Applying for TNCC RN program (VA)

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I am currently taking classes so that I can apply for TNCC's RN program. I was hoping that there would be someone here that could give me some tips and/or advice for when the times comes for me to actually apply. I have not been able to go to an informational session yet, and they do not hold them in the summer. I am planning to apply in February/March of 2016 for the Fall 2016 semester. I do not know anyone who has applied to the program, and would love some help! How important is it to take the pre-nursing classes (not the required pre-requisites)? Will it help that I already have my bachelors and masters (in unrelated areas) from another university? When should I start studying for the TEAS V? Any help I can get would be so appreciated!

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I don't have any specific tips regarding tncc. But in case you won't get in, I highly suggest you look into rappahannock community college, if it's not too far for you (under an hour from Hampton). It's nice to have a back up plan, so apply to as many schools as you can.

Rappahannock is more rural so it's not as competitive as tncc. There's no prerequisites, just high school algebra and bio. Admission is solely based on the teas. You just need a score above the 60th percentile to be competitive! They admit people with scores less than that. But they have a higher pass rate than tncc.

They also have a guaranteed admission program for people that have completed their pre-nursing certificate with a C or better. Pretty neat to know you have a spot if you take these specific classes. Good luck!

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Thanks so much for your response! I am new to this site so I was excited to see someone respond to me!Rappahannock is about an hour from me, but I know people who commute longer than than around here on and off of the peninsula. I will definitely look into the school's program and apply! You are right, better to apply to several schools to keep options open and chances high! Did you attend the program there?

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I will be come August. From talking to other graduates and the faculty, they seem like a great program. Everything is so personalized and the director goes out of her way for students.

Yeah, I live in Williamsburg and will be commuting 45 mins but it's an easy drive. I was going to apply to tncc but didn't bother cause they require all these extra prerequisites. I already have a bachelors in rad tech so didn't want to take anymore classes and it would've pushed my nursing start date back. Wasn't up for that. I was able to apply and got into both j sargeant reynolds cc and rappahannock without taking any extra classes that I haven't already took for rad tech!

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That's wonderful! Yea, I have already been to school and all of the prerequisites for TNCC are just a lot! I feel like if I have two degrees already and I am a teacher, then why do I need to take public speaking? I am also going to look into Tidewater Community College, as that is not too far from me. If you mind me asking, how was the TEAS? I bought a book already to study but have heard mixed things about it. TCC requires a different test, the HESI, and I am not too familiar with it. Thanks again for your responses! Very encouraging!

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Overall, I didn't find the teas too difficult. But I didn't do overly well because I didn't try. I only bought the ati book. Skimmed the book in 2 days, only reviewing the math and science sections. Didn't do any of the practice questions/exams.

i did extremely well for the reading section: 95%. 79% for science and 84% for English (national percentiles). Don't remember my actual personal scores. I completely bombed the math section. I got too cocky and thought I was going to be fine without a calculator and being timed haha. Let's just say I would not have gotten into tncc because my math score was so low.

Moral of the story: review and practice the math section. But, I think you will do fine with your educational background. All you need is the actual ATI teas book.

Heard the hesi is a lot easier than the teas. You can use a calculator!

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Another advice: look into ODU concurrent bsn program!

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I'll be sure to study. I am strong in reading and math, but probably need to brush up on some stuff. It is the science I am worried about, so I will be sure to study that the most!

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I saw they have several places to do clinicals, including in Newport News and Williamsburg. Do you get to pick where you do them? Their website says to be prepared to do them wherever you are assigned, but locations listed included Richmond, and that is just too far to travel for me!

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They pick the clinical sites. It's rare to have a program that lets you pick. They do give preferences, though.

But I spoke to someone who just graduated from the program in May and they said you only have to go to Richmond a total of 5 times! The Richmond clinical site is a children's hospital so you only go there during peds rotation. It's 5 weeks so you go to clinical once a week during that time.

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Thanks for letting me know! I have family there so I could definitely do that!

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Hello, how is the program so far? I'm looking to apply soon.

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