[RnBound0510]

Anybody out there in the program already? What are your views on the program? And how hard is the Pharmacology class?

[jasonNZ]

Anyone know what the selection criteria is for HCC? I know passing the HESI, 90+% in the pharma exam, a good grade in Pharma all count; but I wonder what specific weight each criterion gets. Any ideas?!

I just passed HESI this morning, so I'm really looking forward to starting Pharma in Summer!! In fact, I'm going out to get a Pharmacology study guide to get a head-start...

[NoobIe515]

Originally Posted by jasonNZ

Anyone know what the selection criteria is for HCC? I know passing the HESI, 90+% in the pharma exam, a good grade in Pharma all count; but I wonder what specific weight each criterion gets. Any ideas?!

I just passed HESI this morning, so I'm really looking forward to starting Pharma in Summer!! In fact, I'm going out to get a Pharmacology study guide to get a head-start...

Congratz man, damn I took the test too but I did bad on the A&P part. Hey Jason, you got any pointers? Like what you studied over and what book u used. Gonna have to retake the test. Would appreciate it if you can help, thanks.

[jasonNZ]

Thanks!! I really thought I had failed the A&P section, coz I felt like I guessed half the questions... I used a study guide and just went over each system one by one. I recommend "The Easy Way" series, I used their A&P and Arithmetic books and really like them.

Something that wasn't in the HESI guide was the Special Senses, I think there were 2 questions about the ears/eyes that I totally guessed. Other than that, I was surprised there were so many questions about the brain/nerves/muscle physiology.

Sorry that you gotta retake it, at least next time you'll know what to expect... don't give up!!

[RnBound0510]

Jason,

Let me know what book you end up getting b/c I plan on ordering one this week! I want to pass this class with flying colors. THanks!

[jasonNZ]

Originally Posted by txgrl23

Jason,

Let me know what book you end up getting b/c I plan on ordering one this week! I want to pass this class with flying colors. THanks!

How did you do? I'm assuming you passed it too, congratulations!

[RnBound0510]

Yes I did, Thank GOD! Congrats to you as well!!!!!!!!!

I didnt expect to see that many people there!!! They were a lot! I barely passed the A&P section... I honestly thought I had failed it due to all the guessing I was doing. I was very discouraged. I am so glad to have done it first. lol, but it came out ok. I barely passed and I wonder if that matters. Anyway, all I have left is pharm. & a humanities class. I am finishing up Nutrition, GOVT 1, and Microbiology now (knocking out a few extra classes now for my BSN while I can). I plan on bridging over later on; after a few of years of practicing. My friend took her Pharm. class last summer at Town & COuntry. I hope I have that option this summer. What about you, what are you views on this stupid test? hahah jk. Just happy to be over and done with

[jasonNZ]

I started with the math, and found it pretty easy. I wasn't expecting word problems, so that took a little getting used to. Like you, the A&P was a bit of a guessing game and I actually closed my eyes before it gave me the score, coz I was sure I had failed. Anyway, the rest of it was a walk in the park, tho surprisingly I didn't ace the reading as I expected I would.

Like you, I'm getting some of my BSN stuff out of the way while I wait to get into the ADN. I already have a BA, so I'll look for a MSN program once I've got some more experience. I'm also taking Govt and I've picked up Speech/Sociology on the off-chance I apply to Lone Star.

While I hear mixed things about HCC, I've done all my pre-reqs there, and really have no complaints. Also, I place a lot of value on doing clinicals around the med centre. I hear that at Lone Star, you don't often get the chance to get down to the med centre.

If you review any good pharma books, let me know too! My partner is actually a nurse and he recommends the "Made Incredibly Easy" books, so I think I'll start there and see how it looks. I'll let you know if it's any good.

Oh, and one last thing, are you gonna take Pharma in person? I'm thinking about taking it online. I've had a full course load since last summer, and the idea of spending yet another summer in class............

[smilesalot]

hello there!
i am supposed to be in the program for spring 2008 that started just this january but i differed since i am almost 8 months preggers. i will be in the program this fall though.

i took pharmacology last summer and i was surprised how easy it was, you just have to be very diligent with your studies and be prepared to memorize and understand the lesson. perfect all the quizzes given online, aim a high score at the chapter test and as well as the math test and you will be rewarded with an acceptance letter at the end of the semester.

goodluck to all of you and hope to see you this fall!

[RnBound0510]

I am also curious to know how they select. I am wondering how is that they let all these people go through Pharmacology and only what 150 people get accepted for the fall? Is that correct?