SPC fall 2011 nursing program

spc_student · Jun 15, 2011

The average GPA for the fall session was a 3.8, so there had to of been several people with 3.6s accepted.

emmarie · Jun 15, 2011

Thanks everyone for all the advice! Due to SPC's new admissions policy of no more 2 pools just one I am even more lost as to how my odds are. I have not gotten C's in any classes just a few too many B's in the core nursing pre-req classes that is why my gpa is a low 3.6. This being said I can not retake any classes or take any more since I have all the classes complete. I am super nervous about being rejected again like Jus4funSPC said because of the crazy high GPA requirements. I'm keeping my fingers crossed!! Irishmama that is GREAT to hear!! Your post totally cheered me up!

PalmHarborMom · Jun 19, 2011

Do they send out letters whether you get accepted or not? Getting accepted for the fall was a pipe dream but I figured it was a shot. With a 3.85 GPA I hope that in the Spring I get in.

haimyem · Jun 19, 2011

PalmHarborMom - yes, but even if you had applied and did not get in you would still receive a letter stating the reason you weren't qualified. I think by now you should have heard from both pools and know if you're an alternate or not. With a 3.85 GPA for spring you should have no issue making it in! Good luck!!

NurseAeja · Jun 25, 2011

Emmarie, what I would do in your case is retake some subsitute classes. Ex. if you took Western Humanities and got a "B", then take World Religions, or Intro. to Philosophy and get that "A". The same goes for Ethics. Just take healcare ethics, and get an "A", if you got a B in the class previously. This should give you some extra weight on your GPA. Another option I would suggest is getting your LPN. This is what I plan to do. I don't have the time to sit around and wait on SPC. I' getting my LPN at Galen, and plan to quicklt transfer over to SPC bridge program. It's kinda pricey, but I get tuition reimbersment at Bayfront and will have a good paying job at this one nursing home I plan to work. ($23/hr) Not bad of a job while i'm completing my RN program. This option may not be best for everyone, but for me I have a son and he needs support. Galen PN program is only a yr long, and even though my current job at Bayfront dnt hire PN's I can still work as a tech, utilize my PN skills and make $19/hr( if I dnt get in at the nursing home) But I encourge you guys to a least consider a LPN program. Galen is still accepting applications for Aug. 15, 2011 start date. Just take the Pax-exam, and you cld get accepted on the spot! Good luck to you all. I really want to be a nurse, and if paying Galen is the way to it I will!(oh, also the VA/ Pinellas county Jail will back some of your loans)

emmarie · Jun 25, 2011

NurseAeja,

Thank you so much for you great advice! As far as ethics and humanities goes I got A's in those.. Go figure! Haha! I am really interested in finding out more about the Galen program. I feel that this is my only sound option. Would it be best to go speak to them personally? If so where are they located? Once again thanks for all the tips you sound very motivated good luck on your career path! : )

NurseAeja · Jun 25, 2011

emmarie,

I think it would be best to go up there and speak to a representitive of Galen. There they can tell you everything you need to know, and you go for a tour!(and I think you would love the campus) There are still slots available from what I was told earlier this week, but you might want to act fast on it. Do your research tho, and make an informed decision. I just say that b/c Galen is not cheap. And yes, i'm very motivated and like so many other SPC student I didn't wear a 4.0 GPA, so that means I need my LPN. I would really hate to stay at SPC reapply, and then get rejected again! By that time I can be a PN, and then go straight into the bridge program. Good luck, and feel free to let me know if you need help w/ anything;)

NurseAeja · Jun 25, 2011

Oh, eemarie sorry I didn't answer your location question..lol. There located on Roosevelt, which is not far from Gandy. There phone # is 727-577-1497, or visit www.Galencollege.edu haha, sorry just realized that. Oh, yea and the pax exam may seem hard, but they accept REALLY low scores. I would still study but since you been in school you should hv nothing to worry about. I think the test is to just see if ppl can read bc some ppl I know have really low scores and get in. I guess they just need to fill in slots.

emmarie · Jun 27, 2011

NurseAeja,

Thank you so much for you useful information! I am going to try and get to the Galen campus this week to check it out! : )

spcalternate · Jul 5, 2011

This is my first time posting anything on this site however SPC__Student I noticed that we are kinda on the same page. I was also placed on the alternate list.. Were you able to get any info as to what # you are on the list? I know the first orientation was done on June 30th so should be hearing something soon. I also got a letter that largo med has opened out 12 seats the interviews will be done 7/6/11 at 9 did you also get that letter? It's very nerve recking.....

spcalternate · Jul 6, 2011

I am new to this site but I was also placed on the alternate list. were you able to find out what # you are. The orientation for people who got accepted in the first pool was june 30 not sure if people from the second pool was also there but I think we should be hearing something back soon.

spc_student · Jul 6, 2011

I am new to this site but I was also placed on the alternate list. were you able to find out what # you are. The orientation for people who got accepted in the first pool was june 30 not sure if people from the second pool was also there but I think we should be hearing something back soon.

This is my first time posting anything on this site however SPC__Student I noticed that we are kinda on the same page. I was also placed on the alternate list.. Were you able to get any info as to what # you are on the list? I know the first orientation was done on June 30th so should be hearing something soon. I also got a letter that largo med has opened out 12 seats the interviews will be done 7/6/11 at 9 did you also get that letter? It's very nerve recking.....

spcalternate, once I found out I was an alternate I asked what number I was and they told me. That was before the letters accepting or declining were due back though, so it may have changed. I am wondering when the alternate meeting will be as well, it should be soon. I got the letter for the largo medical thing as well. It definitely is all very nerve wrecking!