BMCC Spring 2023

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Hi there! I just completed AP I and plan to submit my checklist soon in the hopes of taking HESI 2 this December. I currently have a 3.83 GPA for my PCI’s (I have A’s in everything but AP I for which I received a B+). I hope to do well on the HESI and be accepted to the Nursing program for the Spring of 2023 day program. I wanted to touch base with other people here who plan on doing the same so we can exchange tips and even work together if some of us get accepted to the same program. I look forward to speaking with everyone!

8 minutes ago, FutureRN_Nat said:

Thanks for responding. I’m currently studying for the HESI A2 and am running into a bit of an issue with the critical thinking. Most of the Quizlets on it sound like questions for people who are already nursing students. I have included an example of a question on the HESI A2 critical thinking Quizlet someone on this forum recommended. Do your remember if the questions were like this?

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Its kind of difficult to study for the crtitical thinking portion for the HESI entrance exam because most quizlets about critical thinking are pertaining to the nursing  interventions. 

 

For the HESI entrance exam, in my opinion its about common sense, like hippa laws , and why you shouldnt date your patients, not discussing patients in the elevator, don't take cash gifts etc; which patient should you see first, in my entrance exam, I only reviewed hippa law, priotization in nursing and airway breathing circulation priotization and recognizing symptoms of an infection. this is the section of the exam is hard to study because it varies  alot.  this section is testing you if u can "think" like a nurse

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40 minutes ago, fgh78s said:

Its kind of difficult to study for the crtitical thinking portion for the HESI entrance exam because most quizlets about critical thinking are pertaining to the nursing  interventions. 

 

For the HESI entrance exam, in my opinion its about common sense, like hippa laws , and why you shouldnt date your patients, not discussing patients in the elevator, don't take cash gifts etc; which patient should you see first, in my entrance exam, I only reviewed hippa law, priotization in nursing and airway breathing circulation priotization and recognizing symptoms of an infection. this is the section of the exam is hard to study because it varies  alot.  this section is testing you if u can "think" like a nurse

Thanks for this info!

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Has anyone taken the exam yet? Mine's on Monday and I'm SO nervous. I'd love to hear it was easier than expected. ?

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3 minutes ago, Nursinghopeful3 said:

Has anyone taken the exam yet? Mine's on Monday and I'm SO nervous. I'd love to hear it was easier than expected. ?

its fairly easy, know your basic math, fractions, decimal, addition, word problems

anatomy: know the basic anatomy, some YouTube videos give you tips and they showed up on the exam. esp bone of the ears, and the joints. 

reading is where I had an issue, but with practice its doable.

critical thinking is where most people will struggle, .  it doesn't tally up with your HESI score it will just add the 3 subjects critical thinking was separate. but you can convert it later and add it to the mix. 

90% was the cut off for my cohort. Anybody who was below 90% did not got a spot. obviously the higher the better

 

You will get to choose which ever you tackle first, once you log in you can do whichever subject you want. 

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9 minutes ago, fgh78s said:

its fairly easy, know your basic math, fractions, decimal, addition, word problems

anatomy: know the basic anatomy, some YouTube videos give you tips and they showed up on the exam. esp bone of the ears, and the joints. 

reading is where I had an issue, but with practice its doable.

critical thinking is where most people will struggle, .  it doesn't tally up with your HESI score it will just add the 3 subjects critical thinking was separate. but you can convert it later and add it to the mix. 

90% was the cut off for my cohort. Anybody who was below 90% did not got a spot. obviously the higher the better

 

You will get to choose which ever you tackle first, once you log in you can do whichever subject you want. 

Thank you! I'm feeling pretty well-prepared overall but since there's not a lot of room for error (was also told 90% or above during the informational zoom session they did a couple months ago) I'm worried about random curveball questions or just making stupid mistakes. 

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5 minutes ago, Nursinghopeful3 said:

Thank you! I'm feeling pretty well-prepared overall but since there's not a lot of room for error (was also told 90% or above during the informational zoom session they did a couple months ago) I'm worried about random curveball questions or just making stupid mistakes. 

the curve ball is critical thinking, because its a bit of fundamentals questions, and may need you to think critically which you will be doing in the program. 

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13 minutes ago, Nursinghopeful3 said:

Thank you! I'm feeling pretty well-prepared overall but since there's not a lot of room for error (was also told 90% or above during the informational zoom session they did a couple months ago) I'm worried about random curveball questions or just making stupid mistakes. 

youll be fine as long as you review, slots depends also how many people failed on fundementals (rarely happens)- but there were instances a few gets left behind and they get priority spot

but overall, once your in,  competition stops, my advice  in the program is learn to network, and collaborate with your cohort. you guys are stuck together for 2 years, youre going to need a study buddy, and get along with your colleagues because in clinicals, if your stuck with poop in your hands and you need gloves or another wipes?, you better have a friend to save you LOL :P. the program is a blast, but keep your crying and mental breakdowns to 5 minutes minimum ?

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1 hour ago, Nursinghopeful3 said:

Has anyone taken the exam yet? Mine's on Monday and I'm SO nervous. I'd love to hear it was easier than expected. ?

I’m scheduled for Monday at 9 AM. I believe that’s the first day of exams. 

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3 hours ago, FutureRN_Nat said:

I’m scheduled for Monday at 9 AM. I believe that’s the first day of exams. 

Ah OK, I think in previous years they started at the end of November. Lucky us!

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Hey guys, I’m almost done with the first semester. Sorry for the late reply. There is no back tracking on the exam. Do the quizlets. Just Google them especially the reading comprehension and critical thinking.

critical thinking was word for word from the 30 question quizlet.  Everyone who I know used it scored almost perfect on that section.

https://quizlet.com/471656644/critical-thinking-HESI-flash-cards/?I=3p6hgy&x=1jqY

 

lowest GPA/HESI I know who got in was around a 3.75ish and a low 80s HESI combined last semester. 4.0 and 80+ should be guaranteed or some kind of combination

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Thanks so much 

2 hours ago, tiramisu said:

Hey guys, I’m almost done with the first semester. Sorry for the late reply. There is no back tracking on the exam. Do the quizlets. Just Google them especially the reading comprehension and critical thinking.

critical thinking was word for word from the 30 question quizlet.  Everyone who I know used it scored almost perfect on that section.

https://quizlet.com/471656644/critical-thinking-HESI-flash-cards/?I=3p6hgy&x=1jqY

 

lowest GPA/HESI I know who got in was around a 3.75ish and a low 80s HESI combined last semester. 4.0 and 80+ should be guaranteed or some kind of combination

Thank you so much! My test is tomorrow morning! 

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18 hours ago, tiramisu said:

Hey guys, I’m almost done with the first semester. Sorry for the late reply. There is no back tracking on the exam. Do the quizlets. Just Google them especially the reading comprehension and critical thinking.

critical thinking was word for word from the 30 question quizlet.  Everyone who I know used it scored almost perfect on that section.

https://quizlet.com/471656644/critical-thinking-HESI-flash-cards/?I=3p6hgy&x=1jqY

 

lowest GPA/HESI I know who got in was around a 3.75ish and a low 80s HESI combined last semester. 4.0 and 80+ should be guaranteed or some kind of combination

OMG! Thanks again! Like 98% of these questions were on the exam! I received a cumulative grade of 93.33%! I’m glad I passed but I’m not trying to get too excited since there were so many students with 4.0’s. We’ll see at the end of the month!

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