I am currently enrolled at BCC full time and will be finishing the last of my prerequisites this summer. I have applied to the nursing program for Spring 2012 and I know not to expect information for quite some time. I have a 3.92 GPA and received a score of 71.3% on the TEAS V test.
Once I am accepted into the nursing program the only classes I have left to take are the following: BIO 155/156 (Micro, Lab), NUR 119, NUR 120, NUR 214, NUR 215, NUR 216. I have already taken the medication administration class successfully also.
I am looking for advice/answers from fellow students going through the process. I have a few questions/concerns.
Will completion of my final prerequisite class this Summer be finished in time for the acceptance process?
What is the schedule like? I know to be available from 4P-12A M-F for classes, but that seems vague.
Can you double up on any nursing classes during a semester? (Registration-wise)
Are any nursing classes available during intersessions or summer semesters?
Thanks for the encouragement. Ill def let you know how i do after i take it. I have been freaking out a little. Not sure if I will be accepted but i hope I will be! Just spoke with the Nursing department about the application process, just to double check some of these pre-reqs. At this point, its a stretch not sure if ill be one of the 60 who gets in...
PD
PD, don't panic! The TEAS V is definitely difficult, but I took it with having only API as my only refresher and crammed a few nights before the test and I still did above average. I've been out of HS since 2005 and hadn't taken any substantial classes (nor remembered any) for years before that. With a BS, and having taken classes recently, you'll do fine! You'll pass at least I remember I felt like an idiot after taking it, but I don't think it's meant to pass with flying colors. It's to truly test your knowledge.
Like I said before... I didnt think it was crazy hard. I thought the science section was the hardest. Which you should have no problem with since you already have taken so many classes before. The math is basic math. The english part, I heard from many people, that they thought it was difficult.... but overall it was pretty basic. I am thinking about retaking it just to satisfy myself. I know that now since I have so many sciences under my belt, I think that I can score higher. Let me know how you do when you are done. GOOD LUCK!
I was just re-reading your post... did you take statistics? That is the one math that is mandatory. It is in the nursing brochure. If you havent taken it yet... I would register in the fall for it. It is not an easy class. One of the hardest I have taken yet.
The final was a beast. I ended up with a B. I had A's on all the tests and then I got a C on the final. So that gave me a B. I was happy with a B... I didnt want to have to take the class again.
The waiting game really sucks. I do have a feeling that I will get either waitlisted or wont get in. I do plan on reapplying in October if I still live here. There is a school in a different state that I am looking into that may be a possibility. I just dont want to not get into any schools... because that would really suck after all this.
mary_newman
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PD, don't panic! The TEAS V is definitely difficult, but I took it with having only API as my only refresher and crammed a few nights before the test and I still did above average. I've been out of HS since 2005 and hadn't taken any substantial classes (nor remembered any) for years before that. With a BS, and having taken classes recently, you'll do fine! You'll pass at least
I remember I felt like an idiot after taking it, but I don't think it's meant to pass with flying colors. It's to truly test your knowledge.