For anyone who's graduated from NSC or is currently a nursing student (accelerated/regular-track): ANY input helps!!!
I've been hearing a lot of bad things about NSC since late 2006, I also know a couple of people who have graduated last year from the school who still can't pass the NCLEX, I hear that the first time pass rates are in the '60's or 70's and the latest rumor i've heard from different sources is that, NSC is like a rotating door, they're just graduating people...... as far as passing NCLEX -- it's a different story! People r having a hard time even passing the nurse predictor test (big test they're supposed to take B/F graduating)?? ........................ Las Vegas sun doesn't really have any flattering things to say about NSC either....
Folks, need a little help here, any truth to this? Is University of southern nevada, tuoro university or apollo college any better? These schools also have low nclex passing scores.
Anyone wanna share their thoughts??? experiences??
you are 100% right kris... other states may accept provisonal license at this time and that can change at any time.. one day or month they may accept this license and the next day they would not. it is very "iffy" and a day to day decision of the bon of the state you are applying.. i have heard.. that it depends on how many grads they have from the state you are applying , if they have enough and their is no shortage,, they will not accept provosional license...
thank you for kris:nurse:
no problem kizzykatlove.... just trying to relay information... say, when did you graduate?? and how's the nursing profession going? is it everything you expected or wanted it to be?? just wondering.... kris. :)
you are 100% right kris... other states may accept provisonal license at this time and that can change at any time.. one day or month they may accept this license and the next day they would not. it is very "iffy" and a day to day decision of the bon of the state you are applying.. i have heard.. that it depends on how many grads they have from the state you are applying , if they have enough and their is no shortage,, they will not accept provosional license...
thank you for kris:nurse:
no problem kizzykatlove.... just trying to relay information... say, when did you graduate?? and how's the nursing profession going? is it everything you expected or wanted it to be?? which hospital do you work @? i've heard that the er dept. is the least desirable department in any hospital, is that true?? just wondering.... kris. :)
yes, nsc only accepted around 20+ something people for the regular program for spring '08... anyone who had a gpa lower than 3.5 were given rejection letters.
in any case, it's getting tougher every year, nsc does not have to fill up 40 spots for the regular program and 56 spots for the accelerated program, in the past, they had to... now, it's a completely different ballgame . . . kris.
yeah, i got my letter today, and i applied with a 3.21 (if the deadline had been a few weeks later, i would have gotten my second summer school grades in, and applied with a 3.31... dang!) but anyway, i didn't make it in, but i am ranked #3 on the alternate list.
but i agree, it is getting tougher, i realized that today. like i said about them accepting to a 3.2, and then i was denied, proves that they are getting tougher. that's not necessarily a bad thing for the school, i really want them to have full accredidation by the time i graduate, so i can go anywhere! :)
in the meantime, fingers crossed that 3 people deny admission between now and january 1...
Also, I heard that NSC's NCLEX pass rates are up in the 80's for regular track now, and that they need something like 3 consecutive graduating classes to pass with 80% or higher to get their full accredidation. Something like that.
I really don't see them not fulfilling their accredidation requirements, there is too much on the line, don't you think? With the nursing shortage and state funding and all of that... I'll bet they get themselves together and pull through for full accredidation.
no problem kizzykatlove.... just trying to relay information... say, when did you graduate?? and how's the nursing profession going? is it everything you expected or wanted it to be?? which hospital do you work @? i've heard that the er dept. is the least desirable department in any hospital, is that true?? just wondering.... kris. :)
i graduated from csn 2 years ago ( almost 3) form the rn program was a lpn for 22 years or so.... i love being a rn and it's opened alot of new doors fo rme... i loved the program at csn it was awesome ... i learned so much even as a lpn .. the program is the best in the stae and i am honored and proud to be a graduate .. when did you graduate?
