ASU Post-Baccalaureate BSN 2016 - Welcome

chailov3r · Aug 14, 2015

Hi Tarah,

My name is Mambo, very nice to meet you. I think its amazing and also very encouraging to see how once hopeful students are extending themselves as a resource to those behind them.Very anxious about this cycle. Lets just say this is not my first rodeo regarding trying to get into nursing school, its been one obstacle after another. I'm hoping this time will be a success.

As far as my application, I have everything turned in finally. The last thing in my way is tackling the TEAS which I'm taking August 28th, I'm freaked out. I am not the greatest when it comes to standardized testing. I'm trying to get through the ATI study manual, along with youtube videos, and the practice assessments. It just makes me slightly nervous when I see other classes mentioning how they got in the upper 80s and even 90s. And so far, I'm barely hitting that 70 mark. Otherwise, I'm determined to give this my all. Any other tips for the course.

As far as the program itself, how are you liking it? I'm sure you have amazing and supportive classmates. Are you or anyone else you know working currently? I know that's one thing I've been pondering, if I have to let go of my job, which would be a sacrifice, both financially and realistically (as I work in a hospital setting already). What is your typical week schedule like.

Looking forward to any insight and thanks again for posting this.

Regards.

SaltyTreats · Aug 18, 2015

Hi Mambo and Everyone,

Sorry it took me a few days to respond. I will try to be more prompt in answering questions. I remember the stress of the TEAS test well. I did get in the low 90's for my actual score but when I was practicing, I was probably in the low 80's. I didn't do formal structured practice tests where I timed myself and did the whole thing together. I would do each section from my practice books and either miss 2 or 6. Then I would take a break while I either treated myself to candy....or contemplated drowning myself in the pool! It was kind of random. I used the ATI and another cheap TEAS study guides. I was good on my math and practiced those sections less.

Most of the classmates in the program that I talked to did at least in the 80's or 90's, but that doesn't mean everyone scored there. Remember that on the message boards, not everyone is posting what they got or how they are doing. I think the class of 2014 had an average TEAS score in the mid 80's. I will try to find our average TEAS scores for the class of 2015.

As for how I like the program.......It has been an experience. Not one I will be signing up for again! By summertime, I think everyone has settled down into a manageable stress level. Spring semester was pretty hard on most everyone. For me the hardest aspect of the program is the lack of downtime. In my previous degree, I would have a couple weeks of low stress....and then everything would be due and there would be tests. In this program, there is something due all the time and either a test or a clinical check off like every other week. Also, I think most of us have not been big fans of the type of tests. Most of the lecture testing is applicational and not factual. There have been many frustrating moments post lecture tests. I also think a lot of students who were used to getting perfect scores, had to adjust their expectations. Myself included.

That all sound horrible! It's not that bad overall, especially now that we (I) have gotten used to it. It is very manageable, and I'm sure everyone will do great. We have only lost one student this year and that was because she decided the program wasn't for her, not because she failed any of the classes.

Our class is very supportive and we have a Facebook page that we use to ask questions and keep each other informed. I never really used Facebook before the program, but now I really depend on my classmates to remind me of due dates, how assignments are going, when blackboard is down, and where we are meeting. We also have a google drive email account that everyone has access to and can upload study materials. I will help your class get those things started when you all get your acceptance letters! That should be around the last week of October. I got my letter in an email on Wednesday, October 29th, 2014.

As for working, I know some people in the program worked. I think that depending on your grade (GPA) expectations (Passing or A's), and your family commitments, working in the program would be possible. I have two children (5 & 6) and have checked out a bit in my parenting. The husband has taken on a lot more of the responsibility. If I didn't have children, I think I could have worked on the weekends.

As for the Spring schedule, you will be in class on Mondays and Fridays from 9 am to 11:20. You need to go to every class because they were often attendance based. On Tuesday and Thursday, you will have lab or clinical. For the first month or so, you will just have lab on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Then you will have a few days at a long term care facility, and then you will do your med-surg clinicals in a hospital. They go to 3 or 4 pm. On Wednesday, you have pharmacology in the afternoons. It doesn't usually go till 4:20. The morning class on Wednesdays were half-in-class and half out-of-class. That was helpful on pharmacology test days.

That's enough for now. I'm sure that was too much info all at once. Take one step at a time. Takes your TEAS, turn in your applications, and take a deep breath. I'm sure you will all do great!

Tarah

lnkeeto · Aug 20, 2015

Hello everyone!

My name is Lindsey and I'm super excited (and insanely nervous) to be applying for the 2016 program. I'm a first time poster, but long time lurker, of the ASU Post Bacc forms on this site :). I have learned so much from reading everything from the last few years!

