Bristol Community College

JustPlainJenn · Aug 21, 2008

You can only take the TEAS test ONCE every 12 months. Since this is the first year BCC is using the TEAS as part of the admissions process, they looked at the overall scores of all the applicants, figured out what the top percentage of students scored, and went from there - in other words, this year they did not know what score they were looking for until they were all in (at least that is how the dean of admissions explained it to me!)

The content of the test wasn't as hard as I had anticipated, however, you should really brush up on your science and math if you've been out of school for a while. The most challenging part for me was sitting for three hours in front of the computer screen. UGH!

Don't forget, when applying to BCC for nursing, they are REALLY strict about deadlines!!

Hope this helps!:typing

bbm34 · Aug 21, 2008

You can only take the TEAS test ONCE every 12 months. Since this is the first year BCC is using the TEAS as part of the admissions process, they looked at the overall scores of all the applicants, figured out what the top percentage of students scored, and went from there - in other words, this year they did not know what score they were looking for until they were all in (at least that is how the dean of admissions explained it to me!)
The content of the test wasn't as hard as I had anticipated, however, you should really brush up on your science and math if you've been out of school for a while. The most challenging part for me was sitting for three hours in front of the computer screen. UGH!
Don't forget, when applying to BCC for nursing, they are REALLY strict about deadlines!!
Hope this helps!:typing

Thanks so much for the info. Are you a prospective, current student or former student? If you are prospective student when do you anticipate attending? I am hoping for 2010. When did you meet with the dean? I had called the Nurs dept a few weeks back and a professor told me that there wasn't any limit for taking the TEAS. I was planning on taking it in Jan. Now I am nervous about can't retest in a year thing. I will be def. being reviewing things. Wish me luck. If you know of any other info re: the program please feel free to share.LOL. Thanks.

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JustPlainJenn · Aug 23, 2008

glad i could help! i feel like everything i learned was "the hard way". it seems as though you get a different answer from everyone you speak to!

i'm finally "in"! i start nurs 11 in a couple of weeks.

a few tips regarding bcc:

document everything and make copies! who you talked to, when you talked to them, what they said. trust me, you'll need it. i got all my health forms/drug test done by july 15th and yesterday the office called saying i couldn't take nurs 11 because my file wasn't complete (grrrrr) fortunately i made copies of my "stuff" so i can go in this week and prove it.

save everything they send you, including the envelopes! when i originally applied, nobody mentioned the word teas. i talked to enrollement services, and they told me my application was complete. two weeks after the application deadline, i received a letter in the mail, dated three days after the deadline, that new this year was the teas test with the info. i was furious, but i had all my dated info to make my case. then, they posted my scores to another students account with a smiliar name, and i had to fight to get my own scores back. maybe she did better than i, but i wasn't taking that chance!

go to orientation! that's when they spring all the "important" info on you. like the $800.00 book list and the uniform fittings (bring your check book), and the first day math exam, and the fact that nobody should work more than 20 hours while in the program. (my kids like to eat, so i'm going to have to make it work while working full time - which is why i got all my prereqs out of the way first!)

regarding the teas, when i took it this past january, ccri in newport was the closest place to me that offered it. when i called for the appointment, they asked when i had taken it before (if i had) because you could only take it once per year. a girl next to me couldn't log in to the test because she had logged in within the previous 12 months. it locked her out. i highly recommend calling ccri in newport and ask for jane in testing services. she is a doll! she goes above and beyond the call of duty. she'll let you know what's up with the test.

the test itself isn't that bad. its no worse than the math/reading placement tests they make you do at bcc. :up:

bbm34 · Aug 24, 2008

glad i could help! i feel like everything i learned was "the hard way". it seems as though you get a different answer from everyone you speak to!
i'm finally "in"! i start nurs 11 in a couple of weeks.
a few tips regarding bcc:
document everything and make copies! who you talked to, when you talked to them, what they said. trust me, you'll need it. i got all my health forms/drug test done by july 15th and yesterday the office called saying i couldn't take nurs 11 because my file wasn't complete (grrrrr) fortunately i made copies of my "stuff" so i can go in this week and prove it.
save everything they send you, including the envelopes! when i originally applied, nobody mentioned the word teas. i talked to enrollement services, and they told me my application was complete. two weeks after the application deadline, i received a letter in the mail, dated three days after the deadline, that new this year was the teas test with the info. i was furious, but i had all my dated info to make my case. then, they posted my scores to another students account with a smiliar name, and i had to fight to get my own scores back. maybe she did better than i, but i wasn't taking that chance!
go to orientation! that's when they spring all the "important" info on you. like the $800.00 book list and the uniform fittings (bring your check book), and the first day math exam, and the fact that nobody should work more than 20 hours while in the program. (my kids like to eat, so i'm going to have to make it work while working full time - which is why i got all my prereqs out of the way first!)
regarding the teas, when i took it this past january, ccri in newport was the closest place to me that offered it. when i called for the appointment, they asked when i had taken it before (if i had) because you could only take it once per year. a girl next to me couldn't log in to the test because she had logged in within the previous 12 months. it locked her out. i highly recommend calling ccri in newport and ask for jane in testing services. she is a doll! she goes above and beyond the call of duty. she'll let you know what's up with the test.
the test itself isn't that bad. its no worse than the math/reading placement tests they make you do at bcc.

