Nova Bsn Program Question!

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I am planning on applying to Nova BSN program and MDC RN program soon as I get my last 2 prerequisite finish. I was wondering how long is the BSN program at NOVA? Exactly 2 years? more than 2 years? or Less than 2 years?

... The reason I am asking this questions is because I am 19 years and I have finished my A.A. in Health Service Administration within less than a year and Half at BCC. However, I decided not to go that track. I did pretty good with a 3.4 GPA for the Health Admin degree, and NOVA prerequisite GPA I have for the classes they want is a 3.7

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GTGyal,

I am not sure how long the program at NOVA is. I am actually trying to research this and find out myself right now, but I am coming up with no success. I read somewhere that it is 31 months. That is a loooong time. But it is surely worth it.

I am also looking to apply to nursing school at NOVA and I have already applied for MDC nursing school for the Spring semester. So I am waiting to hear from them. If I had a choice between MDC and NOVA, I would choose MDC for only one reason.....the cost of the tuition. I really want to apply for NOVA nursing school, but I am so doubtful about the cost of it. It is extremely expensive. If money was no object, then there would be no question about is....NOVA all the way. I have read so many wonderful things about NOVA and their passing score on the NCLEX is exceptional.

I have heard so many horror stories about the requirements for MDC nursing school.....the main concern....GPAs. I have heard if you don't have over a 3.5, then you will not be accepted. Then I came across this website and read so many people's stories about how they know someone who did not have a perfect GPA and was accepted. (I think they had around 3.2 and 3.4.) This is giving me more confidence than when I started this whole things due to the fact that my GPA is a 3.3. I feel like I am going to be rejected and so I am looking into other nursing schools. Sad! I know, but whatever it takes to make your dream come true.

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According to NOVA's website, the program is 27 months.

http://www.nova.edu/nursing/entrylevel/index.html

http://www.nova.edu/nursing/entrylevel/forms/bsn_brochure.pdf

I also read on their website that the tuition is almost $18,000 plus fees. You have a good gpa. Have you considered FIU and FAU?

Good luck with your applications.

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it was changed to 31 months at nova. it used to be 27 months when I started there, and 2 classes after my class graduated it was changed to 31months at NOVA--

and definitely look into other schools besides MDC!! if you get into MDC then great, if not at least you have already applied to other schools.

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According to NOVA's website, the program is 27 months.

http://www.nova.edu/nursing/entrylevel/index.html

http://www.nova.edu/nursing/entrylevel/forms/bsn_brochure.pdf

I also read on their website that the tuition is almost $18,000 plus fees. You have a good gpa. Have you considered FIU and FAU?

Good luck with your applications.

and that's $18K per year!! and fees are every semester!!!!!! (I went there one semester for RN school, I know!!)

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KAD24,

Thanks for the information, I think it is 31months, it is a little long. However, very good school for nursing. I really want to get into MDC because it is cheaper and quicker. However, it is so hard, but I will still try my luck. I am going to apply to Barry and Nova as well, because I meet their deadlines.

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Hey guys! I called NOVA and asked them how long their program was and they said it was 27 months....not 31 months. Which is correct? 27 or 31?

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I am in the bsn program now it is 27 months.

Hey guys! I called NOVA and asked them how long their program was and they said it was 27 months....not 31 months. Which is correct? 27 or 31?
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KAD24,

Nova bsn program is 31months. I am applying to MDC for their fall semester, barry, and Nova as well. I meet their deadlines because I still have A&P II to take. I would go to MDC because of the cost compare to Nova and Barry. I am going to Barry on Thursday to find out more info on their BSN program. I read you can finish the BSN program in little as 15 months. That is if you have all the general education requirement. Nova, will be my last choice if I go not get accepted into the MDC or Barry. I currently have my A.A. in Health Administration I just obtain over the summer for BCC. I have a overall GPA of 3.5 for the health Administration degree. However, for the requirement for MDC I have a 3.9, I still don't know if I have a chance of getting in because I heard it is extremenly competitive. The only bad thing for MDC I would have to drive almost 2hr to get their because I live in Coral Springs. I can't apply to BCC because I will not meet their deadline for fall.

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you know what? you gotta do what you gotta do to get to where you want to be.

I used to drive an hour from south miami to pembroke pines to get to school (BCC)--- but it is so worth it. Now I am in my RN-BSN program online, with almost a year of RN experience under my belt and no loans to pay.

So apply everywhere you can, and you will get in somewhere.

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BumblebeeRN,

I know exactly what you mean. Even if I have to drive 2hrs it will be well worth it rather than paying a lot of money to barry or nova

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well, in barry, the prerequisits are like 70+ credits, and tuition is $13,600 i was accepted. however, i am seriously considering NOVA now...though Barry is a pretty good nursing school the prerequisits are insane...Good luck

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