Breckinridge Portland, HESI A2 Entrance Exam

rikicurtaz · Oct 7, 2011

I take the test Oct 17. Hope you did really well. I was told the typical applicant pool is 80. Would you mind letting me know how helpful the book was? I'd really appreciate your feedback.

Hope to see you in class Dec. 5th.

Best regards.

smallen · Oct 11, 2011

I found the book to be really helpful for all sections of the test, there were only a few words that weren't covered in the vocab section, other than that the book covers all of it. I got a 92.46% overall, they sent an email the same night with a breakdown of how I did on each section and it listed my class average as 85, so I'm hoping it's good enough! Good luck to you! :)

rikicurtaz · Oct 11, 2011

Congratulations Smallen :yeah:

Sounds like you did very well. It makes me feel better to know they break down class average VIA email.

I really appreciate the feedback. I'll let you know how I did after I take the test Monday.

Yikes...

Again, hope to see you in class Dec. 5th!

Riki

smallen · Oct 11, 2011

You'll do great, just make sure you know conversions, ratios, fractions, decimals, and the vocab words. Reading and grammar is pretty basic and straight forward. Good luck on the 17th and I hope to see you Dec. 5th as well!

rikicurtaz · Oct 11, 2011

Oh my goodness, that's all I've been studying. Thank you so much for the info! I'm going to make those top priorities.

rikicurtaz · Oct 18, 2011

Just wanted to let you know I scored a 92% and class average is 84. Hopefully that means were both in. We should find out Tuesday or Wednesday! Good luck to you. Hope to are you in class Dec. 5th.

smallen · Oct 18, 2011

Good job!! Things are looking pretty good it seems, we should find out this week?!

rikicurtaz · Oct 18, 2011

They have to post mark letters by Monday the 24th!

rikicurtaz · Oct 22, 2011

I just got my acceptance letter saying I'm in!!! I hope you did as well.

NurseToBe3 · Feb 26, 2012

How is the program so far? My husband was accepted there, but we are really nervous and up in the air because of all the bad things we have heard. Are the teachers good? Do you know where the clinical sites are? I heard they are all LTC and could be as far as Hood River or Beaverton. Any info would be great! Thanks!

rikicurtaz · Feb 28, 2012

Hello!

So, the program is good but I am sure you have heard some negative things. I'll give you the break down I wish I had gotten before starting...

- If you are self motivated and able to learn a lot from reading texts your going to be fine. - The teachers really are great - we've only met 3 so far but I really like all of them. That being said, I pick up on things really quickly and I study a lot, I don't cram. I also ask questions and get clarification when I need it. If your husband is like that then he will do fine. The people in our class that are struggling are the ones that want everything to be spelled out in black and white. Also, you have to follow the syllabus they provide, not just class lecture etc. I've done really well by taking what is given in class and then making sure everything on the syllabus is complete as well...

- The clinical sites are just expanding to the hospital but they have always met the criteria to pass the State BON criteria.

- A lot of the clinical's are at LTC but not all of them. They are working on expanding relationships now and are having really good luck!

- You, or your husband rather, may have to drive a bit to get to clinical sites but there are so many people that drive from those areas that they usually give them the clinical sites in Hood River and Beaverton - because they are close to their houses! I haven't actually heard of anyone having to drive to Beaverton unless it was by choice.

- The program is expensive... But, your husband can go work for a place that does loan forgiveness like most of us plan on...

Please feel free to let me know if you have additional questions!

Riki