thanks jenn!! good to know. i feel the same way. everyone there has said something different. congrats for getting in. that is exciting. how many times did you apply before getting in? i am planning on applying for 2010. what did you hear about this first day/semester math test? i am so nervous. i am really bad at math...really bad(lol) and heard that if you don't get a 100 on it, they kick you out of the program. is that even possible? keep in touch. feel free to private message me if you want/can. it's nice to meet someone that is in the program.

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JustPlainJenn · Aug 24, 2008

No, you don't have to score a 100% on the first day math test!! This comes directly from the information sheet they gave out at orientation:

MATH COMPETENCY POLICY:

Students must pass a pharmacology/medication administration math test with a grade of 85% in NUR 11 within 3 attempts, 90% in NUR 12 withing 3 attempts and 95% in NURS 51 with 2 attempts. Failure to achieve the Math Competency within 2 attempts in NUR 11 & 12 and with 2 attempts in NUR 51 will result in the student receiving an Unsatisfactory "U" for the Program Requirement-Math Competency. This will result in a clinical warning.

On a good note, they do offer a math tutorial (one of the few free things!) during the summer. I took a course at CCRI called "Dosage Calculation for Medication Administration" - its a full semester 3 credit course (a prereq for their program) I found it VERY helpful. They really simplified it into an idiot proof formula. Everyone passed the class with a 100% on the final exam which mimics the test the state requires for student nurses. You can also take this course on line. It might be worth investigating! If you are as bad as I am (failed algebra 1 twice in high school many, many, MANY years ago...) you may want to start with some of the basic math classes at BCC.

I applied to the program once before (last year). I was bummed at first when I didn't get in (I was so arrogant, I thought I was a shoe-in with my 4.0 gpa!! I really did need to get that reality check!) But I am glad now because It gave me time to focus on A&P and Micro without the stress of NUR11 hanging over my head. I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason.

I'd be happy to help you out with any/all questions. If I don't know the answer, I'll try to point you to someone who does. I won't make them up as I go... ! I'd PM you but I don't know how? I'm a computer idiot!!

If you aren't applying until 2010, don't stress about the TEAS, you have plenty of time to take it!:typing

bbm34 · Aug 24, 2008

No, you don't have to score a 100% on the first day math test!! This comes directly from the information sheet they gave out at orientation:
MATH COMPETENCY POLICY:
Students must pass a pharmacology/medication administration math test with a grade of 85% in NUR 11 within 3 attempts, 90% in NUR 12 withing 3 attempts and 95% in NURS 51 with 2 attempts. Failure to achieve the Math Competency within 2 attempts in NUR 11 & 12 and with 2 attempts in NUR 51 will result in the student receiving an Unsatisfactory "U" for the Program Requirement-Math Competency. This will result in a clinical warning.
On a good note, they do offer a math tutorial (one of the few free things!) during the summer. I took a course at CCRI called "Dosage Calculation for Medication Administration" - its a full semester 3 credit course (a prereq for their program) I found it VERY helpful. They really simplified it into an idiot proof formula. Everyone passed the class with a 100% on the final exam which mimics the test the state requires for student nurses. You can also take this course on line. It might be worth investigating! If you are as bad as I am (failed algebra 1 twice in high school many, many, MANY years ago...) you may want to start with some of the basic math classes at BCC.
I applied to the program once before (last year). I was bummed at first when I didn't get in (I was so arrogant, I thought I was a shoe-in with my 4.0 gpa!! I really did need to get that reality check!) But I am glad now because It gave me time to focus on A&P and Micro without the stress of NUR11 hanging over my head. I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason.
I'd be happy to help you out with any/all questions. If I don't know the answer, I'll try to point you to someone who does. I won't make them up as I go... ! I'd PM you but I don't know how? I'm a computer idiot!!
If you aren't applying until 2010, don't stress about the TEAS, you have plenty of time to take it!:typing

Jenn, whoa!! that is such good news. So what happens if you get a Unsatisfactory in clinical? Do you get kicked out? I have heard of that class at CCRI and I am thinking of taking it. Do you recommend anyone? I am going to take a basic math class( to review) in the summer and then that one at CCRI. I know that I know that I am being a little neurotic.LOL. I am a straight A student..Just not in math.LOL. I just don't want to go through everything it takes to get in (you know what I mean) and then they say sorry your out! Then I have to start all over. I will Private message you my email and then maybe we can keep in touch. Let me know if you get it okay. Thanks so much. You have been a great help.

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