Ny lpn to rn program charging $1200 for pre-requisite course! Normal??

U.S.A. New York

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Hi all! So.....I went to an Open House today at Helene Fuld College of Nursing in Manhattan and was REALLY shocked to hear that in addition to 3 separate Entrance exams, a pre-req course entitled: "Selected Topics in Chemistry & Mathematics (SCI101) is required BEFORE acceptance to the school. I was confused as to WHY must a prospective student pay $246/credit not including the $248 book needed (OUT OF POCKET)?? I was then told, that the course wouldn't be covered by financial aid since the prospective student hasn't matriculated yet. Additionally, the 10 week course IS NOT GRADED, its based on pass/fail.... HUH? LOL *COMMENTS PLEASE!

Does this sound normal to you, or does it sound like a scam???

-Frustratingly skeptical LPN :confused:

You have to do the essay before you can register for Chem and math. There's a lot of Algebra. But buy the ATI Teas V manual people was talking it's good. Know fractions, polynomials, decimals. The trick is do the easy questions first.

Ok thanks, I ordered the book you used but I guess I'll look into the ATI Teas V. When do you go back to do the essay? If you don't do well on the essay do they make you take ENG?

The book I used is great for practice. I take the essay on the 20th. I'm trying to figure out what book to used to practice writing essays.

Thanks for all the info guys. This is helpful for me too as I too am studying to take their test.

I hope they received by application..I wanna get this done already! Anyone coming from Nassau county?

My not by! Lol

now I'm confused on which test prep to use..:roflmao: Mommyof2tees which are you using?? the ATI Teas manual is 47 bucks:cautious:

[COLOR=#003366]Miaizon - I am using TEAS V. Got mine from ebay and I didn't pay 47 buck!

When's your test date Mommyof2tees?

Miaizion - I haven't scheduled anything as of yet. Too nervous I guess.:coldfeet:

I totally understand, I'm feeling the same way..not sure how long to study for before taking the test.

Can we use calculators on the entrance exam?

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