NCTC ADN Fall 2014

Published

I just wondering if there are others out there applying this May for the Fall 2014 class. I just found out I have everything to apply at NCTC but with a B in A&P I I only have 10 points and I'm not sure if I will make the cut. Anyone else?

I'm thinking about getting used books as well.

Question for those of you who already work in a hospital: I'm currently a dental asst but as I am the only one in the office and am needed Monday - Friday 8-5 I won't be able to continue working here. I've been applying for positions such as patient sitter and have gotten emails saying they have better qualified candidates, even though it's a position that requires no experience. My boss and I do go to the OR on Fridays so I'm familiar with setting up in there. Does anyone have a recommendation for what position to apply for? Am I missing something??? Any advice is appreciated!

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I live in krum temporaryly but from ponder, interested to know if you have kids cause we may know each other!!

Up Vote Up Vote ×

You want to apply as a PCT patient care tech in a hospital, also the state school in denton hires techs all the time they are called direct care personal great benefits! They have critical care units were the techs are super hands on!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in IMCU, Oncology.

I was told that sitting is a good entry position. However, I think after 1 semester of nursing school, you can find work as a CNA or PCT.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I have 3 kids trans2RN. Ages 11 9 and 8.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Ok thanks everyone! And that's true Twishes, it said on a lot of CNA applications that they accept anyone who's been through first semester clinicals in rn school.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Cool mine are 2,4,8,12 it's very likely we know each other to some degree!

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Jls- what is the "blue card" all about?

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Where did the blue card thing come from?

Sent from my iPad using allnurses

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Hello everyone,

I've been on vacation so I'm sorry that I have been slow to respond. You won't need an NCLEX book for class unless you just want the practice questions. Honestly, your test questions come from the information in the book so you may be better off spending your time in the class book rather than on practice questions. I still think it will be better for you to get the box of books rather than trying to buy everything individually. There are codes in there for online things like Kaplan and SimChart that aren't physical books and you will have to buy those, in addition to the physical books and the online codes for the books if you don't get the box.

The blue card is a card you get back after you complete your background check. It basically says that your background is clear. You have to show this to the school of nursing before you can begin classes and you have to keep it and show it to the board of nursing when you go to get your license. It took about a month for my blue card to come in, so as soon as you get the info to go do your finger prints and background you need to take care of it!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in IMCU, Oncology.

jls0459,

I do want to get an NCLEX book, because I want to practice questions and get used to nursing rationales.

I am trying to decide between Kaplan and Sander's. I know that NCTC does a KAPLAN review at the end of nursing school. Do they also use Kaplan exit exams for each semester?

Up Vote Up Vote ×

In your second semester, you will do a lot in Kaplan. There are assignments on Kaplan and you'll take a mid-curricular exam that is also through Kaplan. We also do have to take the Kaplan review so you may just want to stick with Kaplan!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion