I'm sure that it's probably waaaay to early for this thread, but I figured what the heck. I have all of my application documents just about ready for submission. Just need to add the self addressed postcard and my check.
My main concern though is my Eng I credit. I already have a BS in Biology. The school I attended rewarded me with the Eng I credit based solely on my ACT score. I was originally going to apply for the Spring 2009 class and as I was reviewing my transcripts, I notice that HCC had not given me credit for Eng I. I contacted the Dean of Student Services at the DM campus about it and he referred me to the Asst Dean. From there it pretty much got ugly. My transcript originally had it listed as CLEP credit but I didn't have any CLEP scores of course. I had transferred several times and was given credit every where I went with no questions asked. Not to mention that I actually already have a BS so you would think that I wouldn't have to worry about any of the general education courses. I told all of this to the Asst Dean and the reply that I got was that the original "college awarded the credit in an unorthodox manner and that it wasn't her fault that HCC had higher standards than the other institutions that I had transferred to." Her email pretty much told me to f off in a not so nice way. It didn't help that I gave her a piece of my mind after receiving such a response. *sigh*
I managed to get my original transcript updated so that it no longer says CLEP. It says "ACT score 28" instead. I had an updated copy sent to HCC along with a letter explaining the change, however HCC has yet to update anything. That was last August. Sooooooo, I will be trotting my happy butt in to see an advisor on Friday and praying like heck that they make the change and accept the credit. Because I already have my BS, I absolutely refuse to go back and take Eng I. I'm not happy at all with HCC's administrative staff, but because I can't find another true evening nursing program that doesn't cost an arm and a leg....I'm pretty much stuck with them. I can't afford to quit my job and go to school full time...if I could I would be doing USF's accelerated program instead. :)
Thanks for the info about orientation. I just joined the site and I too am entering Spring 2011, so orientation is in just a few days. I know it's going to be intense. I am a really good student, so I am hoping that working 30 hours a week to cover my bills and having time to work out will all fit with nursing school. Look forward to meeting you all on Monday!
I'm currently in the program at Southshore and let me caution you about the 2 credits if you are using the GI bill. During orientation they will tell you to take dance or whatever to meet this commitment but it is NOT correct. By the time you complete your pre-reqs to apply to the nursing program the only courses left that the VA will pay are what HCC has listed as part of the degree requirment- specificially ONLY the 10 credit hours per semester. The VA will only pay 3/4 time. I got burned on this and ended up losing money (and time) on a weight-lifting class that doesnt count. Before you sign up for those 2 extra credits (VA, Brightfutures, etc) check with an academic advisor to make sure they will count- because those credits will be outside of your degree requirement. Given all we have to do (class hours, lab hours, clinical hours, community service, etc) I'm really surprised that it's only counted as 10 hrs per semester.
Ugh, I forgot about that! The Pell will only pay for classes "required for your degree" too. Looks like I'll be dropping Yoga...
Two more days and we'll be in orientation! I went to Sears yesterday and accidently found some awesome shoes that I ended up buying! (I say I 'accidently' found them because I just happened to see them on display as I was walking by the shoe dept). They are Reebok Easy Tones, and were on sale! I was planning on going with the Nike Shox, but these are more comfortable, and $45 cheaper! I'm hoping the silver accents will be ok, if not, then I'll be buying some white paint/fingernail polish and painting over it, lol.
Ugggg I have Pell Grants so I guess I will be only considered 3/4 time and won't be taking any other classes for the time being. You would think they would have though this through when arranging the credits for our courses, we need every penny for all the supplies and books we need for this program and I can only imagine what tuition is going to be. Oh well I guess there isn't anything we can do about it right.
is everyone planning on staying the entire time? i was thinking about leaving like kemnurse said, but i'm really scared to miss something important! i can't believe i am going to have to leave my house at 7 am tomorrow to make it out to dale mabry!! =(
is everyone planning on staying the entire time? i was thinking about leaving like kemnurse said, but i'm really scared to miss something important! i can't believe i am going to have to leave my house at 7 am tomorrow to make it out to dale mabry!! =(
I am planning on staying the entire time, at least for the first day and then I will see how the second day goes.
is everyone planning on staying the entire time? i was thinking about leaving like kemnurse said, but i'm really scared to miss something important! i can't believe i am going to have to leave my house at 7 am tomorrow to make it out to dale mabry!! =(
I'm planning on staying the whole time. It *is* mandatory...and while I may be bored out of my mind, I don't want to miss something. I've come too far to bail during the orientation. lol
Wow, no lunch. Cheap-o's! I guess we should get breakfast before it starts and bring snacks lol at least i'll need to, i'll get too nauseous to sit there the whole time with no food or drink. I'll be staying the whole time too, just don't want to risk it! def make sure my phone is charged so I can play a game or two if it's too unbearable!
I am a rule follower...prob because of my age but yes I will be there the whole time and studying notes for one of my classes if it is as bad as the two posts. I am hoping we all have some allnurses forum look about us so I will recognize some of you...hee hee...I am sure during the break I will be trying to investigate the people sitting around me. Like in everything we do it all starts with attitude so I will keep positive through both days and enjoy it no matter what....This IS what we have been waiting for....the next time we get together it will be with lots of anticipation and probably not as relaxed as these two days will be. Here we go!!!!!
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Good luck ladies. Enjoy your next few weeks of sanity! It becomes a wild ride after that, lol.