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. :)
Has anyone bought a "Nursing Diagnosis" and/or "RN Notes" yet? I just bought a pocket drug book, but am unsure which company to get the two above books from. Most are Davis and I thought the SNA rep said the Davis books were not that great.
I ordered mine off of eBay for $9 including shipping so I figured it I wasn't thrilled with it then it wasn't a huge loss. Here is the link to the book the seller has multiple listing for this book. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230541966959&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT You can even read the product review on the book right there on the listing it got a 4.5 out of 5 star rating so I went for it.
I just tried to complete the Baycare Orientation and when I go to http://baycare.learn.com it brings me to a log in page that doesn't give you the option to register. Has anyone else tried?
I just tried to complete the Baycare Orientation and when I go to http://baycare.learn.com it brings me to a log in page that doesn't give you the option to register. Has anyone else tried?
You'll have to scroll down a little to see "Ready to begin? Here's what you need to do:" ANd the link to register will be right there! Good luck!
Oh my goodness thank you, I was at a complete loss with that thing I was going to send out an email after the weekend to see if someone could clue me in on how to get the user name and password. You Rock!!!!
hey guys, I'm applying for fall 2011 semester. so how's classes so far? I have one question about the mailling application. I was thinking of mailling my application and put a track number in there. i dnt want to drive 3 hrs and a half just to drop my appliaction. so what u think i should do? I'm going in with a 3.66 GPA
hey guys, I'm applying for fall 2011 semester. so how's classes so far? I have one question about the mailling application. I was thinking of mailling my application and put a track number in there. i dnt want to drive 3 hrs and a half just to drop my appliaction. so what u think i should do? I'm going in with a 3.66 GPA
Good luck with your application! That's a pretty good GPA to be applying with :) If you want to email ** to ask if you can send it with a tracking number...I think I asked her and she said no, but I can't remember. I included a self-addressed stamped postcard with my application, and when HCC received my application, they put it in the mail...which assured me that they received it!
We haven't started the nursing course yet, we begin in January and I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say we are very excited about it! If you have any other questions, feel free to ask us!
Is anybody getting anxious? I am starting to feel overwhelmed trying to get through Christmas at the same time feeling pressure Of many many chapters to read. Let me know if any of you ladies or gentlemen have started reading. I will get my books next week. Who got the box and who went online. I feel its a bit much to research each book online. So I am throwing in the towel and getting them all together. Also any dalemabry days people? What day did they say we were doing the clinicals? Last question, I bought the nike shocks with a little orange on the sole. Do you think OK?
Hopefully you all have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year........CPR done (did mine at south tampa YMCA) She was quick and fun teacher.
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For all you DM people who has done the Baycare Orientation?