I'm new... and I have questions!!!!!

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Hello all! I've recently joined the site, and am thrilled to have other people to talk to about this.

I made the decision recently to start over from scratch... I graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor's in Business, but am really not happy with what I'm doing. My dream is to go into the medical field, so I've decided to go for it.

So I'm wondering: what are some good programs in NH? I currently live in Dover, but quite likely won't be in this immediate vicinity for too much longer (under a year). I've looked into NHCTC-Stratham, and also poked at NHTI in Concord. Any suggestions/recommendations? I'd like to start in Fall 2008. I've been doing a little reading of past posts, and noticed that I should have certain courses done before taking the NLN. Without much time to do so, what are any recommendations?

I'd definitely appreciate any feedback!!!!!!

Thanks so much

Kristin

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Specializes in ED, Pedi Vasc access, Paramedic serving 6 towns.

hi,

I am an NHTI, Concord graduate 07 and thought the program was very good, especially the clinical sites. It is a hard program to stay in though, as it is a lot of work, although I am sure every other nursing program is a lot of work too.

You are going to have to start classes reall soon depending on what you have to take still, as you need to have almost all your required gen ed classes done before they will even accept you into the program since they receive about 300-400 applicants every year. Also you will need to take the NLN exam by january of next year and reach the minimum pass score. Study for this one because you can only take it once every 12 months. For NHTI you need to have your applicaton, reference forms, NLN, and most of your gen ed classes done by February in order to be concidered.

Good luck

Sweetooth

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Specializes in Maternity, quality.

You could also look at UNH's direct-entry master's program. I've heard good things about most of the Techs, particularly Stratham and Concord. And Mass. College of Pharmacy has a 2nd degree BSN program in Manchester, but then you're looking at $$$.

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Specializes in A variety.

Hi Kitkatkmm,

It is definitely a good idea to try to get as many classes done as possible that go toward the nursing program, but you can get in without them if you meet the other criteria. To get into the program without the college courses, you need to have taken certain classes like A&P in high school. The courses do help on the NLN exam, especially if you have just taken them. I got into all the schools I applied to, Concord, Stratham and Manchester, and I didn't have A&P 1 or 2 or microbiology done. I studied my butt off for the NLN and did well and I think that is the only reason I got in without the college A&P. It is definitely going to be harder, especially if you don't have any classes done. You might also think about using the CLEP exam to test out of some classes. I tested out of English Comp when I had my first go around at college, and I recently tested out of Human Growth and Development. There are a few others like intro to psych where you can do that as well, so that may be a viable option. Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that it is possible (although sometimes hard) to get in without the other coursework. It might not be the best option depending on your situation, but definitely possible :) Good luck!

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Hi there,

You can definately start without the prereqs but it will be harder. I also have a BA(in sociology) which gets some of the pre reqs out of the way, luckily I only had to take Growth and Dev and still have to take Micro. I was a nursing major originally (ten years ago) so I already had A & P under my belt(and got an extra 20 points on my application for it) but i am retaking them bc I honestly remember nothing!! I would enroll in prereqs asap and maybe try testing out of them. You CAN do it, but most of the nursing professors don't recommend it. I lucked out, I only applied at NHCTC-Manchester and was accepted...my pre-nln's were ok, but nothing great! Goodluck to you!!

~Laurie

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can anyone who has been accepted to NHTI of NHCTC-Manchester let me know what there NLN scores were like? I feel like mine were good, but once i'm done A&P it will help alot. I got a leter from NHTI letting me know i was on the wait list mrghhh...:( Does anyone know how many seats the two programs have, & what the accepted NLN scores look like? I Had a 76,73, & 82. I'm in A&P I right now & doing well in it. I plan on taking A&PII this summer. Then i'll only have micro (& the nursing courses) left. Should i retake the NLN or do you think my scores will be good enough once i have the 20 pts for A&P I & II?

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Hi!

I was accepted to both NHTI and Manchester CC for this upcoming semester.

I took the NLN this past year and received 87 98 and 68 (verbal, math, science) in the ALL category. I'm not sure if you should retake the NLN, that's a personal choice!

You never know either, a lot of people apply to more than one school and a spot may open for you!

Best of luck to you!

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Specializes in Rehab.

I got into Manchester, and my scores were 94 verbal, 78 science, and 76 math, or around there. But I also had A&P done, not sure how much they weigh that

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