My options for becoming an RN in Michigan

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I was aiming for acceptance into the nursing program at MCC but with a 3.7 GPA and 86 on the HESI, things aren't looking too good this time around. While I'm hoping to get a nice 4.0 next semester and I believe I'm capable of getting a 90+ on the HESI if I were to retake it, I'd like to know what my other options are. Are there any other schools in Michigan, perhaps in a less populated area, where entrance into a program is pretty much guaranteed?

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Specializes in Trauma/Burn ICU, Neuro ICU.

Hi,

There have been other threads regarding this topic. The problem seems to be long wait lists, whether rural, suburban or urban. Once you have the desired GPA and/or test scores, you still must wait.

Have you considered a 4 year BSN program? Check out Oakland University, U. of Michigan, Mich. State U., etc.

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I was aiming for acceptance into the nursing program at MCC but with a 3.7 GPA and 86 on the HESI, things aren't looking too good this time around. While I'm hoping to get a nice 4.0 next semester and I believe I'm capable of getting a 90+ on the HESI if I were to retake it, I'd like to know what my other options are. Are there any other schools in Michigan, perhaps in a less populated area, where entrance into a program is pretty much guaranteed?

Have you checked into St. Clair community College? The only prerequisite you need is A & P 1. I believe there is still time to take the Hesi test (mid January). Also Wayne County Community College takes applications until May.

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Have you checked into St. Clair community College? The only prerequisite you need is A & P 1. I believe there is still time to take the Hesi test (mid January). Also Wayne County Community College takes applications until May.

I haven't looked into St. Clair Community College yet but I will. Thank you. Is acceptance into the program any less cut-throat there? Or Wayne County Community College for that matter?

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One good thing about WCCC is they accept 120 students twice a year (240). St. Clair is competetive. The give priority status to those who have completed all of the prerequisites. They accept 90 students a year and are trying to get approval to take an extra 30. If you are considering St. Clair, the application deadline is January 15 to start in Fall of 2008.

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I haven't looked into St. Clair Community College yet but I will. Thank you. Is acceptance into the program any less cut-throat there? Or Wayne County Community College for that matter?

Although WCCC accepts 120 students twice a year, there are literally HUNDREDS of applicants, with numerous pre-reqs to have under your belt before you can apply (PSY, A&P I and II, micro, eng), very competitive to get into, but with a good GPA, and passing score on the NET, u CAN get in on the first try, good luck to you!

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

What pre-reqs have you already taken? With a 3.7 GPA, there is a very good chance to get into WCCCD. No wait list...Just a lot of paperwork and such that is required to apply. Also you must take the NET, not the HESI.

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

Also, if your pre-reqs are complete...you definitely have enough time to get everything together for the May 30th deadline to apply for fall 08 at WCCCD.

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Hfcc is non competitive. You might have a 18 month wait list and have to take the net test, but that was worth it in my opinion to be able to get in without the stress of a competition.

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Hfcc is non competitive. You might have a 18 month wait list and have to take the net test, but that was worth it in my opinion to be able to get in without the stress of a competition.

The wait seems to be a lot shorter lately. I've heard of people getting in under a year, even 9 months! They're admitting more and more people, so that wait list really got trimmed in 2007.

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For HFCC is it competitive at all or are you basically in as long as you fit their standards? Is there priority at all given to those with a better GPA or anything along that nature?

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The date when you get on HFCC's wait list is the factor that gets you into the nursing program. To get on the list, you must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 and all your pre-reqs completed. HFCC doesn't require you to have your 2 A & P's complete before you enter the program, as most other CC's do, but you'd be foolish to try and complete an A&P class alongside your nursing classes. (Best strategy: get on the list, and take them while waiting.) The 3.0's have the same chance of getting in as the 4.0's. Go to www.hfcc.edu and pull up the Nursing Program information sheet. It will outline all the course requirements. If you've got a bright, shiny GPA and don't want to wait (although the wait to get into HFCC lately isn't as long as it used to be) try for WCCCCD. You can get in on first try if you have everything in order.

However, once in, the trick is to stay in. A nursing student must pass classes with at least an 80%. There are also math and pharm competency tests along the way that, if failed, can get you immediately removed from the program. It ain't pretty. WCCCCD has the same competencies that keep those nursing students hopping, too. Once you get in at either college, do everything to protect your spot. There are hundreds of people waiting to fill it should you drop out.

Good luck.

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