Which school should I go to? Questions?

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i have a general associate's degree because i wasn't sure what i wanted to do. i've thought about nursing since entering college in 2007. the part that holds me back is the wait list and how difficult it is to get into nursing schools. i've taken my classes all over. english comp 1, english comp 2, american government, intro to psychology, and intro to sociology taken at occ. nutrition and microbiology were taken at schoolcraft. i got a 4.0 in all of my classes except american government and intro to sociology. i'm currently about to take anatomy & physiology 1 at schoolcraft. i'm aware of the long wait there, last time i heard 5 years?!?!?!

my question is do i have to retake all of my classes at one school to increase my odds of getting in? i think i do..... like even though i got a 4.0 in microbiology and nutrition, if i wanted to get into occ i would have to take it at occ and get a 4.0 too?

or should i just go with the ultrasound tech program or xray program instead? there are so many options. i'm 23 and i want to make something of my life some day.

Are you looking for an associates program? If not Davenport University doesn't have a wait list. They have an LPN program and a BSN program. I know they transfer a lot of classes too. Wouldn't hurt to look into it.

Specializes in Rehab.

Lansing Community College (LCC) doesn't have a wait list, they rank all the applicants and then take the top x amount of people. If you dont get in, then you have to reapply the next year. You also don't have to take any of the entrance exams. Good luck!

Lansing Community College (LCC) doesn't have a wait list, they rank all the applicants and then take the top x amount of people. If you dont get in, then you have to reapply the next year. You also don't have to take any of the entrance exams. Good luck!

They go by points system, so how many points do you typically need to be admitted? I know it changes every year. I'm also not in the Lansing district. :( Do you have to take their classes too to get more points?

Specializes in Rehab.

Sorry I didn't see this till now, they just revamped their point system for 2012 so im not sure how many point you need now, when I entered the program 72 and higher points got in (I started jan 09)... they have 'pre nursing seminars' that you've got to attend before you can apply (or at least they use to) and they can answer a lot of questions plus tell you what the previous groups point totals to get in were.... also, im sure if you do some digging you can fine their point break down on their website and total yours up, that should tell you about how classes transfering in get awarded points

Sorry I didn't see this till now, they just revamped their point system for 2012 so im not sure how many point you need now, when I entered the program 72 and higher points got in (I started jan 09)... they have 'pre nursing seminars' that you've got to attend before you can apply (or at least they use to) and they can answer a lot of questions plus tell you what the previous groups point totals to get in were.... also, im sure if you do some digging you can fine their point break down on their website and total yours up, that should tell you about how classes transfering in get awarded points

Which city are the nursing classes held at? Lansing, Michigan?

Specializes in Labor and Delivery.

Are you only interested in community colleges? If I was you I would go to a University, most don't take much longer and mine actually ended up being faster :) Most RN's want to end with their BSN anyhow.

Are you only interested in community colleges? If I was you I would go to a University, most don't take much longer and mine actually ended up being faster :) Most RN's want to end with their BSN anyhow.

No, it doesn't matter. I just want the university to be within driving distance. I live near Novi. I don't want to drive an hour plus to university.

Specializes in Labor and Delivery.

I'm at Madonna and it's only a 5 semester BSN program and I love it and thats not far at all :)

What type of entrance test is the "ATI Critical Thinking Entrance Test"? I've only heard of like HESI, TEAS, etc. How long does it take to get into? Do nursing graduates find jobs right away? I understand it can be hard for new grads sometimes. I'm interested in nutrition too, is there a way to connect that?

Do you think Madonna is small or do you like the size? Are some of the teachers nuns? Do they push religion? I've been there, but haven't seen a class in session. Schoolcraft college wait list in 5 years or I would have finished there. It is kind of frustrating. What grades do you have to hold to continue on in the program? I understand the programs are very hard and you can't get under a B- most times. Madonna is more expensive than most colleges too. I know many people go for the community college option because of that.

I agree with Anne36, If you can retake the lower of the two classes that were not A's (or both and shoot for A's) and try for A's in A+P I&II you can still apply for OCCs program and have a good chance at getting in. OCC is the only area CC I know of that is strictly GPA based and has no wait list. So if you finish up A&P1 this semester, take A&P 2 and intro to soc summer...maybe Govt in the fall to boost to a 4.0 as well as pass their Math proficiency test you can apply in dec and be in by next fall 2013.

BUT they are changing admissions for fall of 2014 so that you'd have to take a comprehension/math test...5 classes are weighted by GPA, retakes count against you and transfer classes may count against you (they didnt specify but I'm thinking in a tie situation). So if you are serious and want to get into a program without waiting forever OCC is a good choice, but you gotta wrap up your prereqs quick. Best of luck to you!

Specializes in Labor and Delivery.
What type of entrance test is the "ATI Critical Thinking Entrance Test"? I've only heard of like HESI, TEAS, etc. How long does it take to get into? Do nursing graduates find jobs right away? I understand it can be hard for new grads sometimes. I'm interested in nutrition too, is there a way to connect that?

Do you think Madonna is small or do you like the size? Are some of the teachers nuns? Do they push religion? I've been there, but haven't seen a class in session. Schoolcraft college wait list in 5 years or I would have finished there. It is kind of frustrating. What grades do you have to hold to continue on in the program? I understand the programs are very hard and you can't get under a B- most times. Madonna is more expensive than most colleges too. I know many people go for the community college option because of that.

I like it I am a bit frustrated with nursing in general right now but I love my school. It is more expensive then cc but not much more then any regular university. Religion isn't pushed but it is present, as far as some professor's will say a prayer out load for us before exams which I love. Passing is an 80% and above in all nursing classes. I don't know it's a good school and as I go through hospitals it seems to have a very good reputation. Good Luck wherever you choose.

I agree with Anne36, If you can retake the lower of the two classes that were not A's (or both and shoot for A's) and try for A's in A+P I&II you can still apply for OCCs program and have a good chance at getting in. OCC is the only area CC I know of that is strictly GPA based and has no wait list. So if you finish up A&P1 this semester, take A&P 2 and intro to soc summer...maybe Govt in the fall to boost to a 4.0 as well as pass their Math proficiency test you can apply in dec and be in by next fall 2013.

BUT they are changing admissions for fall of 2014 so that you'd have to take a comprehension/math test...5 classes are weighted by GPA, retakes count against you and transfer classes may count against you (they didnt specify but I'm thinking in a tie situation). So if you are serious and want to get into a program without waiting forever OCC is a good choice, but you gotta wrap up your prereqs quick. Best of luck to you!

That is scary. They are really making it impossible now. What about Lansing Community College? (I know it is points system, how many points to get in?) I considered there, but now I am just admitted to OCC and Schoolcraft but I haven't taken classes in a long time.

iluvpatho: Why are you frustrated with nursing in general now? Is it because there are so many good candidates that should get in but don't?

I'm considering going for another type of bachelor's degree (nutrition? registered dietitian?) then going for accelerated nursing program, is that a better route? I just don't know. It is frustrating.

I'm wondering if I even want to be in Michigan anymore for that long. I'm considering moving to Florida. I know nothing is better over there, but I don't want to spend my whole life in the same zip code. What keeps me here is my 87 year old dear grandma who is in assisted living and I can't bare the thought of leaving then she dies. She is in very good health for her age and she is actually the one in the best condition in her assisted living home. They are considering moving her up to a better assisted living home because she is doing so good, so she may very well go to 100 years old!! She still knows who I am. She just can't walk but still has her mind and she is very smart still.

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