CSN RN Program Details. Spring 09 Beyound!

U.S.A. Nevada

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I wanted to start a thread that would give general info for those interested in the RN program at CSN in Nevada. I got some good info from reading peoples posts here at allnurses.com and thought since that I have put in an application I could post on here and help people in the future who have questions.

Starters...People who are interested in the program starting from scratch.

I would definetly recommend going to one of the orientations first off. It is about an hour they go over the details and they get you in the system. This will be important when you decide to set up a meeting to meet with an advisor at the K building later on, you cannot set one up without attending the orientation.

Course requirements. Although i have no experiance as an advisor i could say get one of the program packets that state what is required. I can say right off bat that the GPA requirement is based off those classes listed in the pre-requisets and do not include the othe general requirements although you do get points off of some of those.(Science classes allowed three tries passing or highest of the three!). Points are given for certain classes the most of which is ten for Bio 224 ANP II. Please get a packet though available at the K building Charleston campus not sure about Cheyenne.

Third at some point better sooner then later sign up for the TEAS examination. if you are not happy with your score you can retake it after a certain number of months. Taking this early while you are working on course requirements will give you time to retake it and possibly get a better score. Also this test is used at some other universities take it you want to pursue a bachelors somewhere else. You have to pay in order to sign up for a date to be tested. This is Part of acceptance into program and you also get points for this. Same test they have in California and I guess other places here in the states.(like 30 dollars sign up at the cashier, and yes they have review books for this one!)

Application process there are deadlines and as for right now they are twice a year. They have full-time and part time schedules and accept 125 for the full-time track. I wouldn't recommend applying until you have done some of the stuff listed before hand i.e talking to a counselor taking the examination completed classes listed in the requirements packet. You can download the app on the schools website , go find it there.

I am hoping this info will be helpfull to others well basically because its the kinda info I was interested in and had to gather myself least I could do is take this info and help others like me.

Further info I have applied and am also waiting for the call on the 29th like many others I am applying with 28 points to elliminate other questions here after because I know how curious everyone can be after all we are all human right.

My BG I am 28 currently moved from SD where i attended maric college for their RN program in 99 in which i subsequently dropped out moved here to get my life in order. thus me attending CSN and applying for their program! If I get accepted i will update this thread of further information. Starting the program until completion!!

Thanks for that info. I guess I could buy the snap ups if there's no choice but it was the pants that were the major problem for me at the store, especially when you're supposedly not allowed drawstring. I tried Life Uniform but the one on maryland...and she called the meadows mall store...they are both very limited when it comes to white.

Wow! Thanks guys for all the uniform info!! I think we've all been a little confused! Okay...so how will they know if they're drawstring!? The shirts will cover that part of the pants....?? Are they going to do a military type check to make sure we're all dressed right? Seriously!! And can I just complain one last time (okay - probably not my last time).... Who on earth chose the color WHITE!?!? We're gonna probably go through so many uniforms - just trying to keep them perfectly clean!! Too bad we can't wear red like UNLV! *sighs*

I wore white drawstring pants that I bought from Walmart :chuckle this semester (fall 08) and no one ever checked ;).

Specializes in NICU,MB,Lact.Consultant, L/D.

My daughter is starting her prereq's this coming Jan. She will not be considered a "resident" until April when she has been there a year. I can understand the out of state tuition thing. However, she was tellling me there is an additional $2000 fee just for being an out of state person. Is this really correct?

Thanks

FLOBRN

PS they refused to 1/2 the fee since she will be instate as of the 1st of april : (

Whe I moved here so many many years ago.... I had the same problem. At the time all I had to do was get a state liscense have and address and a job and talk to the registrar! I told him that i just wanted to get my life in order and that the fees where too much. Also I explained that my intent was to live and make my life in Vegas! He waived the fees for me which I was greatfull! Anyhow I don't know if you can do that now?!? Just a story or an example.

Specializes in NICU/L&D, Hospice.

FloBrn: What state did she come from? Do you qualify for the Western Exchange Program?

Specializes in NICU,MB,Lact.Consultant, L/D.

She moved from Ga so no western state advantage : (. However, "they" told her -when she called a second time- that it would only apply if she took more than 2 classes. Sooo for the first term she will take 2 classes thus saving enough to pay for the next 2 terms more or less.

Thanks to all who replied : )

Hrm that's strange. While I was a non-resident I got charged the $2000 if I took more than one class a semester.

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