Frustrated and Unofficial

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The title tells it all. Im frustrated and unofficially a nursing student. My school of interest has an awful weird process for nursing students and I'd like to know if anyone experienced the same. My school required you to pass the TABE (Reading, Math, and English Usage) with a 11 to get into the Practical Nursing Program and my scores were subsequently 11, 12.5, and 12.5. Next stop was the TEAS and you only needed a 55 to get in and I made a 76 (first attempt) and I studied my orifice off so I'm proud of that score. Then we had to complete/update all of our shot records, do background screening, drug test, and a physical which to me was the most frustrating part of this process. I have completed all of the above and have been informed as of OCT 29th that I was accepted into the Nursing Program that starts DEC 11th HOWEVER you have to wait until you receive your ACCEPTANCE LETTER IN THE MAIL so you can register for classes and pick up your financial aide check..to pay for the program, uniforms, and books. BY THE WAY this school operates on a first come first serve basis so we basically have to fight for a spot. Once we get the acceptance letter we can register for class and they only take the first 24 students and 6 slots are already filled from the previous cohort. Fast forward nearly 3 weeks later and still no acceptance letter. After emailing and calling the Advisor and receiving no answer.. I decided to go up to the school in person today and was informed that they were hoping to get the letters out before Thanksgiving but now it won't be until after..and school starts in a little more than 3 weeks. This school is accredited and has great STATS but I'm worried about their process. Anybody else go through a major headache to start school? I'm stressed and just ready to be an official Nursing Student. Le sigh

The title tells it all. Im frustrated and unofficially a nursing student. My school of interest has an awful weird process for nursing students and I'd like to know if anyone experienced the same. My school required you to pass the TABE (Reading Math, and English Usage) with a 11 to get into the Practical Nursing Program and my scores were subsequently 11, 12.5, and 12.5. Next stop was the TEAS and you only needed a 55 to get in and I made a 76 (first attempt) and I studied my orifice off so I'm proud of that score. Then we had to complete/update all of our shot records, do background screening, drug test, and a physical which to me was the most frustrating part of this process. I have completed all of the above and have been informed as of OCT 29th that I was accepted into the Nursing Program that starts DEC 11th HOWEVER you have to wait until you receive your ACCEPTANCE LETTER IN THE MAIL so you can register for classes and pick up your financial aide check..to pay for the program, uniforms, and books. BY THE WAY this school operates on a first come first serve basis so we basically have to fight for a spot. Once we get the acceptance letter we can register for class and they only take the first 24 students and 6 slots are already filled from the previous cohort. Fast forward nearly 3 weeks later and still no acceptance letter. After emailing and calling the Advisor and receiving no answer.. I decided to go up to the school in person today and was informed that they were hoping to get the letters out before Thanksgiving but now it won't be until after..and school starts in a little more than 3 weeks. This school is accredited and has great STATS but I'm worried about their process. Anybody else go through a major headache to start school? I'm stressed and just ready to be an official Nursing Student. Le sigh[/quote']

That does sound like a bit of a drag. I had a similar experience, but only because I was selected as an alternate. I had to do all of the same things you did, then just hope that somebody changed their mind about attending and a spot opened up. Luckily, it did.

That does sound like a bit of a drag. I had a similar experience, but only because I was selected as an alternate. I had to do all of the same things you did, then just hope that somebody changed their mind about attending and a spot opened up. Luckily, it did.

That's exactly how I'm feeling..like an alternate..I'm glad it worked out in your favor.. I'll be checking the mail like a mad man after thanksgiving.. Le sigh!

Update: Received my letter in the maillllll... now it's official.. I'm officially a Nursing Student ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Congrats! I hope you are liking the program so far! ?

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23 hours ago, Angel Jade said:

Congrats! I hope you are liking the program so far! ?

Yes I’m learning a great deal.. done with nutrition and fundamentals and now we’re moving on to human anatomy ❤️??

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Congratulations on getting into the program!! Enjoy every minute of it!

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On 2/6/2019 at 4:51 PM, MrsFutureNurse1 said:

Congratulations on getting into the program!! Enjoy every minute of it!

Thanks so much ❤️

Hi I’m trying to get into the lpn program also I have to take the same steps you had to may you please tell me what you use to study for the tabe no one ever mentions it I’m really getting discouraged

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On 3/18/2019 at 9:36 PM, Readytobecomeanurse321 said:

Hi I’m trying to get into the lpn program also I have to take the same steps you had to may you please tell me what you use to study for the tabe no one ever mentions it I’m really getting discouraged

To say that I was frustrated taking the TABE would be an understatement! My struggle area was the READING portion because I needed to work on my speed of reading and kept running out of time.. I used the McGraw Hill Level A TABE book to help with the Math and Language usage portion ( which I passed first attempt) and what finally helped me pass the Reading portion was timing myself I gave myself 25 minutes to finish the readings and questions in the McGraw Hill and Online TABE Reading questions I found and finally passed. I wish you the best of luck

Wow thank you so much I will be getting the book as soon as possible thank you so much for responding I will be getting it soon now I have to create a study schedule good luck on your journey

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On 3/24/2019 at 6:20 PM, Readytobecomeanurse321 said:

Wow thank you so much I will be getting the book as soon as possible thank you so much for responding I will be getting it soon now I have to create a study schedule good luck on your journey

You’re more than welcome.. wish you the best of luck

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