How much patient care do you need to get into Century College's nursing program?

[kmccl0013]

I want to apply to Century's Nursing Program, and was wondering if any one has been accepted with 480 hours of patient care or do you need 960 hours?

[lukeslichy]

Hi-

What I can tell you is I applied this year with a 3.72 GPA (with a 3.58 in my core classes), a prior degree, and only two classes left to take (in progress) and 480 hours patient care and was given a #72 on the waitlist. I would probably recommend getting the 960 if you really want to get in. Especially if you have a lower GPA... ugh

[kmccl0013]

Thanks for the info... It sounds like you need a 4.0 with all LA classes completed and 960 hours of patient care to get in. Ugh! What two classes did you have left to take?

[lukeslichy]

Well it really depends how they weigh things, and that is hard to find out. Maybe 980 hours of patient care is way more important then having all A's. Also I am taking courses at Inver (which is my first choice anyway) so since I have no local credits at Century that may have knocked me down the scale a bit. The two classes I am finishing up are A & P 2 and Communications. If I were you I would get the 980 hours and aim for the best grades you can possibly get.. I wish I could be more help. Have you attended an info sesson at Century? If you haven't I would go in with a list of questions ready.

[kmccl0013]

Thanks for your help, I did hear that they like you to have at least 12 credts from Century.

[Sweet_Li]

The minimum hours needed is 480 hours (3 months full time work) but if you have over 960 hours (6 months full time work) you get extra points.