henry ford community college

Doesn't Henry Ford employees get first preference at Henry Ford Community ? Maybe that's why the waiting list is so long because the employees are filling up all the spots

I got on the wait list in jan 07 and I received my first letter in october 07. I postponed I received another letter in Febuary and then in April. SO to make a long story shortly I did not wait 12-18 mos like I was advised I would.

Do they take transfer students? I might apply there since I am almost done with the pre reqs at my college

Doesn't Henry Ford employees get first preference at Henry Ford Community ? Maybe that's why the waiting list is so long because the employees are filling up all the spots

There are many reasons why the waiting list is so long at HFCC:

1. The nursing program is excellent. In fact, the entire college is outstanding. HFCC has always enjoyed a superior reputation with all of their programs. It's really a well-run operation.

2. During periods of economic downturns, enrollment has always increased at the local college level. The degrees attained are quick (compared to a 4 year degree) and less costly than universities.

3. In 2006, the number of students at HFCC that had 'Nursing' listed as their program major was 4200. This fall, that number was over 7200. These students aren't all ready to get on the wait list; many are still working on their pre-reqs, but have still declared a major.

4. Nursing is a well-paying job, and one of the few that seem stable around here. Better, you can take your fine nursing self and move to another state without worrying too much whether your skills will transfer. Of course they will. You can stop and start nursing at any time. You can work one day a week. (Tell your boss at Ford you want to work 8 hrs. this week, please.) Need quick cash? Work seven days in a row. What's not appealing about that?

5. Nursing 'seems' easy to many and appeals to the nice side we all feel we have. :wshgrt:Those who have been laid off and are looking around for a stable career may find a nursing career attainable on those terms.

The Henry Ford Hospital program is a partnership btw HFCC and the Henry Ford Health system, designed to funnel nurses into the Henry Ford hospitals. HFH-Main allocates class space and clinical time for HFCC instructors to come to the main campus and teach an accelerated program that last 16 months and produces nurses with ADN (2 year) degrees. Huge bonus: they will pay your tuition and books in exchange for blood - I mean, for a time committment to work at a Henry Ford hospital somewhere. To qualify, you must have all the pre-reqs discussed in other posts, with HFHS employees getting first crack at enrollment. However, they are finding they are unable to fill their 50 spots every May with employees who are ready, so they then go to the Dearborn campus' waitlist and contact people from there to see if they want to enter the accelerated program. Actually, that shortens the waitlist a tad. There are different people with whom to communicate regarding the different programs.

To those who are concerned with transferring current credit to HFCC, gather your transcripts (initially, they don't have to be the official ones) and head to the counseling office at HFCC to see Lorraine and Marilyn. These two nice ladies will look at what you've got right then and give you a brochure that lists the requirements for an ADN from HFCC. They will check off what you've already earned, what is transferable, and then indicate what classes you will still need to take. You will walk out of there with a plan and a much clearer idea of what it will take YOU to get invited into the nursing program. Just go for yourself and get the information straight from the source.

When you do visit HFCC, please excuse the horrible condition of the parking lot. :hlk: It's like a third world country, with apologies to Outer Mongolia. The lot will be completely repaired in the spring. As it is now, it's a terrible welcome to the campus, but I promise, the bumpy ride in will be well worth your while. :hrnsmlys:

There are many reasons why the waiting list is so long at HFCC:

1. The nursing program is excellent. In fact, the entire college is outstanding. HFCC has always enjoyed a superior reputation with all of their programs. It's really a well-run operation.

2. During periods of economic downturns, enrollment has always increased at the local college level. The degrees attained are quick (compared to a 4 year degree) and less costly than universities.

3. In 2006, the number of students at HFCC that had 'Nursing' listed as their program major was 4200. This fall, that number was over 7200. These students aren't all ready to get on the wait list; many are still working on their pre-reqs, but have still declared a major.

4. Nursing is a well-paying job, and one of the few that seem stable around here. Better, you can take your fine nursing self and move to another state without worrying too much whether your skills will transfer. Of course they will. You can stop and start nursing at any time. You can work one day a week. (Tell your boss at Ford you want to work 8 hrs. this week, please.) Need quick cash? Work seven days in a row. What's not appealing about that?

5. Nursing 'seems' easy to many and appeals to the nice side we all feel we have. :wshgrt:Those who have been laid off and are looking around for a stable career may find a nursing career attainable on those terms.

The Henry Ford Hospital program is a partnership btw HFCC and the Henry Ford Health system, designed to funnel nurses into the Henry Ford hospitals. HFH-Main allocates class space and clinical time for HFCC instructors to come to the main campus and teach an accelerated program that last 16 months and produces nurses with ADN (2 year) degrees. Huge bonus: they will pay your tuition and books in exchange for blood - I mean, for a time committment to work at a Henry Ford hospital somewhere. To qualify, you must have all the pre-reqs discussed in other posts, with HFHS employees getting first crack at enrollment. However, they are finding they are unable to fill their 50 spots every May with employees who are ready, so they then go to the Dearborn campus' waitlist and contact people from there to see if they want to enter the accelerated program. Actually, that shortens the waitlist a tad. There are different people with whom to communicate regarding the different programs.

