National University Cohort 37 January 2014

tashachamps · Sep 4, 2013

Hi there, I just took my teas test and the essay today. I just got home and i'm already looking this up. I'm so nervous

aricaroni · Sep 4, 2013

How did you do on your TEAS? I've been nervous since I got done too! How do you feel about your essay? My topic was not what I expected so I hope I did well!

dn0331 · Sep 4, 2013

Hi! I also applied and I'm also sitting on pins and needles until we find out. I'm super excited though, I am assuming the results should be coming around in November. Anyone think anytime sooner?

tashachamps · Sep 4, 2013

I did ok on my teas, my essay topic was not what I was expecting either. Something about an interpersonal conflict and how I handled it.

I have good grades so I hope it evens out somehow otherwise I will have to reapply :down:

aricaroni · Sep 4, 2013

Yeah I did fairly well on my TEAS, a 88 which I would have liked above a 90 but my adviser said that was a competitive score so I stuck with it. Wow yours sounds harder than mine! Mine was something like how do I see myself contributing to the nursing field.

I have good grades as well and no retakes of classes so I'm hoping that I get max points for those areas. My adviser said the last cohort found out 2 and a half months before their start date so we should know around mid-October at the earliest. I'm hoping it will be sooner but I doubt it, supposedly they take their time with decisions.

armywife808 · Sep 4, 2013

I'm considering enrolling in this school. Must you complete your pre-reqs before applying? What is the approximate cost? Do they offer any grants/scholarships?

OR Supernurse · Sep 4, 2013

You all are going to do great! I am in cohort 35, starting my pharm class. It's VERY exciting!!! Good luck.

aricaroni · Sep 4, 2013

Yes you have to complete all pre-reqs before you apply. The cost currently is $39,000, steep but worth it if you're willing to invest in your future as a nurse. I plan to apply for a lot of private scholarships and just hope that I get something. The school offers grants based on your FASFA information, if you qualify for them they will give them to you. They don't offer many scholarships but there are private scholarships out there that you can apply for.

Miston · Sep 9, 2013

Hi, I also applied for cohort 37 and I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

aricaroni · Sep 9, 2013

Can't wait to get the decisions!

Dequis · Sep 10, 2013

Ahh I'm really nervous too!! I just finished my teas and essay 2 weeks ago. I actually submitted my score from sdsu and got the same essay question as tashachamps. It's funny, I prepped the whole night before about ideas on why I want to be a nurse, but ended with a question completely unrelated. AND I was super nervous writing my essay. As soon as we were allowed to begin, everyone was typing pretty loud, while I needed to brainstorm for a few minutes. I swear I felt like I was behind the whole time and brainfarting every other sentence, but I pulled it together thank God. LOL

anyway, I have a 3.86 gpa, 91.5 teas, no retakes, and hoping to get at least a 3.5-4.5 on my essay.

For a few weeks I was stuck on all nurses trying to read for any advice on the application process. So for any future NU nursing applicants I recommend to:

-buy the ATI test book and McGraw-Hills 5 Teas practice tests

-brush up on Chemistry they sneak up on you!

-practice practice practice about a month or two in advance, and do NOT cram like I did

-read this forum: https://allnurses.com/teas-exam-help/how-i-passed-804222.html#post7086550

-take the test at SDSU ($60) when you're comfortable. You can take the test as many times as you want and turn in your best score.

-brainstorm essay ideas and topics about nursing and skills involved with nursing (think interview questions)

-answer the essay and don't get off topic

Good luck to everyone!!!