Austin Community College - ACC- Fall 2011

angelbabyguh · Jan 20, 2011

Hi I am also applying for Fall 2011 I am taking the HESI this Tuesday the 25th I was wondering is the A&P section on the HESI hard? I have the study guide from the evolve but I'm still a little worried about that section...

LD424 · Jan 20, 2011

That was the section I worried about the most as well, but I ended up getting a 100%. I read and re-read the evolve study guide, did the HESI hints and also studied my Anatomy flash cards. I'm not sure if it helped, but honestly the questions were not as difficult as I expected. If you did well in Anatomy and Physiology you will do just fine and remember that it is the cumulative score that counts.

annbananz · Feb 28, 2011

Hey everyone! Just wanted to wish the both of you as well as other Fall 2011 hopefuls the best of luck. I'm completing the rest of my pre and co reqs and will be submitting my app at the end of the spring 11 semester.

I just wanted to know how long it took for the HESI study guide from evolve to get to you and how long did you study before taking the HESI?

Thanks!

annbananz

LD424 · Feb 28, 2011

I borrowed my HESI guide from a friend, so I can't really help you there. I finished my physiology the semester before I took the HESI so I did not review that subject much. I studied mostly anatomy for two days prior to the test for a couple of hours each time. I did all the math practice questions and the reading whenever I had a few minutes to spare. There is a chart of conversions that you absolutely have to memorize, but you do get a scratch sheet of paper when you take the HESI which is a plus. I walked in, sat down and wrote all the conversions out on paper even before we started the test. Hope this helps.

annbananz · Feb 28, 2011

Thanks LD424!

topacio · Apr 6, 2011

Hello future ACC nursing students!

I just want to wish you the best and get prepare to handle the nursing instructors, clinicals, tons of paper work; and at the end be prepare to wait between 6 months up to a year to find a job as newly graduated RN. The job waiting part is what none one will tell you about until is too late to go back and chance your mind before become a nurse!

annbananz · Apr 6, 2011

Hello future ACC nursing students!
I just want to wish you the best and get prepare to handle the nursing instructors, clinicals, tons of paper work; and at the end be prepare to wait between 6 months up to a year to find a job as newly graduated RN. The job waiting part is what none one will tell you about until is too late to go back and chance your mind before become a nurse!

Thanks for the heads up as I am fully aware of the job situation for newly graduated RNs. if that is still the case once I graduate and then go through an ADN-BSN bridge, then I'll just go back into the Air Force as an RN which is another option I'm considering. I actually wouldn't mind being an Air Force RN

RADIATION_RN · Apr 11, 2011

Good luck to you all!! The waiting is agonizing but once you're in it flies by! I just started level 1 hybrid in January and I can't believe we are almost done already!

cnoelb · May 13, 2011

Does anybody know about the wait for Phlebotomy at ACC? I know the nursing wait is common knowledge, but have heard nothing about Phleb.. I'm trying to get in so I can work while finishing up nursing pre-reqs.

BlazerGuy · May 14, 2011

cnoelb - The course you're looking for is NUPC 1078 Basic Phlebotomy Skills and they usually hold it once a month at the Highland business center. Search ACC's continuing education webiste to find the current schedule. There usually isn't a wait list since most people are a little aprehensive about getting their blood drawn...especially from someone who just learned how.

topacio - Unfortunately in these current times waiting 6 months to a year after graduating before obtaining employment is what most people, not just GNs, experience. There isn't a career/profession out there that can guarantee a job straight out of school/training barring the military.