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Good luck with your application. I felt the same way when I was in your shoes. The latest cut off is not 3.86. UNR actually changed the requirements so acceptance is not all GPA based anymore. What gets you in is your interview, GPA and essay (which is done right after the interview). Don't think about the "3.86", this is not the case anymore. Also, be careful because you cannot repeat classes over and over again because those wont be counted anymore. If you need specific info, you can PM me, I'd be happy to answer some questions you may have :)

Hi kjsquared, I noticed from the threads that you are enrolled at TMCC's nursing program. May i ask would you recommend the program to others ? Also, you said that alot of people in your class are going the CNA route on the side, does one automatically qualify to take the CNA exam once they have completed a semester or two of nursing classes ?

The people that don't yet have their positions, are they the ones that signed up with the hospital- Carondelet ? The one thing that i've read about the program that i like is that they make sure everyone makes it to the end for graduation. Is that how it usually is ? In the community college where i live, many students never make it to the end and that's a big concern of mine.

Azdesertflower, which was the best choice of all the sponsoring hopsitals (the ones that kept their end of the contract and hired the students ?) Did u get to pick where you wanted to work ? Do you like where you ended up? They told me that the hospitals are sponsoring again but there is the option to self pay. I would think that they would have backed out if they didnt have positions to offer students. .

So i just called the school and was told the MS program just prepares you to be a nurse generalist (an R.N) not a nurse practioner.They do however have programs for that after one becomes an RN. They offer the online certificates of the DNP. The MS program will begin in May next year and its only 15 months. There is the option to self pay. But they wont tell me the exact tuition. I do like the fact its only 15 months and although expensive the self pay option prevents one from being tied down to a contract for 3 years. For those who graduated from the accelerated BSN program they once offered, do you feel u were prepared to become a nurse ? Did most of the students who began the program make it through to the end ?

Katie, if i were you i would request a forbearance on my loans untill i could register for the next term thus there would be no need to pay them off. If not i would take non nursing classes instead. There is a class that i've heard is a good class for pharm calculations online at ccc.online. Its a one credit class, i plan on taking it in October to help me with calculations before i start nursing school. I think it's a little over 200.00 but its all online. I've heard its a great class from this forum, you should give it a shot before you can reapply to your class.

Gtterbug, Thanks for the info. I've become ireally interested in the part time track for spring 2011 since i have two little boys and thus would not be able to do the full time. Do you know if the schedule in the part time track is intense ? I think the part time track is only one semester longer than the regular track right ? Are those students able to still work ? I would need to bring in some income.

I did not end up applying since i decided not to take A&P 2 this semester but rather this Spring. I dont regret my decision because i'm hoping to apply to another accelrated program in the summer that offers a BSN. I've heard both horrible and good things about the nursing program at TMCC. Its a great program overall and they do graduate skilled nurses but from what i've heard from graduates the teachers are extremely harsh on students. I went to a graduation ceremony for a friend and realized that there were only a handful of graduates from the nursing program and maybe about 5 or less graduated with honors. That scared me a whole lot. I couldn't imagine they have a hard time filling in spots, there are so many applicants every year. What i hate is that even for the traditional program this coming August, all preqs must be completed by next month. Anyway, good luck on getting in. With all that i've heard, i decided it wasn't for me.

From what i hear, Renown is pretty short staffed on nurses. You may wanna try them. Good luck !

Did you notice that they are now offering a part time nursing program ? It just takes longer than the other two programs. Does anyone have experience with the accelerated program ? I will be applying for the accelerated BSN and wanted to ask if there is a high success rate in that program (do most of the students make it to the end ? ).

Can anyone share what the name of the Microbiology text is ? I need to get a used one online. I am hoping to register for the class today. I'm really hoping to get an A since the nursing program i'd like to apply to is very competitive. There are two different teachers teaching it this Fall. Are they both good teachers ?

Does anyone know how soon will students receive a reponse if applying to the Fast track program this coming January?

Hi Clam27, yes i did get a hold of Admissions after numerous attempts. Unfortunatley they are no longer offering the entry level Masters Program. They didn't give me any reason as to why but its no longer an option. Do you know any other schools in nevada offering such a program ?

Hi Taren Koren, Welcome to the allnurses. Well, classes at Apollo will begin August 31st. Clinicals will be held at Renown in Reno. There are three classes starting, 1st, 2nd and 3rd sessions (i was told about 60 spots will be filled). The third session is for those who don't require any prerequisites, they go straight into Nursing classes. The first step is coming in for an information session held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5. After that you will need to schcedule a time to take the Hesi test. Students are given two chances to pass (75%). Once you are done with that then you will be able to meet with the Admissions counselor for an interview and then with financial aid. Financial aid needs to know how you intend to pay for tuition. They wont give you much info untill you meet with them after your Hesi. The tests are scheduled Wednesdays and Fridays and are not too hard. You will be given a calculator to use for the Math portion. The study guide is quite helpful. I bought mine at TMCC's bookstore. There has been over 300 applicants who has applied for this upcoming semester but i think alot of people are deterred by the price. If you already have some pre-reqs then the price is reduced, not too significantly though. You should ask if they are still accepting applications for the August start. Their first deadline was the end of June but the last i heard was that they extended it to the end of July. When you do receive your acceptance letter, you will have about 1 week or less to call and confirm your seat. Good luck with in the process, if you need any more information, i'd be happy to share :typing.

If anyone is interested in the information that i've found PM me and i'll be happy to share.