Anyone Starting At UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?

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This thread is for anyone who is trying to get into, currently at, or graduated from Shadyside School of Nursing in Pittsburgh!

What study guide did you use? I just want to make sure I am studying the appropriate things.

I am very nervous about this exam. I'm not even sure why i am so nervous.

Thanks for your help.

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I would like to know more about the science part of the test as well.

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The science is hard, but not impossible. If you study the books that they recommend, you should not have a problem. It deals with alot of anatomy and physiology, chemistry and a bit of microbiology from what I can remember. I took it after not having a science class since high school, and I haven't been in high school for quite awhile. My college degree didn't require any science courses, so I didn't know much. The Marion Gooding book is the best in my opinion..........if you can learn that material, you should do fine.

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Thanks for your help mommyjskns. I feel a little better in regards to the science and knowing that I am using the correct study material.

I too have been out of high school a very long time, been out of trade school a very long time too! ( however, i don't want to admit it. LOL) But my trade school was to become a cardiac tech/medical assistant, so i "should" be ok with the science. (hopefully, fingers crossed)

My main concern is the math. Is that very hard? I had heard that it was all word problems is that true, do you remember?

Sorry to be a pain, but I really want to do this and right now my 2 kids are watching and learning from me. I don't want to disappoint them either.

Any help you can offer is greatly appreciated. Thanks again!

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Hi! The math was not all word problems.....there are a few, but I would advise you to brush up on fractions and decimals. There were several of those. Honestly, my scores were really high......99th % in everything except science and a 94th % in that......and I haven't had any classes since college........I totally understand about your kids watching you. I have 5 kids and now that I am in my second semester of the program, I strive for A's.......I expect them from my kids, so I don't think that they should expect any less from me. Good luck on the exam... I am sure that you will do fine. It seems like you want this very much.....that is exactly how I felt last year at this time.

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Hello! Thank you so much for the info and help, mommyjskns. I feel a little better now.

It's nice to know that other people have done what I am about to and are doing well at it.

You are right, I really do want this. I've been trying to do this for years, but could not due to unforseen events.

I'll keep you posted on what happens. Once again thanks!!

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Good luck! Let me know how you do!

Laura

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Laura,

Thanks so very much for all your help. Hopefully, I will be taking the exam on 02/15/08. I decided over the w/e to take it then instead of later in the month. I just hope it gets postmarked by 02/05.

Will they send me a confirmation letter for the test date? how does that work?

I'll let you know what happens for sure. I just have to calm my nerves. Yipes!! :bugeyes: I almost feel like i'm in high school getting ready for the SAT test. LOL My kids are laughing at me. They are not used to seeing me so stressed out about stuff. My 13 year old daughter keeps telling me it's just a test. My reply is, " yeah but an important one." Her and her 7 year old brother just keep telling I can do anything i put my mind...which is scary because that's what I tell them. ( I guess they do listen to me when I talk) Ha! Ha!

Thanks again.

Cindy

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Hi, Cindy! Yes....they will send you a confirmation letter with the date and time, and also what you will need to bring with you (ID). I am sure that you will do fine on the test. You've been studying so it won't be unfamiliar. Yes, it is a very important test.....I'm pretty sure that if you pass, you will definitely be accepted. Isn't it amazing what our kids actually hear us saying? When you think nothing is sinking in, they will say something like that...it's a great feeling! Good luck on the fifteenth......they will let you know within 2 weeks what your scores are. Then, if you pass, you can send in all of the other application information. Shadyside is a great school. I am really enjoying it. Let me know what happens!

Laura

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hi all im just thinking about shadyside nursing. Can u guys tell me what the preruiqs are to apply or take the test? and if any of you get financial aid how much did it end up costing? thanks so much any info is really helpful :)

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hi all im just thinking about shadyside nursing. can u guys tell me what the preruiqs are to apply or take the test? and if any of you get financial aid how much did it end up costing? thanks so much any info is really helpful :)

hello,

you can find a lot of information at shadyside's website. http://www.upmc.com/healthcareprofessionals/professionals/nurses/shadysideschoolofnursing/

their program is an rn diploma program so there is not any prereq. due before you are accepted. but i would recommend taking as many non-nursing courses as possible to help lighten your course load when you do start school. you can transfer in a&p 1&2, micro, logic, and nutrition. just make sure if you take a&p that they were both taken at the same institution or they can't except them. also you can't take a&p 1 somewhere else and then continue a&p 2 once you are accepted. make sense? lol anyway, if you have more questions feel free to ask or pm me. sharla

sharla busser, na

7f neuro step down

upmc presbyterian

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Hi all,

I applied to UPMC Shadyside SON for the Fall '08 full-time program and still havent heard anything. I took the PSB test on 12-1-07 and passed everything. (My scores were: vocab- 99 math- 95 reading comp- 96 and science- 83)

When did you all receive your acceptance/rejection letter? Does anyone have an idea of when they think I might here something from the school?

Im just going crazy waiting to here something! :uhoh3:

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