Anybody else just working on preq's for now?

pnurseuwm · Nov 19, 2003

Not every nursing school requires an entrance exam. Is there one particular school that you're shooting for?

S.N. Visit, BSN, RN · Nov 19, 2003

I'm in the same boat, and by choice! I'm working on my non-nursing requirements and don't want to take my nursing entrance exam until next fall, because I want to get a higher GPA & a good hold on my math skills before I do it. Also, I want to ease my way into school. I just don't think I'm ready for full time early morning classes just yet :eek:

Hopefully, I'll be ready in 05'

FutureArmyNurse · Nov 19, 2003

Yes, I am in the same boat...you are not alone!!

{{{hugs}}}

FutureNurse2005 · Nov 20, 2003

My situation is a bit different. lol I have applied to a 1 year program for September. That program will give me my pre-reqs for nursing. Problem is, they require math as a pre-req for that! lol

I am working my butt off, and I better get in! Part of me is confident i'll be accepted, part of me is not. I think its natural to feel that way considering how competitive programs are these days. All you can do is your best!

Good luck to you!

AmyLiz · Nov 20, 2003

Yep, I'm there with you too. I took the pre-admission exam in September and passed. Now I'm on the waiting list & will be here for awhile. In the meantime, I'm taking all the pre-reqs. I'm 2/3 of the way done with A&P, so I only have one more A&P class to take (next term), lifetime development psych (next term), microbiology, communication, and pharmacology. I figure I'll run out of classes to take before I start the nursing program, so I'm thinking of going ahead & taking some classes that will transfer to an RN-BSN completion program later on (like biochemistry and/or organic chemistry, etc).

JenW · Nov 20, 2003

The school I have applied to only accepts applicants once a year. Application deadline is May. (No admission test.) I'm taking the few pre-reqs I need for admission in January. (I have a bachelors degree in another field so I was able to transfer a lot of pre-reqs.) If I don't get in for the 2004 class, then I have to wait and reapply in 2005. I'll run out of classes also if I don't get in with the 2004 class. I'm hoping it won't be an issue! Only time will tell...

DaughterofRuth · Nov 20, 2003

I'm here ... how about this, Spring semmester I *start* my preqs. Orientation was last week and I was pretty bummed in that I have 2 more classes than I thought that must be taken before I can apply to the ADN program. Because of FT schedules/considerations, that means the earliest I could start the ADN is 2 1/2 years from now. I'm trying to just concentrate on one step at a time and not look at the big picture because that would make me scream in frustration.

Angela

FT wife & mama, FT office hag, PT student

TLC RN · Nov 20, 2003

I have one more semester to finish organic/biochem and A&P 2 and I will be finished with my preqs! I am also taking a nutrition class online to boost my GPA. I am trying to get into a second degree program that starts fall 04. I won't know if i get in till JUNE!

TJHAILMOM · Nov 20, 2003

i'll be starting my pre-reqs in january, and i'll be taking them forever...i'm only going part time, so i'll finish them up fall 05, but my school only offers nursing I in the fall, so i'll have to take spring 06 off and start nursing in the fall...here's to class of 08!!!

heather

*someday i'll be a nurse....someday....*

Kabin · Nov 21, 2003

Yep, I too will begin taking my pre-reqs next semester. The nursing school I will apply to has no entrance exam, but is suppose to have a high GPA requirement (>3.5/4.0).

TJHAILMOM · Nov 21, 2003

yes, my school requires:

1)high gpa

2)sat of 900 or above, or nln pre exam

3)c or better in all prereqs

i can't wait to just get started...it's been 8 years since i've been in school, and i feel like my brain is going stale, i can't wait to use it again. i can't believe i'm actually looking forward to studying!lol...my goal is to have a 4.0, and to be first accepted into the nursing program my semester. high goals, but i know i can do it!!

here's to making some good friends the next four years...

heather