HFCC Wait list

oguesswhat · Dec 10, 2008

It kinda depends. I was told 18 months originally but got in at 11 months (last winter) but then I also know people who had to wait longer. It just depends on who's on the list before you and if they say no when their time comes up to get in.

mybrowneyedgirl, BSN, RN · Dec 10, 2008

... and on how many people fail once they're in and need to repeat the class - thus taking a spot that might have been yours.

It took me a year to get an acceptance letter. Good luck to you.

momof2*s · Dec 10, 2008

I was only on the wait list for 7.5 months, so like the others said it just depends. Good Luck!! :up:

tonyal · Dec 11, 2008

I was on it for 10 months I got my letter in october. it all depends on how many people are on it and who defers to another semester.

phluteloop · Dec 11, 2008

I only waited 7 months before getting that letter in the mail. Oh, what a happy day that was! :)

J9G2008 · Dec 12, 2008

I started on my prereqs in January '06. I qualified for the list in October '07, and started Fall '08.

ToxicShock · Jan 19, 2009

Sorry for bumping an old thread, but I'm curious as to how the wait list works. If you apply and don't get accepted, are you then put on a wait list?

tonyal · Jan 19, 2009

You do the prereqs and take the net test. and then your placed on the waitlist. while on the waitlist you take the rest of the required classes and then enter when your number comes up. it is first come first serve.

ToxicShock · Jan 19, 2009

Does that mean that you're guaranteed a spot on the wait list as long as you score the minimum on the NET and have the minimum grades/GPA? Do people who score higher on the NET and have a higher GPA get on the wait list (and ultimately the nursing program) earlier than those with lower-end grades?

MySimplePlan · Jan 19, 2009

Nope. You just need your pre-reqs and the NET exam completed...how well you did on each, or what your GPA is does not matter - at this time. I wouldn't be surprised if the entrance requirements become a bit more stringent eventually; they are concerned about the readiness of applicants to endure such a difficult program, and want to ensure the nursing students stay in nursing school and not fall out, either from poor grades or unmet expectations.

I really don't know anybody that waited longer than 12 months to get invited into the nursing program. HFCC is continually working on expanding their nursing program to get more nurses into the workplace. They're in the middle of a third cohort in their award-winning partnership with the Henry Ford Health System, as well as having just rolled out their weekend nursing program. They are always looking at every aspect of the program to make it the best it can be, and it shows.

panky1 · Jan 19, 2009

Nope. You just need your pre-reqs and the NET exam completed...how well you did on each, or what your GPA is does not matter - at this time. I wouldn't be surprised if the entrance requirements become a bit more stringent eventually; they are concerned about the readiness of applicants to endure such a difficult program, and want to ensure the nursing students stay in nursing school and not fall out, either from poor grades or unmet expectations.
I really don't know anybody that waited longer than 12 months to get invited into the nursing program. HFCC is continually working on expanding their nursing program to get more nurses into the workplace. They're in the middle of a third cohort in their award-winning partnership with the Henry Ford Health System, as well as having just rolled out their weekend nursing program. They are always looking at every aspect of the program to make it the best it can be, and it shows.

Do they take transfer credits...i.e. Baker, MCC...???

Thanks