RNwannabe2011

Yes, it's #9 on the pre-admission check list for the traditional program, not sure about Momentum. http://www.nvcc.edu/campuses-and-centers/medical/academic-divisions/info-session/nursing.html Follow this link and then click on the pre-admission test information.

NVCC has a spanish for healthcare workers class, it's an online class. I think they have it in class as well. I took it, it was a bit tough but very useful. It would probably be easier for you since you have taken spanish before. I hadn't so that's probably why it was hard for me.

I'm not in the program but know some who are in both programs. The programs are challenging but you don't have to be an "A" student to do well. All depends on your study habits and determination to do well. The momentum program is an accelerated program, one year for basic pre-reqs and co-reqs, one year for nursing classes and co-reqs and then one year at Mason. So it's not a walk in the park. From what I've heard the summer semester is the most challenging. Because instead of having 16 weeks to complete it you have 12 weeks. I have no clue on acceptance rate, it's not something that is published like many colleges and universities do. Tutition for this semster is 112.45 per credit. For each semester of both programs you average about 14 credits per semester. Can be less if you go for the traditional program and do the co-reqs before hand. So about $1500.00 a semester plus books. This area is expensive to live in. There are good and bad areas... the further south you go from DC the rent gets cheaper. I have no clue what rent is like these days....but I live in Woodbridge and it's one of the cheaper areas to live in for this area. But with that means more time on the interstate, to get to where you want to go. This area is known for it's horrible traffic.

Hi All! I'm planning on apply next fall, and had a question about the pre-reqs. I can't get to an information session, with my class schedule. I'm starting them this fall and the way I have to take them I won't be done until the summer. But in the brochure it says they have to be completed by spring in time for fall. How strict are they on this policy? Has anyone been allowed to finish a pre-req over the summer?

For NVCC's nursing program you take NAS 161/162. I'm apply to different ABSN programs and they won't all take the NAS 161/162.

For those that have taken BIO 205.....I'm a bit confused about the pre-reqs. The counselors at my campus have given me different answers. The catalog states that one needs a year of biology and chemistry. Would... BIO 141 and 142 and CHM 111 and 112 fulfill that requirement? Or can I just take one section of BIO and CHM? Thanks!

The accelerated program starts in May and the traditional in August. Chem 101 is a pre-req if you didn't take it in high school. Here is the site with the pre-req form and the information.

I will, but probably not any time soon. Which program are you applying to?

Check the virginia board there are a couple of ppl that just got in as well.

Which chemistry did you take? I signed up for 121 this fall but don't know if I should take the 111.

I haven't applied but I'm working on pre-reqs at NVCC as well. In the brochure it says they have to be completed before starting the program. I haven't spoke to anyone at MU, did they tell you differently?

Where you expecting it to be denied? Seems like if you had your ducks in a row all they could do is approve it. Good luck.

I think since you'll have clinicals that having a car would be a better option. Metro and Metro buses aren't always on time. I'm not sure where the clinical sites are for MU, but Northern VA isn't as easily accessible with public transportation as DC. There are a lot of ppl that do head from the lower parts of Northen VA into the Alexandria, Arlington, DC area so if you have a early morning clinical then you have to contend with all those people and have to plan accordingly. Which could mean a 4 am wake up...

Housing is pricey in Northern Va, esp. if you're renting. Traffic is horrible. Public transportation is pretty good. Anything specific you want to know?

Maybe try various doctors office or Kaiser Permanente, there are a bunch of offices near Potomac Hospital and Kaiser is right up the street from there as well. The Potomac News is the local paper here, as well as Washington Post. Check those for openings, the jobs are posted online.