KerriA

It sounds like the prereq's is what got you - but you should be good for next year. I know I've been ready to start a program but the crazy prereq's took me another two years. They are a drag. Best of luck to you!

Got my letter today,too. I'm in. So excited! I was afraid to even open the letter when I pulled it out of the box. Congrats to everyone.

I am also waiting and the wait is depressing. Good luck to everyone !

I took the TEAS not too long algo - I bought the study guide online and that was a huge help. I hated the time staring at me and threatening me - so, I tried to ignore the time - I answered the questions I knew and if I felt that one problem was taking too much time from others I might be able to answer so much more swiftly - I just put down any answer or guess. So, when I started looking at the timing clock and getting a little anxious - I just put down a quick guess and moved on to things that I could feel confident I answered correctly. Best of luck.

I have a BA in psych - and most of the courses except for a select few like stats - most are pretty easy. Psych 101 will likely just require remembering stuff - A and P will require you entire brain. Good luch whatever you decide.

I have sciences from 19 years ago when I wnet to school and became a dental hygienist. Back then my GPA was two point something not too good. Now I am taking my classes over. I am told that the poor grades will show but the new - better - grades will be what determines that I can get in to the Nursing program. I would not stress about the F because life happens. But, no you don't HAVE TO get all A's but any class you take I would strive for A's. It will make you more likely to be accepted. Plus, if you don't overload yourself and you make a point to study every single day - you can get that A. Sometimes I find that a different instructor - even at a different school - makes a big difference. I am in Massachusetts - and our local community colleges - one in RI teaches and tests A and P on dissected cats - identifying things on the 'real thing' was so tough. I took A and P and BCC and we learned on both cadavers and models but 95% of the test was on the models - so much easier ! I got an A at this class and I'm sure I would not had the testing been on the cadaver. Ask around. Good luck!

Wow - yelled at, cursed at, spit on ?! The instructors ought to be able to teach professionalism - that should be part of the behavior of a Nursing Student - part of the 'training'. Maybe the instructors ought to make this clear. I am trying to get into a Nursing program - but have been a dental hygienist for 19 years. No matter where I have worked there is always, always, always - some kind of drama. I have learned to control my mouth and my responses so these crazy folks can't get any further ammunition from me. I walk away. I ignore. I bite my tongue - alot. I 'yes' people to death as I slowly walk away. But spiiting at ?! Come on. That's kindergarten - right? And shouldn't these potential Nurses be aware of the fact that disease that travels in saliva ? That's just dirty and childish. I think the instructor should know and address it. Professionalism goes a long way out in the 'real world' and - obviously - needs to be defined and taught to those who intend to be medical professionals. I feel bad for your circumstance - but I'd bring it up to some higher up staff. Good luck !

I am a pre nursing student. I graduated from Dental Hygiene school when I was 21 years old - back then my GPA was too embarrassing to mention - but not a 3 point anything - more like a 2 point whatever. Now I have a 4 point something after taking all my sciences a second time - 19 years later. I would say, or ask, if you are committed to Nursing ? I'm sure all the classes will be a challenge. If you really want Nursing - take the class again - talk to your instructor about tips to help you study - look into tutoring. For me I am older and I put the time in to study that I never did when I was younger. Plus, I try different strageties to study - I have a voice recorder I bought for 30 bucks and I record things and play them while I am eating or driving. I was terrified about learning the arteries and veins - overwhelming. But I broke each body area into smaller easier to tackle segments and used colored markers to draw the pathway of each vein and nerve. I am not smart with school but I can get an A or minimally a B if I push out all the stops. You can too - take the class again - it's a small hill to have to climb. Don't get too down on yourself.

Hi. I have been a dental hygienist for 19 years and also have a BA in Psych. I have been looking into Nursing school for years and I have spent the past two years taking my pre-reqs. I have twin daughters who are ten. I am cetain the workload will be full but I think for the two years of struggle - the degree is well worth it. Esp since you can obtain higher degrees part time and have job flexibility in the long term. I am 40 this June and my kids just seem to need more and more my pay chack. I think Nursing has the flexibility to allow me to work for years into my fast approaching 'old age' and I'm sure I'll look back at the two years of school and sacrifice as wothwhile.

Try the Veterans Hospital. I work in the Providence RI Veterans Hospital Dental Clinic. There we are a teaching college. Maybe a VA near you or another teaching college might be more flexible. We have students come to the dental clinic often. Good Luck,Kerri

I am a dental hygienist tat the Providence Va and hope to go into Nursing. I know they have a plan where they will pay me an annual salary while I go to Nursing school for two years and they will pay for the school tuition as well. I do believe that they will pay for tuition remission. Check out va.gov.

If you have a period of about three months, as I did, you have to attribute it to something....like label that period of time. I'm not sure what my options were but I did have to account for my lack of employment. Your work history has to be complete from beginning to end w/o gaps of nothingness. Hope this helps.

No, that is a bit crazy...just lots of forms to fill out - eventually I did bloodwork, and a evaluation by the Employee Health Nurse.

Hi. I am just starting my pre-req's for Nursing. I have, however, been a Dental Hygienist for 17 years (I am 38). The experience I have will be helpful but I still feel as nervous and inadequate as the next person. I question if I can 'do it' once I graduate. On the other hand, when I was 18 I went into the Dental Hygiene program with absolutely no medical or dental background. I can assure you, they teach you what you need to know - the basics, the big NO NO's - and you will continue to learn as you practice. Learn from other Nurses and read about Nursing topics - I still, after 17 years in hygiene, can learn something new evey day. I ask alot of questions - and I've learned that asking questions if you are not certain about something, or need clarification about something - is the best way to avoid embarassing or damaging mistakes. Good luck, you will do fine!

Hello - I am attentding BCC in the Fall - however only for evening A&P pre-req. Are you starting the the RN program this Fall? I am curious about how long you waited after your application to be accepted. Good luck to you!