hoping2nurse replied to hoping2nurse's topic in Virginia Nursing
Yeah, that's how it goes. You have to apply to the school (with at least 30 of the 46 hours which includes 3 of the 4 sciences) by 9/1 of the year before you attend. You will get accepted by 11/1....
hoping2nurse replied to hoping2nurse's topic in Virginia Nursing
I went today and it was really informative. I'm going to continue the route of both programs, but I won't be able to start Sentara until their Fall '12 class if I go that route. They are very strict...
hoping2nurse replied to hoping2nurse's topic in Virginia Nursing
I am going to the open house tomorrow. I am also between Sentara and TCC. If I go to TCC, I'm going to get my BSN from ODU right after getting my ADN. I'm not taking loans out and we're paying out of...
I met with MCI when I first started looking at nursing programs in the area. I think of them as a quick way to get to nursing but to me, it's not worth the money. I wasn't that impressed with the...
hoping2nurse replied to hoping2nurse's topic in Virginia Nursing
Not sure. I don't know how any of the local accelerated programs can offer degree (associate's or bachelor's) when they aren't colleges or universities? Do employers really "care" where you get your...
hoping2nurse replied to hoping2nurse's topic in Virginia Nursing
Cheryl, you are so helpful, thanks! So I'm assuming when Sentara goes BSN, the only Sentara hospitals hiring for Sentara grads, will be over? Meaning grads could get jobs at Chesapeake Regional, for...
hoping2nurse replied to hoping2nurse's topic in Virginia Nursing
What online prereq's could you take this fall? Isn't it just nursing courses that you'll need once you complete all the general education requirements? I already have BA so I have 27 of the 46 hours...
I'm currently taking my pre-reqs for either TCC or Sentara; I haven't decided between the two. I understand that Sentara is making some changes to their college requirements this summer. Does anyone...
hoping2nurse replied to hoping2nurse's topic in Virginia Nursing
So, I wonder if they will still offer the RN program? Do you know when they plan to announce this? I guess the only place that you can get a RN in Virginia Beach area (without going through the HRBT)...