To those who are concerned with transferring current credit to HFCC, gather your transcripts (initially, they don't have to be the official ones) and head to the counseling office at HFCC to see Lorraine and Marilyn. These two nice ladies will look at what you've got right then and give you a brochure that lists the requirements for an ADN from HFCC. They will check off what you've already earned, what is transferable, and then indicate what classes you will still need to take. You will walk out of there with a plan and a much clearer idea of what it will take YOU to get invited into the nursing program. Just go for yourself and get the information straight from the source.

When you do visit HFCC, please excuse the horrible condition of the parking lot. :hlk: It's like a third world country, with apologies to Outer Mongolia. The lot will be completely repaired in the spring. As it is now, it's a terrible welcome to the campus, but I promise, the bumpy ride in will be well worth your while. :hrnsmlys:

Thank you for insight:) Well, judging by their pre reqs which aren't that many I will have completed their requirements at HFCC by the end of my semester at Oakland. I will get on their waiting list since it's not about competition but waiting.

I attended HFCC two years ago but at the time I was not trying to pursue nursing at all. I changed my choice of careers a year later.

And yes I know all about their parking lots, I broke plenty of heels walking through them, and messed up my tires and had to take my car to the shop twice as a result. :chuckleThe same for WCCC (the old campus)

I have a distant friend who just graduated from HFCC, she recently passed the NCLEX and she's working as a RN at Henry Ford right now. I was trying to get into Henry Ford Hospital as a short cut to nursing school, because I heard their employees don't have to wait at all, the moment you finish your pre reqs you are put at the top of the list and entered right into the program. But it's incredibly hard to get into Henry Ford Hospital. I went on an interview them for a position as a CNA/PCA and was not picked, and I feel that I am very qualified for the spot. I think the interviewer didn't like me too much for whatever personal reasons. Oh well..I heard they had another job fair coming up I am going to try again

eta: I also went back to HFCC last year, and the women in the office told me you have to be a HF employee to get into their nursing program.

Again, HFHS employees are given preferential treatment to the hospital program that is held at HFH Main. No one gets to the top of the list at the Dearborn campus. If you are a HFH employee and want to opt for the college program, you go to the end of the line like the rest of us did. There are two different nursing programs that HFCC participates in, and they have different admissions requirements.

Again, HFHS employees are given preferential treatment to the hospital program that is held at HFH Main. No one gets to the top of the list at the Dearborn campus. If you are a HFH employee and want to opt for the college program, you go to the end of the line like the rest of us did. There are two different nursing programs that HFCC participates in, and they have different admissions requirements.

Thank you. Well, what is the deadline to apply at henry ford this year?

So, I am confused, I thought you had to have chem to get on the wait list. I have the 3 completed that were posted earlier in this post, all I would have to do is take the NET at HFCC and then take the other two required classes while on the WL?

So, I am confused, I thought you had to have chem to get on the wait list. I have the 3 completed that were posted earlier in this post, all I would have to do is take the NET at HFCC and then take the other two required classes while on the WL?

To get on the waitlist you need

GPA- 2.7 or better maintained

* High School cumulative GPA of 2.7 or better, or

* Completion of 12 credit hours at HFCC at 2.7 or higher, or

* Transfer credit of 2.7 or higher or an additional 12 credit hours at HFCC to establish required G.P.A.

High school GPA of "A" or "B" (3.0) throughout a one year laboratory course, or BIO 131-Introduction to

Biology, or its transfer equivalent or better, with a minimum grade of "C" (no C-).

Chemistry

High school GPA of "A" or "B" (3.0) throughout a one year laboratory course, or CHEM 131-Principles of

Chemistry, or its equivalent or better, with a minimum grade of "C" (no C-).

Math

High school GPA of "A" or "B" (3.0) throughout a one-year math course, or MATH 074-Pre-Algebra, or its

transfer equivalent, with a minimum grade of "C" (no C-).

NET tests must be taken at HFCC. The NET requirements are:

1. Math Proficiency on the NET test - A minimum of 65 is required.

2. Reading Proficiency on the NET test - A minimum of 65 is required.

3. NET composite must be a minimum of 65%.

4. The NET test must be retaken every two years, for those who have not entered the program or for those

who readmit to the program. Any new criteria established by the nursing division must be met.

Completion of ENG 131, ENG 132 and PSY 131, with a minimum grade of "C" (no C-), is required. These

courses are required for placement on the Wait List.

All the info is avaliable at https://my.hfcc.edu/site_manager/catalog_manager/programs/view_program1.asp?id=3379&view=s

The above post is all you need to know. Read it, copy it, paste it on the mirror.

I did; I wait listed Nov.5th of 2007 and started Fall semester of 2008.

Good Luck!!