RNwannabe2011

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  1. NOVA Fall 2010 Traditional or 2+1 anyone??

    RNwannabe2011 replied to jp6492's topic in Virginia Nursing

    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...

  2. Best Way to Learn Medical Spanish?

    RNwannabe2011 replied to cbcle's topic in Virginia Nursing

    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...

  3. Questions about NOVA and Momentum program

    RNwannabe2011 replied to Julian87's topic in Virginia Nursing

    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...

  4. George Mason Accelerated BSN 2009

    RNwannabe2011 replied to vwde's topic in Virginia Nursing

    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...

  5. NVCC BIO 205

    RNwannabe2011 posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    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...

  6. NVCC BIO 205

    RNwannabe2011 replied to RNwannabe2011's topic in Virginia Nursing

    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

  7. NOVA Accelerated/Traditional program ???

    RNwannabe2011 replied to jane87's topic in Virginia Nursing

    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

  8. Wanting a pen pal

    RNwannabe2011 replied to MrsTLC's topic in Virginia Nursing

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

  9. I got into NVCC's Fall 09 program!! IM SO HAPPY!!

    RNwannabe2011 replied to sk2198's topic in General Nursing

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

  10. Marymount Accelerated BSN Program Fall 09

    RNwannabe2011 replied to eileen9953's topic in Virginia Nursing

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

  11. Marymount Accelerated BSN Program Fall 09

    RNwannabe2011 replied to eileen9953's topic in Virginia Nursing

    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...

  12. Approved Checklist-NVCC!!!!!!!!

    RNwannabe2011 replied to Cilantrophobe's topic in Virginia Nursing

    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

  13. Marymount Fall09

    RNwannabe2011 replied to ytagirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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...

  14. Marymount Fall09

    RNwannabe2011 replied to ytagirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

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

  15. INOVA nurse recruiter (need contact info)

    RNwannabe2011 replied to AnnaC's topic in Virginia Nursing

    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...

  16. Career Change - Nursing school

    RNwannabe2011 replied to Zeinita's topic in Virginia Nursing

    The accelerated program at Mason is working towards a BSN. I'm not sure the amount of time that can pass, most schools it's 5-10 years. You should sign up for an information session at GMU and I'm...

  17. Career Change - Nursing school

    RNwannabe2011 replied to Zeinita's topic in Virginia Nursing

    1. I'm pretty sure NOVA/NVCC has higher NCLEX pass rate than GMU. I'm sure someone can link the VABON site or it's on the top of this forum. What is your ultimate goal? Do you want to just be an RN?...

  18. NOVA-Medical campus?

    RNwannabe2011 replied to mscgirl09's topic in Virginia Nursing

    NVCC or NOVA has a great nursing program, the NCLEX pass rates are the best in the area. The campus is nice and everybody there is really focused on their studies. As for the job market I have no...

  19. Momentum 2+1 help please!!!

    RNwannabe2011 replied to popit190's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Wow the dept. changed thier minds again. Not a shocker, they seem to do it every other month or so. You sure seem to know when they make changes as soon as they happen. You must live up there! Must be...

  20. Momentum 2+1 help please!!!

    RNwannabe2011 replied to popit190's topic in Virginia Nursing

    This program is for students who have no prior college credit and are attending college for the first time. -From program brochure

  21. Momentum 2+1 help please!!!

    RNwannabe2011 replied to popit190's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Last year they let everyone in, that applied and had the appropriate HESI score. They changed it for this

  22. Momentum 2+1 help please!!!

    RNwannabe2011 replied to popit190's topic in Virginia Nursing

    1. The momentum program is for kids straight out of high school or for those who have no college credit. So since you already have taken classes at NVCC then you're not eligible. 2. The check list is...

  23. Prospective Second Degree Nursing Student

    RNwannabe2011 replied to spete39's topic in General Nursing

    To add on to what Rhone said....pre-reqs take at least a year or more, depending on the program. So with NVCC it's a year of pre-reqs and then a year of mainly nursing classes with a few support...

  24. Prospective Second Degree Nursing Student

    RNwannabe2011 replied to spete39's topic in General Nursing

    NVCC (Northern Virginia Community College) has an accelerated ADN program. Starts in May of each year, there is an online and in-person option. Here is the link to the programs they offer. You can go...

  25. NOVA

    RNwannabe2011 replied to JumpingIn's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I'm not in the program, but took NAS 161 with Momentum students. Some liked it but most hated the fact that they couldn't pick their schedule. If you had to work, or know that the professor wasn't all...