I was accepted to NSC but decided to go to another school, so I am unable to comment on how their program is. There are a lot of old posts from other users who attend their program and from what I have read, most of the comments are very positive. I go to USN which is a new school. Message me if you want more info or look up my old posts as I have given out a lot of info regarding the program. As for NCLEX pass rates, they are all fairly low for new schools. However, I think it is really up to the individual student whether or not he/she passes NCLEX because the study resources are out there for the taking. Good luck!
How did you prepare to Teas Exam? What percentage do they require to get accepted?
Anyone in the BSN program at NSC right now? I was reading through the thread and it looks like a lot of changes have been implemented over the past two years. I know that they are fully accredited which is good!
I see that the NCLEX first time pass rate for 2008-2009 was 80% and they graduated 70 in the BSN program. I have applied online and got an email saying I was accepted as a pre-nursing student in Junior standing. Now I have to decide between NSC and Apollo. Many pros and cons for both.
I was in your spot a little over a year ago. CSN, Apollo, UNLV, and NSC. I even took the entrance exam at Apollo and got accepted there. I already have a business degree so I decided to go for the BSN. I've been at NSC for about a year, taking science pre-reqs. I'm starting the Accelerated BSN program in the fall.
Apollo is a fast Associates program that integrates pre-req classes into their schedule of classes. I think it was 16 -18 months long. I like how fast the program is, but the tuition seemed too high for an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing. For some students that time savings makes sense. As of today they are still provisionally approved which is too bad.
My experience so far with Nevada State College (NSC) has been really good. I've taken most of my science pre-reqs there. I just attended the accelerated orientation and got to talk to students in the program now. They only have one semester left. They seemed really stoked about the program, their profs, and their learning experience. They said you had to study hard, but you could get As. At NSC, you'll get a Bachelor in Science in Nursing for less cost. On top of that, the President of the college addressed us during orientation and said that the past two regular track program classes had 100% first time passing rates on the NCLEX. I hadn't heard that high pass rate before so it was pleasantly surprising. The accelerated program was close behind in the 90s. They also utilize the Clinical Simulation Center with UNLV and the Nevada School of Medicine. Here's a clip about that:
Decide which degree you want or need to meet your goal, how much you're willing to go into debt, and how long you're willing to be in school. For me, NSC made the most sense financially with less risk. You might also look at University of Southern Nevada, and Touro. They're both fully approved nursing programs also in Southern Nevada.
I see that you attend USN and I have also looked into this school and was wondering if you could give me any insight to this school? As to what they are looking for? Criteria for admission?
Anyone in the BSN program at NSC right now? I was reading through the thread and it looks like a lot of changes have been implemented over the past two years. I know that they are fully accredited which is good!
I see that the NCLEX first time pass rate for 2008-2009 was 80% and they graduated 70 in the BSN program. I have applied online and got an email saying I was accepted as a pre-nursing student in Junior standing. Now I have to decide between NSC and Apollo. Many pros and cons for both.
I'm in my 1st semester of the part-time BSN track at NSC right now. So far, everything is wonderful! My instructors are great, and the skills lab (which we share with UNLV) is top-notch. No complaints!! :)
Anyone know about average or lowest GPA or points for the regular or part-time programs? Are all courses "C" or higher required? How many apply- I know how many are accepted (It says online) but what about how many apply? Thanks!!
Anyone know about average or lowest GPA or points for the regular or part-time programs? Are all courses "C" or higher required? How many apply- I know how many are accepted (It says online) but what about how many apply? Thanks!!
P-T isn't highly competitive and NSC competitiveness has only increased due to the fact they decreased the amount of students they take to that of a small private school (which has made it a better school).
anyone that is considering the accelerated track for NSC please consider the following. If you have:
Family
job
career
girlfriend/boyfriend
children that your going to miss
can't handle excessive stress
never has been able to handle an 80 hour work week
can't sit for any length of time to actually read a book
study a subject and move on
and have a reallllllly good ability to absorb....consider regular or part time.
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no problem kizzykatlove.... just trying to relay information... say, when did you graduate?? and how's the nursing profession going? is it everything you expected or wanted it to be?? just wondering.... kris. :)