NightOwlGirl

Kp051298 -- My last name starts with an R & I got mine at 1:56 pm.

CabeRNetMama -- My record hasn't been updated yet. In one of the earlier emails NVCC said it wouldn't happen until they have a final list of accepted applicants, which will probably be early next week, as they have asked anyone not attending to emai...

I think Alexandria is still priority 1, as they have an NVCC campus in Alexandria. I'm in Fairfax County, in the Fair Oaks area. Any of the counties/cities directly served by NVCC (Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Prince William, Loudoun) are priori...

Check your email, everyone! I just received my acceptance letter! Orientation is June 15th. PS: Wooohoooo!!! 😂 🎉

Which is why I definitely said "tentative", as it was the word they used. I'm taking everything with a large grain of salt. The reason I called was to explicitly ask about orientation, as I'm currently an eight hour plane ride away, visiting family...

I just spoke with one of the counselors & he said the tentative notification date was Thurs. June 8th, with the orientation probably being scheduled for June 15th. Finalized orientation info will be in the acceptance emails. He also said the Dean...

Everyone else get the new (rather lengthy) mass email "Further Information for Eligible Applicants"? It explains domicile review is happening now (one may need to provide extra documents, etc.), then ranking & notifications. It doesn't clarify t...

I received a duplicate copy of the May 15th email this afternoon, around the same time as they posted the update to the MEC FB page. No idea why. Perhaps it was related to me inquiring about potential dates for the summer orientation.

CabeRNetMama - I didn't need to submit any type of seperate application; SU awarded me a GPA based "academic transfer scholarship" a "nursing grant" & then the VTAG (Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant). My overall GPA is 3.9 & my prereq GPA is...

ViviennesHeart - Yes, I knew about the Mason program, but I'm currently missing one of the prereqs (Bioethics). I might pick it up though. I'd have to figure out which program (GMU vs. ODU) is more cost effective.

vg2481 -- I'd been debating it internally & have come to the same conclusion. Attending Shenandoah will be challenging, but worth it in the end. They've also offered me a significant discount, bringing the price down to 37K, which is still high, ...

CabeRNetMama -- I am in a similar situation (young daughter, husband will be overseas next year), so the slower pace of the NVCC program is much more my speed. If I don't get in, however, I will power through the 15 month ABSN at Shenandoah. I consi...

Thanks for the info. At least we can rest easy tonight. Looking ahead, has anyone applied to a backup school, or would you just re-apply at NVCC if you don't get in this time? I've been admitted to the ABSN program at Shenandoah University & ha...

Nnh7, when did you send in your application? I mailed mine about two days after the window opened in March & I got the notification about it being sent to the nursing department on May 15th. I remember reading something about them processing app...

That's good news. Did they give you any idea about when orientation might be?

I feel like this year they have not been updating the MEC FB page much regarding the nursing applications. Their recent updates have no mention of the May 15th email sent out regarding statuses (e.g. processed & sent to the department, missing pi...

For those of you who have already been admitted & registered for fall, if you don't mind sharing, how much flexibility do you have with scheduling your classes? Can you put together, for example, a mostly afternoon class schedule, if you prefer? ...

I would call and/or email MU admissions to make sure they have both received & picked-up the transcript, as this can be two separate steps, depending on the issuing school. I had everything in two weeks before the first review deadline, but MU dr...

My application was bumped to the second review due to a transcript issue (MU didn't pick up my electronic transcript on time) & I believe the projected notification date is June 15th.

I just put down my deposit, too, but I won't make my final decision about attending until late May or early June, when I've heard from my other two schools (Marymount, NVCC). Due to a transcript issue I won't hear from Marymount until June, but I sh...

Options are always good. Shenandoah seems like they have a strong program (I've met several graduates who all found jobs right away), so I think I would be happy there, too. Are you applying to any other nursing schools? Also, did you apply for any ...

Hi! I've also been admitted to the Fall '17 ABSN program at Shenandoah. I'm still applying to other schools, though & right now Shenandoah is my back-up, due to their price (expensive), location (I live closer to the Beltway) & rather rigid s...

As my username indicates, I empathize with you. Day shifts are my nemesis. Shudder. Clinicals are bad enough. You mentioned you've been a night-owl since childhood & I have been too. I was eventually diagnosed with Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder, ...

It may be a bit far for you, but I attended Excel Health Institute in Manassas, VA for my CNA training & I highly recommend them. The cost was quite reasonable (around $600) & included books, scrubs & equipment (BP cuff, stethoscope). The...

Any other nursing students with diagnosed disabilities & needs requiring accommodation under the A.D.A.? Was your school helpful or was the process of getting accommodation difficult? I am being diagnosed with an "invisible disability" (circadi...