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I have a master's in public health and I am completing an RN-BSN program this December. I too love prevention! I work in an ambulatory setting and I enjoy the opportunity to build rapport with patients and to teach them health maintenance and help to promote health. As a public health professional as well, I volunteer within the community with different vulnerable population. You can check out volunteer opportunities, but for full time work check the state and local departments of health and other community organizations. Best of luck to you!

Thanks for this. I have heard many say that unless you do acute care, you are not a real nurse. But I know that we cannot all work in the hospital setting. I tried after passing the boards and did not get picked up at any acute care hospital in my area. I applied everywhere I got very discouraged. I became an RN for the flexibility of the profession. So I am thinking that the rejection I faced from acute care could be a blessing in disguise. The only downfall is many other nursing positions require 1-2 years of acute care experience, sometimes 5 years =/ I hope to find my niche soon!

Definitely keep a positive outlook and remember why you are going to nursing school! To become a Nurse! Unfortunately, some people do get very clique-y in nursing school, I have experienced that myself, and was shocked at first, but then not so much! So many are in different places in their lives with regards to maturity and passion. I came in to school totally focused on the goal. I am going to be done in December 2012! YES!!! I don't have a crew or multitude of friends, but I have straight A's and have earned the respect of many. The biggest thing that kept me going and keeps me going in somewhat lonely times is my faith and seeing the end in sight! I look forward to building and establishing professional relationships because professionalism ranks high for me! Don't fall for superficialities! Remain true to yourself, and remember quality is far better than quantity! Aim to be the best nursing student you can be in order to be the best nurse that you can be! Get the most out of your education! If people are wrong about you or misjudge you or underestimate you, prove them wrong as you stay true to who you are and true to completing your goal! Be encouraged future nurse! POSITIVITY ROCKS NO MATTER WHAT!

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Wonderful!! Congrats! Can't wait to meet you! Hope they gave you until the 8th to get things done too!

Hey KC, I ended up calling, e-mailing etc. Ms. ***** did get in contact with me and we did a degree audit. I am in the fall class =) Thanks for writing!

Hey 77for2011, At first they completely missed one of my classes and thought I had a 198.64, but I had a 207.64. Also they did advise that there were numerous cancellations so they were calling folks to advise this week. I literally just received my packet today, even though they called monday. Thankfully, those of use who found out later have until orientation to get the laundry list done =) Hang in there!

This has happened before and they advised they do leave space for their errors. I am in the program now! Good luck to all. Always be sure your classes are counted and your are sure about your points!

Got the call and I am in!!! Days =)

I definitely get how to calculate the points! Thanks for restating! What happened in my case is that they miscalculated. I went to the office today and they advised that the indeed make that mistake! They actually leave spaces open because they make errors! The crazy thing is I have to wait until July 25th to see what they will do about it! In my case, I applied with 207.64 points, and my rejection letter said I had 198.64, so there was a major miscalc! I spoke with a good friend who graduated from the program and went through the exact same thing. They reviewed her application and admitted her due to their error! She is a practicing RN now! I think it would have been better for them to take 6-8 weeks to thoroughly review the applications, because there are people who don't have spots thatshould have had spots. So I think it is up to FSCJ to expand the program back to 168 to correct their error. It would be said to pull spots from those they have already accepted, but it also isn't fair to those who earned spots, to lose out because of a miscalculation.

My letter basically said the same thing about the steps required to apply etc. but it also told me what place I was in regards to how they ranked everyone, as well as what they totaled my points to be. What is sad is that they used to admit 168 for fall, but now it is just 144. I know I did not miss anything, because I walked my documents over and the receptionist made sure I had everything before I left. I would like for someone in the nursing department to just go over my application with me to show me how they calculated my points. I know personally that I would not have applied if I had less than 200 pts, because I know that the program has become very competative and I really want to get in this semester! If it is meant to be it will be! I wish you all well!

I am terribly confused. I just received a rejection today 7/13 dated 7/6 stating that the cut off was 199.08 how could someone get in with less than than 195? My points were also miscalculated by 3 points which was still above 195.... does anyone have any knowledge of this occuring in the FSCJ program in the past?

157 out of 144...got my rejection today, dated July 6th...i believe my points were miscalculated...but I guess things happen for a reason...

got my rejection today, the cut off was 199.08. Sadly my score was miscalculated, I will address it, not sure what that will do. I really thought this was my time to get into a field I have been longer to enter...I do wish all of those well who got in! I hope you make themost of it and cherish the opportunity that you have been given!

I am with you!

How do you know that is the cut off? I too am a hopeful who has not heard anything...do you know if everyone who applies will at least hear something? I am starting to get confused and slightly sad

thanks for wishing well those of us who are still waiting! COngrats to you!

Thanks for Responding! I am hanging in there with you! I have to take of CPR myself! I literally took the PSB-NAT and handed in my application on May 31st! It has only been 5 weeks since the deadline, so I am thinking that may be why we may still have to wait a bit. I am sure those who applied very early, are happy to know by now!! I am definitely happy for them! I will be happy for us too!:)

I wanted to start a forum for those of us who have applied and still have not heard anything. I know there is an acceptance forum, congrats to those! However, I was under the assumption that it would literally take 6 to 8 weeks to hear back. I was one of the people who turned in my application at the end of May, so my guess is I will hear by the end of this month? Anyone else out there wondering? Is it a cohort thing? Do they tell people as cohorts in phases?

Acceptance letters for the fall 2011 have already gone out??? On that note, congrats to all who already know!!

I just went through the same emotions! i received a letter for being on the president's list as well! But I can't wait to hear back for fall admission! =D

I am applying for days, my points equated to 207.67. I am hoping that will be fine as well. I know someone who had a 202 and got in this summer, they seemed to have had a cutoff of around 197 according to her. So I figured having over 200 should give any of us a good shot for the day program. I am extremely hopefull because I really want to be a nurse, its been in my heart for years. After 2 layoffs in 6 months...I just really believe it is finally my time to pursue my passion! Best of luck to those of you applying for those N/W spots! And best of luck to those of us awaiting decisions for the Fall 2011 day schedule!:)

Do you have a job lined up already?

I completed Micro Spring 2011 (hybrid) and received an A in the course. I enjoyed Micro. As long as you have time to read and review your material, and participate in lab, you will be fine. I was contemplating waiting until the spring to apply, but I had the urge to just go for the NAT on May 31st! I took the exam and turned in my nursing app for the fall on the same day! It was a leap of faith because I had not been studying for the NAT, I just decided not to be afraid of the test and to trust I had the ability to do well. In the areas that are scored I was in the 94th, 94rd and 99th percentile (I was able to add 112.67 to my GPA points)! The test is most definitely about time! It is very straight forward after you have completed all of your pre-reqs. I must say the spelling section is interesting, I saw words I had never seen before, but sometimes you can just tell if a word isn't spelled right! I can't wait for these 8 weeks to pass by! My advice is, don't fret about the NAT (if you haven't taken it yet)! Take it with confidence! Best of luck to all Fall 2011 hopefuls!