akoukla22

hey there - i wasn't sure where to post it and ended up putting the same question on a few different sections... got some replies on this one: https://allnurses.com/virginia-nursing/having-hard-time-891514.html i ended up taking pharmacology and NAS161/162. I took medical terminology last semester and one of my psychology courses from my previous degree transferred over. If i take the 2nd psychology over the summer, then my first year of nursing school will be a lot easier, since i'll only have the nursing classes to take. i'm taking the TEAs on Friday! Hopefully I do well because if I dont, and then don't end up getting into the program, then i just wasted a whole lot of time and money taking all these classes! LOL.

thank you so much for the information! I'm so glad to hear I wouldn't have to re-take the courses - it wasn't very clear to me from the document, so i appreciate your clarification! The only reason I chose the NAS track was so that I would have the prerequisite classes done in time to apply for the program. My plan is to take 161 during the first part of the semester and 162 in the second part. That way, I can have the prereqs done by the May deadline for applications. The BIO track is 3 courses, so i definitely wouldn't have time to do all three before the application deadline, right? Do you think if I have A's in medical terminology and biology from this semester and then next semester take pharmacology, chemistry and the two NAS courses, that would set me straight? It's been a long time since i've been in school, so i want to make sure it's not too heavy of a courseload and i could still get A's. I will be working part time and studying for the TEAs as well. From reading other threads, I see the program is VERY competitive to get in and I just want to make myself as desirable to them as I can be! A note on my issue with the advisors - It was September when i went in and i was CLUELESS. i think they probably get a million people like me around that time of year. No harm, no foul. Regarding the BSN - My primary goal is to be accepted (and succeed in!) the NVCC nursing program. And since it seems that ADN's are still being hired (at least for the foreseeable future), I'd be fine sticking with the NAS coursework, since it makes me eligible for application faster than the BIO coursework. Once I secure employment, and need to get the BSN, I'll be okay with re-taking coursework if my NAS courses don't transfer over. So you are in the hybrid program? How do you like it? Can you tell me what made you choose that program rather than the traditional one? Originally, I (naively) thought 'Oh, I'll just apply to the traditional program and if i don't get in, I'll do the hybrid." But from some of the other posts i've read, I see that the hybrid program has less spaces than the traditional. So, I'm assuming it's *more* competitive? I am so excited about the prospect of becoming a nurse and also about being in school, so if either of you have advice about the application process from your experience, I'd love to hear it. Thanks again!!!

Oops - I have posted this on the Colleges section as well as the Students section, and then saw I should be posting here if i have specific questions about a specific program. Hope i dont annoy everyone by posting it in so many different places! This is my first time posting and I really appreciate any help! I am hoping to apply to the NVCC Traditional Track (Fall 2014) - applications are due by the end of Spring 2014. I spoke to two advisors in September who recommended I take Biology and Intro to Medical Terminology this semester and Health Sciences I and II along with General Pharmacology next semester. So far I have A's in my two classes this semester and am all registered and books purchased for next semester. My question is this - I see in the brochure that the Medical Terminology course and the Pharmacology course are both part of the program once you are on the track. It specifically says that you can take them beforehand, but you're still going to have to take them once you're accepted. page 3: http://www.nvcc.edu/campuses-and-cen...rack9-9-11.pdf I emailed the department and they gave me conflicting information, saying I wouldn't have to retake those courses. Does anyone have experience with this? If I have to take them again, I think I'd rather drop the Pharma class next semester and instead, take Algebra and Chemistry. I see they are prerequisites as well and I took them 15 years ago in high school and only got C's. My other question is - what do you think would give me better chances of getting into the program? Would taking a class that is in the Nursing coursework (Pharmacology) and getting an A in it show them that I'm serious and will be a good Nursing student? Or would they rather see above-average grades on all of my pre-reqs? I plan on going in to speak to an advisor next week, but thought I'd reach out to you all and see if you had any advice first. Also - are there any advisors that were standout that you could recommend? I have gone in twice and talked to two different people who seemed pretty indifferent about me. This is a huge life and career change for me. I was laid off of my sales job in August - the 4th time I've been laid off in 2 years. I sat down with my fiancee and had the "we cannot start a family if i'm being laid off every year" conversation and decided to take the money we had saved for our wedding and invest it in my schooling. My now-husband has sacrificed a lot for me to do this career change and I want to do all i can to be accepted! My biggest fear is that I will not be accepted and then I will have blown a few thousand dollars on some pre-req courses and still be unemployed, a year later. Any help/guidance? Thanks all!!!