I am currently having a small issue getting my Hep B Vaccinations approved by Certified Profile...they aren't loving the way the health clinic signed my immunization card way back in 1997 :sniff: . I'm in the process of having things re-reviewed, so I'm crossing my fingers that everything works out. I'll be meeting with my ASU advisor tomorrow morning to make him aware...maybe he can do something to help me out. If they ultimately reject my records, I'll have to get a super quick Hep B titer and pray that I get the positive result that I need! Eeek :wideyed: !

Anyway, thanks for creating this thread Tarah! I look forward to hearing from everyone :)

CCM41 · Sep 4, 2015

Hi,

Thank you so much for the information. I'm really worried because I bombed my TEAS test with an 82. :{ I believe there are more people applying this year than years past. Would you happen to know about how many applications were turned in? Anyway, that score has me at 92% of national and 83% of program, so if I knew the amount of applications turned in, I could guess/estimate whether I have a chance or not.

SaltyTreats · Sep 6, 2015

Hi again. I definitely think an 82 on the TEAS is a reasonable score for the program. I know that the number of applications for the program has gone up, but something to keep in mind is that many people are applying to other programs. I just found out from some classmates that there was a wait-list to get in and that a significant number of students were on the wait-list and still got into the program. This means that even if the cut off for admission for GPA and TEAS is higher than your score, it is still possible to be accepted. Good luck to everyone!

lnkeeto · Sep 11, 2015

Hi All!

I gave Academic Advising a call this morning to ask when we could expect to receive confirmation emails. I was surprised to learn that (according to the girl at the front desk) we will not be receiving a confirmation email this time around. I wonder if we will hear from them at all before a decision is made? Anyway, I'm sure that I'm not the only one who has been chomping at the bit to hear of any new information, so I figured I would let you all know :up: I also was directed to leave a voicemail with an advisor to double check with someone a little more in the loop. I asked about confirmation emails, how many applications were received, and the timing for acceptance emails. As soon as I hear anything, I'll post the info here!

For the record, I was able to get my Hep B stuff in order and submitted my application early with no other problems :) I'm crossing my fingers for us...here's hoping we ALL get in :yes:

lnkeeto · Sep 11, 2015

Update - Just heard back from the advisor! She said that there are 65 applicants this cycle. She verified that there will be no confirmation emails this time around. However, we will still receive an email in Mid-October to double check our grades, scores, and personal info. Towards the end of October/early November is when they will send out the acceptance emails. :cat:

chailov3r · Sep 16, 2015

Wow 65 applicantsâ€¦ and 48 get selected. That really gives everyone a solid chance. Crosses fingers, good luck to all of you.

Kinda frustrating that they aren't sending a confirmation email though. Yikes.

Maycation · Sep 22, 2015

Hi everyone,

I am just seeing this thread as I have been posting on the one under the "Arizona Nursing" section. I am so glad to see more of you on here posting! I am applying with a 1.9 advancement score. 65 applicants is great news for all of us!!

@SaltyTreats,

Tarah, thank you so much for making this thread. I found a lot of your information very helpful. I had a couple of questions for now. I am sure I will have more. You mention that it is hard to get "perfect scores" on the tests because of the types of questions. I am just wondering how your grades and other people in the program's grades are? I hope to further my education, so grades are pretty important to me. Is it impossible to get a 4.0 from your point of view? Also, what do you find yourself spending most of your time doing? Studying for exams, doing homework assignments, writing papers, or something else? I am sure I will have more questions, but I will start with those. Thanks again for offering your insight and knowledge regarding the program.

Maycation · Sep 22, 2015

Hi everyone,

I am just seeing this thread as I have been posting on the one under the "Arizona Nursing" section. I am so glad to see more of you on here posting! I am applying with a 1.9 advancement score. 65 applicants is great news for all of us!!

@SaltyTreats,

Tarah, thank you so much for making this thread. I found a lot of your information very helpful. I had a couple of questions for now. I am sure I will have more. You mention that it is hard to get "perfect scores" on the tests because of the types of questions. I am just wondering how your grades and other people in the program's grades are? I hope to further my education, so grades are pretty important to me. Is it impossible to get a 4.0 from your point of view? Also, what do you find yourself spending most of your time doing? Studying for exams, doing homework assignments, writing papers, or something else? I am sure I will have more questions, but I will start with those. Thanks again for offering your insight and knowledge regarding the program.

inxdisgust · Sep 26, 2015

What times do clinicals usually start, super early? Are they a full shift or just a few hours? Also curious how the last semester goes since I've been told you can request a few different types of facilities for your placement but is it just a lottery or do they try to place everyone with their first choice?

Thanks for doing this thread, its got a lot of great info in it!