Calling any Watts School of Nursing Students!!!

Lovee_T · Apr 17, 2009

Lilloman-I called Watts and she said that we are starting in June, June 2nd. Im guessing we will just be in separate class rooms? She said you guys were starting your nursing classes in July.

rnrgrl · Apr 17, 2009

handerson88 - it was so nice meeting you today, its nice to know of someone you've met face to face going into this b/c i don't know about you but i'm pretty nervous. we'll have to exchange emails and phone #'s. have a great wknd

handerson88 · Apr 17, 2009

I know, i've been freaking out alone for a while haha. It was definitely nice to meet you face to face.

rnrgrl · Apr 18, 2009

Just wondering what everyone's suggestions are for the best references - teachers, people you've worked for, or does it matter?

So far I have two teachers references.

Thanks:D

reesee · Apr 19, 2009

Does anyone know what the supplies list might be for the prereqs? just wondering what I will need........and to RNRGRL the teachers are great references...I used a bsn rn, a teacher and my church cousler, sounds like you are off to a great start. good luck girl;)

rnrgrl · Apr 19, 2009

Thanks Reesee - I've been so nervous on whether or not i'm going to make the last "cut" to get in!!! Are you taking all online pre-reqs.? I've taken some online courses at Wake Tech and the only advice I can give is make sure you and your notebooks are completely organized, it def. helps alot. Good luck and take care :-)

reesee · Apr 19, 2009

No, I am taking all pre reqs at watts. Thanks I will definitly be organized!

carolinapooh, BSN, RN · Apr 20, 2009

Speaking as a Duke RN, the Watts students are some of the most professional and well-prepared students I've seen on our floor (and the ones I've been around are mostly in one of their first clinicals).

Had I been younger, I would have loved to have gone to Watts; I want a DNP, however, and at 33 I'm sort of running out of time (I also don't have kids yet, so there's more than one clock ticking here for me. . .) :) I'm a firm believer in the hospital programs (Norfolk General trained my mother back in the fifties). I did Duke's ABSN and am happy with the result, but I think the experience you'll get is immeasurable.

Good luck - and enjoy being students!

rnrgrl · Apr 21, 2009

Well I just dropped off my application packet, now the waiting game begins. I'm sooo nervous... ahhhhhhh! LOL :-)

Does anyone know about how long before I can expect an answer?

dreamon · Apr 22, 2009

Good luck Rnrgrl...hopefully you won't have to wait too long for your good news.

I'm still studying for the exam- I got the vocabulary down but the math is making me nervous, it's like I've forgotten so much! I've never been good at math anyway.

rnrgrl · Apr 22, 2009

dreamon - I just took the test in March, passed the first time, studied for two weeks before I took it. The test itself is not hard its the time that gets you. I did not finish the test but apparently still did ok. Just study your math real good (its basic arithmatic) and you'll do fine. Good Luck :-)

laneymaree · Apr 24, 2009

For Reesee- there isn't a set supply list. You just need a couple of notebook, a binder or two (whatever organization method that works best for you) and pens/pencils. It's very standard!

rnrgrl- it takes about 2 weeks to get your criminal background. If it's any longer, then definitely call **** about it- chances are it got lost in the mail (that happened with my husband who just got his background check!)

After that, it takes up to 3 weeks. If you pass the background check, then you're in!! Good luck!

Dreamon- Math shouldn't be too hard, it's basic arithmatic. Reading is usually what people have the hardest time with because it's so many questions in such a short amount of time. The trick is to not stress b/c the test is designed for you to not finish all of them. Just do as many as you can accurately, so if you find a problem that's difficult, just skip it! That should help with math too.

Hope that helps some! Good luck guys!