I have been on this site for quite some time. I am a pre-nursing student. Basically I have been taking pre-reqs ,and I was recently awarded my associates of arts degree last summer. Personally, I would like to say that ever since I was younger I have always been a very caring, loving, nuturing, compassionate ,person. I have always been all about helping others,and being there for others .However I can, even when i cannot bare my own weight. Its something that grows in my heart , and if i cannot succeed as much ,as I would like to help others. I guilt over it or more like there problems become mine.
So, I dont really want to make this lengthy because I am not sure if anyone out there will take the time to hear me out. Honestly, after a year of stressing over keeping my G.P.A as high as I can ,applying to schools, looking into programs for a BSN etc. I feel like I have barley got a grip of the field as to everything I previosously mentioned. I barley got familiarized with the whole process and all. Also, I just took my HESI admissions exam on February 14th, 2017. Literally, I was restless leading up to the exam. I stalled so much to take it because I lacked self confidence. Its like I even searched under rocks for answers to my questions, and insecurities in regards to it. I scored well for what I thought I was not even going to pass. I scored a accumlative score of 83.6 overall, which I feel I could of done better, but for my first attempt I surpassed my goal for failure not as an option.
Regardless of what I mentioned I am aware that nursing has beccome insanley competetive. Most programs limit there applicants to 120. This is relatively terrifying for someone who hasnt had the nursing experience as others such as: employment at hospitals, clinics so on, or programs or even family members or friends in the field. I have found my self lost ,and alone because of my chances and the strain I have at my current status financially ,and just where I am now period.
I feel like I limited my options because I didnt take crticial thinking, which at the moment I was to worried about my time shortage to complete any other sections. I am now limited to a few programs. Most which have now changed to require the Teas instead of the Hesi. I have and am looking for programs that fall under what I already have, but as I mentioned I am limited.
In the next 5 years, less actually I want to have a career as a nurse with a BSN, which is initially all the work and devoted time I have put to my studies. I just am anxious to know if I will get accepted this Fall, which is my goal. I have applied at UTH, UST, and am looking at UTA the only thing is that i need about 3 classes to be eligible for there BSN program online. A program which I feel I would do poorly online, and prefer on campus, but moving and that whole process would be costy and stressing.
The only thing now is to wait ,and hear back from the schools. Momentarily, I do not know if I should retake the Hesi, apply to a ADN program, or LVN program. Also, if i should take a CNA course to get a job that will enable me to the world of nursing. As far as my pre-reqs I withdrew maybe about 3 classes one was in HS for dual credit. The other was an optional chemistry, but it was to advanced. The last one was online, but the course was to heavy for a mini term. Overall my performance has been all A's,B's one D and 2 C's this is through my whole 2 years including the pre-reqs
If anyone does take the time to read my post. I guess im looking for words of hope, faith encouragement, and advice. I really want to feel and see my progress from what i see and feel now. Thank you
I suggest looking at ALLLLLL of your options. There are so many nursing schools and nursing routes in which you can go- its a little over whelming lol.
My story: I knew I wanted to be a RN, and applied to a few programs but lacked the points (its super competitive!!). I got accepted to a LVN program, and although it was not my ideal choice at all, I did it and graduated. I am now in my final semester of a ADN program and feel my lvn experience has been very helpful. I plan to start my BSN in July and complete it in 9 months (my basic courses are done). So although LVN to RN to BSN is a lot of steps, in reality the whole schooling process will take just under 3 years for me. The moral of my story is: no matter how many freaking steps it takes to get there, what matters is YOU GET THERE.
I do suggest getting a job, even if its just part time, at a hospital or facility you really want to work at. Start as a unit secretary and work up to a patient care tech. Most facilities will pay for your education if your full time, and a few offer their own ADN programs. UTA gives priority to partnered hospitals, so as an employee at one of those hospitals you might be able to get in easier. Plus, you will have a foot in the door and a job when you graduate.
Thank you so much, yeah I am starting to figure that although I took the route for a BSN it may not work out that way. I would like to retake my Hesi again I just do not know if there would be any major differences that would affect my performance from my first attempt. That way is also the only way ill have more doors open and more options to other programs. As said before I may be accepted to a program that perhaps is not my first choice ,but should start me of somewhere. It is better than nothing. As for the critical thinking section I am not sure exactly if not having experienece affects my chances of making a good score. I have heard there is some sort of fundamental review that many have used. Others say its common sense, while most say its nursing questions. So I am not sure what to expect. As for a job at the hospital I have been trying for about three years ,and have not been successful. I have volunteered and all ,but I have not neccesarily had that boost. This is why I am wondering if i should enroll into a CNA program. Your statement is very inspiring by the way
I'm trying to do my Pre-reqs as well, and not yet to that point of taking the HESI. The advisor at UHD told me with my grades and determinations I can actually make it to UTH pretty easily, just gotta finish at least 5 more classes of pre reqs. The issue I have is that I work full time as a CMA at a school so it's hard, because once I'm done, that means I gotta start to sign up for classes, but that means a year or two of no work for me because on how busy I'll be. I'm taking my time finishing up my stuff, because the more time I give, the more money I can put into this as well.
Do you know the reqs for UTH? How much do they want on the test and so on?
I'm trying to do my Pre-reqs as well, and not yet to that point of taking the HESI. The advisor at UHD told me with my grades and determinations I can actually make it to UTH pretty easily, just gotta finish at least 5 more classes of pre reqs. The issue I have is that I work full time as a CMA at a school so it's hard, because once I'm done, that means I gotta start to sign up for classes, but that means a year or two of no work for me because on how busy I'll be. I'm taking my time finishing up my stuff, because the more time I give, the more money I can put into this as well.
Do you know the reqs for UTH? How much do they want on the test and so on?
To take the HESI for UTH it will be about $104. I have no idea why they are so expensive. I know with LoneStar it's like $30.
I graduated from UHD last year but was a pre-nursing major before switching to business. I scored an 86% average on my HESI exam by using the Ready For The HESI Study guides.
Most people recommend the official Elselvier which is good and it doesn't hurt to have more than one study guide, but the ready for the hesi study guides has way more practice questions plus you get one free hour of private tutoring.
I go into more detail here about failing (taking the test and dropping $200 bucks) and finally passing:
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Thank you so much, yeah I am starting to figure that although I took the route for a BSN it may not work out that way. I would like to retake my Hesi again I just do not know if there would be any major differences that would affect my performance from my first attempt. That way is also the only way ill have more doors open and more options to other programs. As said before I may be accepted to a program that perhaps is not my first choice ,but should start me of somewhere. It is better than nothing. As for the critical thinking section I am not sure exactly if not having experienece affects my chances of making a good score. I have heard there is some sort of fundamental review that many have used. Others say its common sense, while most say its nursing questions. So I am not sure what to expect. As for a job at the hospital I have been trying for about three years ,and have not been successful. I have volunteered and all ,but I have not neccesarily had that boost. This is why I am wondering if i should enroll into a CNA program. Your statement is very inspiring by the way