I am in NC, for my program we were required to be listed on NC's registry and to have completed a state approved CNA class. I think a lot of programs here are like
Do your best. Nursing schools are very competitive. My programs minimum gpa requirement in course work is 2.0, no one even near a 2.0 will get in. Good
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I am in the Charlotte area, and I personally do not know of any more diploma schools. I do know most of the programs around here are extremely competitive to get
I applied for the Fall 2015 program at my school back in December. I only had to wait until the beginning of March for my letter and I was going crazy! Rushing home from work every single day to check...
In my state (NC) you can challenge the state test, however there are small steps in the skills test that a lot of people would not think of doing. It also depends on if you are planning to go into...
My class had the workbook, however we were to complete it by ourselves. My instructor gave us extra credit for doing the workbook. I am in NC and the workbook made the in class test and state exam so...
Try looking up some of the lab material on Youtube. My micro instructor would show us some of the videos and it really helped. I thought the lab part was much harder than the lecture. Maybe draw...
I am super close to Charlotte (Mt Holly) All of the schools I have looked at around here require a good TEAS score. I suggest getting the TEAS study guide from ATI, it really really helped me. Also,...
I personally do not have experience with a RIBN program, however I am also in NC and my school recently got rid of their RIBN program (I go to a community college and the program was through UNCC)...
I am in NC, but I am sure most states are pretty similar. I waited a year after finishing my CNA class to take the test, but I say take it as soon as you can so the skills are fresh in yout mind. My...
Check with the program to see if it is required, I am in NC and we have to stay listed on the registry the entire time we are in the nursing program. It could be benificial to go ahead and get it, so...
For my school I had to take AP 1 before micro and then I could take AP 2 whenever. I would strongly advise to do AP, micro is a challenge and having the AP under your belt will definitely be helpful....
I am also in the Charlotte area and have been accepted to nursing school (i start fall 2015) To be competitive you really need a high GPA (My GPA is 3.7 and I was very worried about being accepted...