cwalker8

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2902667356485182/?ref=share Here ya go...look forward to meeting you.

Hi all! I'm a student who just finished first semester in the nursing program. We have a FB page set up for you guys who get in to help you navigate through your first semester. We can offer you answers to questions, study tips and tricks etc...this was done for us and helped many to successfully complete their first semester. Let me know if you are interested.

I'm so sorry you didn't get in. Don't give up! For anyone who does get in, we have a FB page set up for you. I am one of the admins and have completed first semester. Several of us wanted to help you guys navigate your first semester with tips, answers to questions, study tricks etc....This was done for us and helped many of us succeed through a difficult semester. Hope we can help you too. Let me know if you are interested.

Well let us know how it goes. Are you trying to apply by February 15?

It's a cumulative score...when do you take it?

I honestly don't remember much about the chemistry portion. I did well on it but studied a lot for it. What has caused you to be stuck on that part?

There was really no one thing that prepared me better than another. But I think doing a variety of questions...and a lot of them was what helped. I did study the book well but the test was more in depth than the book. But start with the review book. Pay special attention to math and grammar and vocab. I think the book was most helpful there Anatomy was more in depth in the test. Multiple questions on the urinary system especially. Biology and chemistry was pretty basic so the book should help you there too. Then do as many practice questions you can. There are multiple free ones online. When are you taking the test?

I used the Elsevier HESI test prep book and every online practice test I could find. I also used the Hesi prep app and bought the full version. I practiced questions everyday and studied last year over Christmas break for about a month. I would spend hours a day reviewing and practicing. Some have done it with much less study but I knew I wanted a high grade.

It just depends on the semester. They award points for your grades and HESI. The highest scores get the spots until they are gone. Most students this semester have A's and B's in everything and above an 82 on HESI, all pre-reqs and most but not all co-reqs. But last semester I didn't get in with a 4.0 and a 95 on the HESI but was missing one co-req. So it just depends....

It is not for Tidewater. All other subjects are included. Ask any other questions!

I think you'll be fine. This semester it seems those stats will get you in. When I applied last semester with a 4.0 and 95 on the HESI but lacking bio 142 and 150 I didn't get in. I think they are taking quite a few additional people this semester.

I changed the name of the FB group to Tidewater community college spring 2020 nursing students. Let's join up and begin getting to know each other!

Sorry I still can't find it. Can you invite me? My FB profile is David Christy Walker

The link isn't working for me. What did you name the group and I'll search for it.

That's a great idea. I'm good with combining.

I'll go see if I can join the page and then if you still want another admin I'll do it.

I don't see anything. Not sure where it would be listed though.

No they use address stickers. I'm cohort 4 as well but don't know what that means either.

In semesters passed, I believe most alternates got in. So don't give up hope.

I'm really surprised y'all in Virginia Beach and Norfolk haven't gotten your letter. I live in Windsor and got it yesterday. Hope you get it today. I know it's hard waiting.

Don't give up. There are other programs out there. Or retake the HESI when you can. I've researched a lot of programs if you need advice finding one. Mine says spring 2020 cohort 4. Do you know is there a difference between the cohorts?

My letter was in a manilla colored envelope about 8"x10". Last semester my rejection letter was in a normal white envelope.

Hi everyone....I've been waiting this week for a letter as well and it came today. I did get in so I'm really excited. This is a second career for me and a dream of mine for over 10 years. I hope all of you get in but if you don't, please don't give up. I didn't get in when I applied in February but took a couple more classes and succeeded this go around.

Bio 142 and 150 are considered co-reqs meaning you can take them once in the program. However, having said that, you probably won't get in without taking them. You get extra points for having them completed. Last semester I applied having a bachelor's degree already plus an A in all pre-reqs and a 95 on the HESI. The only thing I had not done was those 2 classes. I did not get in.

I'm applying for spring 2020 and took the HESI already. Scored a 95. I'm about to get ready to go to class, but this evening I'll post some tips I used.