NLN PAX Exam...how bad is it?

Oi, I can't say much but I heard there's a 2.5 - 3 yr. wait for the nursing program at GBCC. The reqs and co-reqs will help you though. I am going through the Red Cross LNA program at GBCC presently. If you don't get in to nursing school next year you may consider the LNA program. It will give you a leg up.

Good luck in all your endeavors!

PS I took the NLN in 2003 and failed. I didn't retest. Had kids instead and I'm now attempting my nursing career again!

I got into GBCC after a year wait, the first time around is b/c I failed my NLN. Sign up for the study group that is given, go on up to CAPS to sign up, there is another session in Oct, the person who teaches it, Dale, is a senior, and it helped me IMMENSELY. One thing to concentrate on of course is your percentages and fraction, decimals and ratios. There were a few geometry questions, but they were practically taken right out of the NLN book! BTW, I work in CAPS too, so any questions or fears, I have been there, so feel free!

niko - did you have all your sciences completed pre-acceptance? I am wondering how this affects acceptance rates. Also, did you have any other medical training?

My route is going to be to get my LPN in Manchester then plow on to my RN. The wait is faster if all your sciences and pre-reqs are done first. I think having your LNA is a good idea too.

Best of luck!

Their is an evening LNA course through the Red Cross starting Oct 5th and you can probably still get in. Call them if you're seriously interested. You'll want to talk to Pam or Eileen.

http://www.greatbayredcross.org/Default.aspx?tabid=69

I don't know about repeating Nursing 1, but it will definitely give you a leg up because you'll be familiar with working with patients and bedside manner.

Good luck! I love my LNA program thus far!

I am, a whopping 5 weeks into my first semester! Yeah, apply everywhere, I did, that way you just increase your chances of being accepted somewhere. Next fall can't be filling up, they don't even start to look at applications until the end of Feb when the deadline passes-make sure you talk to someone actually IN admissions. I had all my lab sciences done, actually had all my pre reqs either done or was working on them, then they added that new math class, something you don't have to worry about But getting A&P done is a huge helper, GBCC goes by a point system, and having your A&P done gets you an extra 20 points on your application. It takes most people about three years to complete the program, so don't sweat it at all!