Fall 2016 Wake Tech Applicants

gotgifts3 · Mar 29, 2016

I have been following this post. I'm really disheartened. I'm 45 and have been doing these pre-reqs since 2013. I took the teas and the computer keep shutting down and the lady was on the phone with ati. It totally messed up my Concentration. Needless to say I missed the six points by three. I really was hoping the points would be lower. I'm going to have to get an A in 169 to even be close to 162 points. It's so stressful because I don't have a plan B. I have worked full time and school at night. I guess I need to try and take the teas again, and pray for an A in 169. Congrats to all who made it and alternates. This has been so challenging for me. I wish everyone the best!!!

Jpeters247 · Mar 29, 2016

If it makes it any better Gotgift3, I'm in the same boat with no plan B. I to also need to maintain my A grade in HUM115 to make sure I get 159. That's all I will have once its all said and done, unless I take a class over which I really don't want to do. I too have been taking classes since 2013, so this coming summer is like I see the light at the end of the tunnel however, cant go into the tunnel until I get accepted, lol. I truly believe that you should take your test again, who knows maybe next time it will be 80 and above for the 12 points. Is this your first, cause we get two tries. I will take mine next month and if it's not any good try again in June. What's your average now in BIO 169, is that your only class?

gotgifts3 · Mar 29, 2016

I'm taking bio 169 in summer. Who do u have for hum 115? I'm taking that now. I have Nantz. He's great. I don't want to take micro until I get in the program. If I ever get in. Have u taken everything? That analogy of the tunnel is how I feel.

22bebe · Mar 29, 2016

Hey you guys, im new to this site. I feel very defeated, I am a alternate for WTCC program and have had anxiety from the start of the process trying to rush and get all my classes in and the cna stuff. Along with the worry and anxiety of waiting to get the letter, just to wait even more. I recently find myself wondering if this is all worth it to become a nurse. I have found that most nurses not would do it all over again because of disrespectful doctors, nurses, over staffing and over worked hospitals.

I have never seen myself doing anything other than nursing in my whole life but the anxiety right now has me questioning. We will be spit at, hit, disrespected, and always stressed. I have never felt the nerves on waiting for anything its like I almost dont have time to feel or live. I dont know maybe I just needed to vent on how I feel right now. Have any of you experienced this?

gotgifts3 · Mar 29, 2016

You have worked so hard!!! I don't know you, but this will be worth it. If this is all you have ever seen yourself doing then don't give up. I'm 45 and my ex has me convinced no one will hire me because of my age. It pushes me harder. I'm sure there are going to be bad experiences, but the feeling of helping someone will outweigh it. I'm preaching to myself. I get discouraged all the time. Keep pushing through and you will be an incredible nurse. Congrats on being an alternate!!! You can do this!!!

PirateRN_919, BSN · Mar 29, 2016

22bebe, definitely don't give up! Although there are stressful days in nursing, I'm sure there are days where the career is rewarding! I've worked in healthcare, not as a nurse of course, and even on the days that I feel defeated, meeting that one person who is just so grateful for what you do outweighs everything else. It also depends on who you ask. Luckily I've never worked for a bad doctor, I lucked out. I've always had doctors who were grateful for their staff, flexible, and understanding. Don't get me wrong, they're not all like that, but don't base your future on a couple of negative opinions. Unfortunately the healthcare system has many flaws, but we can make it better! I also have never worked a job where I wasn't stressed. Most nurses will say don't become a nurse, most doctors (mine for sure) always tells me never to be a doctor... you do what you want to do! I will be praying that you get a seat, and if not apply in the spring!

