SPC College

Potato 007 · Jul 14, 2015

Don't worry about it. When I emailed the college for fear of not being done with immunizations on time, since some are two steps three weeks apart. I got a message back saying I still have until the second week of classes to be done with everything. So I'm sure they'll understand, and tomorrow they'll clear things up for us...I hope :cautious: .

Ashtinp · Jul 15, 2015

I signed up for the CPR class Saturday in St Pete. I feel you on the daycare thing, I just had to sign up my 2 year old and 7 month old and I feel bad too. It will all totally be worth it when we are able to support them with a nurse's salary.

Grace2015 · Jul 16, 2015

I started last semester.so here's a few pointers...

1. Just do as much as you can on certified profile site. It is not friendly or clear and it makes mistakes. You don't start clinical until after 8 weeks and there were some people who were still getting immuniz done right before. Don't stress!

2. Read some of the spring 2015 post - has lots of your answers.

3. Don't buy all the books the B&N site brings up. Some are in a package and also listed individually. Best advice go to bookstore (not early cuz they don't have in stock yet) and buy there. You can check while you are there for orientation. Also you buy your skills kit. Bring a friend to carry or a wheelie bag - Lots of books and $$$. If you are waiting on financial aid just buy first week. No reason to start early.

4. The fall handbook and 2015 syllabus (together about 500 pages) aren't available yet. They will be in ADN commons on my courses. Read those if you want to understand what it is assigned. They Do Not go in order. I think you have access after orientation.

5. Clinical sites are ranked by preference and day or evening. Days have summers off, evening goes straight through. You find out a few days after which one you got. Most people I know got first choice. They go in order of acceptance ranking. In general they try to keep you in same hospital system (HCA, VA, Baycare) thru all 4 semesters if possible. FYI - each has its own little nuances.

6. Like someone else said it's very chaotic - sometimes I wonder if intentional as the workload and study time is very high. The grading system is tough (92 for an A, below 70 failing). But most of your work is pass/fail. You are with fellow students who are all top students. It's a tough program but I love it!!

good luck!!

Potato 007 · Jul 16, 2015

I started last semester.so here's a few pointers...
1. Just do as much as you can on certified profile site. It is not friendly or clear and it makes mistakes. You don't start clinical until after 8 weeks and there were some people who were still getting immuniz done right before. Don't stress!
2. Read some of the spring 2015 post - has lots of your answers.
3. Don't buy all the books the B&N site brings up. Some are in a package and also listed individually. Best advice go to bookstore (not early cuz they don't have in stock yet) and buy there. You can check while you are there for orientation. Also you buy your skills kit. Bring a friend to carry or a wheelie bag - Lots of books and $$$. If you are waiting on financial aid just buy first week. No reason to start early.
4. The fall handbook and 2015 syllabus (together about 500 pages) aren't available yet. They will be in ADN commons on my courses. Read those if you want to understand what it is assigned. They Do Not go in order. I think you have access after orientation.
5. Clinical sites are ranked by preference and day or evening. Days have summers off, evening goes straight through. You find out a few days after which one you got. Most people I know got first choice. They go in order of acceptance ranking. In general they try to keep you in same hospital system (HCA, VA, Baycare) thru all 4 semesters if possible. FYI - each has its own little nuances.
6. Like someone else said it's very chaotic - sometimes I wonder if intentional as the workload and study time is very high. The grading system is tough (92 for an A, below 70 failing). But most of your work is pass/fail. You are with fellow students who are all top students. It's a tough program but I love it!!
good luck!!

Wow! Thank you for taking the time, that was very informative :).

Boppers · Jul 16, 2015

Correct me if I am wrong, but I think the clinical assignments have been posted! I got Bay Pines VA!! Woo hoo!!

Potato 007 · Jul 16, 2015

Correct me if I am wrong, but I think the clinical assignments have been posted! I got Bay Pines VA!! Woo hoo!!

So happy for you!! And thanks for letting me know, I just checked, and turns out I got my first choice as well!!! Northside!! (You told me about this hospital LOL), good luck dear .

Boppers · Jul 16, 2015

Oops! :sorry: Most likely you will be on the updated side of the hospital. And hopefully, they renovate the ER soon! Congrats!

Ashtinp · Jul 16, 2015

I got Morton Plant my first choice as well. I'm nervous though because my cancer treatment erased all my titers and I have to get my vaccines all over again on a delayed schedule. So the dean said she would have to talk to the clinical sites to see if they're ok with taking me Crossing my fingers and hoping for the best.

Stacey1026 · Jul 16, 2015

Where are you finding your schedule? I've been checking all day on MySPC and I don't see it

Stacey1026 · Jul 16, 2015

How did you find your schedule? I've been looking all day and can't find it on My SPC or My Courses ðŸ˜

Ashtinp · Jul 16, 2015

As soon as you log in to myspc, scroll down to schedule and make sure you change the semester to the fall dates. It's on summer as default.

Ashtinp · Jul 16, 2015

You can also go to print schedule and fees under the register for classes tab (again, click on the appropriate semester)