MDC Nursing spring 2014

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So I'm starting the post for Spring 2014. I'm currently waiting for my acceptance letter for fall term but just in case applying for spring is my back up plan.

So my GPA is 3.0 and my teas is 72 giving me a score around 73.

Since I didn't get a first round email for fall I'm thinking of retaking my teas test so if anyone is willing to study with me please let me know. Good luck to everyone applying for spring!!

@MiamiE....that's true, also UM, FIU, Barry etc. My reasons for wanting accelerated are MOSTLY due to needing to get it done quickly. Like I mentioned, if I had the time and money I would be more likely to pick generic and not try to cram it all in. It really just depends on what is going on in your life in regards to which track you prefer.

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@AriesTwin I see. Those are smart and valid reasons. Props to you for making the sacrifice to better yourself and your family. I feel you though; the months without work will definitely hit hard.

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Glad to see this topic on here and knowing im not the only one to anxiously wait to hear about acceptance to the Spring 2014 semester. I will be taking my TEAS next week ( super nervous, only gave myself 2 weeks to study) and will be applying for the Bridge program PT. Science GPA is 3.48. Better kick this TEAS test in the a$$!:sneaky:

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Anyone know anybody that has taken the online bridge or is there anyone considering taking it in this thread? Just curious about it and wonder if its difficult.

What are the part time hours?

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Pookyp I will be applying to the bridge program. I have my cerification in medical assistant. Planning to take my teas exam in 3 weeks. Not really sure how the part-time program works but I remember a classmate of mine last year taking evening courses and clinicals were on the weekends. Online is pretty instense because you may not have the benefit of the instructor lecturing face-to-face. I plan on applying for the full-time option.

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From my understnading, the bridge part-time is only a one day a week program. Just not sure which day and what hours. It's also 6 semesters long ( 2 yrs)

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I came across this website and decided to share with my future classmates. I have been using it and it is really helpful with practicing teas questions. The more questions you practice the better chances you have at succeeding. This practice test is good for 30 days for only $14.99 with unlimited testing Teas Practice Test.

And for those interested in free websites try practice questions on http://www.testpreppractice.net/TEAS/Free-Online-TEAS-Practice-Tests.aspx

http://www.test-guide.com/TEAS/

http://teaspracticetest.org/

http://www.testprepreview.com/teas_practice.htm

Science:

http://quizlet.com/subject/anatomy/ Flashcards

http://quizlet.com/subject/physiology/ Flashcards

http://www.chem1.com/acad/webtext/virtualtextbook.html (awesome chem textbook)

http://antoine.frostburg.edu/chem/se...01/notes.shtml Chemistry notes, slides, quizzes

http://www.uh.edu/sibs/tutorial/biochem.htm `Chem links & tutorials

http://faculty.nwacc.edu/jstory/Stud...20WS C04.htm (these next 3 are micro worksheets)

http://faculty.nwacc.edu/jstory/Stud...20WS C05.htm

http://faculty.nwacc.edu/jstory/Stud... WS C6.htm

http://faculty.mdc.edu/cbidot/ Powerpoints

Math:

purplemath.com

brightstorm.com this is the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!EVER!!!!!!!!!!! Math site…. EVER… so many videos!

http://www.softschools.com/roman.jsp Roman numerals

http://www.homeschoolmath.net/ Excellent for practicing and drills!

English, reading, etc.

http://www.english-grammar-revolution.com/index.html

http://www.eslgold.com/grammar/adver...positions.html ESL page--great for basics.

http://www.tlsbooks.com/contextclues.pdf

http://www.englishpage.com/index.html

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/607/04/ this whole website is excellent

What you should study

SCIENCE:

