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Thanks! Just a local community college, nothing too special.

I'm not really sure what to say other than get good grades in your science prerequisites. My school had a criteria grading system that assigned points for GPA as well as certain life circumstances (such as low income), knowing another language, taking an introductory nursing class, already having a bachelors degree, etc. The most points came from the TEAS exam though, and I scored 88% on it. I recommend studying 2 months ahead for your TEAS/HESI exam so that you ace it the first time because most schools just want the first grade. Speaking of the TEAS, It's not that hard of a test once you've finished your prerequisites, definitely doable. I'm not sure about other exams like HESI though. If you have any more questions feel free to ask. :)

Congratulations! I bet you're stoked. Good luck to you too :)

Congrats! That's wonderful news! :)

I had a question with no given conversion units that I had to guess on. So the answer is, no.

Download Ati teas pocket prep (the one with the red P) and buy the full version. Give yourself months to prepare for the exam to get the best grade possible your FIRST time around. Most schools want the first score.

I'm 20 and will be turning 21 when I start nursing school this Fall. :)

I got accepted the first time I applied with a TEAS score of 88%. As for GPA, my program had a criteria grading system that weighed science GPA more heavily than non-sciences, so it's hard for me to say. I had a mix of A's and B's. Took me 2 years to complete my prerequisites.

Congrats to you too! Hope you get into the school of your choice, if not it's good that you have a backup school. Good luck to you :)

Ok this made me snort lol

Heck yeah! Congratulations!

Wow this blew up! This is all amazing advice, thanks guys. Once I get closer to starting the program (September) I'll make a list and go out and purchase exactly the items mentioned above. You are all a big help to me.

Thank you all for the great and lengthy advice; can't get enough of it. I never even thought of getting compression stockings before making this post. It'd be a great idea cause even when I was working 8's in the convalescent home; my feet were killing me after each shift, and I'm fairly young (20). I'll make sure to definitely look into the brands ya'll posted and start making those concept maps. As for my anxiety, I'll have to learn to manage that on my own because it seems that it is frowned upon nurses to even be using prescription drugs.

Thank you :]

Hey all! I'll be starting nursing school this Fall and looking for some input on what types of items upcoming students should be buying in order to be prepared for class/clinicals. Our scrubs will be a maroon color provided for us. Please feel free to post your favorite/what works best for you. Here are a few options: Shoes - comfortability, doesn't leave sore feet. Which ones did you feel helped you the most with all the walking about? Nursing bag/Totes/Backpacks - which ones fit all your binders? Binders/Planners Pens/pencils Apps - anything helpful that you have found that new students may benefit from. Study Guides/Cheat sheets/Videos - same as above Stethoscopes - Not my area of expertise; would love some opinions on choosing the right stethoscope! Feel free to post what items to avoid too Also for those currently in a program, what piece of advice could you give to someone entering nursing school that has no idea what to expect? I'm sure many could benefit from your replies. Thanks all in advance :)