PBSC Spring 2015 Nursing

JessicaEngle · Jul 22, 2014

Yeah I have that book also. Didn't study it much , just wanted to get an idea on how the test was so I winged it. Luckily a lot of the knowledge was still fresh. Chem & bio were my weak points on the test.

cgambino70 · Jul 22, 2014

We started a Web page for PBSC spring applicants if you want to join. Search PBSCNURSINGSPRING2015 and I can add you.

Lori215, RN · Jul 22, 2014

Yeah I have that book also. Didn't study it much , just wanted to get an idea on how the test was so I winged it. Luckily a lot of the knowledge was still fresh. Chem & bio were my weak points on the test.

Elsevier bio is all you need. I memorized that section and got a 96 on the hesi bio :up:

Chem was pretty good from that book too. Think I got in the low 90s on that.

jcol1460 · Jul 23, 2014

good luck to you all! Just graduated PBSC's program in May and took the NCLEX in July

any tips or things we should know about the program prior to starting. from what i've seen the fall cohort going through, and some of the experiences i'm having in nur1024, it appears to me that the program is somewhat disorganized and not always 'user friendly'.what roadblocks did you come up against and what were the positive aspects of the program for you?

leftcoastenvy · Jul 23, 2014

I took my NCLEX July 5th, passed first time with 75 questions in a little over one hour 45 min.

When I was in first semester they began the group discussions (which they have now done in all the semesters) instead of lectures which was one of my roadblocks. It works for some people and doesnt work for other, I unfortunately was one of the it didnt work well for.

Dont put off your skills checkoffs during first and second semester until last minute. Study them, practice them and do them early! The longer you wait to check off the more youll have on your plate (sim chart, studying, etc) and skills are the easiest to knock off your list of things to do.

Do NCLEX style questions (you can go to barnes and noble, library, etc and use the books they offer to practice ) in relation to all of the topics that are covered; your lecture tests will be in the same format so this helps to prepare you.

Make sure you read your chapters, but you dont have to memorize them---just make sure you at least read over everything. Cant tell you how many times there was a question on the test that only had a few sentences in the book. Like I said YOU DO NOT HAVE to memorize the chapter but at least make an effort to read through the chapter once.

I found the "Saunders comprehensive review for the NCLEX" and the "HESI comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN examination" helped me during all my semesters.[h=1][/h]Even with the group discussions, and the countless times i felt lost in the semster--when I took the nclex I felt PBSC did an amazing job at preparing me for the boards.

cgambino70 · Jul 23, 2014

That is great info to share. Congrats on passing the NCLEX. I think teachers you have makes a difference. My Critical Thinking professor is great and she made the class simple.

sjc1984 · Jul 25, 2014

I just met with my advisor on Wednesday, and she said she had just finished the data mining for Fall 2014 admission to the program. I am not sure if this has been posted elsewhere yet, but I would thought I would share here since she just gave me the numbers:

Avg. of total points: 26.54

Avg. HESI Score: 86.54 (8 points)

GPA Range: 2.53 - 4.0

She mentioned that most that were admitted had an AA degree (I think she said 14 of the 90 had BA or BS; not sure on the other numbers). The closest actual score to the average was 26.54 points, and that person was admitted 39th. So basically, an additional 51 people were admitted with point totals lower than that. She also said that, out of the 90 admitted, only 7 people had a 92 or above on the HESI (10 points). Hopefully, that should serve as a relief for those who are worried about HESI scores :) Anyway, just thought I would pass this information on for those who are interested.

At the point, I just have to take the HESI (once or twice), take the CLEP for ENC1101 (my higher level credits didn't transfer, and she said even if they did, it wouldn't count for my admissions point), and most likely taking CHEM1032 in the spring (my gen chem credits are expired and she said they probably won't take my o-chem as a substitute, although I am awaiting the course appeal). Then I should be set to apply for Fall 2015 :) Good luck to all of you, as well!

jcol1460 · Jul 25, 2014

I just met with my advisor on Wednesday, and she said she had just finished the data mining for Fall 2014 admission to the program. I am not sure if this has been posted elsewhere yet, but I would thought I would share here since she just gave me the numbers:
Avg. of total points: 26.54
Avg. HESI Score: 86.54 (8 points)
GPA Range: 2.53 - 4.0
She mentioned that most that were admitted had an AA degree (I think she said 14 of the 90 had BA or BS; not sure on the other numbers). The closest actual score to the average was 26.54 points, and that person was admitted 39th. So basically, an additional 51 people were admitted with point totals lower than that. She also said that, out of the 90 admitted, only 7 people had a 92 or above on the HESI (10 points). Hopefully, that should serve as a relief for those who are worried about HESI scores :) Anyway, just thought I would pass this information on for those who are interested.
At the point, I just have to take the HESI (once or twice), take the CLEP for ENC1101 (my higher level credits didn't transfer, and she said even if they did, it wouldn't count for my admissions point), and most likely taking CHEM1032 in the spring (my gen chem credits are expired and she said they probably won't take my o-chem as a substitute, although I am awaiting the course appeal). Then I should be set to apply for Fall 2015 :) Good luck to all of you, as well!

Thanks for the breakdown. Did she happen to say how many of the admitted also had the healthcare point? And what did she mean that even if your enc1101 transferred it wouldn't count for the admissions point? Most of my pre req's except the sciences were from my bachelors degree, so if this means that all pre req's have to be done through pbsc then I'm s.o.l.

sjc1984 · Jul 25, 2014

Thanks for the breakdown. Did she happen to say how many of the admitted also had the healthcare point? And what did she mean that even if your enc1101 transferred it wouldn't count for the admissions point? Most of my pre req's except the sciences were from my bachelors degree, so if this means that all pre req's have to be done through pbsc then I'm s.o.l.

Nope, she didn't mention anything about the healthcare point - probably because it is no longer going to be counted, anyway.

As for my ENC1101 credit, I think she was speaking about something specific to me. If your English credit transferred over directly from the institution where you got your bachelors (i.e. was a direct replacement for ENC1101), you should be fine. If you're concerned, ask your advisor, but again you should probably be ok if your transcript shows it being fulfilled on your interactive degree audit.

My problem is that I tested out of English 101 and went directly into 102 when I got my bachelors...therefore it is not an "exact" replacement. I am appealing it, but she said that even if it goes through, it would be considered an acceptable "substitute" but not an exact replacement. I know, it's ridiculous because it's actually a higher level class, and she said she agrees that it's a silly rule, too.

jcol1460 · Jul 25, 2014

Whew, ok. My classes were direct transferred as I got my bsw at fau, which is a partnership school. Ready for our last test?

sjc1984 · Jul 25, 2014

Whew, ok. My classes were direct transferred as I got my bsw at fau, which is a partnership school. Ready for our last test?

Good, I am sure you are all set, then. Not happy about having to pay to take the CLEP but I guess it's cheaper / less time consuming than taking the course :)

Yeah, I think I am getting ready. I am going to be in Denver for a wedding the weekend before the final, so I am trying to study as much as I can before I leave next Thursday. That way I can just bring minimal notes / flash cards with me to study on the plane, etc. I am curious about the makeup of the final, though, considering we have some new material. I wonder if, since it will be 200 questions, that half will be new material and the other half comprehensive? I mean, I know that all of it is technically comprehensive since it is material that builds on previous material, but I would just like a better idea of what to focus on!

jcol1460 · Jul 25, 2014

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