Rdy4Nursing

No not wait listed - i knew it wasn't a shoe-in anyhow because I have all the pre-req's completed except Chemistry - which was what they called a "minimum requirement". I am taking it already (in fall semester now) and will be done before the program starts so I thought they would at least consider me - I have all other pre-reqs completed with perfect 4.0 in pre-req's and a 3.89 overall GPA - I am assuming if I would have had chemistry completed then I probably would have gotten in - Oh well, I will just try again next round. Wish me luck! :)

Did anyone else get a reply? I hope at least SOMEONE got in! I'm rootin for you all!!!!!!!!! :)

Just got an email, I didn't get in

Just got an email, I didn't get in

Most of the programs are all about GPA's and prereq's. It sounds like your GPA is probably low so here's what I would do...First pick your top 3 school choices (its very competitive right now so you want to have options to increase you chances of getting in) - Next, most schools have their selection criteria posted on their websites. Go through each and write down all the prerequitisites you have/need as well as the minimum allowable GPA. For the prereq's you already have, if you got below a B on any of them, I would take them again - this will help your chances of getting in as well as increase your GPA. For any that you do not currently have you should take them and do your best to get A's and B's. Once you have that done if your GPA is near a 3.0 then you should be ready to apply. If not, you might want to take some elective courses that you know you can get an A in to help boost your GPA - believe it or not Tennis classes or even a basic computer classes are available at most community colleges and are worth 3 credit hours and can really help boost your GPA quickly (as long as you get an A). As far as LPN vs. RN, its really a matter of choice, LPN's only take 1 year to complete and usually are a lot easier to get into, but the pay is a usually less and most LPN's don't find work at the hospital. RN pays more and are more readily hired at hospitals but it is much harder to get into and it is a 2 year program. One thing to note: most schools have a LPN to RN transition program, you can get into the LPN program easier, be done in one year and then after you've worked in the field for a little bit you become eligible for the transition program which only takes one year as well. Lots of options! If your still not sure, and even if you are I also recommend that you talk to a Nursing Program advisor at one of your school choices. They will look at your student records and help you come up with a game plan that works for you. Hope this helps - Good luck! :)

I just had a thought, does anyone know (if we get in) when we would graduate? If we start in the Spring and it is only 5 semesters then that would mean we would graduate after Summer 2011? I though the graduations only occurred after Spring and Fall - does anyone know? (i didn't have the opportunity to go to the info session)

I have worked in HR for a very long time and I can tell you in today's market, where HR dept's are receiving 100's of applicants, a termination is almost always discarded. I would highly reccomend you contact the hospital and ask to change your status to "resigned in lieu of termination", you most likely will not be eligible for rehire at that same hospital but it will help you seek employment elsewhere. You will most likely have to tell potential employers that it was a resignation in lieu of termination vs. just a resignation, but it will at least get you to the interview so you can tell your side of the story. Side note: the people who have resigned in lieu of term that get hired are the ones that tell their story with accountability and recognition of the lesson learned. Those who play the blame game and claim "its not fair" are the ones who certainly do not get hired. Good Luck - this too shall pass! :)

Not yet... fingers crossed!

Hello - Has anyone received a letter yet? I know its only been 5 weeks and they said expect 6+ but I'm not very good at patience, just wanted to know if anyone has heard yet!

No I did not get the acceptance letter yet - but hopefully I will. I did, however, answer my own question. I went on the UCF catolog and found what the classes are for the first semester and then looked up the class times under the registration info and here is what I found: Monday - class/lab 8:30am-5:30pm, Tues - Off, Wed - class/lab 9:00am-3:30pm, Thurs and Fridays - all day clinicals. So the answer is pretty much, no way can I work if/when I get accepted - its pretty much impossible to hold down a job and do this program well.

Does anyone know what the class schedule is like? I am trying to determine if I can keep my FT job.

Anyone?

Hello! Does anyone know what the schedule is going to be like on the UCF Cocoa Campus for the Basic BSN program?