Need Information About Charlotte

MedicPlusRN · Jun 4, 2006

Welcome to CLT.

This is a beautiful place to live with a lot of diversity in as far as areas to live in.

In response to your Presbyterian Hospital question....I just recently started working there and find that it is absolutely delightful. I have had experience with Carolinas Healthcare System and Novant and have found so far that Novant is superior.

If you have any specific questions regarding the hospital, I would be happy to try to answer them.

Again welcome.

manofbess · Jun 19, 2006

Hey guys,

I was wondering if anyone here is familiar with UNCC's nursing program. I've already applied to another program in the area and they said that I would be considered in August and would find out by mid-September if I got into their program for spring 07. I figured it wouldn't hurt to just look into UNCC's pre-nursing program because I'm thinking I could be overwhelmed with lots of work and pressure if I go straight into the nursing program (not that I'd get in on the first try anyway, hahaha)...I already have a Bachelor's Degree, so I figured that if I applied to and got into UNCC's pre-nursing, I wouldn't have so many prereqs to take. The only science classes I'd be exempt from are the chemistry courses because I took those in undergrad. Does anyone have anything to say about UNCC's program? Regardless of whether or not it's good or bad, I want to hear it! Thanks!:roll

CarolinaGirl'99 · Jun 21, 2006

Well, I have met a few people that have been accepted and rejected from UNCC's nursing program. All of them say that you pretty much need close to a 4.0 in your prereq's to get in to the program. It is very competive. I also heard that their NCLEX pass rate was pretty low.

I too have a B.A.(Psychology) and I did not apply there because I figured I had a better chance getting in at one of the local CCs. Which I did! Hope I was not too discouraging. Good luck to you. Hope everything works out! :mad:

manofbess · Jun 21, 2006

Congrats on getting in! I think I read that you got into Gaston College's program. I live in that area, so it would've made more sense to apply there, but I couldn't (I think you have to be an LPN or NA before you can apply for nursing....is that right?). I did apply to the Carolinas College of Health Sciences and won't get any kind of yay or nay confirmation until September. I applied nearly 2 months ago and I will die if I have to wait that long! I'm kidding of course :) I thought it might actually be easier for me to get into a 4-year program such as UNCC's because I haven't even begun on pre-reqs yet. I did complete a few chemistry courses that would transfer over from undergrad, but that's about it. If I went in as a pre-nursing student, then the pressure and stress might be more spread out instead of having that sudden effect as it would if I got into a community college where you go straight into clinicals and all. I made the mistake of applying directly for nursing instead of going the pre-nursing route...but who knows what is in store? I haven't been out of college that long, but I think a lot of my brain cells have died, so I need to work on getting those back in shape before I get into the core of nursing school! I'd love to hear any more info you've learned on UNCC or even Gaston College! Thanks!

AlabamaBelle · Jun 21, 2006

Just think you might want to check out the most recent NCLEX pass rates for UNC-C. They are not at all good. The NCBON has the scores posted. That was a major reason I decided to get my ADN first, then at some point, get my bachelor's. Pass rates really should be considered when you apply to a school. The CC's and Carolinas College all had great pass rates.

Hope this helps.

Cindy

manofbess · Jun 21, 2006

Thanks for the note. I checked the scores out--I'm wondering why the scores have gone down so sharply since 2001. At least they improved a little between '04 and '05....I'm intimidated by the community colleges/hospital programs, to be honest. From the way it sounds, from day one, you go straight into the core of the program, which is great, but intimidating at the same time, you know? You're right that all the other schools in the Charlotte area seem to have decent scores. I'll definitely consider that. Thanks!

ConfusedRN · Jun 22, 2006

I went to CPCC in Charlotte, graduated 2 years ago. I HATED it while I was there, but am SOOOOO glad they were tough on us. I felt very prepared to take the NCLEX and to begin my nursing career. On numerous occasions, I have heard that students from CPCC are the most "prepared" out on the floor. Have also heard really good things about Carolina's College of Health Sciences that is also known as CMC.

As far as UNC-Charlotte goes, I honestly haven't heard great things from them. Their pass rate is VERY low, and to tell you the truth, I rarely see nurses working on the floor that graduated from UNC-Charlotte. Presbyterian School of Nursing, which is now incorporated with Queens College also have a very good program.

aimeeinorbit · Jun 23, 2006

Anyone live in Highland Creek and want to give advice (good AND bad) about this community? The husband has decided that we are moving and I like the homes Im seeing online in this community.

manofbess · Jun 23, 2006

I don't live in Highland Creek, but I hear about it every now and then on the news and I have a New Home Guide magazine (www.newhomeguide.com) that has listings for a bunch of subdivisions in greater Charlotte. Apparently the area is growing like crazy...they just said on the news last week that Highland Creek Elementary--a brand new school that hasn't even opened yet--is already over capacity. The new school will have mobile units when it opens in August. That alone should tell you that the area is highly desired, and if you have school-age kids, I would imagine that you would want to know about the schools in the area. I don't know much more about demographics. That entire area of Charlotte--the University area--is growing like crazy though. That can be said about most of Charlotte and its suburban counties :) Sorry I can't be of much help.

cinja · Jun 25, 2006

I went thru CCHS pre nursing program and I too had a prior BS degree. The schools dont care if you had a BS/BA degree. GPA is what matters. You are competing with high schoolers who have honors points on there GPA's which makes it real hard to compete. Here is the secret to CCHS. Just get accepted to either pre-nursing or general studies. Take the science and liberal arts classes, get smoking hot grades and you will be accepted for nursing school after both of your A&P's are completed. I was accepted but went the accelerated BSN route here in TN. Good luck

cinja · Jun 25, 2006

Stay out of Mecklenberg county ( the county Charlotte is in) Too many taxes and too many thugs. Go across the border to Ft. Mill, SC they have the best schools in the area and the neighborhoods are generally filled with wage earners as opposed to wellfare cases. I lived in Union county the next county over from Meck and it was much easier of a tax burden due to less social programs. Stay away from the University/ mallard creek area, too many HUD homes and the violence is on the rise. Gunshots at night make for poor property values let alone safety and piece of mind. The Lake Norman area is way over priced and you will be ten years too late to find any deals, besides the traffic is horrible. Send me a PM if you want a true heads up on areas.

a1234 · Jul 3, 2006

I live in Highland Creek and love it. It is a wonderful area close to Charlotte. I live on the Cabarrus County side of Highland Creek and the schools are wonderful - You can check out Cabarrus County Schools at their website. It is a safe neighborhood with walking trails, pools, tennis, and parks. I've lived here for a year and haven't heard of violence being on the rise - only home values on the rise :) Check out surrounding neighborhoods too - Skybrook, Christenbury, Winding Walk - most homes in this area are very expensive but you can still find a deal :) Good Luck!!