Yes. VC doesn't have a waiting list because it it costs so much more. Tuition is quarterly. $5500 each quarter, regardless of # of classes taken. Covers books, tuitition, shots, scrubs, background...
redstepchild replied to chandani430's topic in Alabama Nursing
Im 36. You may want to get an NCLEX/ RN book that is an easy read and start studying early. The stuff get's thrown at you fairly quickly. You can learn right then or prelearn. That is what I have...
redstepchild replied to redstepchild's topic in Alabama Nursing
I'm extremely happy with my decision. The nursing instructors are very very helpful. If someone took just the VC courses, they would have a lot of cramming to do with Microbiology, AP1, Nutrition for...
redstepchild replied to matchsticktgt's topic in Alabama Nursing
also, its pretty cool that my shots n stuff are paid for, I am responsible for my physical, which my Dr did and billed as an annual check up... (its all in the Billing) but then filled out the form...
redstepchild replied to matchsticktgt's topic in Alabama Nursing
An Update on my 2010 post... THANK GOODNESS I didn't listen to the posters HERE! Not trying to insult but I did do the VC college route because I needed a night/ weekend program that I could...
redstepchild replied to redstepchild's topic in Alabama Nursing
see if you can get a copy of their quarter by quarter schedule and perhaps you can cross off enough classes to get that quarter to 4 credits.. and then you request to have that "one" course moved...
redstepchild replied to redstepchild's topic in Alabama Nursing
I am going to VC. I called around to the BSN mobility programs and I found that if I mentioned VC they instantly said NO.. BUT if I said "licensed in the state of Alabama/ NCLEX passed" + pre-reqs at...
for anyone considering VC- here's the experience and information I have to share. 1. VC cost more but has SUBSTANTIALLY more hands on Clinical hours than any other Assoc degree program. VC Grads have...
redstepchild replied to RoyalNurse2010's topic in Alabama Nursing
Curious, how long from when you applied till you were offered or contacted with a serious interview? How long was this from Graduation. I'm really glad you got an opportunity. Foot in the door......
redstepchild replied to RoyalNurse2010's topic in Alabama Nursing
have you looked for any volunteer nursing opportunities that would give you experience. for example, with the recent Tornado's in Alabama. Redcross needed Registered Nurses to work triage units....