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 searchFSCJ Nursing C/O 2018 (Fall 2017 applicants)Join the page and lets get ready for our most stressful time of our lives :) 0 Likes
J.Molina 45 Posts Mar 28, 2017 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. 0 Likes
K.chandler 1 Post Apr 8, 2017 Thank you for creating this thread! I am finishing micro and A&P II right now and plan to apply for Fall! 0 Likes
hofmca 8 Posts Apr 11, 2017 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? 0 Likes
J.Molina 45 Posts Apr 18, 2017 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! 0 Likes
hofmca 8 Posts Apr 20, 2017 @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 0 Likes
J.Molina 45 Posts Apr 20, 2017 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. 0 Likes
rleah, BSN, RN 1 Article; 129 Posts May 17, 2017 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! 0 Likes
ADyal 3 Posts May 17, 2017 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 - DEP2004Total Points: 69 Four credit hour classes:* A - BSC2085C* B - BSC2086C* A - MCB2010CTotal Points: 44To calculate prerequisites:A = 4B = 3Take 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 pointsTotal Points - 105.6Degree Points:Bachelor's - 8 additional pointsTotal Points: 113 - Prerequisites105.6 - Hesi8 - Degree226.6 - Final TotalP.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: 0 Likes
J.Molina 45 Posts May 17, 2017 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 0 Likes
ADyal 3 Posts May 18, 2017 J.Molina, Ok, thanks for letting me know. That puts me around 244.6 total points.Abby 0 Likes
ADyal 3 Posts May 18, 2017 Rleah, CNAHave 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 0 Likes