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May 28, 2009 12:12 PM

Apollo College questions


Hello, I am brand new to this site and I am very impressed.

Apollo College is waiting on their approval for their nursing program here in Reno, NV; therefore, they do not have much listed on their website. Does anyone know how long there nursing program is? Are any pre-req's needed for entry?

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from Shar81
Old May 28, 2009, 06:59 PM

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Jessicav,

they have an information session every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:00pm. You should call and attend. They are located on Keitzke Lane. They can help with your questions. I also heard an admissions counselor will be available and you can sign up to take the Hesi exam.
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from jess1998
Old Jun 03, 2009, 02:40 PM

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The one here in Las Vegas is a 2yr program (including the pre-req). There are no pre-req's required to be admitted. You have to take an exam, an interview, and write an essay. If you do well on all three then you will meet with a financial aid person. the program here is about $45K for an ADN. They do say that they take transfer credits which could lower the cost, however, they have yet to transfer credits for students because their course is not the same as the ones offered at other colleges. At least that is what they said at the Las Vegas one last week. They advised us that it is almost impossible to work during their program because you have to be available. They don't work around your schedule so you can't have any other responsibilities. Other than that I think that is all the info they gave us. Glad to answer any other questions you might have.

Good Luck,
Jessica
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Old Jul 25, 2009, 07:52 PM

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I have just been accpeted to the Apollo nursing program here in Reno, NV.
yay!

They have a provisional approval with the NV state board of nursing. The first nursing class needs to sit for the NCLEX and have a successful pass rate to get full approval.
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from Shar81
Old Jul 26, 2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MissAmberCNA View Post
I have just been accpeted to the Apollo nursing program here in Reno, NV.
yay!

They have a provisional approval with the NV state board of nursing. The first nursing class needs to sit for the NCLEX and have a successful pass rate to get full approval.
Congratulations MissAmberCNA,

I too got accepted into the second class. However, i will need to turn down my spot next week since i wont receive enough financial aid to attend. Pretty sad .
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Old Jul 26, 2009, 09:33 PM

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By second class do you mean the second semester?

Im really sorry to hear that. It is going to be a financial hardship on me as well.
I am taking out a ton of loans and will continue to work part time too. I was not sure I would be able to handle it either, but I am sucking it up to make it work. Now that I finally have a completion date (Dec. 2010!!!) I will just make it work.

I have to say....I am glad there is something else in town though. I am on the waiting list at UNR and WNC and have previously applied to TMCC as well. I am sick and tired of waiting. I have a good GPA too...there is just simply not enough spots in these programs...

Wishing the best for you, Shar81, maybe you can make it happen!
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from Shar81
Old Jul 26, 2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MissAmberCNA View Post
By second class do you mean the second semester?

Im really sorry to hear that. It is going to be a financial hardship on me as well.
I am taking out a ton of loans and will continue to work part time too. I was not sure I would be able to handle it either, but I am sucking it up to make it work. Now that I finally have a completion date (Dec. 2010!!!) I will just make it work.

I have to say....I am glad there is something else in town though. I am on the waiting list at UNR and WNC and have previously applied to TMCC as well. I am sick and tired of waiting. I have a good GPA too...there is just simply not enough spots in these programs...

Wishing the best for you, Shar81, maybe you can make it happen!

Thanks for the well wishes MissAmberCNA,

I got into the second class since my Microbiology was six years old and all science classes needed to be under 5 years so i needed to take it again before i could get into the nursing classes. I've been waiting a long time for Apollo to come to Reno and now i won't be able to attend. I guess i will try for T.M.C.C's fast track program but i'm hesitant since i've heard of its not so good reputation with instructors and how competitive it is. I still have Touro University in Henderson in mind. Their price is close to Apollo's tuition however i would qualify for loans if I did the Entry level Masters program. It would just be difficult to up and leave since i do have a family here, a job and kids who are in school.

Anyway, good luck at Apollo, I wish you the best too.
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from Freesport0
Old Jul 31, 2009, 11:33 PM

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Im trying to also get into the Apollo college here in Reno. I have gotten the study and gone through it. Is that enough to be prepared for the entrance Hesi exam?
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from Shar81
Old Aug 02, 2009, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Freesport0 View Post
Im trying to also get into the Apollo college here in Reno. I have gotten the study and gone through it. Is that enough to be prepared for the entrance Hesi exam?
Yes pretty much. Everything you need to know for the test is in the study guide. Good luck
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Old Aug 06, 2009, 08:29 PM

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Hello there Shar81. My name is Taren - I am new here to allnurses - and I just called the Apollo college in Reno about their nursing program. Do you know when their next class starts? I asked the girl at admissions over the phone and she said I would have to come to an information session. Before I drive 3 hours one way, I was hoping someone could tell me If you get the chance, Id really appreciate it!!! Thanks . Good luck everyone!!! Bye!
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