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GaMommy81 - Your GPA should be fine. I got in with 3.67. I don't remember my HESI score, but you have to get atleast a 70%. It just your typical entrance exam. I found it a little easier than the NET. I also had to do an panel interview. Good luck! Have you already applied?

Hey vallie007 - congrats on being taken off the wait list. Did you get into the LPN-RN Bridge program or regular ASN program? I'm supposedly on the wait list for Bridge and they say I probably won't hear anything until their orientation day which is June 3rd. Hopefully there will be some people that don't show up ; ) Good Luck to ya!

I'm thinking 43 is not that old ; ) I'm 47, which means I will be pushing 50 when I get my RN. Trust me there are plently of "mature" adults in this arena. You won't feel out of place. Good Luck!

Pinksand - I was there on April 3rd. I had some friends who were there on the 31st. No packet yet. I'm hoping it comes this week.

:yeah:Boy, sounds like we are going to have a good network of RN students at GTC. Congrats to everyone. I am interested in learning about some of your back grounds. I graduated from GTC's LPN program last June. I can honestly say it was one of the hardest but best experiences of my life. I am confident that they know what they're doing. I currently work in Labor and Delivery at Emory Eastside - as an LPN and OR technician. I was so prepared for the work force when I got out. I was also prepared for the boards after graduation. Our whole class passed the boards on the first try. I wish everyone the best of luck and I look forward to meeting all of you!

:yeah:CONGRATS!!!! TO YOU!!! :yeah:

No, I don't mind you asking. It was 3.67 - Not great, but not bad. I had to take the HESI. I don't remember my exact score, but you had to pass it with a 75.

I got my acceptance this afternoon!! It came by email. Good Luck.

:banghead:I also got put on a wait list. I applied to NGCSU LPN-RN Bridge program. When it all came down to it there were 55 qualified applicants total and they accepted 30. So I guess I have to wait to see what happens. Were you guys going for the regular RN-ASN program? Good Luck!

Woo HOO!! Congrats on being accepted!! I'm trying to get into their LPN-RN Bridge program. I got a letter on Thursday for me to schedule taking a drug calculation test in March. I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed ; ) I REALLY want to get in. Are you doing the RN or Bridge program? How many were they accpeting? I was also told that it would be end of March to 1st of April, but I don't see how that's going to happen if I'm taking a drug calc. test on March 31st. Maybe they'll let me know that day. Anyway, good luck to ya and congrats again, Cindy

I'm 46 with 3 children - one who is about to go off to college this Fall. I start an LPN program in 13 days!! :monkeydance: :monkeydance: I am excited, scared, and anxious to jump in........but I never thought I was too old to try and achieve my dream of nursing. Jump in......the water is fine You'll have lots of support from us "mature" students Good Luck!!

:uhoh21: My fears? 1. Realizing that I DON'T know as much as I thought I did. 2. Giving that first injection or I.V. 3. My first patient dying. 4. Not knowing how to manage my time with family, kids (3) and studying. :innerconf 5. Getting any grade below a "B" "These things too shall pass"

:monkeydance: :monkeydance: Starting my program in July. I'll be taking Nursing Fundamentals and Drug Calculations/Administration, Mon. thru Thurs. and also doing clinicals on Fridays. Good Luck to everyone!!! I have a feeling it's going to be a crazy Summer I'm on my way to being a ........can't believe it!!!

:monkeydance: Wow, thanks guys for all the advice and encouragement. I know I can do this. How nice is it that we all have a site to go to for support Good Luck to everyone.......We'll be 's soon!!!!!

I'll be starting on July 5th. Got orientation on June 4th. I have never been so excited about anything (other than the birth of my children), but I am sooo nervous about the unknown :uhoh21: For those of you who've been in the program, was it harder than expected? What kind of advice can you give me in regards to staying organized, motivated and handling family along with clincals? :trout: I'm looking forward to the challenges, but I am one of those "forty something" students, so I keep questionning myself on whether I can handle all this or not. :lol2: