Choosing a University

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Hello! I am a student at Lone Star Community College and I am finishing up all my pre nursing courses as well as applying/applied to universities. I have applied to three universities and was waitlisted for one, and probably won't hear back from the other two until May. I am choosing other universities to apply to because I am not sure if I will get into the other two nursing programs. My overall current gpa is a 3.68 and my first time HESI score is an 89 (I plan on retaking it though). I am thinking about applying to the University of Indiana Bloomington but wasn't sure what most schools are looking for in specific courses. I am taking Microbiology and A&P 2 right now and I am worried I will get B's in both, which will probably take my gpa down further. Advice on where to apply in US? I am a TX resident but also open to out of state choices.

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Texas has some of the best nursing schools in the country! I'd look at every option in state, since you aren't restricted to location, and go from there. Do you want to attend an ADN program or do you prefer to go the traditional BSN route? Some schools are only accepting the TEAS-V exam now, so take that into consideration. Most schools will look at your cumulative GPA (which is great, btw) and your science or pre-requisite GPA. I'd say that as long as you are making As and Bs you are good to go and you will be considered a competitive candidate. Which universities/colleges have you already applied for?

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Hi thank you for responding! I have applied to UTHealth Science Center in Houston and was wait-listed, I applied right on the deadline because of my classes and so I think that may be the reason. I also applied to Sam Houston State University and UT Austin (kind of a random shot). If none of these options work out then I may apply to UTTyler or Texas Tech University for Texas. Not sure for out of state because their requirements are fairly different as far as math class and chem classes go.

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and also I'm going for traditional BSN degree!

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- University of the Incarnate Word

-University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio

Actually, instead of listing off a bunch of schools, I am going to suggest you go online to the Texas BON page and compare the NCLEX-RN pass rates for the BSN programs. I'll even post the link for you! Simply click on NCLEX - RN Pass Rates of the Last 5 years by Program. Scroll to the section labeled "BSN programs" and there you will see all the BSN programs in Texas :) then compare the schools retention rate, pass rate, etc. Also, make sure you look at pictures of the campus or visit if you can...unless that isn't important to you. I find that a positive morale on campus helps to keep me motivated and excited to be graduating from the school. I hope this helps with your search!

Texas Board of Nursing - Education Programs

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I am taking Microbiology and A&P 2 right now and I am worried I will get B's in both

Best buckle down and do well

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I did much better in A&P II (A+) than I did in A&P I ( B ). Micro was...well I didn't really enjoy micro haha, but that's because I didn't take the lab with micro (bad mistake on my part). I passed, though! You'll do well though, just study study study! Stay focused and you can achieve anything. Best of luck.

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