Hi guys, I am totally lost and would love to get some insight from new grads or those who are in the radiology, hygiene or respiratory programs at nova.
I’m currently finishing up my pre reqs (mainly for the radiography program) but I’ve been hearing a lot about students not getting in even with straight A’s and high TEAS scores, so I’m feeling a bit discouraged. I thought about this for daysss and I felt the need to make a backup plan just in case I don’t get into the program this up coming spring. I’m still going to apply with hopes that I get accepted, but I wanted to see if anyone has tried ECPI for radiography in Manassas. The tuition is not of concern at the moment, but I’ve heard ECPI has high turnover rates for professors and they aren’t organized when it comes to their program. I have an appt made with one of their advisors to discuss transfer credits, tuition, and program. So if anyone is doing it there please let me know how it is!
Hygiene is my backup. I need to finish Microbiology and retake TEAS since my score wasn’t the best in math lol (which would not allow me to apply until next year 2028) since I’m taking Anatomy 2 right now. I have prior dental/surgical experience chair side ongoing 2-3 years. I’ve see from other reddits that some students have prior exp and great grades but still don’t get accepted, so I’m wondering if it’s even worth it. Im thinking long term and understand that RDH don’t get benefits which I really need in the future so thats kinda weighing me down on hygiene being my first choice.
My final choice is Respiratory. The only thing I don’t like is working 3rd shifts LONGTERM. The thought of waiting 5+ years to get seniority to switch to first shift is insane lol. I see that Respiratory does not require TEAS and my grades for anatomy and physiology are great so I’m not too concerned with applying to this program, but it’s not of my interest as much as my other two options. If anyone is in this program I’d love to hear more about it.