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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Do I need to apply to TCC and the Nursing program?
Yes,
students considering enrolling in the nursing program must be
aware
that they must first complete the TCC College application then a separate
Nursing program application before the deadline date of May
15th. Students must follow the nursing admission steps.
- Can one apply to the Nursing program at any campus?
If so, where can I apply?
Nursing applications are accepted at the Portsmouth
Campus.
Nursing Program Office
Portsmouth Campus Tidewater Community College
120 Campus Drive
Portsmouth, VA 23701
- What campus do I list on the college application?
Portsmouth is
your campus of record.
- What is the application code for the Nursing program?
156.01,
this must appear on your TCC college application.
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When is the Nursing program application due?
May
15th is the deadline. Applications are accepted September
1 – May 15 each year. Only completed applications are
accepted that include the Nursing
application, official high school transcripts or GED, official college and/or university
transcripts.
- Does the program code need to be on the Nursing application?
No,
it is understood that you are applying for the Nursing
program.
- Where do I send the nursing application?
Nursing Program Office
Portsmouth Campus Tidewater Community College
120 Campus Drive
Portsmouth, VA 23701
- Where do I send copies of my high school transcripts
and/or GED?
Nursing Program Office
Portsmouth Campus Tidewater Community College
120 Campus Drive
Portsmouth, VA 23701
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Where do I send copies of my College/University transcripts?
- TWO Places
- Nursing Program Office
Portsmouth Campus Tidewater Community College
120 Campus Drive
Portsmouth, VA 23701
- Central Records
Office: Tidewater Community College, P.O. Box 9000, Norfolk, VA 23509
You must complete the online form: “Evaluation of
Previous Educational Experiences."
- What SDV (orientation) course needs to be taken for
the Nursing program?
SDV 101, Orientation to Healthcare.
- Do program admissions take into account the strength
of my prerequisite courses when determining acceptance into
the Nursing program?
Applications are
reviewed and strong consideration is given to grades made in
the English and science courses (Bio 141, 142, 150). Points
are
assigned for the letter grades and courses
with failures are also
taken into account. Science courses must be completed within six
years of begining the first nursing course.
- I emailed Denise Bell and Charlotte Trotter, but have
not heard back. What should I do? These individuals are very busy.
If you sent information, they will let you know if there is a problem
with your paperwork. Continue to follow the steps for admission.
- Approximately, how many students apply to the Nursing
program each year?
Usually 300 students apply.
- If I am not accepted into the program initially, do
you accept alternates?
How will I know I am an alternate? What is
the process? Alternates are accepted, and traditionally a few will get in
the program. You will be notified if you are one of the first alternates
if an admitted student does not enter the program or drop
the program by the drop/add deadline.
- How many clinical hours can I expect to spend per
semester?
Clinical
time varies from course to course but you can generally
consider that you may spend
- 6-12 hours two days per week.
- Clinical
is usually on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Students may have evening clinical,
so they may need to keep those days unencumbered.
- When do clinical hours begin?
Clinical hours begin the first semester
and continue throughout the program
- Do I need to take CHM 1 if I have taken a higher level
CHM course at TCC?
If you have taken a higher level CHM course, you
do not need to take the developmental course. If you have completed
BIO 150, that meets the chemistry requirement.
- What is a typical semester’s class schedule
like?
A typical
semester usually consists
of Monday/Wednesday/Friday Lecture and Tuesday/Thursday clinical.
In addition, community experiences
are usually completed
on various days.
- What is the difference between the Social Ethics course
and the Ethics course? Which one should I take?
You should take
Social Ethics (PHI 226) but Ethics (PHI 220) is an accepted substitute.
- If I have not taken ENG 112, can I substitute the
course with SPD (public speaking) course? No. Students should take ENG
112.
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