SPC Nursing students??All B student

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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!!!

LOL! If you check out baycare.org they have a brief description of their EAYL program, and HCA hospitals (Suncoast & Largo Med) has something called Beginning Nursing which is on their main HCA website. Each program is a little different it looks like, but both offer experience and training which is what I am also looking for. I only have Statistics left, and would be taking it in the fall but I'm expecting in the fall so I'm taking fall semester off. I've been taking my courses online which has been a great experience so far. I'm currently taking Ethics online and can't wait for summer session to be over!!

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Interesting! I'll look into it - thanks!

Congrats on the upcoming addition to your family! My boys are teenagers, so I imagine that makes it a bit easier for me. They're pretty self-sufficient.

I'm online too, and taking A&P I - which I need to go do some studying on! I decided to go back to school/into Nursing when I was laid off in late April, and jumped right into it. I already had some courses at SPC that applied, so I'm better off than if I'd started new, but not quite as far along as I'd like to be. Good luck!

Sharon/CL

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wooohooo good for you GTLPN! way to go, and way to keep checking when you knew something wasn't right!

I'm an alternate, YAY, better than nothing:up:. I was told by the end of July (I forget the exact date they said) I'll know for sure, unless someone drops out at the last minute, then of course it could be after the end of July.

Since I know someone will ask... I have a 3.8 gpa and I do not have micro or lab done, when I applied I was in the middle of taking AP II, and that is why I am an alternate. I am currently taking the online micro and micro lab.

I HOPE to see you guys there :yeah:

Thanks scuba girl. I am sure you will know something soon. SPC sent out orientation packets with information for drug and background screening checks on Tuesday, July 7 and several of us received the packets today. We have until 7/22/09 to get the screenings done. The orientation is on 7/23 at 3 p.m. I was told by several advisors at SPC HEC that the packets were for all programs. So I guess after this orientation they will check their lists again and contact the alternates for spots that open up. I will keep my fingers and toes crossed for you. Keep us posted.

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just wanted to let the fall 2009 alternates know...i spoke with advising about the alternate list. i was told on thurs 7/16, that no alternate letters have been sent out yet because they were still waiting on some of the hospital's eayl lists; these lists open seats for alternates. i was told that letters all go out at once, and that we should expect them next week...if all goes according to plan. good luck all!

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I see that a lot of people are talking about the expansion programs for nursing, and I was wondering if anyone was recently accepted into one? I was accepted into the Largo Medical expansion program and they have yet to contact me about turning in my contract. I was wondering if anyone accepted has already turned in their contract? I've already gone through the pre-employment health screening, but it just makes me nervous that I haven't signed the final deal.

Also, to give those hope, I was originally rejected from SPC and had a science GPA of 3.3, but was accepted into an expansion program, so it can happen! A good tip is to bring a letter of recommendation. I know it doesn't say to do so, but if you bring one I believe you'll really stand out. It may have been what helped me! Good luck to everyone!

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congrats on being accepted into the expansion program :yeah:i've gone to HCA's website, but have yet to find the info on that program. can you guide me in the right direction please?

thanks in advance.

I see that a lot of people are talking about the expansion programs for nursing, and I was wondering if anyone was recently accepted into one? I was accepted into the Largo Medical expansion program and they have yet to contact me about turning in my contract. I was wondering if anyone accepted has already turned in their contract? I've already gone through the pre-employment health screening, but it just makes me nervous that I haven't signed the final deal.

Also, to give those hope, I was originally rejected from SPC and had a science GPA of 3.3, but was accepted into an expansion program, so it can happen! A good tip is to bring a letter of recommendation. I know it doesn't say to do so, but if you bring one I believe you'll really stand out. It may have been what helped me! Good luck to everyone!

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....science gpa of 3.3, but was accepted into an expansion program, so it can happen! a good tip is to bring a letter of recommendation. i know it doesn't say to do so, but if you bring one i believe you'll really stand out. it may have been what helped me! good luck to everyone!

bring a letter of recommendation to the interview for the expansion program? was your letter from someone in the healthcare field? i'm new to this whole aspect of it, so i just wanted to clarify. thanks, and congratulations!!

sharon

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flg8tr36- I would try contacting SPC or meeting with an advisor at their healthcare facility to get more information. Or you can try contacting HR at Largo Med to get more info. SPC mailed out an additional letter along with the acceptance or rejection letter inviting you to participate in these expansion programs. They gave you the date of the info session and told you there'd be on-sight interviews if you were interested after hearing about the options. The hospitals that participated in the expansion programs that I interviewed for were Largo Medical Center, Baypines VA, and Northside. All of them are a little bit different. I think you have to have all of your pre-reqs completed in order to be eligible to interview.

Scrapworking- I brought a letter of recommendation from one of my doctors that I've had for the past 10yrs or so. It may have looked better since it was from a healthcare professional, but I'm not sure. A teacher's letter would work too, I'm sure! They seemed to happily accept anything, so it couldn't have hurt! Good luck!!

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Great information - thanks!!

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I will contact them ... thank you for the info :bowingpur

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Does anyone know if SPC really follows their "selective admissions" process. It says that they notify you fairly quickly (4-6 weeks) to ensure you have enough time to prepare. It seems like most people on here are waiting months and months for letters and wanted some feedback from former SPC students. Thanks

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what?

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