FSCJ Fall 2017

Hello everyone,

I am starting this thread for the nursing applicants for the fall 2017 RN program. This is a great way for us to network and keep helpful information to help our fellow students. I have also created a page on facebook, just search

FSCJ Nursing C/O 2018 (Fall 2017 applicants)

Join the page and lets get ready for our most stressful time of our lives :)

[J.Molina]

Hi there! I also plan on applying to the fall of 2017. Was supposed to apply to summer 17 but fell off my path there for a while (changed major, completely wrong decision!!). I have all my prerequisites completed, just need to take the hesi.

[K.chandler]

Thank you for creating this thread! I am finishing micro and A&P II right now and plan to apply for Fall!

[hofmca]

Hello, I am so glad to see that someone started a thread for fall 2017.

My plan, although plans aren't always for sure, is to apply for the fscj fall 2017 nursing program. So heres the thing, I took the HESI A2 admission assessment and got a 62%, im sure you all know that a 75% is required to be considered for admission. Heres my problem, I don't know how to study for this exam because it is such a broad range of questions and theres no one certain book for the test. I am in micro which is my last prereq and this ends may 5th 2017. My plan is to retake the HESI and hope to pass this time because if I don't, I will not be allowed to take the HESI again for a year and that terrifies me. Does anyone have any tips or anything that helped them pass the NEW UPDATED version of the HESI A2?

[J.Molina]

Took the Hesi today and received a score well over what I was expecting.

@hofmca, I would suggest buying the Hesi Admissions book by Elsevier. I studied the math and biology portion mostly. For the anatomy part, i used quizlet.com (type 'hesi anatomy' in the search bar). If possible, I would also suggest buying the hesi pocket prep app if you have the iphone or android. Good luck!

[hofmca]

@J.Molina I just bought the HESI pocket prep app last night for $14.99. Do you feel like it helped you? And I also have "HESI admission assessment exam review edition four" I haven't studied that a whole lot because I feel like it doesn't cover a lot of material. I am struggling a lot with the math and the sciences. Any tips for that? Thank you and congratulations!!!!

Edited Apr 20, 2017 by hofmca

[J.Molina]

I studied the math and biology portion with the book, the app is very good. I learn well through practice questions so it definitely helped me.

[rleah, BSN, RN]

I applied yesterday. My transcripts were finaly in from my current school (talk about last minute)! I have awesome Hesi scores and I am maxed out on work experience. However my grades are mostly B's. So I am nervous!

[ADyal]

I applied for the RN program - Fall 2017.

Below are my grades and points:

Prerequisites -

Three credit hour classes:

* A - ENC1101

* B - MAC1105

* A - PSY1012

* A - CHM1020

* A - HUM

* A - DEP2004

Total Points: 69

Four credit hour classes:

* A - BSC2085C

* B - BSC2086C

* A - MCB2010C

Total Points: 44

To calculate prerequisites:

A = 4

B = 3

Take the credit hours of that class and multiply it by the grade.

For example: BSC2085C x Credit Hours (4x4 = 16 points)

HESI A2:

* 84% - Anatomy (84/4)(1.2) = 25.2 points

* 88% - Biology (88/4)(1.2) = 26.4 points

* 90% - Math (90/4)(1.2) = 27.0 points

* 90% - Reading (90/4)(1.2) = 27.0 points

Total Points - 105.6

Degree Points:

Bachelor's - 8 additional points

Total Points:

113 - Prerequisites

105.6 - Hesi

8 - Degree

226.6 - Final Total

P.S. I heard you received two additional points for BLS but I have not been able to verify this.

Good luck to everyone who has applied! The waiting now begins:)

Edited May 17, 2017 by ADyal
Update:

[J.Molina]

You get 2 points for BLS and 15 for 3.5+ gpa, 13 for 3.0-3.49, 7 for 2.5-2.99 and 1 for 2.0-2.49

[ADyal]

J.Molina,

Ok, thanks for letting me know. That puts me around 244.6 total points.

Abby

[ADyal]

Rleah, CNA

Have you received an email informing you that your application is under review? I applied on the 15th as well and have not received an email stating they are reviewing the application. Several other applicant's have already received this email.

Abby