SPC Spring 2019

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I've been active on a different thread for people who applied to St. Petersburg College's Nursing program starting in August 2018. I made it on the alternate list (still completing Microbiology-finals tomorrow!), but have decided, with the help of an HEC advisor, not to accept if I get offered a last minute seat based on the fact that my only options for clinicals will be whatever no one else wanted. She said I'll definitely be accepted for January and will have top choice of clinicals/instructors, so I'm happy waiting another four months to start. Who else is applying for the Spring 2019 program?

That's awesome! That seems like an awesome work schedule too. I didn't get my CNA, I figured after level 1 I can apply at baycare in the ER. That's if level 2 isn't as bad as I've heard. Congratulations on the new job too. Jamie Leboeuf the tutor at gibbs for AP always told me to tutor, I just worked too much.

I didn't do the full CNA training program because I knew I'd be eligible to work in the hospital after level 1. I just paid $350 to challenge the CNA exam and got it that way. I've been volunteering with BayCare for a couple years and initially got hired by a nurse manager on a unit I really wanted to work on at St. Anthony's, but when we tried to set my orientation date found that I was ineligible because I challenged the exam...I've been told I have a job waiting for me there as soon as I finish level 1, so that's something to look forward to. I was super bummed when I realized I'd have to start in a nursing home. You should take Jim up on that. Tutoring is awesome! And you can do pretty short shifts.

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My brother is a CNA with baycare now, he loves it. He's about to finish level 4 in the EAYL program. For every two years you are a CNA they give you a pay increase when you become an RN. So your experience will help you out. I wish I could, I've been working two jobs and going to school. So tutoring at the moment is out if the question. I've been saving money for this, so hopefully I get in with my 3.7.

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My brother is a CNA with baycare now, he loves it. He's about to finish level 4 in the EAYL program. For every two years you are a CNA they give you a pay increase when you become an RN. So your experience will help you out. I wish I could, I've been working two jobs and going to school. So tutoring at the moment is out if the question. I've been saving money for this, so hopefully I get in with my 3.7.

I'm betting I'll see you at Orientation on 11/15. What's your name?

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Corey, my fingers are crossed. My finance and economics classes are boring the hell out of me. Can't wait to take some health science classes again.

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Corey, my fingers are crossed. My finance and economics classes are boring the hell out of me. Can't wait to take some health science classes again.

Oh my god-me too!!! American Literature and Americans Government are doing me in! I'm reading the Saunders Comprehensive NCLEX Review book for fun!

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Lol, American government was pretty bad. My professor made us write a letter to Congress for a final paper. Is it helpful?

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Lol, American government was pretty bad. My professor made us write a letter to Congress for a final paper. Is it helpful?

BEYOND helpful! I also watch tons of nursing school videos on YouTube that go along with whatever topic I'm reading about in that book. I learned all these great test taking strategies and am basically teaching myself fundamentals to prepare for level one. I hardly ever miss any of the NCLEX practice questions at the end of each section. I already learned lab values, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, solving arterial blood gas problems, and dimensional analysis! Keeps me sane in this super boring "science-free" semester! I did the same thing with A & P and Micro, minus the practice questions

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I did the same for A&P and micro too. I'm definitely going to have to hop on that. I have the fundamentals book, I just don't want to start reading and that chapter isn't covered until the last week of the semester.

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Just rambling over here, but I REALLY hope I get accepted. I am counting down the days...My name is Laura by the way

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Just rambling over here, but I REALLY hope I get accepted. I am counting down the days...My name is Laura by the way

I really hope you do too Laura! I'm starting to get antsy! Even feeling pretty good about my prospects, I won't feel right until I KNOW! Fingers crossed!

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I had previously received my BA in Psychology and decided to give nursing a try. I had no previous experience in the field and although the skills were hard to learn (perform skills that were checked off on a sheet by instructor on mannequin, beds, etc using equipment from skills kit bag) because it was brand new to me, and the academic work was A LOT, I still held a good grade. I just did not know what I was getting into until I was actually hands on in the clinical site and decided I wanted to pursue psychology more than nursing. There's a lot to this program, it's very mentally tough, they're not kidding about that ! Most people had to be working on homework, papers, projects, practicing, or studying every day. Y'all got this though! Once you have a clinical group it's good to be close to them they will be your support system for sure. Once I got hands on it got to be too much for me but most people stay and love it. Also NEVER give up without giving it a fair chance. You could just have a bad day. The program is really great. The instructors really care and want you to do well. Good luck ������

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Holly

Is the clipboard required ?

No but it's very useful bc fits in scrub pocket and it folds in half and holds the papers you will fill out, gives you something solid to write on etc during Clincial days.

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