Trouble1996

I think you're on the right track if you're sure that's what you want to do. THEN AGAIN, some people have something in mind like nursing, but then go into respiratory therapy instead ~ & this is OK!!! Yep, prereqs to prereqs is a good start too. Most disciplines will still require the English, Math (general ed stuff). Just take it bits at a time. There's no need to put so much pressure on yourself, & you'll feel better with your direction with each class you complete. It's that very same overwhelming feeling that discourages a lot of people...don't be that person ~ you can do it!

Kalycat definitely has the best advice! Even bridge programs are competitive!

Oh wow, bummer! I had just completed my prereqs, but heard this was coming so I had not had to deal with it. I do know, however, that it takes more than a year to do the prereqs since there's prereqs to the prereqs! I know it seems discouraging, but it is doable. It may take you longer if financially you're strapped. I did experience the financial aid hiccup in October as the school was switching from doing everything in the portal versus CTC LINK. My tuition showed past due even though it was all on scholarship anyways! Still, the teacher and the school was able to work around this somehow. As of today (I'm taking Spanish 122 and English 102), my scholarships have not been applied so there's still issues. As far as schooling...you're looking at 1.5 - 2 years for prereq completion. If you get into TCC's ADN then it's 2 more years for RN, then another 2 years for BSN (most go to UW Tacoma). If you do your prereqs then transfer to PLU, then its 3 years to BSN (without stopping for the RN credential) ~ I hope that makes sense. Still there are other schools to transfer to. I just chose these as they're in my area and have the best reviews/ratings. Also, no matter where you go or what you ultimately decide to do ~ you MUST do well in every class and keep up the GPA!

The no financial aid is a new thing as of this past quarter. I was fortunate enough not to get any loans out and had every prereq class paid via TCC Foundation, WSOS, and Pleneurethics Society. I do know that a lot of people are hurting because of this though. Get through your prereqs and apply. If you get into ADN, then you can get your RN. From here, most people move onto the UW for BSN as there is a partnership. TCC just went through their accrediting ~ so don't worry about that ~ though NCLEX passing rate is scary. If you get your prereqs done, you can try to go straight to BSN at PLU for 3 years as Kalycat is saying. I'd also recommend applying to places now if you are close to completing your prereqs as many places have you apply to school first THEN go through their Nursing applications. The last I heard, approximately 600 apply for Fall/Winter start and another 300 try for a Spring start at TCC. Still, it is a lottery...a friend of mine which we took many classes together in which I had a higher GPA and higher TEAS too, but she got in on first try. She has her CNA and I have my EMT so the extra points didn't really weigh in so much? How far along are you? What classes are you taking?

Hello. I've completed all my prereqs at TCC. The A&P is tough, but doable. I'm not sure what ratemyprofessors.com says...maybe regarding certain instructors? I also got my EMT there in 2012. In the field, TCC was highly regarded where schools like Green River, Bates, Pierce, Clover Park were looked down upon. I can say that I applied to their lottery even with a high Teas and GPA & didn't get in to ADN (yet) though I have also applied to PLU now too. Was there a particular worry that's on your mind?

Good Luck Kris_P_20! I'm still at TCC just to maintain my WSOS. I'm hearing a lot more people applying and waiting in the same boat. FYI, I applied to TCC ADN for Fall 2015/Winter 2016 & didn't get in per lottery...so I applied AGAIN December 2015 for Spring 2016 start there (supposed to find out by mid February). PLU is definitely my first choice though. I really despise waiting. Pierce just opened up their application process today...I may throw my hat into that one too? Worse case scenario is being accepted into them all ~ good to have a back-up plan though.

I've applied for Fall 2016 in PLU (it's December 2015 now). I got all my paperwork in mid November. Now, it's waiting until June to find out. I'm really crossing my fingers! I completed all my prereqs at TCC with a 3.9GPA (including cadaver lab) this past spring. I'm hoping to follow your and my journey through this process. I hear they choose 80 of about 600 applicants...

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