narrowed that down to 1000 qualified applications and then they accepted 180 applicants. It is very competitive to get in! and very stressful to st...
  3. Horrified to start nursing school in Jan

    I too had a 4.0 GPA going in to first semester....just finished with a 89 average UGH!!!! Anyway, I have 2 teens, a hubby and live about 45 miles from school and the Atlanta traffic is a full time job:) You can do it! The hardest part for me wasn't...
  4. Can't decide on Emory

    Apply everywhere - you never know.....this year- I got into GPC and not Emory - I was accepted into Emory a few years back - but declined because I had a newborn baby! So the pool of applications is always changing. Apply everywhere - GPC, Ga Stat...
  5. HELP!! I need guidance I saw someone cheating

    In our school, we had to sign that we read the syllabus and the school handbook....and in the handbook it specifically stated something like "if you see someone cheating - you will report them" Did you have to do something similar? If you were in th...
  6. Students Accepted to GPC Fall 09

    Wish I finished that speed reading class!!! How is everyone keeping up with the reading? any tips or suggestions?
  7. Students Accepted to GPC Fall 09

    I believe that the seminar is optional - not required, but HIGHLY SUGGESTED if you are able to make it.... Hopefully it will give us clues on how to organize and do the first semester...not just tell us being organized is a good thing!
  8. Students Accepted to GPC Fall 09

    I believe that the ISBN # is wrong - I did get the book, but recall using a different ISBN #....
  9. GPC Fall 2009

    I had all the pre reqs except AP II, was taking that when applied.... Study hard and get A's, do good on the NET...competition is tough, close to 5000 applied for Fall 09 class (probably because it's free to apply and tuition is low)
  10. GPC Fall 2009

    You can actually register now....classes are TWTH from 9-3 and this does nt include clinicals or lab check off time....
  11. Students Accepted to GPC Fall 09

    I was just told my a fellow student nurse to be that our fall schedule is semi-posted https://sis.gpc.edu/pls/PROD/bwckctlg.p_disp_listcrse?term_in=200908&subj_in=NURS&crse_in=1921&schd_in=A Looks like we have class on TW from 9-3 for 1 m...
  12. Had ADN/RN orientation today!!

    Check ebay for books! I saved almost $500 by buying off of ebay, amazon, bigwords, abe, and half.com
  13. Students Accepted to GPC Fall 09

    I've heard great things about the Littmann steth..... also was told to get it engraved with name and phone number or email addy.... because they have a way of disappearing.....and have abetter chance of being "found" if your info is on it..... I have...
  14. GPC Fall 2009

    I think that everything is in Clarkston.... I asked about the fall schedule - was told to plan for M-F 8-5pm everyday..... ick
  15. Students Accepted to GPC Fall 09

    What is everyone doing to pre prepare for the fall? Any tips or hints??? I'm just trying to clean my house top to bottom, declutter, get Christmas shopping done, maybe even do Christmas cards - at least address them??? Cleaning out closets and tryi...
  16. Students Accepted to GPC Fall 09

    Hopefully we will be able to set up some carpools! I live close to 85 Hamilton Mill , exit 120..... where will you be coming from? I guess time in the car to study - by listening to lectures???? trying to think positive...
  17. Students Accepted to GPC Fall 09

    Gwinnett College took over the campus and "kicked" out GPC......from what I understand - GPC was paying rent and was hoping to have the building and labs one more year.... Gwinnett Tech might have something to do with it and lab space....not sure.......
  18. Students Accepted to GPC Fall 09

    Just found out that there will be 156 students in the Fall class and that no classes will be held on Lawrenceville campus - everything is in Clarkston...
  19. GPC Fall 2009

    You might want to change the tread title to students accepted to GPC fall 09 - that way someone searching might find it better and not have to weed through all the other threads about getting in, etc.
  20. GPC Fall 2009

    I will be starting GPC Fall 09 too! I have ordered all the books, but nothing else....the books are expensive! I was able to get most of mine from amazon or ebay! What are you going to do this summer to get ready??? I just took my last final - so ...
  21. You have to have all your pre reqs done before you can apply....all I needed was AP II - taking currently, have 4.0 GPA in science pre reqs and was told that they wouldn't even look at my application for fall 09 class.... because I had not completed...
  22. Brenau v. GPC

    GPC had a 100% NCLEX pass rate - what does Brenau have? You will come out with a RN either way...
  23. GPC acceptance letters

    I had my reply envelope stamped and ready to go - went to the students accounts office - paid the $93- they stapled the receipt to my paperwork, I put it in the envelope, sealed it and immediately mailed it..... I want to go to the Lawville campus - ...
  24. GPC acceptance letters

    I sent mine in, I just sent in a 3 x 5 picture of me - taken shoulders and up - I wasn't about to pay $8 for a passport photo......
  25. How old were you when you began nursing school?

    Well, I graduated in '87 with a BS was accepted into EMORY Fall 92 - declined because I was prego with 2nd child and had a 2yo.... fast forward 17 years.... have been taking pre req's for the last year and will start school in the Fall 09 at the glor...