Gre For Graduate Nursing Programs

woknblues · Jun 1, 2008

My Name Is Josh And I Would Like To Apply For Graduate School To Earn A Masters Degree In Nursing Education. I Would Love To Become A University Professor To Help Educate New Prospective Nurses Into The Field. The Gre Seems To Be The Only Challenge In My Way. I Haven't Taken A Math Course In 5-6 Years And I Have Done My Research On The Content Of The Gre. I Don't Know Where To Go From Here? Please If Anyone Has Had A Similar Quandary Please Post.

I have no answer, but just a question. I have noticed that some people who post have a weird capitalization thing where every word is capitalized. I can't imagine that this is intentional. Is it a formating thing? Just curious and sorry for thread jacking.

MisterSimba, BSN · Jun 1, 2008

Hi! I'm having the same problem with many of the graduate programs I've looked into. I'm applying to masters entry level programs and some of them require the GRE, while others require the TEAS.... and I pretty much decided not to apply to any of those schools! So far I'm planning on applying to UCLA, Mount Saint Mary's College, Azuza Pacific University, and Concordia University - none of which require the GRE or the TEAS :) These schools do require a lot of prerequisites, but lucky for me I already took most of them as an undergrad. I work full-time, am finishing my prerequisites, and volunteering at two different hospitals, and just don't have the time to re-learn all of algebra and geometry...

However, there are study guides for the GRE (ex. Kaplan) and I'm sure there are classes as well. Good luck to you, I'm sure you'll do great! :wink2:

JPHILL9507 · Jun 1, 2008

What graduate program are you applying for? I have a 3.69 gpa in my undergraduate studies and I'm hoping to apply to either a NP or CRNA program.

JPHILL9507 · Jun 1, 2008

Maybe the website configured my post that way because i had the caps lock on. my bad.

MisterSimba, BSN · Jun 1, 2008

Oh, I'm applying to entry-level masters programs and accelerated BSN programs. They're all programs for second-degree students wanting to get their RN. I plan on going to one of the schools I mentioned in my previous post and getting my RN. I want to get a few years of experience under my belt before I get any further education, but someday I'm definitely interested in Nurse Practitioner programs or even getting my MPH.... but at this point I want to get my RN, and then we'll see what happens after that! :wink2:

czyja, MSN, RN · Jun 1, 2008

The GRE is not an easy exam but it is not as difficult as the the LSAT, MCAT, or GMAT. College English and Algebra along with some basic statistics are all that are required to do well.

I prepared by looking at old exams. If you haven't had any math in 5+ years, a course in algebra or a period of self study would be very useful. As for english, I suggest you read, read, and read. Novels - newspapers and high end magazines are all good.

Good luck!

imenid37 · Jun 1, 2008

Some schools require the MAT, which many of my friends tell me they find easier. I go to St. Louis University online. No GRE or MAT was required. I also know York College of PA does not require the GRE w/ your GPA for nurse educator or adult clin spec. That program is onsite. The exception w/ York is their CRNA program which does require the GRE. Good luck!

nursegreen · Jun 1, 2008

Hello JPHill, have you looked into the Master's program at USF? What part of Florida are you in? The GRE is no longer a requirement for the MSN unless you are going for CRNA. They did away with this about 1 1/2 to 2 years ago. If you are wanting your degree in education then you will have to take it, if you can accomplish what you are wanting to do with a masters in nursing then you dont. It's worth looking into. I attended an orientation for the MSN program and am planning on starting the RN to MSN program that they offer in Jan 09. Good luck!!!

fgoff · Jun 1, 2008

.....and there are programs that do not require the GRE.... :yeah:

MayisontheWay · Jun 1, 2008

JPHILL,

Search in the preCRNA forum for information about the GRE. There are numerous discussions about how to tackle the test. As for my advice, buy a book of tests from ETS, the company that writes the GRE. Use the PowerPrep software at the GRE site (free). Prepare to spend a lot of time practicing your timing. Buy a book of words that are frequently found on the GRE (I used the Flip o Matic from Kaplan)...know those words!

There's a ton more advice in the GRE discussions. Most folks don't recommend a class. It's really all about how much time you're willing to spend studying and practicing.

Best of luck,

May

LeapofFaith · Jun 2, 2008

hi

i took the gre earlier this year and i too was very nervous about the math. these are the things that i did to prepare, not oly for the math content but for the entire test ( and i scored above a 1300):

1. get the priceton review book for the math and writing section. all the math you need to know is in here and it is explained very well

2. get the kaplan verbal book. there is a list of the 200 top gre words and i memorized this list and the synonyms of these words ( also included in list) amd there were only 2 words in the entire test that i did nor know

3. get the powerprep program. this is free on the ets website.they will send you a cd when you register or you can download it from the ets site.

i studied for a little over a month about 3-4 hours per day. granted i was not working so.

hope this helps good luck! :nurse: