What are my plans if I don’t get into ODU’s nursing program?
My goal is to become a Trauma RN at Sentara Norfolk General after becoming an ODU alumnus. Although this is the only way I want to conquer my goal, I am aware that things don’t always go as planned. Because of this, I have come up with a backup plan. If I do not get accepted into ODU’s nursing program, I will apply to other programs, Norfolk State’s and TCC’s. Norfolk State has different requirements for its fall semester nursing program admissions.
Norfolk State’s Requirements:
Effective Fall 2022 Admittance
Entry into the Traditional Baccalaureate Nursing Program
To be considered (Admission is not guaranteed) complete all items on the General Admission Criteria checklist on or before March 1, 2022.
General Admission Criteria Check List:
- Obtain Admission to the NSU and must be enrolled at least one semester prior to the desired semester of entry. All applicants must have an NSU GPA, and your NSU GPA must be a 3.0 cumulative grade point average or above.
- Complete and pass the HESI A2 Entrance Exam before submitting a nursing application.
- oMust achieve 75% or greater cumulative score in each main subject category and sub-category.
- 75% Cumulative overall score
- Submit a separate Nursing Program Application to the Department of Nursing and Allied Health
- Official Transcripts from previous college(s) and high school must be submitted with the application, no electronic transcripts accepted. Unofficial NSU transcript. If applicable, Official High School Transcript/GED verification is also required.
- Completion of one college-level algebra and biology course with a lab or (will accept *high school level). *. If not passed in High School, applicants must take MTH 102/105; BIO 100/110/L. Only the most recent course completion will be evaluated.
- A cumulative grade point average of *3.0, and a “C” or above in the listed prerequisites courses or credit by examination (CLEP or ACT), all must be completed prior to starting the program.
- Grades of “C- “or below are not accepted. Grades are not rounded to obtain the minimum 3.0 GPA
TCC’s Requirements:
As a prospective nursing student, you must also:
- Have a curricular GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Familiarize yourself with admissions requirements and procedures by downloading the program packet. The packet also contains details of the two LPN tracks.
- Live Nursing Information will be available as of January 20, 2021 beginning at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom. Students are asked to be on time and present during the entire session to receive credit. Topics covered are general information, admissions process, prerequisite courses, selection process, curriculum, hands-on learning in clinical settings, provisional acceptance requirements, and more. To RSVP please use this form. Please direct all questions to Nursing@tcc.edu.
- Take the Nursing Admission Assessment Exam (HESI A2). Details for registration and payment.
- Complete and submit the Beazley School of Nursing self-assessment and application for admission, found in the program packet.
- Make sure you receive appropriate transfer credits from previous college studies and work experience.
A physical examination and criminal/sex offender background check are required. Consult the program packet for additional requirements and academic prerequisites.