Chemeketa 2017 RN entrance

rlargen2 · Aug 21, 2017

Last year alternate 19 told me she had a C in CIS101 class. I am assuming all the other classes she had full points (which btw she got in). I was alternate 20 and the only one left who did not get a spot but the 5 points was a great advantage for me! The only reason 231 AP would be best to have a B or above is because it helps break ties. If there are others with the same score they first check the grades of AP231. If you have a C and everyone else has a B/A you're out of the tie breaker. As long as you get full points, you should be fine. I think there was a lot of the same scores this year. It seems that everyone who scored an 84% (i think is 44 points for the score sheet) were placed based on who won the tie breaker to get a spot or put in the alternate list. So, the common range of scores was around 304/310 (not including the alternate points) (my guess from what I have seen from others scores).

futurenurse347 · Mar 16, 2018

@rlargen2 How much in detail did you study for physiology part of the entrance exam? I don't know if I should just worry about the big picture of each body system or details as well. Any advice for the exam is appreciated! Thanks

mlandis63 · Mar 21, 2018

Does anyone know how many alternates were actually accepted into the program last year? I am wondering how many people will be going in this year with the extra 5 point advantage! This forum has given me so much great information. Thank you all for all your posts!

sbaker47 · Mar 21, 2018

I think they went though 13 out of 28 alternates. A friend of mine was #21 and made it to #8 by the time school started.

I expect only 40 students will be admitted again.

Bcano · Mar 23, 2018

How do we find out what our current status is as an alternate? I was alternate #20, but I am assuming I have moved up, but I don't know where to find that information.

Are you retaking the Kaplan again his year? Or keeping your score?

rlargen2 · Apr 3, 2018

I used Khan academy online to study for the kaplan. It is a way better tool to use than the kaplan study guide! Know your physiology! The kaplan guide has the break down on how many questions for each section, for an example: neuro system will have 2 questions, cardiovascular will have 4, etc. Really understand the systems and how they work to help answer the questions.

rlargen2 · Apr 3, 2018

I know alternate 19 and 20 were in class the first week with us and 19 ended up getting a spot i believe. There was 28 alternates all together because we were down a teacher. If they are able to get more teachers than they can accept more students. However, two instructors are retiring after this Spring Term, so I do not know how many students they will be taking for the upcoming year. Most likely they will have more alternates in case they find instructors. 1 instructor=8 students. That's how they are able to know how many they accept every year. Hopefully they will have new instructors for the upcoming year!

futurenurse347 · Apr 3, 2018

Do you know where in the study book that it tells you how many questions per section? I see that it shows 20 questions for physiology but not each individual body system. Thanks so much for the info! It is really helpful. I have been using Khan academy so hopefully that helps :)

I used Khan academy online to study for the kaplan. It is a way better tool to use than the kaplan study guide! Know your physiology! The kaplan guide has the break down on how many questions for each section, for an example: neuro system will have 2 questions, cardiovascular will have 4, etc. Really understand the systems and how they work to help answer the questions.

rlargen2 · Apr 3, 2018

I thought it said in exact detail too...I know after you take the test it will break it down as well. Oh! I actually found mine saved on the computer!

Cardiovascular: 3 questions

Fluid and electrolytes: 2

Gastrointestinal: 1

Hematological system: 1

Homeostasis: 1

Immune system: 2

Neurology: 4

Renal: 1

Respiratory: 4

Sensory: 1

Practice the Reading and English with the Khan's Academy SAT one! it is a lot like it!

futurenurse347 · Apr 3, 2018

Awesome thank you so much!!

I thought it said in exact detail too...I know after you take the test it will break it down as well. Oh! I actually found mine saved on the computer!
Cardiovascular: 3 questions
Fluid and electrolytes: 2
Gastrointestinal: 1
Hematological system: 1
Homeostasis: 1
Immune system: 2
Neurology: 4
Renal: 1
Respiratory: 4
Sensory: 1
Practice the Reading and English with the Khan's Academy SAT one! it is a lot like it!

Earnett1, BSN, RN · Apr 4, 2018

Last year I was alternate #20 and I think I I ended up moving up 13 spaces to #7. I was informed this year by health sciences that they are no longer giving out the extra 5 alternate points, so none of us alternates from last year will get them. After finding that out, I decided to retake the test in hopes of getting a higher score this year. Thankfully, I did get a higher score this year so I should hopefully be able to get in without the alternate points.

I think it is a major bummer though that there are no longer any alternate points!

Also, i Did not find the Kaplan test book very helpful for studying. I mainly used my old a&p notes to study and quizlet/crash course videos