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Hello everyone this is my first post and I am so nervous. I recently passed my sci 25 class and pretty much pass all pre requisites with a good grade. I also took my TEAS exam and got a proficient score. I also tried contacting the nursing department to see if they can break down what qualifies you to get accepted into nursing clinicals. They said I have to wait three weeks this is torture!!!! Is anyone else going through the same pain and anxiety lol

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Hi! I'm a second semester nursing student at kbcc. If you sustained good grades during prereqs and have a good GPA I'm sure you'll get in. Do you know what was the average score for TEAS? Last semester the lowest score that I know of that they took in was a 65. Wish you tons of luck! I know how stressful it is waiting to receive the letter.

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Thank you so much! I have to double check I just think its so crazy waiting almost 3-4 weeks for a response. How is the nursing program so far? how was nursing 1700 1800? Please any advice you have I would gladly appreciate it. lol =)

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You're welcome! I took the TEAS on Jan 11th & received my letter Jan 31st. NUR 17 was pretty easy, it's all dimensional analysis. However NUR 18 was very tough, it will consume about 95% of your life. Start the semster strong, don't slack off, do your readings, study your notes daily. I recommend getting the NCLEX-RN Saunders Comprehensive review book on amazon, it helped me understand some topics discussed during the semester & helped me getting used to NCLEX style questions. Also, you might be told to purchase the eBook for fundamentals, which is over $100.. don't do it, you can get away with renting the book on amazon. For clinicals you'll need of course all white uniform, the program will give you info about where you can purchase them during orientation. You'll need BP Cuff, penlight, stethoscope, gloves, clipboard, black pens (do not use color pens during clinical), you'll need bandage scissors for when you do wound care. Are you planning on becoming a night or day student? To give you a heads up, you'll be required to purchase ATI (which is about over 200 dollars i think) and you should do your CPR & start getting your physical done along with getting PPD that way you're not running around last minute.

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Also, one VERY extremely VERY important tip, when you take your exams, DO NOT CHANGE YOUR ANSWERS! Always go with your gut. I personally bombed one of my exams because i doubted my answers and ended up changing them. Luckily I was able to get myself out of the failing mark and was able to do well on my other exams. Passing is a 76 on exams I believe and a 75 or 74.5 on the course itself. Also, I recommend having a small study group (of 2-3 to maintain focus and make sure you all have similar studying methods) or a study partner. I'll be glad to answer any other questions you have :)

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Thanks again! I'm nervous now lol. I have so many questions. Do you have any notes that you wouldn't mind passing on =). Also, I thought they only offered a day program for nursing? Hopefully I meet some nice people to have a study group I do not want to fail at all. Also, were you able to work at the same time since you said it will consume 95% of my life I need to also financially prepare myself.

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Hello, I applied too and the waiting period is tough

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the wait is killing me have you checked your cuny first i've heard that sometimes they update your major a few days before their decision.

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I've been checking, nothing changed

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I spoke to someone in the office this morning they sent out the letters so just wait good luck.

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Ok great. Thanks and good luck to u too

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Did you get your letter? I made it!

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