alison86786

Thank you for your suggestion. I took it last week and I got a 94 overall and a 98 in the math! And yes I had so many bone and muscle questions!

I am applying to a RN program and taking the HESI A2 next week or the following. First time taking it. I need an 80 or higher composite score and I have to take all the sections except Physics. I have the Elsevier book (HESI Admission Assessment Exam Review 4th edition) and taking online practice tests. I also have pocket prep but I am hearing mixed feedback about it. Some say it helped, but some say the questions are nothing like the test especially A&P they said it was worthless as a study tool. For those of you who have taken it--Any suggestions on what helped most and/or what topics I should focus on?

@NuRhorizon They told me 25 was a good number to aim for but that "you never know, it always changes" line. Lol. It has been going up slightly in recent years, but that's only because they changed the point system. Also, lots of people with bachelors and masters degrees are applying to the program. So now that the new point system has been in effect, it will probably start to level off she said. So, she was saying even if you have 23 or 24 points, still apply. Because the ranges are usually around the 24-27. And they fluctuate. They can go up or down, so it is always worth applying. Are you applying to Belle Glade or Lake Worth ? Yeah I still haven't taken the HESI yet. I was gonna take it this week but I figured since I won't be able to retake it, I should study another week. I do like how it's just walk-in at Lake Worth and you don't have to schedule a date, but it also has made me procrastinate because I know I don't have to schedule an appointment and I keep delaying it lol

have you all taken the HESI yet? I still need to take it ugh. Gonna try and take it next week. What resources are most helpful to study for it? Totally cramming, but oh well ?

I know this is an old thread, but did any of you get into PBSC? I'm applying and trying to see where I stand. I haven't taken the HESI yet but if I were to get the lowest possible 80% cumulative, I would have 25.2 points. Does that sound like enough points?

Yeah I applied to the new part-time BSN at FAU at the Davie campus. Also thinking about applying to PBSC but that's just an Associates degree. Anyone know anything about the ASN program at PBSC? Someone told me it's a good program and a lot of hospitals in the area do like PBSC grads. Not sure if that's entirely true but I really don't know.

oh wow really? So the rest of the class lectures are online? That actually is a very good option! I have a 2 year old so the less I have to commute the better lol!

I am interested in applying here and I was curious to hear how it is. Is it difficult to find a job once completing the program and passing the NCLEX? I have a lot of people telling me to go straight for a ABSN (I already have a bachelors degree in another field), but I'm hesitant. I was in a ABSN program and I withdrew because of financial issues. It was also SO fast-paced and I have a toddler so I would really want to go for a regular paced program. For me, my goal is to just be able to become a RN and be able to get a job. I know I'll eventually have to get the BSN. I read on some other post that a lot of employers in the area like students from the ASN program at PBSC sometimes even more than ABSN students from other schools, because they find that PBSC students are better prepared to actually become nurses (more hands-on and have had more skills and training during the program rather than fast-paced ABSN programs that just bombard you with information). Is this true?

I never knew they had that before! That's SO annoying that they took that point away! Ugh that is actually relevant to nursing school too. Kinda surprised they would do that.

I was worried too, but I looked at the stats from the previous 2 classes accepted. Lowest accepted applicant for for Fall 2018 was 24.87 points and lowest for Spring 2019 was 24.67. Average applicant accepted was slightly above 25.44 for Fall 2018 and for Spring it was 25.35. I know every admission cycle is different but it seems like if you have a 25 or above you should be likely to get in. I haven't taken the HESI yet so I'll probably wait for the next admission cycle. Assuming I get the lowest possible 80 on the HESI, I'll have 25.13 points. Kinda borderline, so hopefully I can do better than 80 on the HESI if I study. **These are stats for the Lake Worth campus** Bell Glade avg is about a point lower.

I got my rejection letter last night lol. I would consider the part-time but the Davie campus is too far. I'm already like 45 min north of the Boca one.

Sometimes I feel like some FL state schools are less likely to accept current students for ABSN, which makes no sense to me but whatever. FIU is like this with their ABSN. My friend graduated there with a biology degree 3.9 overall GPA and was a TA and tutor. And had a 4.0 GPA in pre-reqs. Also like 90-something percentile in her TEAS. Not even an interview lol I don't get it.

Didn't get in It was a long shot for me though. Even though my pre-req GPA was 3.9, my undergrad was 3.3. Congrats to everyone who got selected.

Could be. I applied the day before the deadline so Im thinking maybe why I don't have a response from them yet

nothing yet. probably means I didn't get in. I feel like they send rejections at the end. oh well ?