Midwestern State University

Prettyladie · Aug 30, 2009

Hey GIRLLL haha. Um, I sent unofficial transcripts to the nursing dept; you know the ones you can print off the computer. And when I went up there to hand deliver my acceptance letter into the program, they were in my file. So I don't know what she means by giving them to the Admissions office. Maybe because they were "official". Here is what I did; I did the entire WTNEC process and submitted. I also, sent in an envelope (a big brown one) to the NURS dept, my unofficial transcripts, a copy of my NET scores, my application from WTNEC and a list of grades. What I mean by list of grades is I took everything that they wanted, such as AP, CHEM, MICRO, ENG, etc and made a list and put my grades by them; because people who review hundreds of applications tend to "overlook" grades. That is just my opinion; but hey it worked for me. Or at least in my head haha. As far as out of state tuition; ELFGIRL, I believe who is from CA, should definitely check that out; because a lot of schools only do tuition waivers for "border states". i,e. Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico. But definitely check that out. As far as Pharmacology I'd take it when I could. You will start in the spring, and you won't take it until August 2010 providing you pass Health Assessment and YOU B E T T E R . But I know DCCCD offers it in the summer. Or you can take it in the fall, but that is just my opinion. And post high school is regarding your "reading level". That have Below High School, High School, and Post High School. Post high school would mean you can articulate beyond the high school level. Any other questions just ask me; as I know you are all a nervous wreck. You should get your letters around the middle of November or towards the end depending on how they work with the holiday.

*FuTuRe Rn** · Sep 1, 2009

Hey with the list of classes and grades you sent did you put the course name and school you took it at..ex: Chemistry CHEM 1414 B Cedar Valley College????

SheilaORN · Sep 2, 2009

elfgirl,

I just graduated in May from MSU and the class was full of people from other states and other cities in TX. The ones i know were from CA, NY,Colorado and i know there were other states. So do not worry about it.

huggiebear1979 · Sep 24, 2009

Hey Everyone,

I recently contacted ******** **** at the Wilson School of Nursing and she estimated my points to be 59-61, do you think I have a good chance on being selected for the Spring 2010 class and when do they make their decision? Thanks and good luck to all of you who are applying:-)

ali523 · Sep 24, 2009

Hey Everyone,
I recently contacted ********* **** at the Wilson School of Nursing and she estimated my points to be 59-61, do you think I have a good chance on being selected for the Spring 2010 class and when do they make their decision? Thanks and good luck to all of you who are applying:-)

Did you do this over the phone or through email? Or go in to see them?

Prettyladie · Sep 24, 2009

Hey I'm in the program now and I was told anywhere from 55 and above. I had 67 points when I applied.so I think you should be good.

*FuTuRe Rn** · Sep 24, 2009

Im in that range between 59-61 also and she told me that I shouldnt have any problems getting in. She also told me that we should know sometime in November...yea I know its late!

huggiebear1979 · Sep 25, 2009

To Ali-I sent ***** my Unofficial transcripts through email-(my transcipts and midwestern scoring and G.P.A was super confusing because I have multiple transcripts..

To PrettyLadie, Do you have any tips for the Spring 2010 class to prepare beforehand, and November? Oh also I live in Lawton Ok, so it's about a hour drive one way, what has the schedule been like so far? My assumption is it is 8-5 Mon, Tues, Wednesday, Thursday, with some clinicals thrown in, but not sure on that...also what is your recommendation for as part time work and going to Nursing School.

To Future Rn: Thanks for the heads up, nice to know, I'm not the only one in that range...I knew prior years they took the top 80 and cut-off is 56, but not sure how many are applying and what their ranges are...

*FuTuRe Rn** · Sep 25, 2009

They accept 80 students BUT she told me they take 100 or something because some of thos epeople wont come. But for the Fall 09 class she told me that they stopped accepting students in the 56 range

Prettyladie · Sep 25, 2009

Hey people!! I know the nerves are setting in.. as for waiting until november PRAY!!that's all I did everyday until I got my letter. Seriously. It takes the nerves away. As far as advice.. Part time work is definitely doable but if you don't have to work don't. 1st semester isn't terribly hard. Your schedule is like this monday 1 to 350 tues and thurs 1 to 220 and my clinical is on tuesdays from 10 to 12 and you have variations on that. And you have patho online. That's it so you see where you can work. Take pharmacology at a community college in the summer. 2 credit hour it will transfer in as pass fail. Get all of your books at half.com or anywhere else besides the bookstore. I reccommend buying a littmann stethoscope instead of the cheapy ones they provide in the assessment kit but some people can use those but for me the double tubing rubs together and there is a lot of excess noise that is not needed. I have a classic II se. I'm sorry I'm not being too specific because I really don't know what you all would like to know haha.I know future RN needs to return my texts because I'm over here dying with something I need to ask her hahaha!! The teachers are all pretty laid back. You only have two teachers the first semester.if at all possible study outside your home. I go to the library almost everyday if not everyday here lately I've been slacking due to some personal reasons.. But there is no distractions and when you don't have the option to do anything else it makes you focus!

huggiebear1979 · Sep 28, 2009

To PrettyLadie,

I just wanted to confirm I understand schedule correctly (It seems super light) Is that schedule like that because it's the first semester, and will it get gradually more as the program progresses, or is it your understanding that all semesters will be like that?? Also how tough are the classes?? Do you have to put alot of study time in, and are the tests pretty difficult, thanks Angela

Prettyladie · Sep 28, 2009

Pretty much all of your semesters are like that since there are 5 semesters which puts you at 2.5 years instead of the 2 normal years. 2nd semester you only have 2 classes.. And one if you take my advice and take pharm somewhere else and you should. As for tests.. Intro is super easy. I never study except the night before the test and not a lot and the day of. I made an 84 with no reading. Intro don't sweat it. She gives you a review that is the test.. And she has an optional review and you do callborative testing after each test so that means once you take the test individually you take it again in groups and you get extra points added to your test grade depending on how your group does. And again I only study the night before and the day of the test. As for health assessment.. That's all I study each and every day. Read read read for that class. Its not too difficult just a lot of reading. Any other questions feel free to ask. I'm headed to take a nap before health assessment right now lol. Good luck