for anyone considering VC- here's the experience and information I have to share. 1. VC cost more but has SUBSTANTIALLY more hands on Clinical hours than any other Assoc degree program. VC Grads have 750 clinical hours.. CLINICAL hours.. community ...
Yes. VC doesn't have a waiting list because it it costs so much more. Tuition is quarterly. $5500 each quarter, regardless of # of classes taken. Covers books, tuitition, shots, scrubs, background check, cpr, everything but the physical. The class...
redstepchild replied to chandani430's topic in Alabama
Im 36. You may want to get an NCLEX/ RN book that is an easy read and start studying early. The stuff get's thrown at you fairly quickly. You can learn right then or prelearn. That is what I have been doing, just reading and studying certain things ...
redstepchild replied to redstepchild's topic in Alabama
I'm extremely happy with my decision. The nursing instructors are very very helpful. If someone took just the VC courses, they would have a lot of cramming to do with Microbiology, AP1, Nutrition for nursing, and Eng 102 in the same quarter. I'm ver...
redstepchild replied to matchsticktgt's topic in Alabama
also, its pretty cool that my shots n stuff are paid for, I am responsible for my physical, which my Dr did and billed as an annual check up... (its all in the Billing) but then filled out the form later for me with the data. Books/ scrubs/ lab stuf...
redstepchild replied to matchsticktgt's topic in Alabama
An Update on my 2010 post... THANK GOODNESS I didn't listen to the posters HERE! Not trying to insult but I did do the VC college route because I needed a night/ weekend program that I could transition to a 4 year program and YES, you can do VC and...
redstepchild replied to redstepchild's topic in Alabama
see if you can get a copy of their quarter by quarter schedule and perhaps you can cross off enough classes to get that quarter to 4 credits.. and then you request to have that "one" course moved either to the NEXT quarter OR moved to the next time i...
redstepchild replied to redstepchild's topic in Headlines
Google search turns up this. http://www.google.com/search?q=%22nursing%22+and+%22apps%22&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&client=firefox-a&rlz=1R1GGHP_en___US432#sclient=psy&hl=en&client=firefox-a&rlz=1R1GGHP_en___US432&sou...
redstepchild replied to redstepchild's topic in Alabama
I am going to VC. I called around to the BSN mobility programs and I found that if I mentioned VC they instantly said NO.. BUT if I said "licensed in the state of Alabama/ NCLEX passed" + pre-reqs at Jeff state.. then it was a YES. I think they hea...
redstepchild replied to RoyalNurse2010's topic in Alabama
Curious, how long from when you applied till you were offered or contacted with a serious interview? How long was this from Graduation. I'm really glad you got an opportunity. Foot in the door... now its time to hit the grind and start impressing p...
redstepchild replied to RoyalNurse2010's topic in Alabama
oh and check these job boards often.. you can search by zip code. Remember "Preferred" does not mean "required". http://jobs.nursescareercenter.com/jobs
redstepchild replied to RoyalNurse2010's topic in Alabama
have you looked for any volunteer nursing opportunities that would give you experience. for example, with the recent Tornado's in Alabama. Redcross needed Registered Nurses to work triage units. When you start working in medical situations like tha...
redstepchild replied to cpl_dvldog's topic in Alabama
get a good nights sleep. Serious. I took the test the 1st time off the fly, no studying.. I got a 95. Took it again 6 months later trying to improve my score and I stayed up all night stressing and studying for weeks. I got a 70. I would also ma...
redstepchild replied to CRNBSN18's topic in Alabama
well once you get really into the concept that this is where you are going.. and you've pretty much sold them that you are going there.. ONCE I was enrolled, I discussed with the Head of the department and admissions mngr that I wanted to take the q...
redstepchild replied to CRNBSN18's topic in Alabama
So I enrolled.. I don't start until later in June so I can back down if need be. I came pretty prepared so when I came in I had all my documents in order.. you HAVE to come in twice.. my second visit was just to review my stuff cause I brought my ta...
redstepchild replied to gearbanger's topic in Alabama
bevill state was deemed "deficient" by the alabama state board of nursing. why is that important.. well that board says if you can become a nurse and if the program you are attending keeps falling in nclex pass scores, they aren't going to be in...
redstepchild replied to thing2chic's topic in Alabama
Calhoun seems to have been getting better n better each year with their NCLEX pass rates per the AL state nursing board. 79% just 3 years ago.. 92% a year ago.. consistent improvement each year. Based upon that, I would enroll in Calhoun if it wer...
redstepchild replied to cpl_dvldog's topic in Alabama
bevill state is on "deficient status" with the alabama state board of nursing.. that's the board that determines what is an acceptable program of nursing for you to take if you expect to become an rn in alabama. the test scores for this school have...
redstepchild replied to CRNBSN18's topic in Alabama
Well at least I know what the regular rate is for the classes.. the lady I spoke to said the program director will cut the cost if all need are the nursing classes.. as long as the classes I took are equivilant... and she said the typical Jeff state ...
redstepchild replied to CRNBSN18's topic in Alabama
i'm still thinking about doing the virginia college thing.. I've taken ALL the classes listed as pre reqs on the Jacksonville state RN-BSN mobility program.. I took them at Jeff state.. all are transferable.. I was hoping I could get into Jeff state ...