Daytona State Fall 2017

I am also applying for the fall!

Hello I am also applying for Daytona rn program in the fall semester in may and I am currently finishing my last few prereqs for the program. I was wondering if anyone has taken the ATI teas and what would you recommend to go over for the test if possible (I've already taken the teas 5 but they said that last semester was the last that Daytona State accepted that version) any help would be much appreciated.

How exciting!! I made a video about the version 6 right after I took it. Here's the link :)

Thank you! Your video is very informative and gives me some peace of mind.

Awesome Job!

How exciting!! I made a video about the version 6 right after I took it. Here's the link :)

I have already taken it. I am a applying for a few different schools and have had to study for the Teas and the HESI. I downloaded a few of the different apps for both and did some free online tests before taking it. I feel like the helped me quite a bit. I am planning on retaking it after winter break because my goal is 90% or above.

Hello I am also applying for Daytona rn program in the fall semester in may and I am currently finishing my last few prereqs for the program. I was wondering if anyone has taken the ATI teas and what would you recommend to go over for the test if possible (I've already taken the teas 5 but they said that last semester was the last that Daytona State accepted that version) any help would be much appreciated.

I recently got accepted into Daytona College's Nursing Program starting on January 16th, 2016. I am tired of the waiting lists and all of the Pre-Req classes that Daytona State makes us go through.

I scored a 72 on my TEAS and then I met with the Nursing Committee and I got accepted after my committee meeting. My RN Graduation Date will be 11/30/18...cant wait.

See LisaKellyDaytona's thread elsewhere. This private college is not accredited and may not have accreditation until after its first two classes graduate. Then what happens to them? The Director of Admissions didn't even know that you don't get an RN from the program (you have to be accepted to sit for and then pass NCLEX first). Also didn't know if state BoNs would let you sit for NCLEX if you graduate from an unaccredited program. He knows now, though, because I just told him.

That could be why it's easy to get in. Caveat emptor.

I have been researching Nursing Schools in the Central Florida region for the past 3 months. I outlined the pros and cons with all my campus visits and I have to say I am very happy with my final chose. The nursing lab and nursing simulation rooms at Daytona College are top notch. Their nursing faculty are the same faculty you see at your local hospitals and clinical sites. You will be very happy with your campus tour and campus visit.

I her ya. Do you work for them?

Daytona is one thing. Daytona STATE is different.

From the other "no wait lists at Daytona" thread, in case you missed it.

From Nursing School Accreditation | Why Accreditation Matters

Advantages to Attending Accredited Nursing Schools

Nursing school accreditation creates a gateway for nursing students to participate in federally funded and state entitlement programs. Graduates from accredited nursing school programs also qualify to attend other accredited schools to pursue advanced studies, including RN-to-BSN and master's programs. It can also make you more competitive in the job market; employers prefer to hire accredited practitioners because they are trained under nationally established standards for nursing education.

The Accreditation Bodies

Two national organizations accredit nursing education programs:

• The Accreditation Commission For Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredits all types of nursing education programs including master's, baccalaureate, associate's and diploma
  
• The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredits programs that offer only master's and baccalaureate level nursing degrees
  
• The Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) accredits nurse anesthesia programs at the certificate, master's and doctoral degree levels
  
• The American College of Nurse-Midwives Division of Accreditation (ACNM) accredits midwifery education programs
  

Different Nursing School Accreditation for Different Programs

Most nursing school accreditation organizations use the same standards and criteria to accredit each nursing program type. However, nursing school accreditation is granted for specific periods of time that differ between individual schools and programs. Check with the nursing school or the accrediting body to determine the length of time for which the school is accredited.

How to Find out if your Nursing School is Accredited

NLNAC-accredited programs are identified on AllNursingSchools.com by a clearly marked logo next to the nursing school/program name.

What Approved” by State Board of Nursing Means

Each state sets standards for and approves schools that can train nursing students to be eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) examination in that state. However, approval by a state board of nursing does not mean that the school is accredited by a national accrediting organization. In general, though, every accredited nursing school is also approved by its state board of nursing.

Attending a Nursing School That is Not Accredited

Some nursing schools are approved by their state board of nursing but are not accredited by a national nursing accreditation body. You should exercise caution in considering attending a non-accredited school.

While it does not mean that you will not receive a quality education or that you will be ineligible to sit for and pass the NCLEX examination, it generally does imply that you will not be qualified to attend an accredited nursing school in pursuit of additional education (for example, an RN-to-BSN or a master's degree program). That, in turn, might limit your progression in your professional nursing career.

((This is huge. It may also mean that if you want to move out of state you may not be able to take NCLEX in another state, or if you took it and passed it in FL you might not be able to get another license by endorsement in another state, because your school wasn't accredited by anybody else))

(( according to a search of the FL BoN website, there is no such thing as "programatically accredited.)) http://floridasnursing.gov/nursing-e...programs-faqs/

What is the difference between an approved” and an accredited” pre-licensure nursing education program in Florida?

An approved” nursing education program is a program for the prelicensure education of professional or practical nurses that is conducted in Florida at an educational institution that is approved and regulated under s.464.019, Florida Statutes. Approved nursing education programs are not required to be accredited; however, many programs are regionally or nationally accredited through educational or vocational accrediting agencies.

An accredited” nursing education program, as defined by s. 464.003, Florida Statutes, is a program for the prelicensure education of professional or practical nurses that is conducted in the United States at an educational institution, whether in Florida, another state, or the District of Columbia, and that is accredited by a specialized nursing accrediting agency that is nationally recognized by the United States Secretary of Education to accredit nursing education programsAccreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)).

I reiterate: Caveat emptor.

No, I don't work for them but your interpretation in regards to a school's accreditation and a schools nursing program being programmatically accredited is not correct.

When researching nursing schools and colleges you need to review and ask the following:

1.

Is the college licensed with the State of Florida?

2. Is the college institutionally accredited? (Example, SACS, ACCSC, etc..)

3. Is the colleges nursing program approved by the Florida Board of Nursing?

4. Is their nursing programmatically accredited? (ACEN, CCNE)

5. If there nursing program is not programmatically accredited, then where do they stand with being programmatically accredited?

6. How many students are accepted every semester and how many nursing spots are open every year?

7. What is the completion rate of their students in the Nursing Program? (how many students get enrolled and how many graduate from the program)

8. What is the placement rate of the Nursing Program? (how many graduate and how many get placed in their nursing field)

9. What is the pass rate for the colleges nursing programs?

10. Where are their clinical sites held? Which hospitals and local clinical sites have partnered with nursing program?

11. How long has their nursing programs faculty been employed?

12. What is the background of the colleges Director of Nursing?

13. Are their pre-reqs for the program?

14. Is there a waiting list? and how long is the waiting list?

In order for a nursing program to be approved by the Florida Board of Nursing, a colleges nursing program must be licensed and institutionally accredited. By 2018, all nursing programs in the state of Florida must be programmatically accredited.

Trust me, it matters where I go to nursing school. I ask the above questions and I did my homework with all of the nursing schools I visited. I chose Daytona College because they checked all of my boxes.

Some of my friends are currently enrolled in Daytona State and I am not getting stuck taking 2 years of pre-reqs to find out there are only a few spots available to enter the final nursing core classes.

I plan on graduating in 2 years and then sit for my NCLEX and become an RN.