John Tyler Community College Nursing Fall 2015

classicdame, MSN, EdD · Jan 26, 2015

if you cannot find it on the website then you may assume it will be BEFORE classes start. Try calling the nursing school to get an idea. They are used to OCD students !

VAorthoRN, ASN, BSN · Jan 28, 2015

Yes, I would assume they would let us know if we were admitted prior to classes starting. Just didn't know if someone from a previous accepted class had a general idea of a timeline. Thank you!

nursewithgrace · Jan 29, 2015

@rwc29--I am a first semester student at JTCC and after applying during the fall period 2014 (July-August) I got my acceptance letter on October 17th. You can expect a similar timeframe, they probably won't deviate from their process from semester to semester.

VAorthoRN, ASN, BSN · Jan 29, 2015

@gracejeter thanks! how are you enjoying the program so far?

nursewithgrace · Jan 30, 2015

I really like it so far! It's the end of the third week and we just had our first test and quiz this week. Everyone in the program is great and the instructors are wonderful! Feel free to ask me any questions!

Best of luck to you!

VAorthoRN, ASN, BSN · Jan 30, 2015

That's great to hear @gracejeter! I've had a good experience so far taking my prereqs at JTCC. After reading some of these forums, I'm a little worried about my stats to get in! I have a previous BA in Art History (when, if I'm being honest, I didn't really care about grades)! So, I don't have a great GPA from my undergrad, but I also didn't have to take many sciences while I was getting that degree, so not much transfers over. At John Tyler, I've gotten all A's in A&P I and II and in Development Psych. I'm currently taking Microbiology. I did well on the TEAS (in the 90's for both sections they look at). I thought I was a good applicant, but now it's just hard to tell what puts me in good standing or not.

nursewithgrace · Jan 30, 2015

I'm not sure if they look at the GPA from the previous bachelor's degree, but having one may help. I have a BS in business and while I had a high-ish GPA from that, I don't think that was considered. They probably only look at the grades from the 5 required classes for admission and TEAS scores. Like you, I did really well on my TEAS test and got all A's in those three classes plus like an A or B in the math they took for the requirement (either my old Calculus or Stats--I didn't take Math 158). You seem like you have great stats, so I wouldn't worry! I know waiting is hard, but just enjoy this time off because if you are accepted, it's busy busy!

maasaigirl88 · Feb 2, 2015

@rwc29 I got notification 6-8 weeks for admission to the Spring 2015 class. I didn't get in because my previous degree's A&P didn't transfer and meet the prerequisite requirements. Thankfully I already planned to re take it to understand it better. My advisor told me that was my only issue. My prerequisite GPA was about 3.6 (now even better) and my TEAS is in the 90s. I image you have a very good chance especially if you live in the direct service area.

Jenevie216 · Feb 2, 2015

I just applied for JTCC program as well for fall 2015. I believe it takes somewhere between 6-8 weeks ford them to let us know. I'm not 100% sure though.

KRYSTRA1 · Feb 7, 2015

Hi. I applied too. This will be my second time. I called yesterday and the lady at the nursing center said we should hear back sometime in March.

KRYSTRA1 · Feb 7, 2015

Hi, They are only going to look at the 5 classes needed to get into the program (eng 111, bio 141, sdv, psy 230 and mth 158 and your teas score. I completed my pre-nursing cert with a gpa of 3.5 but that doesn't count. Unfortunately with only those 5 classes my gpa is lower it's a 3.35. That is the gpa they will rank me with. I think it so unfair that they don't look anything else but hey who said life is fair. Good luck on getting into the program. It looks like you have a pretty good chance.