Need advice. ..reassurance about Davidson County community college in NC

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Hello. I have applied to Davidson county community college in Thomasville NC for Fall 2014 LPN to RN program online. I took the NACE test and made a 80%. I've never taken it before nor anybody in my area. I just wanted to get some insight on this program for out of towners and how hard is it to get in? I've read good things about the school and I enjoyed my time there. I am excited about this new start and ready to get my RN after 4 years of LPN. Please comment. Thanks!

Yay!! That's great !! I bet there were a lot if 82's this year!! Well u can let us know how it is next year

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I am currently a LPN to RN (online) student there and I LOVE this program. The only criteria for entrance is a nursing fundamental exam (NACE I). When I took this test I made 85%. We had 116 people testing for entrance into the program and only 20 students excepted. I am in the second (last) semester and we lost only 1 student and that was for personal reasons.

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Question, what is the NACE test consist of? is there a book to go by and study for this test? and do you have clinical hours for this program? I was reading if we have been working a year as a LPN it looks like there are is not clinical part?

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The NACE is multiple choice, basic nursing questions, nothing like the TEAS. If you have a fundamentals book, that may be helpful. This program is 2 semesters and requires 120 clinical hours per semester, for everyone, it does not matter how much experience you have.

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Thank you very much for the info!!! Have a great day!

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Hi Lumbeenurse!!! Awesome job getting into the program! Davidson has all my paperwork and I'm now beginning to study for the exam. If you don't mind me asking, how and what did you study for the test? Did you feel like it was like the NCLEX all over again? How hard is the program now that you are in it? Thanks in advance!

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Hi Lumbeenurse!!! Awesome job getting into the program! Davidson has all my paperwork and I'm now beginning to study for the exam. If you don't mind me asking, how and what did you study for the test? Did you feel like it was like the NCLEX all over again? How hard is the program now that you are in it? Thanks in advance!

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Hi Everyone! I am attempting to get into Davidson CCC for fall 17 program. I have submitted all the previous work history, my transcripts, took the last placement test required. I'm just waiting to take my NACE exam. I am super nervous. This program would be amazing for me since I have 2 little ones that I wouldn't have to leave often since it is a hybrid program. Does anyone have any advice for me? Thank you!!

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I'm in it same situation with 2 young kids. I've applied as well and this is my 3rd attempt. I'm a terrible test taker. 2 of my classmates have completed the program and loved it. As someone who has attempted the test make sure you study Foundations and have your medication calculation down. You won't be given a calculator for the test. The first two times I used my nursing book. This time I'm using Saunders NCLEX book 6th edition.

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Thank you!! Do you know what they consider an acceptable score? I hope you get in this time around! It seems like they have changed how they do things now.

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Thank you!! So do I....it's been a long road of disappointment. So you have to get at least an 82 to even be considered. However PN students from Davidson only need an 80 and can be admitted from what I understand, at least that was last year. They rank the highest score and count like 20-25 down. Last year over 100 students applied. If I could just get my med calculations down I could make it but that NO calculator thing kills me.

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Ahh that's gonna be my undoing as well! :(

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