Lone Star Spring 2020 ADN

[TwinDaddy]

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...(?)

[Nij13]

52 minutes ago, WilsonDeleonJr said:

What I was asking was if you take the same class twice, will they take the highest score? Or the first/latest attempt at the course? Considering you take english 121 twice for example.

They will take your highest grade!

[alexislvn]

Is it like the basic hesi?

[Nij13]

40 minutes ago, alexislvn said:

Is it like the basic hesi?

Wat do you mean basic hesi?

its math, anatomy, grammar, reading comprehension, vocabulary and critical thinking

[alexislvn]

1 minute ago, Nij13 said:

Wat do you mean basic hesi?

its math, anatomy, grammar, reading comprehension, vocabulary and critical thinking

That’s what I was talking about. There are also hesi tests that are based on different nursing courses.

[TwinDaddy, CNA]

Competition for Spring admission seems tougher because it's just Cy-Fair and Kingwood. Anyone know the applicant/seat ratio from last Spring? It is definitely higher than Fall (has to be). There are 2 HESI A2 dates at Cy-Fair this week and spots open.

[Nij13]

11 hours ago, alexislvn said:

That’s what I was talking about. There are also hesi tests that are based on different nursing courses.

Lonestar only requires those subjects

[Nij13]

3 hours ago, twindaddy75 said:

Competition for Spring admission seems tougher because it's just Cy-Fair and Kingwood. Anyone know the applicant/seat ratio from last Spring? It is definitely higher than Fall (has to be). There are 2 HESI A2 dates at Cy-Fair this week and spots open.

Competition is tougher! And it’s 50 students cyfair and either 50 or 40 students for Kingswood

[TwinDaddy, CNA]

So there is around a few hundred (200-400+) applicants for what could be just 90-100 spots?

[Nij13]

11 minutes ago, twindaddy75 said:

So there is around a few hundred (200-400+) applicants for what could be just 90-100 spots?

Yes! For this fall cycle there was 600 applicants and only 260 were selected! I’m currently on the alternate list for fall semester and i have a 7.33 score

[TwinDaddy, CNA]

Nij13, I hope you get into a spot. Where are you an alternate? I'm applying for Spring 2020 Cy-Fair. I hear that they're more stringent regardless of it being Fall or Spring. Is a 3:1 ratio (applicants:seats) the norm for Lone Star campuses?

[Nij13]

7 minutes ago, twindaddy75 said:

Nij13, I hope you get into a spot. Where are you an alternate? I'm applying for Spring 2020 Cy-Fair. I hear that they're more stringent regardless of it being Fall or Spring. Is a 3:1 ratio (applicants:seats) the norm for Lone Star campuses?

Me too!! It’s stressful and annoying to just be sitting here waiting! I’m an alternate for all campuses! Once you are places as an alternate you become an alternate for all campuses that you applied to but north Harris and cyfair are my top choices!

Cyfair is also my top choice for spring 2020

[TwinDaddy, CNA]

1 hour ago, Nij13 said:

Me too!! It’s stressful and annoying to just be sitting here waiting! I’m an alternate for all campuses! Once you are places as an alternate you become an alternate for all campuses that you applied to but north Harris and cyfair are my top choices!

Cyfair is also my top choice for spring 2020

I may (if I get in) be the "older" student in class. I live so close to Cy-Fair that it is my first choice. However, I for sure will NOT turn away Kingwood! I seriously doubt a patient is ever going to ask or care where I went to school. And if I am lucky enough to get in and finish, I wouldn't care if I drove to Timbuktu ... I finished.

On a side note in thinking of the HESI A2 tomorrow, has anyone considered their test day (and pre-test day) diet? I don't want to be in the middle of A&P section and have a 9-1-1 bathroom emergency. I don't think you're allowed to leave once you go in. Normally, I would think many would care. I have had a gastric sleeve and my gallbladder removed. I so much as smell fatty food and it's trouble. Today, after 5pm, I'm cutting out all fatty foods and anything with added sugar until AFTER the exam. The only thing I may allow myself is the cup of tea or coffee in the morning about 90 minutes before test time (11am).