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!!!!!!!
First of all, congratulations to all of those who have been accepted! :)
I have been following this thread since it was created and I'm happy to share with all of you, that I was called on Friday and was invited to sit down for the exam and interview!!! Yay!!! I am so excited and relieved. I've been waiting for this for quite some time. I was taking a nap when I received the call. When I was done talking to the person who called me, I got up from my bed and walked over to my living room, and for a a split second I thought that I had dreamt it! Lol! I actually had to check my caller ID on my phone to make sure.
I applied to the Main Campus and my interview is set for Sept 29th.
Thanks for all of the support and information that everyone has shared here!
Congrats on receiving that interview!! I know how excited/nervous you guys must feel! Best tip I can give you is to just relax and be yourself!! You guys will do GREAT! Keep us posted!
Guys, the waiting was killing me but I finally got accepted!!!!! I just got an e-mail saying congratulations and already paid the $200 to reserve my seat. I'm happy beyond words, and I just wanted to thank you guys for posting here. It really helped me gain confidence for interview day!
I wasn't checking the blog because I was already so anxious.. But if you guys have any questions, I am here to help you out too!
I think I had the most "different" of the interviews because there were only two of us. She interviewed us one at a time. It's all behavioral questions and none like the ones I've heard before here. I don't think I did my best, but everyone here kept saying "be confident" and I focused on that. And it kept me from hesitating in my answers. I was honest and that worked for me. The interview was after the Kaplan.
Congrats!!!!! I'm currently here at Nova (Kendall Campus). I just took my Kaplan and I got a 73%! At 1 I have my interview, there's only 3 of us so I guess they'll be seperate interviews as well? Not sure!
Deinha congrats!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so so happy for you!!!!!!! When you get the package just start to fill everything out and sending it so you can have less and less on your plate! We made a Facebook page in case you would like to be part of it :) https://www.facebook.com/groups/160314477641980/
Annadearmas! How exciting, so happy you did good on your exam!! Hope you have a great interview, try to stay confident and focused on your answers so you sound like you know what you are talking about even if you don't lol!!!! Keep us posted!!!
Deinha congrats!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so so happy for you!!!!!!! When you get the package just start to fill everything out and sending it so you can have less and less on your plate! We made a Facebook page in case you would like to be part of it :) https://www.facebook.com/groups/160314477641980/
Congrats again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you and thank you everyone!!!
Hey Yudi!! Do you know about immunization? I talked to Andrea, who is responsible for that part, and she said that we have till March 1st to do it (before clinicals). Have you heard anything about that?
Also, do you know where to order scrubs? Does it have to be the ones from book store? And if yes, where do we order them?
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Wow I feel a lot better knowing the math is like that! Thanks! I'll let you guys know how it goes.