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    NVCC Fall 2020

    MEC Counselor replied to MEC Counselor's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Our office is committed to getting you the information you need. We have set up a virtual advising office using Zoom. Visit our Blog post on online advising options:...
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    NVCC Fall 2020

    MEC Counselor replied to MEC Counselor's topic in Virginia Nursing

    You would need to check on the ATI TEAS website for testing locations. We do not have a
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    NVCC Fall 2020

    MEC Counselor replied to MEC Counselor's topic in Virginia Nursing

    We have been informed that testing will be closed until at least April 4. NOVA will accept TEAS scores taken at testing sites outside of NOVA. It just has to be the latest TEAS at the ADN or above...
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    NVCC Fall 2020

    MEC Counselor replied to MEC Counselor's topic in Virginia Nursing

    In response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Dean of Nursing has extended the Fall 2020 application deadline to April 20, 2020. Visit, https://www.nvcc.edu/coronavirus/index.html for...
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    NVCC Fall 2020

    MEC Counselor replied to MEC Counselor's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hello @cumminsc13, We would point out our prior post describing the competitive criteria. The weakest part of your application will be the BIO 141 grade. However, Having the CST and Humanities...
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    NVCC Fall 2020

    MEC Counselor replied to MEC Counselor's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Am I eligible to apply?As a reminder, we have a self-check form you can use on our blog,...
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    Marymount ABSN 2020

    MEC Counselor replied to ktrimma's topic in School, College Programs

    We encourage students looking to get into an RN program to consider NOVA nursing as a backup option. you can finish your RN and either pursue a co-enrollment or RN to BSN
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    GEORGE MASON ABSN FALL 2020 PROGRAM

    MEC Counselor replied to zelababy's topic in Virginia Nursing

    You would apply for our RN associates degree program. You could also pursue the Co-enrollment program with Mason as some of our students do, or a similar program offered by ODU. The other option is to...
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    GEORGE MASON ABSN FALL 2020 PROGRAM

    MEC Counselor replied to zelababy's topic in Virginia Nursing

    It may be advantageous for you to also apply to NOVA's nursing program. In the event you are not accepted the NOVA nursing program leads to an RN and you can finish your BSN via one of their many RN...
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    NVCC Fall 2020

    MEC Counselor replied to MEC Counselor's topic in Virginia Nursing

    The bachelor's degree only waives SDV 101. If you are awarded transfer credit for co-requisites that will earn you some extra points. Taking honors courses does not impact your admissions into the...
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    Help with transfer to GMU from NVCC

    MEC Counselor replied to K8TO0's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hello You can apply to our nursing program and then transfer to the MASON RN to BSN, https://www.nvcc.edu/medical/apply/ . orfollow the Mason Guide for the traditional...
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    NVCC Fall 2020

    MEC Counselor replied to MEC Counselor's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Visit our Facebook page regularly for updates and live Q&A's put on by MEC Advisors. We just had one for Dental Hygiene
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    NVCC Fall 2020

    MEC Counselor replied to MEC Counselor's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Because students are ranked on one of four factors the TEAS Scores of those accepted will have a wide range. If you have not maxed out an area that points are assigned for, it makes sense to consider...
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    NVCC Fall 2020

    MEC Counselor replied to MEC Counselor's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Disability Services- ATI TEAS Exam AccommodationsMost students don't realize that they may be eligible to request accommodations on the ATI TEAS exam if they have a documented disability. Students...
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    NVCC Fall 2020

    MEC Counselor replied to MEC Counselor's topic in Virginia Nursing

    We also want to plug out the Blog and Facebook pages. It helps our office a lot the more students follow and subscribe. www.facebook.com/novamecss and
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    NVCC Fall 2020

    MEC Counselor replied to MEC Counselor's topic in Virginia Nursing

    The four corequisites are: BIO 142BIO 150Humanities elective ( https://catalog.nvcc.edu/content.php?catoid=2&navoid=95#)CST Elective (CST 229, 110, 115 or 126)Feel free to contact us via email...
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    NVCC Fall 2020

    MEC Counselor replied to MEC Counselor's topic in Virginia Nursing

    You get points for finishing BIO 142 with a C or better. So if you retake it, it won't improve your application more than it has
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    NVCC Fall 2020

    MEC Counselor replied to MEC Counselor's topic in Virginia Nursing

    NOVA always uses your most recent grades. If you could only take one then we would say retake BIO 141 and improve your TEAS or if you haven't take any co-requisites do that. Not everyone that got in...
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    NVCC Fall 2020

    MEC Counselor replied to MEC Counselor's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Excellent, If you get an A in PSY 230 that would be top marks on two of the four areas that points are assigned for. Don't forget to also take the ATI TEAS seriously. We look forward to seeing your...
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    NVCC Fall 2020

    MEC Counselor replied to MEC Counselor's topic in Virginia Nursing

    That rule applied to that application cycle. The current Health Sciences & Nursing TEAS Information document on the www.nvcc.edu/medical/apply portal states that your ATI TEAS results are good for...
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    NVCC Fall 2020

    MEC Counselor replied to MEC Counselor's topic in Virginia Nursing

    How to Meet requirements by the next two application deadlines. The Next two nursing deadlines are March 20, 2020, for a Fall 2020 start and September 20, 2020, for a Spring 2021 start. Fall 2020...
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    NVCC Spring 2020

    MEC Counselor replied to KayDRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Whomever you go with, remember that the BIO 141 grade is heavily weighted in the admissions process. Give it your all and go for an A. We have a Fall 2020 thread
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    NVCC Fall 2020

    MEC Counselor replied to MEC Counselor's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Our blog has more info on this topic:
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    NVCC Fall 2020

    MEC Counselor replied to MEC Counselor's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Most Common Reasons Applications were not moved forward for Ranking, things to avoidStudent Failed to regularly check the student email addresses and respond in a timely manner to request from...
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    NVCC Spring 2020

    MEC Counselor replied to KayDRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    We wanted to mention that many students find success with the Focused Review offered for free on the ATI TEAS portal. You can find it next to where you download your results for each