SPC Nursing students??All B student

[Morgan0429]

So I am going to apply to SPC's RN program for the Jan 2010 semester. I have everything but my Micro/Lab finished. I know they look at your GPA from certain classes and I have all B's in those classes. If I get an A in my micro classes, do you think they will even consider me for enterance into the program? I know how picky they are! has anyone gotten into the program with a 3.1 GPA or anything? I am kind of putting all my eggs in this one basket! Thanks in advance!!!

[Eaglelady]

nazarukj

, one more question.....when spc does their first cut (70%) and say you don't make that one do they send out a letter letting you know? or do they wait until the second cut (30%) to inform you if you made it or not? thanks

nrsfla is right on with the explanation on how the process works...

in direct response to your question...if you've not completed your pre-req's when you apply, you'll get a flat out rejection letter that explains this, and also lets you know that your app will automatically be re-considered for the 30% pool after the current semester ends. if you don't get into either seating, you must re-apply to be considered for the next term's seating...i say this so you can watch your application deadlines. hope this helps : )

i am a spc nursing graduate and i got in without having statistics done so you can get in without having them all done and i have been working as a nurse for 6 months :)

[Eaglelady]

i totally agree with you on that, it's just getting IN to an RN program that is difficult. by knocking out the LPN and applying to the bridge, you can save sometimes years of waiting .... i know .... i've been waiting for SPC and PHCC for the past 2 years .... time is ticking :innerconf i'm tired of waiting and really don't want to go to a private school and spend 3 times what i could at SPC.

2 yrs I got in with no problem and I had a 3.8 GPA and still had statistics to go so that is odd u had to wait 2 yrs so far :icon_roll:bugeyes:

[Eaglelady]

Ok, well, I've been reading through this thread and don't get discouraged!

I start Aug. 2009 for the SPC nursing program. I was accepted in the first 70% , but I have a GPA of 3.2 and a science GPA of 3.5. I do have my AA degree and I do have Micro and Statistics done. So you don't have to have a 3.8 or above to get in. Also they look at SAT scores (if you have any).

I guess you don't have to have Micro and Stats done right away, but it definitely ups your chances if you do have them. I'm saying this because in my orientation class they had students who hadn't taken these two classes and simply said they need to have them done before Nursing 4. So I guess you can still get in without having them completed.

Also, you can go the route of LPN transition but it does take a long time... And the cost! I mean the RN program is considerably less than any LPN program I have seen lately. And you get so much more for your moneys worth.

Also, EAYL is an excellent program! I didn't get in personally, but I definitely tried! You do sign a contract for 3 years, but what they give you is so helpful! You get a stipend a job that is flexible and consider your classes. Plus they extra hands on experience. So yea, you work for them for 3 years, but really I've heard that it's not quite a good idea to job hop around so really your'e guaranteed a spot right out of school!

Also, they have what they call "expansion" group. It's through Northside, Largo Medical Center, and Bay Pines... They don't really offer much money wise, but you do get a seat... They interview about a couple weeks after EAYL...

HCA does reimburse for each semester plus u get a seat in the program and a job when you graduate so they do offer a lot I know cause I was one of their students :)