  • General heart anatomy: follow blood flow through the heart in order, and know if the blood is oxygenated or not, know the valves
  • General vascular anatomy(veins, arteries, etc)
  • Respiratory System: general functions and structure
  • Nervous System: Know the subcategories, their functions, and know the anatomy of a neuron and the synapse WELL
  • Digestive System: Just follow a bolus down to the orifice and know generally what is happening to it. Like where the digestion of fat occurs first and where the absorption of water occurs, etc.
  • Immune System: Cell mediated immunity, Humoral immunity; interferons; know the response to inflammation
  • General Biology: taxonomy(King Phillp Came Over For Granny's Soup); purines and pyrimidines; DNA functions; RNA functions; Transcription & translation; Cellular Organelles: mitochondria, ribosomes, rough/smooth ER, etc etc and their functions; Know plant cells too!!!!! ; prokaryotes vs eukaryotes; mitosis and meiosis stages: know their outcomes; mutations; punnet squares & alleles; difference between protozoa, bacteria, viruses, algae, and helminths AND their basic components(like what do they eat? how to they reproduce?)
  • Chemistry: Again, know your heterotrophs and autotrophs... who uses cellular respiration and whatnot; mass numbers and atomic weights; know what isotopes are, how to find the number of protons in them; know what catalysts are... what decomposition and synthesis reactions are; chemical bonds; know which elements are your metals PLEASE!; acids and bases... know which accept protons and know the logarithmic scale; balancing chemical equations;

ENGLISH & LANGUAGE USAGE

  • Parts of Speech: Subject, verbs, article, pronouns, adverbs, adjectives, etc. They'll make you read sentences and know which word is what.
  • First person, second person, third person verbs, pronouns, in singular and plural forms.
  • Active and Passive voice
  • Context Clues: Synonyms and Antonyms; Compare and contrast;
  • Know common prefixes like un-, re-, in-, and dis-.
  • Know common suffixes like -ia, -ic, -ism, -ology, etc.
  • Know common root words like geo, cardio, ped, ortho, bio, psych, etc.
  • Know commonly mispelled words and common homophones.

MATH

  • Add, subtract, multiply, divide decimals and fractions (lots of paycheck, rent, and menu questions)
  • Add, subtract, multiply, divide mixed numbers
  • Convert decimals, percents, and fractions
  • Probability of something occurring
  • Dependent & independent variables… can you find which is which in a word problem?
  • Read charts, graphs, tables etc.
  • Know to find the LCD
  • Order of operations & FOIL
  • Solving for x
  • Roman numerals to Arabic numerals… M=1000 D=500 C=100 L=50 X=10 V=5 and I=1. So they can ask you what's 2011 in Roman numerals and you'd choose MMXI.
  • Know PERIMETER because there appears to be lots of "fencing" word problems.

READING

  • Know more or less how to read nutrition labels & recipes
  • Be able to read directions clearly
  • Be able to identify the summary of a short story
  • Can you find the main idea of an essay, letter, or story? Can you find the supporting details? Can you tell if the writer is trying to explain, entertain, or persuade?(Author's purpose)
  • Can you identify the different supporting details in each paragraph?
  • Read movie times, schedules, and invitation letters.
  • Be able to read line graphs, temperature, simple maps, and blood pressure screens

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Hey everyone! I'm new to this thread. That study guide is a huge help! Thank you!! I'm taking my TEAS in two weeks. This will be my second time taking it. I didn't get in last year so I'm hoping my improved score will help my chances. Good luck to everyone!!

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@BDA12NV awesome outline and websites. Much appreciated.

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You are more then welcome and the pleasure is mine. I know how stressful it can be to prepare for this exam. Im scheduled to take my exam August 24.

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I am new to the Spring 2014 forum. I was accepted to the 2013 Fall Accelerated Option,however, I declined my seat due to personal reasons. But I am reapplying for the 2014 Spring AO program. My overall scores is 89... For people with questions on to prepare for the Teas, here are some suggests.. I found the Quizlet TEAS science section, along with the Teas Book, was very helpful. I missed 3 questions out of 48. For the English and Language Usage section I used an Old Mcgraw Hill GRE book and it was verrrrry helpful, I missed 1 question in this section. For the Math, practice, practice and on the Reading, practice, practice...Hope to see you guys in the spring.

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@ JenesaRenae .

Sorry you had to decline your seat for the Fall AO program...Hopefully a bunch of us will see you this Spring. Did you ever end up going to Orientation?

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