From reading everyone that got into Lone Star nursing programs I hypothesized one very important point. Correct me if I'm wrong but if you get anything less than A's in English and A&P there is NO chance of admission.
The only instance I calculated a chance is a "B" in English, an "A" in A&P and a perfect 100% on the HESI. Other than that, A's in your classes with a minimum 88% on the exam is my observed formula for entrance.
I see why so many (myself included) get so worked up about the HESI. Anyone else taking the test next week at a Lone Star?
If anyone has taken A&P at a Lone Star over a summer session, how did you find attaining an A over the six-week period? Also, if anyone wants to part with a lab book...(?)
Books are very pricey! I’m in the process of buying them now! We have a bundle that is required (all ebooks) and that’s $500 alone. Then then are about 6-7 more books we need to get on our own! You can buy previous editions, just as long as they aren’t more than one edition older! Yes we buy all our books upfront!
i do agree to start saving money now because from the moment you turn in you Application you will be spending money! Shots, cpr, books supplies and none of it is cheap
With that being said, is it prudent to get a tablet for nursing school (iPad or similar)? I understand most that agree would opt for a laptop (got one) or 2-in-1 (can't afford). As I've not owned an iPad I am still leaning toward either the 6th generation or Air 3. If you have that many mandatory ebooks it would be easier to lug around one tablet vs several books, right?
I would suggest in investing in a table or laptop! I have a dell hp two in one convertible and i love it!
Right now, I have a Dell 7280 ultrabook. It's great but I want something I can read on the go or something. If I could afford it I would get a Surface Go.
By any chance does anyone have info on the lowest alternate score from last Spring (2019 entry) and the upcoming Fall were? I'm feeling a bit bummed that I may be mathematically eliminated from an A in A&P 1. Without it, my score will plummet to just over 7.0 and that won't get it. I am most likely looking at applying for Fall 2020. I know one semester shouldn't matter. But at 44 years old, it does. By then I'll be 45 starting.
Scores aside, how old is too old to start nursing school? I can see if they'll accept my BIOL 2404 to apply to the LVN for January. I really want to just be in a nursing program in January. I wouldn't mind bridging.
Other option is to retake the CNA course since my license expired AND in another state. I'm looking at a PCA job now but with an active CNA license I get paid a bit more.
By any chance does anyone have info on the lowest alternate score from last Spring (2019 entry) and the upcoming Fall were? I'm feeling a bit bummed that I may be mathematically eliminated from an A in A&P 1. Without it, my score will plummet to just over 7.0 and that won't get it. I am most likely looking at applying for Fall 2020. I know one semester shouldn't matter. But at 44 years old, it does. By then I'll be 45 starting.
Scores aside, how old is too old to start nursing school? I can see if they'll accept my BIOL 2404 to apply to the LVN for January. I really want to just be in a nursing program in January. I wouldn't mind bridging.
Other option is to retake the CNA course since my license expired AND in another state. I'm looking at a PCA job now but with an active CNA license I get paid a bit more.
Any advice?
I believe the lowest alternate score for Spring 2019 was a 7.4 and for the fall it was around a 7.33. However, that can change for the fall because the campuses state in alternate forms that they have up until the first day of classes to let you know if you were accepted or not (some people don't turn their things in on time, some people won't be able to pay for courses, some fail drug tests, etc). & CyFair doesn't have their orientation until August 22nd so something might come up then.
The spring is way more competitive though since there are only the two campuses, but directors are stating that each semester it's getting way more competitive than before.
& no age is too old! I know of some people being 53 and starting an RN program. Everyone's timeline is different! Don't fret, just see what you can do to get that A in A&P 1. You never know what may happen!
Oh, then acceptance letters must be going out quickly following the end if the application period. If orientation is August 22nd, pretty sure you’ll know at least a week advance for that.
If anybody applied for the lvn program for Montgomery they sent out the acceptance letter this morning.
You seem to be the most active on this thread of those that are familiar with this whole process , could I email you about a more specific part of the process that you may be able to help me with ?
With that being said, is it prudent to get a tablet for nursing school (iPad or similar)? I understand most that agree would opt for a laptop (got one) or 2-in-1 (can't afford). As I've not owned an iPad I am still leaning toward either the 6th generation or Air 3. If you have that many mandatory ebooks it would be easier to lug around one tablet vs several books, right?
I used an iPad (with apple pencil) to take to class and write notes, most people have some sort of tablet or laptop to take to class. to do homework and such i used my desktop mac at home only bc using my iPad was kind of tricky with the adobe flash drive...they do have paper copies of books that you can buy and some people put them in binders and would just bring the chapters we were going over in class.
You seem to be the most active on this thread of those that are familiar with this whole process , could I email you about a more specific part of the process that you may be able to help me with ?
Hey guys, I took A&P 1 at HCC so the lecture and lab is split up. I received an A in lecture and a B in lab. Would this show as a B overall for the class at lonestar? Sorry, I can't seem to get anyone on the phone to answer this, they kept telling me I have to drive up there but haven't had the time. It's a 3 credit lecture; 1 credit lab. If anyone has any info, I really appreciate it =]
I took A&P at HCC and got an A in lecture and B in lab. Lonestar counted the lecture. I just got accepted in the CyFair Fall 2019 Program with a 7.6. So good luck!
Do you literally select a first option when submitting your app? If so, how does that play out as far where you stand for the other location thats available?
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With that being said, is it prudent to get a tablet for nursing school (iPad or similar)? I understand most that agree would opt for a laptop (got one) or 2-in-1 (can't afford). As I've not owned an iPad I am still leaning toward either the 6th generation or Air 3. If you have that many mandatory ebooks it would be easier to lug around one tablet vs several books, right?