I was looking for a post for the Entry-Level BSN program for Winter 2016 at Nova and I couldn't find one, so I decided to make one where we could all get in contact to discuss and share our experience, tips, thoughts and questions on this journey !
So, I guess I'll begin with mine!! I originally began my application to Nova April 30th (kind of late considering their deadline for registration was June 1st) for the Fall Semester. After I submitted both my nursingCAS and the NSU application, it took about 2 weeks to receive a response. I got my email for the interview May 19th. I immediately registered for an interview (June 4th, tomorrow!!!) and began to prepare.
I called Nova, to see if I could get some feedback as to what I could use to study from, or if there was any specific book I could purchase. The girl who I spoke to kindly informed me that there was no specific study guide and that the test would be based on previous knowledge from my prerequisites. With that being said, I immediately started googling and finding out as much information as possible about the Exam and the interview process (where I came to find this website that has genuinely helped me so much with gathering info). I then purchased the "Nursing School Entrance Exams" Kaplan book through Amazon, which cost me around $20, and began to study from that. I can' t tell you guys yet if that worked for me or not since we don't know the exact material of the exam and I hadn't taken the exam yet, but I'll make sure to come back and let you guys know how it went!
I received a call last week on Friday, that there were no more available seats for the Fall Term 2015. The girl I spoke to advised me to still present myself to the interview and take the exam. She also told me that the application could be moved to the Winter Term and that way I don't have to apply all over again and go through the same process. So, that's what I plan on doing.
I am so nervous for the exam more than anything, since I don't know what to expect, but I am trying to stay positive.
Good luck to all the new applicants for Winter Term and those that are on the same boat as me. Hopefully we are all together soon in the BSN program at NSU!!!!!!!
Hey Yudi, thanks for keeping me in your thoughts. Sorry i haven't been keeping you updated lately, but i just have been preparing for the KAT. Everything you and Steven said on this forum was so very helpful. I received a 70 on the KAT, i did pretty well with the essay, and the interview was a breeze! their were 6 others there with me, the only thing is we were all interviewed separate, which i liked better since you don't run the risk of answering a question with the same words as someone else. Overall i think i did very well!
Hey Yudi, thanks for keeping me in your thoughts. Sorry i haven't been keeping you updated lately, but i just have been preparing for the KAT. Everything you and Steven said on this forum was so very helpful. I received a 70 on the KAT, i did pretty well with the essay, and the interview was a breeze! their were 6 others there with me, the only thing is we were all interviewed separate, which i liked better since you don't run the risk of answering a question with the same words as someone else. Overall i think i did very well!
Makes me so very happy to hear that!! I am so happy and excited for you! I am sure you did great and I am glad Steven and I were able to help you!! Hopefully we receive wonderful news soon!!!!!! *keeping fingers crossed!
Hi everyone, I originally applied for Fall semester but didn't interview until kind of late. They called me back saying all spots for Fall was filled but I was accepted for Spring 2016!!! I'm so excited! Good luck to everyone waiting to hear back!
Yes! I received the acceptance package and already paid my tuition deposit. I interviewed rather early since I was applying for Fall semester. I interviewed in early March and spots were already filled. I am so anxious and excited to start already because I am all set with prereqs and all that!!!
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Ok thank you! Hopefully I'll receive an interview within the next couple of weeks!! :)