Lucylyn

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Heidi, Yes. I did. AME: You will need 4 things in order to apply to the RN associate's program: 1 GPA of 2.0 over all. 2 HESI Test (like TEAS, just different company) 3 AHA CPR for adult, child and infant. 4 At least 11 credits from the prerequisites by the time you submit you application. The rest of the credits will need to be completed by the time you are accepted and enrolled in your first quarter. Prerequisite Classes (11 credits): (BSC 2085C) A&P I with Lab (4 Credits) (BSC 2086C) A&P II with Lab (4 Credits) (CHM 1020) Chemistry - no lab required (3 Credits) (MAC 1105) College Algebra or higher (3 Credits) (MCB 2010C) Microbiology with Lab (4 Credits) You will also need to complete the general ed classes before you are able to graduate. These classes can be done while you are enrolled in the program, but should be completed either before, during the summers, or after your enrollment, as the program is very stringent. General Education Classes (30 Credits) 1 Humanities - 3 Credits: there are a lot to choose from, and one of your prerequisites from here will likely cover it. (ENC 1101 or ENC 1101C) English 1101C is a 4 credit class rather than a 3 credit one because it's more writing intensive. (DEP 2004) Human Growth and Development, this is the same thing as Psych 200 here in Washington (PSY 1012) General Psychology, this is the same thing as Psych 100 here in Washington. I actually took a lot of these classes at FSCJ and they transferred to both SVC and EvCC without any problems. I do here that some schools on the east coast count quarter credit classes differently than semester credit classes. I suppose this makes some sense considering a semester is 16 weeks long and a quarter can be anywhere from as little as 9 but only ever up to 12 weeks long. I've been looking at UW and it's the same thing with them. If you were able to apply to the Everett program, then I'm sure you already have 7 of the 9 classes out of the way. The only ones I think you might have to take, and only in order to graduate are: (1) Psych 100 (I don't know if you have to take this in order to take Psych 200, but if so then I'm sure that one more thing off your list); and (2) Humanities - I can't be sure but I think that cultural anthropology might cover it. Some of the classes that were required way back 13 years ago when I went was (1) Sociology - possibly already taken if applied to Everett, (2) Statistics, (3) Public Speaking - why? I have no clue, interpersonal is a much better class.

Heidi, this is only the second quarter that Skagit is using the teas, so the information isn't as good as far as who got what in order to get in. The lowest score they took this quarter was an 80 I believe... At least out of every one I know who applied. They have their orientation tomorrow and I'm sure I'll hear more. I do know that if you get wait listed, then you are guaranteed a spot the next time, but they only have 2 admission quarters. My friend applied in the fall with a 76, which was the first quarter they used teas, and got wait listed, so he'll be going this quarter. I think it wouldn't hurt to take the teas again though, since with that school they use the highest of the two scores if you've only taken it twice. After that they begin to use the most recent. Good luck and study the English and writing portions as they are generally the hardest.

Ame, I'm not going to lie, I'm so bummed not to have a potential carpool buddy, but I hope everything works out for you. Do you already know where you'll be moving? if to Jacksonville, I can help you figure out what you'll need to apply to their program. That's where I moved from.

It's a big envelope!! You guys having to wait is driving me nuts. Lol, especially you, ame... I would love to have someone to carpool with. Speaking of the drive, when are the book store hours? I want to by scrubs, but have to plan the trip

What was your backup plan?

Add me! Lucylyn Sinette. The only one! I tried to make a group awhile ago, but it wouldn't let me without having at least one person to invite to it. I got in!! I got my letter yesterday, and I live in Oak Harbor too. I hope you get in so we can carpool!!!!

I got an 86 Teas and 94.4/100 points for my application since I also had my CNA license. My friend got an 82 on her TEAS and 92.8/100 and she got wait listed, but guaranteed acceptance in the Fall. It's strange because I had another friend who also had an 82 TEAS, and everything else was the same... 4.0 GPA etc, who got accepted.

If I get accepted to Everett I will definitely choose it over Skagit. The program has been around a lot longer, they seem more professional, and they are have clinical rotations are several hospitals rather than just one. I feel like my chances of getting hired at a hospital rather than a long term care facility would be greatly increased if I have the chance to have done some clinical hours at the hospitals I plan to apply to. If I go to Skagit, then that only leaves one hospital with improved chances. Also, the thing about improved chances isn't just coming from some gut feeling or word of mouth. I've been to several nursing conventions and job fairs specifically for nurses all across the country and it's the same thing over and over. So... Everett for the win! But if I don't get in this time I will still go to Skagit and apply for a transfer quarter after quarter.

I got my acceptance letter from SVC today... As soon as I hear from Everett I can give them an answer

I got the congrats letter today. I got in! Just curious, what was your teas score?86 here

That's awesome! Do you live in mount Vernon or Burlington. I have to check my mail. Iive in Oak Harbor, so it might come later.

I got the letter!!

I see a lot of post about people applying to programs at different schools all across the state, but I haven't really seen anyone post about applying to Skagit Valley College's nursing programs (they offer several). I've applied to two schools: Everett CC and Skagit Valley College. The application process for each school is different, but SVC's was by far an easier process - even with this process being new to the school and all. Though I'm really hoping I will get accepted to Everett because of the long standing history and the great clinical locations, I still want to get accepted to SVC as a back up. The way I see it is in the end as long as I have my Associates and an RN license, it'll all be the same come BSN completion time. This is not to say that having a job sooner rather than later in a place I would actually like to work isn't also a factor. In fact, that's one of my biggest motivators for applying to Everett. I hear a lot of tell that you are more likely to get a job at some place you've done your clinicals, and EvCC does clinicals at most of places I want to work at. But anyways.... Spring 2015 is only the second quarter in which the school is using the TEAS as an entrance exam as well as a points based system to quantify their students. There's a rundown below if you are interested. SO, any SVC Students out there who use these forums? If so, are you in a nursing program? Which one? Just taking your prereqs? Are you planning to apply to one of SVC's programs? Or are you just taking the prereqs somewhere closer to home? Are you just now looking at taking some classes and considering going to SVC? Here's a quick run down: 40 points: You need to have an 3.0 in your core sciences, and a 3.0 overall for prereqs. If you have that, then you get all 40 points. There is no part way. 40 points: Teas. You take your overall adjusted score and times it by 40, and that's the number of points you get. For example, I scores an 86%, so I got 34.4 points in this category. 20 points: This one is strange. I will link to the score sheet so you can see for yourself, but basically the only way to get all 20 points is by having a CNA license or 250 hours through an LPN program or working as an LPN. I have my CNA, and I personally don't think that taking the class and passing the test should count for more points that some of the other options that only get you 12, but I'm not the one who designed it. http://www.skagit.edu/imageuploads/repository848.pdf

To those who received the TEAS invite: Did it come through the mail, email, phone call, what!?!? When I was doing my immunizations, my titer for mumps came back non-immune so I had to get both shots all over again. The earliest I could get my second shot was the DAY OF the deadline and I was going crazy trying to find someplace that could get me in time. Eventually I found out that my Walgreens could do it, but the confirmation they gave me was such a poor copy that it got rejected the day after the deadline. I was almost in tears, but when I called the ladies at the Health Professionals office said to go ahead and submit a better copy. They didn't tell me if this meant I was still being considered or not. Also, when I talked to an adviser after the info session, they told me that even though I'd already taken the TEAS, I should expect to see and invitation to take it nonetheless. I haven't yet. =\