SPC fall 2011 nursing program

emmarie · Jul 15, 2011

Thanks for the update.

spcalternate · Jul 15, 2011

Indeed I was an alternate for the program and got in last fall. SPC does everything they can to make sure the program is full, which is why they have alternates. At the alternate meeting you'll get some information about the program and asked to rank the available schedules according to your preference. Schedules are determined by clinical site along with time (day or evening classes). They fill available seats according to how alternates are ranked and try to work with your preference. There is a late orientation session for HEC students. Keep this date open as they will continue to fill seats up until this date. I got a phone call two days before orientation asking if I could attend and start the program. The only draw to being accepted late and the late orientation is you have less time to get everything done. You'll need to do ATI testing, get a physical, drug test, shots, CPR certification... It can be overwhelming but don't panic you don't need to have everything done by the first day of class. Good luck.

Thank you very much for the info, alternates met this past wednesday and half of them did not show out of 30 alternates there were only 18 of us there. So that increases some chances by almost 50%, I am keeping my fingers cross we should hear something back by this coming tuesday.

Out of curiosity in the first semester where in the koizer and erb's fundamentals of nursing did you begin? Any info will be much appreciated on the first semster. Thank you

dp133 · Jul 16, 2011

Only 18 showed? That's precisely why they have the mandatory meeting. The meeting is just one more hoop they make you jump through so they know you're serious and have the ability to start the program on a short notice.

Regarding the K&E text... Level I jumps around a lot. I can tell you that the first test includes Ch. 3,4,10,11 and possibly another...

Hopefully you'll hear something soon good luck.

spc_student · Jul 23, 2011

I got in!! Woohoo!!!

haimyem · Jul 23, 2011

Congrats, spc student!! That is so AWESOME!!!!!!! I'm going today for CPR class that has to be through AHA - so glad I didn't take it before with the Red Cross or another association. CPR Buddy is where I am going...cprbuddy.com.

dp133 · Jul 23, 2011

Thanks for sharing your good news! I had a feeling you'd make it. If you have questions or if I can offer any advice don't hesitate to ask. You'll do fine and all the Level One instructors are all pretty good.

spc_student · Jul 27, 2011

spcalternate, did you get in? I went to the orientation on monday and got so overwhelmed! It is going to be a tough journey, but I am excited!

dp133 · Jul 28, 2011

If you don't have a regular physician you may want to try The Minute Clinic for your physical and shots. A school physical is only $39.00 and they can also do your TB test. They are located in select CVS stores go to their website to see if there is a location close to you. You don't need an appointment and they are usually pretty quick.

spc_student · Aug 17, 2011

thanks for the info! Just to be clear, I have until september 6th to get all my shots correct?

Morgan0429 · Aug 17, 2011

They will tell you when everything is due by on the first day but it is generally before you have your first day of clinicals in the hospital which isn't going to be for at least a month after school starts

emmarie · Sep 29, 2011

Hi everyone.. So I an excited and wanted to give you all an update.. I got accepted!! yay! Thanks for all the previous advise can't wait to start!

spc_student · Sep 30, 2011

Hi everyone.. So I an excited and wanted to give you all an update.. I got accepted!! yay! Thanks for all the previous advise can't wait to start!

Yay!!!! I knew you would!!