DeirdreAM

I'm in my 2nd year at NHTI in Concord. Very competitive to get in. They like you to have most or all of your prerequisites done. Entry is pretty much based on GPA and the nursting entrance test (I forgot what it's called). The program is intense. We're learning all we need to know to succeed on the NCLEX in 4 semesters (the program doesn't go on in the summer). I worked part time during my 1st semester but then only this summer. I'm only taking the nursing core class and lectures are Mon & Tue, lab Wed am, clinical on either Thur or Fri for the first semester. Second & 3rd semester, lecture Mon & Tue am, clinical on Thur & Fri am; 4th semester, same thing or they might compress the lecture time into all one day for 4 hours. There is a lot of studying for lecture tests, and preparation for clinical. Most of us don't have much of a social life while in school; but many have families, work part time, and some even work full time (they arrange their schedule with understanding employers). The cost is approximately $2500 per semester, not including books & uniforms, most of which are purchased before the 1st semester. I think the program is a good preparation for the NCLEX. Work hard and you will do well. Also, I understand tha† money is available through loans & such. Check into that. Good luck!