SPC Fall 2019

[MeredithGray]

Hey, everyone! I've been looking for a thread about fall applications for SPC Nursing program, but nothing yet! It may be early, since the application period just started on March 1st, but here we go! I applied as soon as it opened , and I'm crossing my fingers until the July 1st. Anyone else applied or planning to do it soon? Let me know your thoughts and plans, we are all together in this one ? .

[soon2Bmurse]

Take a deep breath relax and follow their directions to the letter. You will find that in class too , they want directions followed to the absolute letter. If you let this stress you , you will be a train wreck in classes. It’s not that bad prioritize and move on don’t make more stress for yourself. Good Luck and best wishes once you get through this you’ll be more prepared for classes. The instructors are all great the classes are great , the clinical sites are equally as good. Be ready to work and study like never before it’s a new type of curriculum that what you have been used to but you made it this far you’ll be fine. If you have a challenge go to an instructor they truly try to help as long as you put forth the effort to succeed. I wish everyone the absolute very best I’m not sure how I ended up in this forum however that is a mute point. I truly enjoyed the first semester was it a lot of work you bet it was but time flew by and anytime I needed help there were multiple sources to get it from reach out no one will think bad of trying to improve yourself just don’t be silly about it. Certainly don’t start stressing now Heartfelt Congrats to all

[MeredithGray]

1 hour ago, soon2Bmurse said:

Take a deep breath relax and follow their directions to the letter. You will find that in class too , they want directions followed to the absolute letter. If you let this stress you , you will be a train wreck in classes. It’s not that bad prioritize and move on don’t make more stress for yourself. Good Luck and best wishes once you get through this you’ll be more prepared for classes. The instructors are all great the classes are great , the clinical sites are equally as good. Be ready to work and study like never before it’s a new type of curriculum that what you have been used to but you made it this far you’ll be fine. If you have a challenge go to an instructor they truly try to help as long as you put forth the effort to succeed. I wish everyone the absolute very best I’m not sure how I ended up in this forum however that is a mute point. I truly enjoyed the first semester was it a lot of work you bet it was but time flew by and anytime I needed help there were multiple sources to get it from reach out no one will think bad of trying to improve yourself just don’t be silly about it. Certainly don’t start stressing now Heartfelt Congrats to all

Well said! Thanks for being on the forum, we do appreciate your effort in explaining it all. It’s good to have someone with experience.

[amberhoneylemon]

I just went to see an advisor and they told me not to buy any books from other students. All of the books are brand new and more affordable. also was recommended not to buy anything until after orientation.

[amberhoneylemon]

This term is different from previous terms. New books, new uniforms, new procedures.

[let's learn]

Thank you for letting us know!

[amberhoneylemon]

The SPC academic calendar in the planner is the same for the nursing program except summer(night students).

If you get days in clinicals then you're in the day program, same for nights.

My program GPA is different on my SPC status. So I asked (because it affects placement) she said don't worry, it will change around orientation. That's when we will find out where we are placed.

The book store is obviously overpriced.

The Starbucks down the street is spacious.

[amandaxvx]

For the vaccinations, if we were vaccinated previously on MMR, chicken pox, do we just upload documentation from our healthcare provider/Florida shot records? Is there a form to do that? Or do we have to get titers checked regardless?

[let's learn]

I uploaded the shot records I have from my healthcare provider for the MMR/ chicken pox, etc.

[amandaxvx]

8 minutes ago, let's learn said:

I uploaded the shot records I have from my healthcare provider for the MMR/ chicken pox, etc.

Oh okay thank you!! I called my dr and she told me that most schools have a form to fill out? We don’t have one right?

[let's learn]

I did not see any SPC forms. I just checked Castle Branch and my TDap was approved, so I think uploading your shot records is fine.

[amandaxvx]

1 minute ago, let's learn said:

I did not see any SPC forms. I just checked Castle Branch and my TDap was approved, so I think uploading your shot records is fine.

Thank you! ?

[MeredithGray]

Thanks guys, good to know! I have my shot records from back home, but I don’t know if I can scan it and upload, it’s kind of hard to read them.