Durham Tech questions

Hi studentmom2007,

Congratulations on possibly moving to the Triangle area. I am also hoping to go to Durham Tech for nursing next Fall 2010. I am doing my last pre-req and will be taking the NET in the next few months.

In response to your first question, your A & P II has to be within the last 5 years. The application deadline for the Fall 2010 admission is March 31 (if I remember correctly) so I have to take the NET by end of this year/early next. You also have to be on the CNA registry by June 15, 2010 (also something I'll be doing next Spring). My understanding is that once your done with pre-reqs and in the actual nursing program, you go straight into clinicals. I'll know more after I meet with a counselor next week.

If you're planning on being here by next year, you might want to apply for the Fall 2010 admission. You also have to go to a mandatory information session (most schools require this). This will provide you with additional information and help you make sure you are following all the necessary steps and in the right order.

I looked at most schools in the area, mainly Durham Tech, Wake Tech, Watts and UNC Chapel Hill. Durham Tech provides the best combination of quality, location (about 12 mins away), convenience and cost of attendance for me. I haven't met a nursing student from there yet but hope to and would also like to hear about the program from any current nursing students at Durham Tech. I'm hoping in the future to get an MSN from Duke, possibly UNC, depending on what I decide to specialize in later.

Good luck to your husband with the job relocation.

NCphoenix

Hi studentmom,

Just checking to see how your relocation is coming along. I am about to start my CNA I class and take the NET test for admission to the ADN at Durham Tech this fall. There's only one other person that I know who is trying for the fall class. I know several others who are doing pre-reqs but won't be done until December so we won't be in the same class.

Good luck with your plans. Let me know if I can help. I think you were looking for places to live and daycare. Send me a PM and I can tell you what I decided on and why.

NCphoenix

Thanks! So far the relocation is going slow. My husband has interviewed at a couple of places but had not gotten an offer yet. He's still looking and applying, but at this point we really don't know when we'll be moving. So, I still feel at a stand still right now, everything is in a holding pattern! Good luck on NET test! Let me know how it goes.

Hello, I have a question for any DTCC nursing students. I work with a couple of girls who just got into the DTCC program and they told me that there was no waitlist, so I was wondering if I applied now and had most of my prereqs if there would be any chance of being accepted for the fall. I am on a waitlist at another school. Any opinions??

Hello, I have a question for any DTCC nursing students. I work with a couple of girls who just got into the DTCC program and they told me that there was no waitlist, so I was wondering if I applied now and had most of my prereqs if there would be any chance of being accepted for the fall. I am on a waitlist at another school. Any opinions??

Hi Hagaman1,

Unfortunately, chances are slim for this fall. You have to have all your pre-requisites complete and take the NET before you can apply. The deadline was March 31. You also need to be on the CNA registry by June 15. However, I think it's always worth trying. You can stop by the admissions office with your transcript in hand (unofficial copy is fine) and see what they say.

Since many people apply to several schools, there may be some who have applied to Durham Tech but will not attend. I don't know how many people applied or are on the list. The second round of letters went out already. I don't know if there are any spots left.

Good luck.

Thanks! So far the relocation is going slow. My husband has interviewed at a couple of places but had not gotten an offer yet. He's still looking and applying, but at this point we really don't know when we'll be moving. So, I still feel at a stand still right now, everything is in a holding pattern! Good luck on NET test! Let me know how it goes.

Hi studentmom,

Well, I did very well on the NET, finished and enjoyed my CNA class. I'm taking the state exam next week and my teachers say I should do well but I'm still a little nervous. AND, I got my acceptance letter to Durham Tech today!!!

I'm really happy but a bit nervous, not sure how we're going to pull it off financially. My husband's contract was cut short and as of last Friday he is unemployed. Not only that but I'm encouraging him to go to school. I would have to quit my job to go to school since it's a day program so that means 2 college students with 2 kids

BUT, I have faith that we will somehow figure this out I am finally on my way to become a nurse.

How are things with you? Any updates?

NCphoenix

I did receive an email from the program director, which stated pretty much the same think. oh well, I am crossing my fingers that enough people decline at my school so I can get in. Thanks for the input, though.

I just talked to my program director and she thinks my chances are really good for still getting in this fall. I guess I will stop spazing out and getting all ADD for now and just focus on my summer jobs to save some money for next semester.

I just talked to my program director and she thinks my chances are really good for still getting in this fall. I guess I will stop spazing out and getting all ADD for now and just focus on my summer jobs to save some money for next semester.

That's great news! Is this for the BSN or for DTCC? When do you know for sure? I'm an older student with a family so I'm very happy that I got into a good, small school where I can excel and that I can afford while still paying my mortgage. More importantly, they have a great NCLEX pass rate. Once I have my RN, I will work on getting my BSN and my MSN. One step at a time. :)