[Tanzanite]

At my C.C, there are 2 points of entry. Day time students can only start in the summer session of each year. Evening students are part time and can only enter their program in odd number years of the winter term for ADN students and even years of the winter term for PN students.

To be eligible to apply, you must take the COMPASS test, and apply before the NOV 1st deadline.

Applicants are selected on:

#1, G.P.A ( ranking the highest of course), but the minimum states you must have at least a 2.5

#2, Your Compass scores

#3, your high school & previous college transcripts.

They select 75% of their applicants for the day time students in Dec (Got mine Dec 15th! :hatparty: ) 15% are selected in March and the last 10% are selected 2 weeks-1 day before the program starts.

[okie2]

You know- after reading all these posts, I started searching local CCs and found one that requires only admission to the school in order to apply to nursing---and awards preference points for GPA, COMPASS scores, health care work experience, and support courses completed. They only assess GPA on related classes not overall!
I didn't find this info before and it took a while this morning to manuver thru the website. I would only have to take A&P I, micro of infectious disease & I'd blow the top off the "point system". BUT I don't have any knowledge as to the quality of the program. I know the program is good where I am now- a lot of students do their Pre-med, pre-dent, and pre-bsn here.
I'm sure it's still competitive due to the numbers applying, but the selection process and requirements are less strenuous at the other school. AND from what others have shared, I wouldn't think the admission process really reflects the quality of the program. BTW- my current school's NCLEX pass rate is 89% (113 testing) and the other's is 87% (77 testing). I need to visit and talk to students if I can.
I guess since I'm planning so far ahead- I get all wishy washy about which path I want to walk. Although, the goal remains the same- to become an excellent nurse! I feel confused and uninformed--I can't seem to really make up my mind. So many factors come into play and new info comes along all the time.
What do you think? Should I apply to more than 1 program? stick with my favorite? EEk help!

[futurenursingstudent]

i am graduating HIGH SCHOOL in may 2005.at first,i was really confused about the whole application process,but im slowly getting over it.im wondering if ive made the right decisions so far...
our local cc only requires c in hs chemistry,high school GPA,NET scores,and ACT/SAT for the LPN program. I applied for Fall 2005.My ACT scores were high enough,but after i took the NET i got a letter stating that i had failed the math portion by 1 point and i was encouraged to take remedial classes and wait 6 months to take the net again if i was still interested in their program..decisions are in may and i would have to wait till may to retake the NET (took net in november) so im expecting a rejection letter from the LPN program.math has always been a struggle for me.the minimum scores for this program are the same as all the other LPN programs in TN,so im disqualified by 1 pt!ADN programs here are very competitive with GPA and all and im a B/C student in HS,so ive decided to apply only to the colleges i could see myself at first,take the pre-reqs,and then apply to their nursing program.im considering a few colleges in TN and schools in GA,FL,NC,and VA for ADN or BSN.at least if i dont get into a program until 2006,i will have the required pre-reqs for most programs done.if i dont get into a nursing program,i plan to do a 2yr massage therapy program close to home.ive only applied to 6 colleges so far,and 1 more nursing program.should i apply to more than 6?does anyone have any advice or suggestions for me?
thanks,
angela.

[youknowho]

At my CC you have to be done with all prereqs and take the TEAS. If you pass the TEAS you will be placed on a list according to GPA. 50% of the slots go to highest GPA the other 50% lottery.

At the University I go to (I go to both schools to give me a better chance) you also have to be done with all prereqs, take the TEAS, take a writing test, be a contining student at the school and then you will be placed on a list according to GPA. All slots go to highest GPA, no lottery.

At both placed there is no wait list, if you dont get n you have to reapply each semester or year. I hope to hear in late April/early May which school I will go to. Wish me luck

[SarasotaRN2b]

They may some changes to the admission policy when we got a new Dean of Nursing. Before you can even apply, you needed to complete about 4 prereqs including A&P 1 and college algebra. Then you are placed on a waiting list. However, it isn't until all of your prereqs that your application is sent from the Registrar to the Nursing Department for the final say so. Your waiting list, I believe is the date that you have completed all of your prereqs and have applied. Hopefully, I will hear by the middle of February. Since I finished all of my prereqs a year ago, I should be ahead of those students just finishing their prereqs this past fall semester. I will definitely get a date when I can start and if it isn't the fall, it will definitely be Spring 2006 (Hopefully not though...I want to start next fall!)

Kris

Kris

[dan the man]

at my CC, you can apply with last prereqs in progress at time of application, but are considered second priority. first priority have there prereqs met.
then you must have 2.67 GPA in science coarses to even apply(CHEM,A&P,and Micro)
must have developmental psychology and a few other coarses too. coarses to get associates in nursing are not required but are just recommended prior to starting the program. then you are ranked by priority, then number of units attempted at the school, residency, then finally overall GPA.