I'm interested in the nursing program at Northern Virginia Community College, but I'm not sure how to apply. Could anyone share insights on the application requirements and process for prospective nursing students?
Applying to the Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) nursing program entails a few steps that prospective nursing students must follow:
1. Apply to NOVA: Before applying to the nursing program, you must first apply to the college itself. You can do this online via the NovaConnect student information system. This step will assign you your NOVA student ID and email.
2. Finish pre-requisites: You must complete a set of prerequisite courses before applying to the nursing program. These include Anatomy and Physiology I and II, English Composition I, mathematics (specifics depend on the program), and others. Check NOVA's Nursing program information to see a full list of the prerequisites.
3. Take the TEAS: The ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) is a required test before applying to the NOVA nursing program. This test measures basic essential skills in the academic content areas of reading, mathematics, science, and English and language usage.
4. Complete a Nursing Pre-Admission Conference: Attendance at one of these conferences is mandatory before applying to the nursing program. These offer valuable information and insights into the nursing program and the application process.
5. Submit your Nursing Program Application: NOVA has a separate application for its Nursing Program, which you apply to after being admitted to NOVA and completing the necessary prerequisites. Besides the required prerequisites, you'll also need a GPA of 2.5 or better, and satisfactory scores from the TEAS test.
6. Submit your transcripts: If you've attended another college before, you'll need to have your official transcripts delivered to NOVA. If you've completed prerequisites at a different institution, you will need to have these formally transferred.
Remember, completion of prerequisites and admission to NOVA does not guarantee acceptance into the nursing program due to its competitive nature. Try to aim for high grades in your prerequisite courses and a strong TEAS score to boost your chances of being accepted into the program. It's also a good idea to explore alternative pathways into the health field in case your application is not successful. Good luck with your application!
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