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Hi yall I am starting LVN school in jan 08 at Unitek college in San Diego Ca, I am 40 years old and am a vet technician. I am starting a new career and am nervous about it. Has any one out there gone to Unitek college?

Specializes in med/surg/tele/neuro/rehab/corrections.
Hi, thanks....yeah I believe I totally blew it..........the timed math was crazy...I just filled in C's whereever I ran out or skipped. Also in the science there was not but one question on anatomy, mostly chemistry which I have not taken and long, long readings for the science project questions....time was down to the sec.???/ So we shall see....if I don't make it I will be applying to National University, and some others in the surrounding area....one which is in Mission Vejo? Have you heard of Saddleback, and College of the Desert- which is far, but my in laws are out there so I can stay with them during the week. Good luck to you in IV class. :)

You have a great attitude! :coollook: There are many paths to nursing so looking into other options is the way to go.

I've heard of Saddleback and College of the Desert. Any place you get in it will be worth it. :)

Remember any of those questions on the test? Can you post some here?

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Well for sure know your basic chem. Like electrons, and atoms....also know how to count for molecules of I think 8?. TOTALLY KNOW FRACTIONS...how to add, multiply, divide, subtract, MIXED AND IMPROPER and how to SIMPLIFY AND REDUCE...this will be the best math to study for, as well as simple ALGEBRA....like (don't remember exact, exact, but like 7= y + 34... For know exact question set ups....DO THE PRACTICE TEST you can purchase....the first couple questions were exactly set up the same!!!!!!!!! For the science was long, research or theory thinking for set up and the best way to set them up, like the one that sticks in my mind, (not word for word) but Example....A little girl wants to determine rather will seeds germinate depending on temperature....so she places all the same things in each pot but places on in the window seal, and the other in a no lighted area in the house. Which one variable of the study that would not help determine best germination....then they give you four answers to choose from. I really didn't want to choose any, I felt as if they left something out. And on one of the practice math ones, a simple changing to a percentage the right answer was not even CLOSE, I had my husband go over them and he agreed.....So other than those few tips....IT WENT BY VERY FAST!!!!!! but lasted like 4 hours.... The english and critical reading was easy!!!!! Breezy....spelling, grammer....was my favorite....the math was easy tooo...just needed a little more time. the science personally - didn't understand why they test with those questions anyhow.....

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Oh have you heard any news on known applicants to the Saddleback program? (RN) I know the next app date is coming up? So just wondering if you have heard anything for this school and or wait list? I am gonna call tomorrow for the scoop and counselor appt, for transcripts.

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Specializes in med/surg/tele/neuro/rehab/corrections.

Nope don't know a thing! :D

Thanks for all the info you posted on the TEAS. I understand it is a requirement for all nursing schools in CA now.

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Specializes in Surgical Nursing.

hey... just wondering... have you bought the TEAS study guide? It helps a lot....

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