WGU and GPA - Can those who got in share?!

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I would love to know the GPA of those who get into the pre-licensure program and then those who go on to the actual nursing program - which I suppose is the BSN.

My advisor said they look first at the science GPA and TEAVs score and then the overall picture including total GPA, essays, references, experience and the interview.

I have been out of the healthcare field for nearly 15 years - I was previously a pharmacy tech.

Anyway, if I make all A's on my science pre-reqs then I will have a 3.5 GPA. If I make some B's, then I will have a 3.4. Those C's I made 15 years ago are coming back to haunt me now!

I don't want to bust my bum to get into nursing school if I simply don't have a chance with a 3.4-5 GPA...So I would love to hear about those who get into the pre-licensure program and then go on to the BSN program too.

Just keep in mind, ATI tests are so much about understanding the questions that are being asked. Use the manual, it is not a conclusive guide though, so take what you read in it and learn more about what you are unsure of. My cohort recently got the whole set of ATI books from WGU (for free) and I hope they will start doing that for all the nursing students...those books are invaluable!

Pandabrown,

Just curious what are the set of ATI books from . I only know of the ATI TEAS V study guide, are there more from ATI ?

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lvnrnmd2be,

I have personally bought 3 or 4 of the ATI books, and then sent us each a set. The RN set that we got includes fundamentals, pharmacology, nutrition, mental health, nursing care of children, maternal newborn, community health, nursing leadership and management, and the infamous adult medical surgical. From my experience, it's best to have the most recent version (you can find the most recent ones on the ATI website) because the tests most closely match the information in them.

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TWiersch,

I think that sounds like a good plan. Good luck with whatever you decide to do!

And I'm glad I could help =)

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lvnrnmd2be,

I have personally bought 3 or 4 of the ATI books, and then WGU sent us each a set. The RN set that we got includes fundamentals, pharmacology, nutrition, mental health, nursing care of children, maternal newborn, community health, nursing leadership and management, and the infamous adult medical surgical. From my experience, it's best to have the most recent version (you can find the most recent ones on the ATI website) because the tests most closely match the information in them.

what are the titles ? or ISBN i can't seem to find them. I'm looking for anthing extra from ATI that would help.

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If you don't mind me asking, I know we take biochem through WGU, but chemistry is not an actual pre-req. In your opinion, do you think it is important to take a general chemistry first for the program and for doing well on the TEAVs? I could save a whole semester if I didn't need chem, but if it is something that will help me to be more successful all around, I will take it.

TWiersch - If you want to take a chemistry and in the DFW area, you can take CHEM 1406 from TCC and it will count towards the required Biochemistry course needed for . If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

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It wouldn't let me send a PM so here is the web address for ATI:

https://www.atitesting.com/ati_store/category.aspx?zcid=117

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SilverLove, I didn't know TCC has a class that would count as a biochem! I think the main benefit of taking it at as opposed to TCC is that you can get it done super fast (as fast as you want). But...at TCC you'd get an actual teacher which is a huge plus!

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@Pandabrown: Yes they do now, Thanks to me. :)

I took it over the summer and I submitted all the required paper work to to get it approved.

I submitted the district syllabus and actual course work and lab work so that they could verify the content. Last I spoke to them, they confirmed that the course at TCC counts as biochem in there program.

I was in the process of sending you a message, but for some reason it didn't work.

My apologies if you have already answered this....

How much time did you take to study the ATI TEAS V study manual? I am finishing Pathophysiology right now, but as soon as I am done I would like to study to take it. I don't have much time, but curious to know how much time you dedicated on it. I have about 10 days after Patho and having to turn in my application to another program. Thanks again for all the information you have provided on the TEAS V.

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SilverLove, good for you!!

So, here's what happened: I originally scheduled my TEAS for January '12. That would have given me plenty of time to study and do well in the classes I was taking at the time (micro and stats at UTA in Fall of '11) and take care of my 9-year-old and 11-month-old. But, called me and told me that if I can take the TEAS by the end of November, I could apply to the next cohort that was starting. I spoke to someone from WGU the day before Thanksgiving, so I called ATI and begged them to change my date. I spent Thursday and Friday finishing all my homework for my other classes and spent Saturday, Sunday, and half of Monday studying for the TEAS. I took it on Tuesday and scored a 90.

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Did you ever get in? I have an MPH, had 9 years of public health experience, 3.0 and 76 TEAS and didn't get in CA cohort, so as of now I'm taking science classes over, have 3.5 now, trying to get 4.0, but it seems like they don't care about anything but the TEAS which is ridiculous.

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