I haven't seen a thread for this yet and there has been one for just about every semester at MEC, so I decided to make one.
I'm currently studying for the TEAS and I've printed out the Fall 2018 application to work on but there are some very confusing elements (and possibly typos?) on it so I plan on asking on Monday. Since they changed nearly everything from previous years I feel like they made some mistakes (possibly).
Is anyone else a little confused? For instance, they tell you not to get a background check until notified to do so, but the complete checklist on the application they give you instructs you to initial that you've completed the background check.
Are you affirming that the problem may be about applicant shortage from what you have gathered? On your point, nobody knows how anything is set up. When you enroll in a chemistry or physics course, you as much as guess how it is set up as any course. I doubt these classes would be much different. I am sure you wouldn't scare off a course because you don't know how it is set up. Nice of you to check on us though.
I think what vg2481 is saying is that people may be weary of being the guinea pig in a new curriculum. The fall cohort will be taking an entire different set of nursing courses, curriculum, etc. The professors will be teaching these courses for the first time. Yes, it is still a nursing program, but the classes will be different. We all know how unorganized nvcc is, so it is a little scary to be the first cohort going through so many changes. For me, it is worth it because I know that nvcc has a great nursing program and a great reputation.
Hit the nail on the head, blb28! It's nothing like jumping into a regular physics or chemistry class, because the Nursing faculty have been teaching the material in a specific way for a long time. While the students will have no idea how things are set up, I entered the program knowing that the faculty knew exactly how each class was going to be set up. Along with dealing with updated content (which we'll all be dealing with our entire careers), they're now going to have entirely new syllabi, curricula, and even classes. For instance, we currently have separate classes for Maternal/Fetal health and Psych. Now, there are no separate classes for those but they're going to be integrated in other classes. So, I would understand if someone had trepidation about entering into this cohort.
Well, I understand your points. My point is, it is hardly the reason for this. What percentage of people would not seek admission because a curriculum is being changed and decide to stay back to watch especially when it is very competitive from year to year? Whether classes or topics are merged, it is going to be the same training as before. Some may become heavier and more difficult, while others would lighten up. It also looks like it is not just NVCC. Other CC in Virginia are also moving to the new format. It could become easier or more difficult. We would see how it goes. VG, how easy is it working full time with classes lets say three 112 hr shifts you can put towards weekend?
You: This is absolutely not even possibly a reason and I know it without a doubt (despite having no evidence other than my personal feelings)
Boiiiiiii. Next. I literally have friends who failed out of the program first semester who are just taking a year off from applying so that the department has time to acclimate to their new thing. It's not gonna be the same training. Next!!!!
I worked 25 hours a week and it was hard. Really hard. I didn't even have to take any coreqs. It wasn't about time spent in class, it was more about all the material you had to know and teach yourself. It's a lot of time spent reading and reviewing and doing practice questions. I split it my work schedule over 4 days, but everyone I know who's working more than 20 hours is really struggling.
You: This is absolutely not even possibly a reason and I know it without a doubt (despite having no evidence other than my personal feelings)
Boiiiiiii. Next. I literally have friends who failed out of the program first semester who are just taking a year off from applying so that the department has time to acclimate to their new thing. It's not gonna be the same training. Next!!!!
I worked 25 hours a week and it was hard. Really hard. I didn't even have to take any coreqs. It wasn't about time spent in class, it was more about all the material you had to know and teach yourself. It's a lot of time spent reading and reviewing and doing practice questions. I split it my work schedule over 4 days, but everyone I know who's working more than 20 hours is really struggling.
Jeez... Man got to work man.. And I wanna work more than 20 hrs.. Shhhh... Anyway, thanks for the heads up.
I did not say I was sure about the novelty of the program not being a reason. I said it was likely not the main reason. I think the major reason is the application criteria which is tougher and I think we have at least one person in this thread attesting to that. I appreciate you Vg taking time out to come give us some insight here, and I hope to be in the same boat as you later this year... I'm scared though.
So I talked to the first year advisor and he said acceptance/rejection letters will be going out 3 weeks after the newest deadline... so should be around end of May
So I talked to the first year advisor and he said acceptance/rejection letters will be going out 3 weeks after the newest deadline... so should be around end of May
Thanks for posting! Ugh, 3 weeks.
Did he say at all about how many they are looking at taking? Someone posted 100-150, wonder if it is still the case.
I feel like everyone is getting their hopes up with this extended deadline. How can they go from having 200 to 400 applicants and never enough spots, to now not enough applicants? Has anyone been able to find out how many spots they have for the Fall? Surely they have an idea by now?
She said applicants who applied in March would find out sooner, they have already been sorted and ranked. Only time will tell! All we can do is wait. Either it will be one week or four!
blb28, ADN, BSN, RN
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I think what vg2481 is saying is that people may be weary of being the guinea pig in a new curriculum. The fall cohort will be taking an entire different set of nursing courses, curriculum, etc. The professors will be teaching these courses for the first time. Yes, it is still a nursing program, but the classes will be different. We all know how unorganized nvcc is, so it is a little scary to be the first cohort going through so many changes. For me, it is worth it because I know that nvcc has a great nursing program and a great reputation.