LoneStar CyFair College Fall 2009

Correction - the nursing central program is what cost $150.....not the ipaq.

Hi, thanks for the post about Kingwood. I'm finishing up my finals this week over at Willowchase and so far it looks like I'll have all A's this semester. I plan on taking several of my prereqs like my sociology and nutrition and what not this fall at kingwood then do my A&P I in the spring then II in the summer so I can make sure I have enough points for the average. I'm really hoping to keep a high enough average in my prereq classes that I won't have any worries. I'm really wanting to do the evening classes because it would work better with my schedule. I can totally understand as far as money goes. Being a young couple and new parents my husband and I are running into those issues, so I'm crossing my fingers I won't have any trouble with the program and I'll be able to get a really good job.
Any suggestions on study guides for the nursing entrance exam? I've been looking over the forums and on the web trying to get some advice on the best one to get. I've heard the math isn't all that hard, but that the reading can trip a lot of people up. Since the reading section is the part they actually take your average off of I'd like to get a good study guide so I know what to expect.
As far as when you apply for the program, do you apply for Kingwood during the summer or the fall? I know that the program at the other schools has a different application period. Thanks again for your reply.

Sonseria

If I remember correctly, they opened up the application period July 15 and it lasted 2 months. We recieved acceptance letters in mid-November. It seemed like an eternity.
As far as a study guide for the reading, when I took my Hesi , there was a another lady there who had scored low on a previous attempt so had purchased a study guide for the reading section. After the Hesi that day, she was really bumbed because she had scored even lower this time around. This is my take on the reading portion of the hesi and why it does trip people up. Maybe this will help you interpret the passage differently. I think when you read the passages you want to understand exactly what it is saying or asking because as nurses, when we're taking a history on the patient, we taking down exactly what their telling us and not making assumptions based on what we think the patient probably meant. Does that make sense. So in the reading section, I think their looking to make sure that you are able to do just that. Record the facts and only the facts so to speak.

Hi there, thanks for the reply. I know exactly what you mean as far as the reading part goes. I think a lot of people want to read into things so to speak and find some hidden meaning. So I can see why you'd be looking between the lines, trying to figure out if they're throwing you a curve ball. Math is really my sore subject, but so far I'm doing well in my math class that I'm taking this semester. I took my final tonight and didn't do quite as well as I wanted, so as this point I should have a B to hopefully A average. I had an A average, but unless I'm calculating it wrong I think my final grade may actually bring it down to a B , but I'm not sure just yet, I'll have to wait and see when my grades get posted, but at least I know I passed the class, so that's good news. I know I'm just being hard on myself over it, but it's hard to find enough study time when you're raising a toddler, taking care of a husband, and taking classes full time as well. But I guess if I'm really serious about the nursing program I'll have to make the time to study.But anyways, thanks so much for your reply.

Take Care,
Sonseria

This is what I remember about the Hesi test. First, the math part was pretty easy. It consisted of a lot of fractions and other 8th grade math. The best website to go to is www.aaamath.com. This helped me remember many of the formulas. Also what helps is learning how to check your answers.
As far as the reading goes... I found a Hesi practice book at Barnes & Noble that explained everything I needed to know to answer the reading questions. So, for instance, after reading a passage you might have to know what it infers or what's the main topic, the book will show you what to look for. Unfortunately I don't remember the name of it but I do know it was the only Hesi book they had. Remember, Cy-fair only uses your reading score to calculate your points so I would say pay extra attention to the Reading part. Hope this Helps!

Hi there, thanks so much for the tips on the test. I ended up picking up a book the other day at half price books, but it turned out to actually be the study guide for the rn rather than the preentrance exam. So I'll have to check Barnes and Nobles to see if they might how a good study guide there for the hesi. I'll bookmark that website as well and take a look at it. Thanks again for your help.

Take Care,
Sonseria

WOW!! Thank you everyone for all of your advice. It is so nice to be able to talk to people who have "been there, done that" I really appreciate you taking the time to help all of us "newbies" out!

Okay...I'm starting to freak out a little...I am going to apply for Spring 2010 @ Lonestar Cy-Fair. I clepped out of English 1301 so I have no grade for that class and unfortunately made Bs in Psych and AP1 & 2 (missed an A by 1 pt both times..UGH). I will have 30 hrs of coreqs completed at the end of summer lacking only the 1 hr PE class. According to what I know, even if I get a 100 on the reading I will only have 11 pts! Should I chance it or take Psych over this summer and get and A so it will bump me to an 11.5 (if I get a 100 on the reading)? Any advice those of you already in can give would be greatly appreciated.

Hi BeBe,

IMO I would suggest you take Psych again to raise your GPA. If you are trying to get into Cy-fair you pretty much have to have an 11.4 minimum to be considered. Good luck!

BeBe,

As Creole indicated, you should retake it, but I don't think that just getting an A in Psych will boost you from 11 to 11.5, probably more like 11.1, you may want to consider retaking A&P 1 (A&P 2 grade is not counted to determine your points), good luck