PirateRN_919, BSN · Mar 29, 2016

Hi gotgifts3, are you applying in the spring, or did you apply in January with the points that you have thus far? How many points are you working with currently? Definitely take the TEAS again! Since you've sat for it once, you'll probably feel more comfortable the second time around. Is BIO 169 your last class or do you have others you can take? I really wholeheartedly think that if you have at least 150 points by July, you'll get into the program, or at least be high on the alternate list. That's about a 12 point difference between the fall and the spring, and on the old scale it averaged about 25 points.

gotgifts3 · Mar 30, 2016

I want to apply in the spring, but I'm really nervous about taking bio 169 in the summer. It's faster paced and shorter time to cram all the information in. I have micro left also. I had planned on taking that when I got in the program. I currently have 98 points, but if I get A's in critical thinking and sociology then it will be 134. It's so nerve racking and stressful. How about you? How are u surviving?

22bebe · Mar 30, 2016

Wow thank you for all the sweet responses. I know I can do this it will just take longer I suppose. I still will have doubts but life will never be perfect and thats ok, I just need to calm myself and realize that I am blessed to even have the opportunity to even go to school.

Gotgifts3 I took Bio 169 in the summer and got a C in it, the teacher was hired at the last minute and had no bio teaching background it was TERRIBLE. I would not do that again but if you can strap down and teach yourself you can do it!!

PirateRN_919, BSN · Mar 30, 2016

I've heard a lot of people say both BIO 168 and 169 are challenging summer courses. Those classes are definitely ones you have to set aside time to study for. I'm sure you could do it! Plus, even though it's a lot in such a short amount of time, I favor summer classes because I can just get them over with. I've never taken any summer classes at Wake Tech though, so I really can't speak about what they may be like. Have you done your CNA requirement already? I take my exam soon and I'm super nervous.

RaRa310 · Mar 30, 2016

Hi everyone! I've been following this post for about two weeks now. I found this forum while searching for some news and updates prior to acceptance letters being mailed. Like everyone else, I was nervous and looking for "insider info". I feel very fortunate to have been accepted in to the program for Fall 2016. In reading over everyone's posts I just I thought I would share my experience.

I started at Wake Tech in the summer of 2012. I had never taken college courses and I was on a one way track after finally deciding to pursue a career in Nursing. I have worked full and pat time through most of school with the exception of one year I only worked full time. I was so lucky to land a job in a pediatric therapy office working 10 hours Mon-Thurs so this gave me some flexibility Fri-Sun. I didn't qualify for any grants because of my job but decided against taking loans because I didn't want any debt. So I worked part time also and took one class a semester. (except one semester I took two). I took everything online except Micro. which was a hybrid course. I did everything through Wake Tech and didn't even consider another school. (Like I said one track). I completed all my pre-reqs prior to applying. I wanted to ensure I had enough points and knew with work and just the way I am I could only focus on so many things at once. I have no idea how people take a nursing course with a pre-req course, I think it would be a really overwhelming work load. I cleared all my English and Psy courses, then my Humanities course and Chem qualifier course before focusing on the sciences. I completed my CNA course last spring on Friday nights and Saturdays. Then after passing the certification I began to focus on my teas test. I still had the luxury of taking it three times, I think now its only two. I recommend reviewing the basics of the test. Check out a practice book from the WTCC library and be familiar with the types of questions they will cover. After you take it once you will have a good feel of what to expect the second time and the print out report will tell you where to focus and improve. There is no reason not take it twice even if you did well, you can always push for better to gain the extra points! No matter what you have going on keep pushing and you will get there! It took me four years to complete 2 years worth of pre reqs but the time is going to pass you by regardless.

For those of you still taking pre-reqs at WTCC. Dr. Frear was a really good teacher for A&P. Dr. Leverton was pretty good for Micro, but her tests are really hard and the study guides were kind of ridiculous. Betty White was the best CNA instructor if you take the course through WTCC and Nantz was good teacher for Humanities. Best of luck to everyone in the future!

PirateRN_919, BSN · Mar 30, 2016

Congrats RaRa310 on your acceptance!! Not sure why my last post didn't post. After all of that hard work it sounds like you deserved it! How were your overall grades? Had you completed all of the pre-reqs before you applied? How many points did you have?