#yardbird

Hi Lisanhicks, do you happen to know what the deadline is for the Feb 2017 cohort? I'm looking at applying as well but have had no luck finding out if there is a specific date to have everything in by :)

Hey Kris, I was pretty positive I replied but I don't seem to see it :/ Now that we're well into 2015... how has everything been? Did you apply to FGC's program?

You're welcome!:) Yes, their guaranteed admission for all B+s in pre-reqs is really nice. I completed all of my pre-reqs at FGC about 4 years ago, all A's except for my C in college algebra (I was young and didn't feel like studying haha). I'm hoping to still have a good chance at getting in though. Do you plan on taking your pre-reqs at FGC this Spring? When you go to register you may have questions about instructors, I would be happy to help with any questions like that too. Also- the bookstore on campus has an awesome study guide for the RNET, my mom used that to study and did an excellent job. I plan on using that to brush the rust off my brain. Very exciting times ahead! I have a feeling 2015 is going to be pretty amazing. :)

Hi Kris! Congratulations on your upcoming move to the sunshine state!:) I personally completed my AA there with my mom prior to going to UF. My mom went through FGCs ASDN program and was president of the class. If you can bypass the politics of a nursing program your learning and overall experience will be a lot better. Other than that, my mom did very well and loved her instructors and clinicals. She was also hired as a labor & delivery nurse right after passing her NCLEX. FGC does a wonderful job at preparing you for boards and getting you out into local hospitals to put your face out there and build connections as well as build upon your skills as a nurse. You'll also learn while doing your pre-reqs at FGC that it's very "homey" and you build wonderful connections with those you meet out at the college. A lot of my friends have gone to nursing school (UNF, UF & FGC) and from what I hear the first year of any nursing program is crazy because of the amount of information that is needed to be learned in such a short amount of time. So pick an environment that you will feel most comfortable and stable in so that your mind can stay in "battle mode". In regards to accelerated nursing programs, there are a few options: UNF, JU (Jacksonville University), UF, and then there is also an accelerated BSN program that is online at UW Oshkosh (you do the clinical portion in your area and are only required to go to Wisconsin for orientation and boot camp). I have decided to apply to UF's ABSN program and FGC's ASDN program. Although, no matter how the cards fall, I do feel like I will go to FGC for nursing because of the awesome instructors, hometown bond, no traffic or crowds, and I would be able to work and pay for tuition without going into debt. Hope this is of help! :)

Hey y'all! So exciting to be posting to this thread! I have lurked...to the point of stalk... so many threads in the past few years and am just now registering/commenting on allnurses! I too plan on applying to the 2015 ABSN class despite my (most likely) very slim chances of getting in. After reading all of these threads in the past it can become quite discouraging reading that a lot of applicants have 3.8+ GPAs and years of experience. Personally, I just graduated from UF with my BS in Health Education. Sadly- my GPA in my last 60 credits barley cracked a 3.0 . I'm 19 at the moment and just now understanding that GPAs can be haunting... so I'm more than ready to start taking my studies more seriously than I have in the past. I'm just hoping UF gives me a second chance:whistling: I have some experience within the community, volunteer work/shadowing, and completed my internship with American Red Cross. I'm also taking the CHES exam next week to become a Certified Health Education Specialist. I'm hoping that once I take the GRE I will be able to do an OUTSTANDING job to balance the low GPA Best wishes to all! & GOOOOO GATORS!!! :)