NachoMomma

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  1. starting school?

    NachoMomma replied to NrsheartTS's topic in Virginia Nursing

    That's great! She'll probably ask you about why you want to be a nurse, why should they choose you, why you chose MCI over the other programs, and what your support is like at home. Do you have...

  2. Cheapest school in Hampton Roads

    NachoMomma replied to HeatherMax's topic in Virginia Nursing

    MCI offers the same federal financial aid that other schools have (fill out the fafsa and see what you get- some get pell or other grants). They do have a few scholarships, but they're only for...

  3. Cheapest school in Hampton Roads

    NachoMomma replied to HeatherMax's topic in Virginia Nursing

    TCC and TNCC are less expensive and have great programs! The biggest disadvantage for my situation was time. It takes almost a full year (maybe longer if you don't take full loads) to complete...

  4. starting school?

    NachoMomma replied to NrsheartTS's topic in Virginia Nursing

    We sat next to each other today! I'm

  5. starting school?

    NachoMomma replied to NrsheartTS's topic in Virginia Nursing

    The prereqs are 5 weeks. :) As for the physical, check out Patient First. I don't know the costs, but I know that they used to run these labs (I had them done there when I worked at a dental clinic)....

  6. starting school?

    NachoMomma replied to NrsheartTS's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I'm at VB campus! I had an opposite experience and have had no problems at all. I hope when you go back that you'll have a better experience! Be sure to tell that person about your first time -...

  7. starting school?

    NachoMomma replied to NrsheartTS's topic in Virginia Nursing

    That sucks! I'm sorry that both of you had a trying time! My experience was not like that at all. Which campuses did you go to? If you look through some of the old posts, you can probably find...

  8. TEAS test

    NachoMomma replied to hopeful10's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Yes. They offered a standard calculator, but I brought mine because I knew exactly how to use my calculator. You can not bring a programmable one though - (a graphing

  9. Medical Careers Institute Richmond Campus

    NachoMomma replied to hopeful10's topic in Virginia Nursing

    How was your open house

  10. Interested In Civilian Nurse Jobs at Portsmouth Navy Hospital

    NachoMomma replied to al7139's topic in Virginia Nursing

    http://www.navymedical.jobs/default.html This is the direct link to the civilian job opportunities as a government employee. There's also information on how to start the application process. I think...

  11. MCI Student RN Program

    NachoMomma replied to sunshine327's topic in Virginia Nursing

    He's in the Navy. The transferring isn't effective until August 09 and I think it does require more commitment (mine plans on doing the full 20 already, so this is not a deal breaker for us). I...

  12. Medical Careers Institute Richmond Campus

    NachoMomma replied to hopeful10's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I replied to other post on the general nursing board with some info, but I'm at the VB campus. One thing you should ask about when you call is about the accredidation with NLNAC. I don't think that...

  13. MCI Student RN Program

    NachoMomma replied to sunshine327's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Yeah- they qualify for all federal financial aid. I didn't qualify for the pell grant, but was able to take use the stafford loan and took out a private loan for some. I'm also anticipating...

  14. MCI-Transferring Credits

    NachoMomma replied to sunshine327's topic in Virginia Nursing

    So out of curiousity and hearing that some students were lied to while in the application process, I called NLNAC this afternoon. I called 800-669-1656 (the number listed on the website) was...

  15. MCI Student RN Program

    NachoMomma replied to sunshine327's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Anyone know what the yearly holiday schedule is? I know we just had two weeks off for winter break. Do we also get a spring break or summer break? What about federal holidays? I was so excited to...

  16. Medical Careers Institute questions

    NachoMomma replied to hopeful10's topic in General Nursing

    You'll get a lot more answers on the VA board in the regional section! There are several of us going to MCI. Are you looking for RN or LPN? Days or nights? I'm starting the RN program days at VB...

  17. MCI Student RN Program

    NachoMomma replied to sunshine327's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I just got my call too!! Congrats! I'm so excited! We're official nursing

  18. MCI-Transferring Credits

    NachoMomma replied to sunshine327's topic in Virginia Nursing

    At my interview, I was told the same thing about the accredidation status. I know some girls in my class were concerned about the website not listing VB campus for the ADN. I'm moving out of state...

  19. Buying old editions of books?

    NachoMomma replied to Cilantrophobe's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I'd always run it by the instructor too. I've had teachers in my gen ed classes say that older versions are okay, but some are real sticklers for the new

  20. MCI Student RN Program

    NachoMomma replied to sunshine327's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I'm applying too! Who else is hoping for the day program at VB? I'm in the night computer class right now and most people in my class are hoping for the night program, but some are applying for day...