Calling any Watts School of Nursing Students!!!

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Hi all,

I have posted a few times about my worries on getting into a nursing program and just wanted to share that I got accepted to Watts School of Nursing in Durham. I am so excited and I was wondering if any Watts students (or from other programs) had any advice on how they have gone about financing their education. I never had to deal with financial aid when I got my undergrad a few years ago and Watts is pretty pricey, (about $30,000). I plan to do the tuition reimbursement program with Duke when I graduate but I'm worried about what to do right now. Any advice on financial aid or private loan experiences would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!!!:heartbeat

Hi there,

I just purchased the Nurse Entrance Exam Study Guide and want to know if anyone that has passed can tell me what exactly to study in this book. I am hoping to take the exam in Dec. or should I take it sooner in order to get into the January classes. Do you think that getting accepted is almost impossible. I heard this but I don't want to believe it. Thanks!

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As a current Watts student, I can safely say that you need to take it before December to get in the January classes. Since fall has already started you should probably take it by Halloween to be safe because as soon as it fills up, you'll be waiting until next June.

Good luck on your test though! It's really not so bad :)

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If you want to start in January then you most definitely need to be taking the exam ASAP.

I believe they are testing this week, so if you aren't in this rotation then it will be September before you can take it.

The test/apply/approval process takes 2-4 months, so you want to get going.

If I were you, I'd also check with the school to make sure they still have openings for January...

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Thank you so much, I needed this information.

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Also can someone tell me what should I study as far as the math section on the exam?

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KYOU03,

I am tring to get into the class on the 15th of this month to get into the Jan. Class. I was wondering would you like to study together? :nurse:

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Hi all, I wanted to share that I was accepted into the program. I start Mt Olive in Jan and Watts in June 2010. I'm an older student, Durham native, and very excited about school. Hope to talk to some others that may be in my class.

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Hello EVERYONE

I'm very interested in the Watts Nursing Program. I was wondering if anyone who has passed the exam would be willing to talk to me offline. I have a lot of question to ask and would like to know if anyone would be willing to help me. Thank you and good luck to all who have passed!!!!

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Hi w201692, I am taking the entrance exam on October 20th. Studying and praying is all that I am doing at this point. I would say to you that if you have not scheduled your entrance exam then it may be wise to go ahead and do so. It books up pretty fast.

Does anyone have any pointers as to what to study for? I am excited but very nervous!

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I am currently in the last 2 classes of the pre-req's at watts, so if you need to talk just let me know. I took the test and passed it about a year ago.....so maybe I could give some pointers. Please send me a private message (PM) or send me an e-mail through my profile. Thank you.

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Hello EVERYONE

I'm very interested in the Watts Nursing Program. I was wondering if anyone who has passed the exam would be willing to talk to me offline. I have a lot of question to ask and would like to know if anyone would be willing to help me. Thank you and good luck to all who have passed!!!!

Thank you kyou03. Trust me i'm going to be doing a lot of praying and crying I assume as well.

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