Nursing schools/programs in VA

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Hi all,

Does anyone know of any good nursing schools/programs in VA?

Right now I'm in Fairfax and I'm thinking that if I am going to go to school full time I will definately have to move to a low cost area because I live all by myself and am far from my family and there is no way I will be able to survive here without being homeless or racking up thousands in debt for room and board. I'm not too attached to this area anyway. I just thought that someone here could suggest a decent place to live and go to school in VA.

Thanks in advance :-)

I am originally from Charlottesville, and UVA and Piedmont Va Comm College have really great pass rates BUT the cost of living down there is not alot cheaper than Fairfax. I am in Leesburg now and am amazed at the similarities in rent. Of course, if you are used to commuting, you can move to Fluvanna, Louisa or even Nelson County and get a cheaper place to live but then you have to weigh in gas prices. These areas are 30 to 45 maybe even 60 mins from the schools. I would look into South western Va areas or the tidewater areas. JSargeant Reynolds in Richmond also has a good ADN program with a good pass rate and the cost of living is much cheaper there. Good luck

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HI IM 23 YEARS OLD AND I AM CURRENTLY ENROLLED AT TNCC. I AM FINISHING UP MY PRE-REQ'S .TNCC'S RN PROGRAM IS FULL-TIME DAYS, WELL I WORK FULL-TIME. I CAN NOT AFFORD TO WORK PART-TIME AND I DON'T WANT TO HAVE TO ASK MY PARENTS TO MOVE HOME. JUST WONDERING IF ANYONE ELSE IS/WAS FACED WITH THE SAME DILEMA. IF YOU WERE HOW DID YOU JUGGLE WORKING AND GOING TO SCHOLL FULL-TIME.:imbar

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HI IM 23 YEARS OLD AND I AM CURRENTLY ENROLLED AT TNCC. I AM FINISHING UP MY PRE-REQ'S .TNCC'S RN PROGRAM IS FULL-TIME DAYS, WELL I WORK FULL-TIME. I CAN NOT AFFORD TO WORK PART-TIME AND I DON'T WANT TO HAVE TO ASK MY PARENTS TO MOVE HOME. JUST WONDERING IF ANYONE ELSE IS/WAS FACED WITH THE SAME DILEMA. IF YOU WERE HOW DID YOU JUGGLE WORKING AND GOING TO SCHOLL FULL-TIME.:imbar
Hey, I'm working F/T and getting my prereqs at TNCC too. Did BIO 145 w/lab, STD 100 and PSY 231 this summer. This fall, I'm going for BIO 150 w/lab, CHM 111 w/lab, SOC 200, PHI 220 (nothing convenient at TNCC so I have to register for the Tidewater CC online course instead) and PSY 201. This will give me a good shot at getting into TNCC (I'll have 20 nursing program admission points--last year it took 18 to get in, luckily all the alternates made it in so we don't have to fight them), plus I'll have the Riverside and Sentara prereqs covered. I've heard great stuff about Riverside, so I'm leaning that way, but I'll apply to all and decide later.

Don't worry about going F/T, you really can't. After you've gone through enough prereqs to get yourself into the program, cross them off the list in the gray trifold flyer from the nursing department. You'll see that the school sequenced the classes with the prereqs interlaced. After crossing off the ones you've taken, you'll see pretty much all that's left is nursing courses that don't add up to full time (although they may the first semester, but that appears to be all intro/orientation stuff).

Pretty mellow overall. Last year they didn't even have to schedule any evening clinicals. Or you might want to check into the Riverside 3-year program. I think it's 3 nights a week plus every other weekend. Not too rough.

BTW, I'm 51 and don't have anywhere near your energy at 23. Have more faith in your stamina!

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I will be moving into the Fairfax/Ashburn area within the next month. I am a Air Force Rservist, working as a Med Tech in the Air Force. I would really like to find a campus that will work around my schedule at the base. I will be assigned there as a tech for the next year atleast. I am currently an EMT-B, and have certifications to work as a Med Tech in the base hospital.

Thanks

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Specializes in 5 yrs OR, ASU Pre-Op 2 yr. ER.

There's a sticky in the Virginia forum that has a list of links for nursing schools and student links in Virginia.

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There's a sticky in the Virginia forum that has a list of links for nursing schools and student links in Virginia.

I did see that after I posted, thank you very much you are a great help.

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I'd be interesting in hearing more about GMU, those of you who have gone there ... I'm graduating with my biochem degree in May and I've thought about doing their accelerated BSN afterwards ... anyone here who's done that?

Claire

All I know about it is that it's only a year long===can't imagine the stress of such a short-term program! :crying2:

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i have heard the nclex pass rate is low. since then, marymount nursing has adopted ATI services. You take exams after every course to predict how well youll do on your nclex. i dont take them till december. my advice, look into NOVA. its much cheaper and youll get the same, if not better results. I do have to say one of the major benefits is it is the shorteset second degree program in the area. (3 semesters)

3 semesters!!! I wonder if there is a correlation between the low NCLEX pass rate and the time you are in school...

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Specializes in ER.
Does anyone know anything about JMU's program in Harrisonburg? I'm looking to move to a not so pricey area, I live in Haymarket right now, go to GMU, its just too much right now.

I realize you posted this almost a year ago, but I just found this board, and since I live in Harrisonburg, I thought I'd reply, even though you may not need the info anymore someone else might get some benefit from it. :)

The rate of living in Harrisonburg is really good, it's pretty easy to find affordable housing, transportation, etc.

As for JMU, I might not be the best person to ask, because after attending JMU for a semester, I quit. I hated it (though at that point I wasn't in school for nursing, just decided to do the nursing thing a year ago). JMU is know state and nationwide for its super partying students (and if you worked in the ER with me, you would know I'm telling the truth!). JMU has a pretty good nursing program though, and a lot of their nursing/medical field students volunteer with our local rescue squad to gain experience or work at our hospital as clinical assistants while going to school. That would help a little with the finances, but definitely makes time a precious rarity. The option I'm taking (since I hated JMU) is Blue Ridge Community College, located in Weyer's Cave, about 15 miles (not sure, don't quote me on it) south of Harrisonburg. For me, their program is great because even though it's not a BSN, they offer part time courses of study for nursing, and is VERY affordable. Nearly all the students there are very dedicated to their studies, and the teachers/professors are so wonderful! If you don't mind going for an ADN program and going back later for a BSN or other certifications/degrees, BRCC is a great option. And best of all, affordable!

Good luck finding the right program, or if you've already decided, good luck with all your studies!

-Janelle

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JMU is known state and nationwide for its super partying students.

I can attest to that.

Luckily, I only ended up there once with a sprained ankle. I had hoped to start the nursing program but found it was too difficult with all of the fraternity parties. I had to make my priorities and changed to an easier major.

It's all a fuzzy memory now.......

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