ptec august 2011 start...anyone applying?

mrsamruso · Jun 16, 2011

The Clearwater location and St. Pete location each offer the TEAS test one day per week. Obviosuly now this week is the last week to take the TEAS as the application is due on Tuesday. I am only applying for the LPN program as I have taken a CNA/HHA/Phlebotomy course in the past. I am hoping that they will give me the points for that. WE find out the 27th who got in! Good Luck!

Let me know what you got on the TEAS! :)

SPNguy · Jun 17, 2011

I would skip the CNA route if I were you. You will learn all the CNA basics the first few months of the program anyway. It's a very fast-paced program that does require some sacrifices. There are a lot of tests. Just remember to try to have a good time learning new things. The best advice that I can give you is study, study, study. There are a few "must pass" tests that your instructors will let you know about. You have to have an 80% to continue the program on these tests. Nutrition being one of 'em. The rest are multiple tests that are averaged and you need an 80% avg. to move on. There were about 48 in our class to start and we are currently down to about 38. Good luck to you all. Hope to see you on campus.

mrsamruso · Jun 17, 2011

When did your program start? Do you know what the average was as far as how many points people have? I am just trying to figure out my chances...tia

SPNguy · Jun 17, 2011

I started last Jan. The points varied. I'm not sure how they made their descision about who made it and who didn't. I have no medical experience and got in. There are a few people that have experience and many who have none. There were a ton of people at the orientation. (Probably 300+) You have to figure that a lot of those people were there to support their family member or friend. Then a lot of people don't meet the criteria for whatever reason. Then a lot don't pass the TEAS etc. So the number starts to dwindle down pretty quickly. If you passed the TEAS with a decent score, got ALL your immunizations, and completed your packet on time, you have a pretty good chance of getting in. Plus there are two campuses so the number slims down even more. So, to answer your question, I'm not sure what the average number of points were but I had the minimum number and got in and so did several of my classmates. Good luck!!! Do you know when you are supposed to get the email from them telling you if you made it or not?

mrsamruso · Jun 17, 2011

Application is Due Tuesday the 21 and we have a reply Monday the 27th! I hope i get in! I am so nervous! There were so many people at the orientation, i have two points from my TEAS plus work in the medical field so that is 3 points. Then i have a m CPR and I have done CNA/HHA/Phlebotomy/PCT training so hopefully they will give me the 2 points for that. But worst case I have 3 points. How many points did you have?

SPNguy · Jun 17, 2011

I don't remember how many I had but I do know it was the least amount that you can have and still get in. I had the same feelings that you have when I was waiting for that email. You have some experience so that certainly helps. Also keep in mind that there were 48 people when our class started. So who ever came up with the idea that only 24 (or whatever the number was) get in is wrong. I'm sure you'll get in. Just be prepared to study and have fun learning new things. The instructors really know their stuff.

mrsamruso · Jun 17, 2011

At the orientation the PN advisor told us only 24! I am super nervous! And on top of that they postponed the St. PETE start date so there is just the Clearwater traditional program and the hybrid starting in August. I guess they have had a lot of cutbacks.

I Just finished putting my application together to drop off Monday! I went through it about 5 times to make sure it's perfect. I will probably end up going through it again before Monday!

SPNguy · Jun 19, 2011

They have definately had some cut-backs. They told us 24 as well and we ended up having 48 people. But who knows. That's a bummer about the St. Pete campus. I guess things have changed a bit the last few months. I wish you lots of luck. Keep me posted. Hope you make it as you seem to be really looking forward to getting started. I have no doubt that you will be good at this profession. :nurse:

mrsamruso · Jun 27, 2011

I just got my email telling me that I got in! YAY! Thanks for all your help and advice!

flpsych · Jun 27, 2011

Congrats! I got accepted as well. Which program are you doing? Traditional or online?

SPNguy · Jun 27, 2011

Congrats!!! I knew you would get in. They have a knack for picking the right people. Good luck. Enjoy your down-time right now 'cause you're about to be really busy. See you at school.:cheers:

mrsamruso · Jun 28, 2011

:) Thanks to you both! I am doing the traditional program! I am so excited and looking forward to learning new things. Are you in Hybrid or Traditional?