Alvin Community College ADN Spring 2015

FutureRN_2016 · Nov 18, 2014

@derrick86 @ethiorn I can PM you all information needed to go through the program that I went through. Even if you don't qualify for financial aid alot of the scholarships can be added on to another to get the same effect. But when I say they are easy to get, I mean I applied one week and got a call that I was the recipient the next. I also did not have to write an essay or what not but alot of the larger scholarships require you to do one, but its still a small essay for a huge reward so I personally think that they are worth it! I will send you the information I have but also look into the local ones including any that Alvin have one their website and through the financial aid office.

FutureRN_2016 · Nov 18, 2014

Every school has a foundation of some sort that offer various scholarships. Here are a few that you could look into applying to:

http://www.alvincollege.edu/accfoundation/scholarships.aspx

https://www.hccsfoundation.org/scholarships

Scholarships

Nursing Scholarships - SchoolSoup.com

As a transfer student, before applying please inquire if you are allowed to take the scholarship/grant funding and apply it to any school of your choice.

ethiorn · Nov 18, 2014

Thanks :)

ethiorn · Nov 22, 2014

@vslater, trust me I totally understand because I too already have a degree and I refuse to take out anymore student loans. But I was just awarded a scholarship which covers tuition & books so please look into outside scholarships, they are very easy to get and not many people are utilizing them. I also heard you can get assistance through the worksource, (they have a program/grants specifically designed for the nursing program.) I previously completed my FBI Background Check and received my blue card for another college and I have also paid for PreCheck last Friday. I'm waiting closer to Dec/Jan to get my CPR card done.

@FuturRN, how long did it takes to get the blue card ? I applied at the begning of this month. Thanks

FutureRN_2016 · Nov 22, 2014

If I'm not mistaken it took about 4 weeks no longer than 6 weeks. So hopefully you should be receiving it before orientation if not sooner! :)

ethiorn · Nov 24, 2014

I just received my blue card :) Thanks @FutureRN:)

FutureRN_2016 · Nov 24, 2014

Perfect! Looking forward to meeting everyone at orientation...I'm anxious and nervous to start in Jan...it will be here in no time!!!

FutureRN_2016 · Nov 26, 2014

Hello All, I saw this in another school's thread and thought I'd ask but any idea on whether we have to take the Hesi as an EXIT exam? I saw that some schools require the Hesi to prepare for the NCLEX. I'm sure we will find out more at orientation though. I was also told by a former student that ACC requires a dosage exam after each semester and if you do not pass after the 3rd attempt you are kicked out of the program.

ethiorn · Nov 26, 2014

I took pharmacology and we did the dosage calculation. So it just needs time to do a lot of practice and we should be fine. I am wishing you all a happy Thanksgiving. I am so thankful for you guys in this forum for helping out with answering questions and for sharing helpful informations. May God bless you. I am looking forward to see you next week :)

FutureRN_2016 · Nov 26, 2014

Me too ethiorn...looking forward to meeting you all...Have a safe & happy thanksgiving week!!! :)

ethiorn · Nov 28, 2014

I hope you guys had a wonderful holiday. I worked & still enjoy my day taking care of my patients & had delicious turkey :)

@FutureRN do you take pharmacology already?

Here is websites where we can do an early practice to stay a head of the game:)

dosagehelp.com

mightnurse.com/practice-exam-dosage/

FutureRN_2016 · Dec 1, 2014

Happy Monday you all...Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving Week!! Just checking in to see if any of you received an email notification from Alvin as noted on our acceptance packet checklist?? How is everyone doing as far as the checklist of things??