Lvn @ Nctc

[pwootx]

Hi I am currently on the waiting list for the Lvn program at Nctc, Gainsville,Tx. We have orientation on Thurs. Dec. 4th, and I have been told that almost everyone on the waiting list usually gets into the program. So I am very excited to go to oreintation to see if I get accepted. Has anyone ever been in the Lvn program at NCTC? What can I expect?

[DeterminedStudentSG]

Txtchr: I'm also applying to the '10 LVN online at NCTC. Have you taken your HESI exam yet? I did last week and I'm afraid I didn't do so well... I'm so nervous and axcious to find out if I'm one of the lucky 12 that will be admitted!

[kgurpreet]

i took hesi exam last year. did well . do you have to take hesi exam for nctc separetly?

what is the cost of lvn program at nctc?pleaselet me know.

[txtchr]

DeterminedStudent:

I'm actually scheduled to take it on Friday. But being that I teach and this is our first week back, I'm not sure if I will be able to. I've been studying though. I'm actually going to go ahead and take a 5 week CNA class (saturdays only) and start doing that part time.

The NCTC program sounds excellent but being that I teach Mon-Fri and live in Dallas....it will be a stretch. Hopefully, there will be more programs that come about if I'm not able to do so. I'm looking at appyling to TWC Nursing Weekend Program, if they offer it again.

-Let me know how it goes for you....

I'm sure you did fine!!!!

[kgurpreet]

is nctc online lvn program worth? how long is the program? what is the cost of this program?

Thanks

[txtchr]

Kgurpreet:

I'm not sure about having to take the test again, you might want to contact them. I was sent information that detailed the cost at about $6,000.

Be sure to check their website for all info!

[kgurpreet]

Is this program worth $6000?

How will we get the clinical experience?

WIll we able to get credit transfer in future for classes we take?

[txtchr]

I really can't answer the question "Is it worth it?" But I can say that the cost is very minimal. I actually took my younger sister to Concorde in Arlington, Texas for their LVN program and it was over $20,000. But of course Concorde offers more spaces for class enrollment. NCTC is only taking 12 students for their Spring enrollment. It's really a personal decision.

I do know that clinicals will be on the weekend at a facility in or near Gainesville. The theory classes will be provided online.

[Katy-NursingStudent]

I had applied the first day the online applications were available and I hadn't heard anything back yet! So I wrote the lady and she emailed me back saying she didn't have my application, AFTER I HAD TALKED TO HER BY EMAIL BEFORE ABOUT IT!!! I was thinking like really? Is this how its going to be, you don't have my stuff? Im just afraid that its going to be too disorganized and we as students would be the one to suffer from it. I think I'll stick out another semester waiting to get into a nursing school instead of re-submitting my application...

[txtchr]

I applied the first day as well. They hadn't received my application that I sent through email. I sent it from my yahoo address and sometimes it delivers to the spam box. So, I resent it through my hotmail and she responded immediately. I've heard good things about the program. But I've heard that it isn't for the weak hearted or lazy one :). Heck, when I applied for my teaching degree things were lost but I'm teaching now. Don't get thrown off by a lost application...it happens any and everywhere.

My aunt that is a nurse at Arlington Memorial and has been there for 30+ years. She is noticing that every year univerisity admitting is becoming so hard. Waiting list are becoming longer and GPA's are becoming even more competitive. I wouldn't give up on any options, especially if this is something we really want to do.

-Good Luck!

[ybstressed, LVN]

I am currently in the program and I love it! But I do warn everyone who believes it will be easy. YOU HAVE TO KNOW YOUR STUFF! They prepare you so well that all of the RN’s that I followed that I was a BSN student. The hospital staff trusted us so much they let us do everything thing and they just watched. I started IV’s and administered IV medication, blood transfusion, caths, watched surgeries, etc. The purpose of me taking the LVN is to apply for RN. This program has completely prepared me for my BSN program. Now, the classes you take will not transfer. When you are accepted into a ASN or BSN program you have to test out of certain course. That is with any RN program when you are a LVN. Also, NCTC is now offering their LVN to RN online.