Passed The Psb!! Upmc Shadyside

mommyrnwannabe · Dec 1, 2008

upon further thinking.... i know we're going to need/use calculators; the only type i have is a graphing calculator. Is that allowed, or do I need to get a "scientific calculator" (the kind without the big screen) ?

I remember reading somewhere that graphing calculators are not allowed. I'd suggest bringing a simple scientific calculator instead. Better safe than sorry. I'm testing on Wednesday also!

marshmallowstar, BSN, RN · Dec 2, 2008

correct, all the material says that you're not allowed graphing. There was one person in my testing group that had one and he used it, I'm not sure if he spoke to them beforehand our not. I would take a scientific just to be safe. I picked one up at target for 10 bucks (i too only had a graphing)

good luck!! it goes fast, you'll do great! :up:

Metallic36 · Dec 2, 2008

I'm in a totally different state: GA. I took my PSB test at the end of October, haven't gotten my results back yet though. I'm curious about something though. In one of the study guides I looked at online, it says to answer ALL of the questions. Well, I did that in the first section.. the instructor said that we had two minutes left for that section so I skimmed down through the remaining questions and took a guess, leaving the ones that I knew I could answer in a short amount of time (those ones such as if A is to B, then C is to...). We were given a short break, and we were all talking about whether or not we should fill in all the answers or leave blanks. The instructor recommended us to leave blanks, which I didn't agree with.. but does anyone know how it is graded, and if I should have left blanks?

marshmallowstar, BSN, RN · Dec 2, 2008

i don't know about the blanks part but i would definitely follow up about not receiving your scores yet. I received my scores 2 weeks to the day of taking the test. i would be loosing my mind if it took a month ;o)

Metallic36 · Dec 2, 2008

I made an error on the test month, it was November, not October.

mommyrnwannabe · Dec 16, 2008

If anyone on here took the Dec. 3 exam - did you get your results yet? Does Natalie EVER answer her phone???? I'm just getting anxious since the deadline to apply for the spring semester is this Friday!

mommyjskns · Dec 16, 2008

Hi! I'm a current Shadyside student, but I remember well the agony of waiting for results. My advice would be to get all of your application stuff sent.....the worst case scenario is that they would hold it until you took the test again if you had to. You don't want to miss the deadline. If you need to get transcripts sent, that takes awhile so get everything started........it can't hurt. Also, try e-mailing Natalie.........that worked for me when I was trying to get her a couple of years ago when I was in the process of applying. Good luck with everything.

mommyrnwannabe · Dec 17, 2008

Finally got a hold of Natalie - I passed!!! :)

I can only go part time (mom of 2), so I won't be starting until September . . . anyone else a part timer?

mommyjskns · Dec 18, 2008

I am in my second year of the part time program and only have good things to say about it. Great instructors and challenging but very interesting courses. If I can help in any way , let me know!

Deanmommy · Dec 23, 2008

Hi, I just found out I passed the test, too.

I will also be applying for the part time Fall 2009 course. I have a son and I waitress, so it's all I could do.

I hope to see some of you there!!!

BonneEtoile · Dec 28, 2008

Hey All! Hope everyone is having a great holiday. For anyone who is starting Shadyside in March 2009, do you know when the information sessions are in January and February. I know there is still on more for the month of december but I was hoping that someone who got in recently would have the info for the other information session dates. Thanks!

thatpasunshine · Dec 28, 2008

i am so upset with myself. i waited til the last possible minute to take the test because i was determined to study as long as i could and in the end it was a lot easier than i imagined it would be. so my advice to anyone is to try to take the test as early as possible before the deadline... assuming you feel prepared that is. unfortunately as a result of my waiting so long to take the test i am probably going to have to wait until next fall to start instead of the spring. also good luck to all of those who have yet to take the test and congrats to those that passed and are starting in march... i wish i was going to be joining you.