I posted this in the Colleges section, but thought i might have some luck here too! This is my first time posting and I really appreciate any help! I am hoping to apply to the NVCC Traditional Track (Fall 2014) - applications are due by the end of Spring 2014. I spoke to two advisors in September who recommended I take Biology and Intro to Medical Terminology this semester and Health Sciences I and II along with General Pharmacology next semester. So far I have A's in my two classes this semester and am all registered and books purchased for next semester. My question is this - I see in the brochure that the Medical Terminology course and the Pharmacology course are both part of the program once you are on the track. It specifically says that you can take them beforehand, but you're still going to have to take them once you're accepted. page 3: http://www.nvcc.edu/campuses-and-cen...rack9-9-11.pdf I emailed the department and they gave me conflicting information, saying I wouldn't have to retake those courses. Does anyone have experience with this? If I have to take them again, I think I'd rather drop the Pharma class next semester and instead, take Algebra and Chemistry. I see they are prerequisites as well and I took them 15 years ago in high school and only got C's. My other question is - what do you think would give me better chances of getting into the program? Would taking a class that is in the Nursing coursework (Pharmacology) and getting an A in it show them that I'm serious and will be a good Nursing student? Or would they rather see above-average grades on all of my pre-reqs? I plan on going in to speak to an advisor next week, but thought I'd reach out to you all and see if you had any advice first. Also - are there any advisors that were standout that you could recommend? I have gone in twice and talked to two different people who seemed pretty indifferent about me. This is a huge life and career change for me. I was laid off of my sales job in August - the 4th time I've been laid off in 2 years. I sat down with my fiancee and had the "we cannot start a family if i'm being laid off every year" conversation and decided to take the money we had saved for our wedding and invest it in my schooling. My now-husband has sacrificed a lot for me to do this career change and I want to do all i can to be accepted! My biggest fear is that I will not be accepted and then I will have blown a few thousand dollars on some pre-req courses and still be unemployed, a year later. Any help/guidance? Thanks all!!!

Hi All, This is my first time posting and I really appreciate any help! I am hoping to apply to the NVCC Traditional Track (Fall 2014) - applications are due by the end of Spring 2014. I spoke to two advisors in September who recommended I take Biology and Intro to Medical Terminology this semester and Health Sciences I and II along with General Pharmacology next semester. So far I have A's in my two classes this semester and am all registered and books purchased for next semester. My question is this - I see in the brochure that the Medical Terminology course and the Pharmacology course are both part of the program once you are on the track. It specifically says that you can take them beforehand, but you're still going to have to take them once you're accepted. page 3: http://www.nvcc.edu/campuses-and-centers/medical/academic-divisions/info-session/assets/TraditionalRNTrack9-9-11.pdf I emailed the department and they gave me conflicting information, saying I wouldn't have to retake those courses. Does anyone have experience with this? If I have to take them again, I think I'd rather drop the Pharma class next semester and instead, take Algebra and Chemistry. I see they are prerequisites as well and I took them 15 years ago in high school and only got C's. My other question is - what do you think would give me better chances of getting into the program? Would taking a class that is in the Nursing coursework (Pharmacology) and getting an A in it show them that I'm serious and will be a good Nursing student? Or would they rather see above-average grades on all of my pre-reqs? I plan on going in to speak to an advisor next week, but thought I'd reach out to you all and see if you had any advice first. Also - are there any advisors that were standout that you could recommend? I have gone in twice and talked to two different people who seemed pretty indifferent about me. This is a huge life and career change for me. I was laid off of my sales job in August - the 4th time I've been laid off in 2 years. I sat down with my fiancee and had the "we cannot start a family if i'm being laid off every year" conversation and decided to take the money we had saved for our wedding and invest it in my schooling. My now-husband has sacrificed a lot for me to do this career change and I want to do all i can to be accepted! My biggest fear is that I will not be accepted and then I will have blown a few thousand dollars on some pre-req courses and still be unemployed, a year later. Any help/guidance? Thanks all!!!