question for FCCJ nursing students.

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I currently have a C in AP1. I have a choice of getting a D and re-taking the class or keeping the C but I hear that in the state of Florida you need to have a B or better to apply for the program. Is that true? should i re-take the class again or go for AP2 and try to get an A? What happens if im not accepted in the program?:(

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Depends on what your other grades are. I know of some people who got a c on some pre-reqs and were able to get in. Of course you must have a's in more of the others to make up for that C. It looks really great to have a's or b's in microbio and your anatomy classes since they are worth the most. I also suggest that you get a NAT book, study hard and ace that. A lot of people who make excellent grades under estimate the NAT. And some people like myself made mostly b's, ACED the NAt and were a shoe in. You must also understand the rules of the NAT. Unless they have changed it you dont get marked off for wrong answers, just given points for correct answers. SO dont skip questions and answer every single one. You usually take it on computer, but there is a paper and pen version which I took that I found a lot easier to go fast and back track if I needed to. The computer locks you out and you arent able to go back once you submit a cetain question. Its basically an aptitude test. So get the book and learn how to answer correctly, be consistent, and brush up on your anatomy/microbio... the spelling section does not count, so dont worry about it. Of course you should verify all this information before you take it to granted, but it works for me im almost graduated. If I were you, I'd take the C.... and focus hard on everything else and get A's, espcially in ap2 and microbio! and study hard for the nat.... its easy to get in the top 95 percentile in every section if you know how to take the test correctly.

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now that i read this post, i too am very worried! i missed getting a b in ap1 by 28 points!! my class was very hard and it was online! i really think i made a mistake by taking it online. for fall 2008 i have already registered for an in class ap2 course to be able to get a b or better in the class!

do you really think it would be hard to get into the program? after the grades get posted even with the c i will have a 3.25 (2 a's/1 b/1c) for this semester. i am just very worried now! i have taken the micro lab at my other school and got an a...but will have to retake it again since fccj we have to take it as one...should i worry about getting a c in ap1?

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do you know how much a c is worth when adding them into the points system?

thanks for listening!

depends on what your other grades are. i know of some people who got a c on some pre-reqs and were able to get in. of course you must have a's in more of the others to make up for that c. it looks really great to have a's or b's in microbio and your anatomy classes since they are worth the most. i also suggest that you get a nat book, study hard and ace that. a lot of people who make excellent grades under estimate the nat. and some people like myself made mostly b's, aced the nat and were a shoe in. you must also understand the rules of the nat. unless they have changed it you dont get marked off for wrong answers, just given points for correct answers. so dont skip questions and answer every single one. you usually take it on computer, but there is a paper and pen version which i took that i found a lot easier to go fast and back track if i needed to. the computer locks you out and you arent able to go back once you submit a cetain question. its basically an aptitude test. so get the book and learn how to answer correctly, be consistent, and brush up on your anatomy/microbio... the spelling section does not count, so dont worry about it. of course you should verify all this information before you take it to granted, but it works for me im almost graduated. if i were you, i'd take the c.... and focus hard on everything else and get a's, espcially in ap2 and microbio! and study hard for the nat.... its easy to get in the top 95 percentile in every section if you know how to take the test correctly.
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I forget exactly how the point system works, but you should get the pamphlet from fccj north campus. That is where the nursing school is and they can help you with all the procudures. There is a formula they use to figure it out. Since micro is worth 4 credits, if you got an A than you get 4 points for an A x 4 (for 4 credits), a B in humanities... would give you 3x3, and so on.... its something similar to that. And than you multipy your NAT score by some decimel and add the points altogether. The only pre reqs they take points for that I know of is.... a&P1, a&p2, microbio, humanities, a math algebra 1 or higher, and i think maybe ENC101... but im not sure. If I were you, I would try to take Maria Oehler at south campus in the fall. Her class is blocked out right now.... but if you wait to dropdate and go on first thing the next morning, you will be in. She is excellent teacher, knows her stuff and gives great reviews... if you dont get a's on her tests, you simply did not put enough time into studying what she gave you. A good second choice would be cheeseman who teaches downtown. I have heard good things about him as well. Im not dogging any other teachers, but the two I mentioned should be simple to ace if you are serious about getting into the nursing program. I wouldnt be worried if you had a C in just one thing. Just do great in everything else, and do great on the NAT. Also they give you a few points for any hospital experience. And you might consider being an CNA,or PCT at a local hospital even for just a short time, they will give you a few points for that. Also summer is more difficult to get in because they admit less students, so try and get your application in for fall or spring if possible. As for nursing school, the first semester is a killer, than its all down hill. But it sounds like you need to go to north campus, they have information meetings you can go to that give u heads up on everything.

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At my counseling session at FCCJ, they advised us that they DO NOT give any extra points for being a CNA.

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this is good to know...

At my counseling session at FCCJ, they advised us that they DO NOT give any extra points for being a CNA.
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Specializes in SNF / med/surg-tele.

yea i think they used to give points but too many people were getting just their cna license (like i did when I was going to apply to SJRCC). So now it seems they will use the work credit if you were trained as a nursing assistant at FCCJ and are/were working

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Hello everyone,

I am new in this blog or website. I am seeking some information in the nursing program at FCCJ which is now a 4 year college. I have a BA and MBA. I have been working in the business sector for some time and is now looking for a new career. I am tire of seeing people be let go left and right from my company and I am not secure. I just applied to FCCJ and now is FSCJ. I could not get a hold of anyone at the nursing department. I have left several messages at the school and no one respond. I hope I can get some assistance here. 1) What do I need to do in order for me to get to into the nursing program? How competitive is it? 2) I do not have any clinical experience 2) I have to work full time because I have to pay the bills etc... I can only take 2 classes at a time due to work schedule etc. Does the school have evening/night classes? 3) What do I need to do now? What pre-req does the school require for me to get into the the program and what kind of tests do I need in order for me to be qualified? How difficult are the pre-req classes?

Any help that you could give me would be very appreciated.

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There is a pamplet for the nursing program at the nursing office. It will tell you all the that you need to have to apply. You will need to take the Nursing Aptitude Test at the testing office. Here you will get points toward a point value to enter the program. You also get points for the grades for your prerequists that you take according to the grade you receive. The office is a very busy office so it might be best to just go the the office and ask the questions. I take n/w classes. The first semester IS by far the most tedious of all terms so far. You go test on monday, class on tuesday, wednesday, thursday 6-9 and saturdays 8-1 until clinicals then sat. 7-2. It is alot to comsume 1st term and working full time with a family can be difficult but it is do-able. I did it. It goes by fast. Good luck to you

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Hey!

I'm scheduled to take the NAT later this week, any pointers you might have for me? I bought the Nursing School and Allied Health prep book from the bookstore at FSCJ although I find the questions quite challenging. Are they going to be that in depth on the actual test? Thanks!

-Amanda

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