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SRNhopeful...can't send you a private message for some reason Sorry!

Hi SRN, I agree with Stcroix...and I would add: ROCK the HESI. It is not a difficult test; you just have to know what is on it and know it well. The application information says you need a minimum of 77...I got a 93. My GPA was only a 3.39 but I had all the pre-reqs and co-reqs done...had mainly As with some Bs and a C or two sprinkled in there Take your time with the pre-reqs and DO WELL, especially if you want the evening program as it is the most competitive (I missed it by 2 stinkin points!). The information session you are going to is helpful; know and understand the point system and exactly how to calculate your GPA...I miscalculated my GPA and thought I had more points than I actually did. For example, A&P classes are actually two courses...your lecture and your lab...understand how they calculate your quality points (that's GPA speak) for those courses that are actually not one course but two. I'm getting ready to send you a private message.

johndz, Thank you for writing us! I am getting ready to start at Lee day program. NERVOUS! I am wondering...did you have all your pre-reqs/co-reqs completed when you started? In other words, did you just have to take all your nursing core classes? I am wondering if that might make it not quite as intense (or is that wishful thinking ??? Would you mind sharing what made the program so intense? I am just so incredibly nervous! I have to work and go to school at the same time...not an option for me I've got quite a bit of medical background...ya think that might help any? Thank you again for sharing with us :)

rprado, I thought I had 93 points and I actually ended up having 88 points. I got into the Lee day program. I emailed and someone called me back to discuss my points with me...could you have miscalculated your points? I had miscalculated my GPA. I had a 3.39 GPA on the 8 required classes (13 points), a 93 on the HESI (50 points), and all 8 co-reqs and pre-reqs completed (25 points). I was trying for the evening program and missed it by TWO points. The cut off was 90.

Hi rprado...I don't mind. My total score was 93.

Got the call 15 minutes ago...I'm in at the Lee day program :)

Has anyone heard back yet for Fall 2010 admissions? It's kinda soon, probably...just wondering :)

you are so welcome! I'm in the same boat :)

Hi all :) Thought you might be interested in this site I found that will help you know what to study for the HESI entrance. http://dnn4.davenport.edu/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=TUgGWhd0ChQ%3D&tabid=366&mid=1184 Also found this one on allnurses.com earlier in an older thread; here it is again: http://www.westcoastuniversity.edu/uploadedFiles/20_Admissions/HESIStudyGuide.pdf (VERY comprehensive---195 pages!) Happy Studying!

Hello all :) I am not yet a nursing student...still contemplating whether or not to apply to nursing school. I have all the pre-reqs done and have a lot of healthcare support personnel role background. I am wondering if some of you nursing students would be willing to share what you think is the most difficult aspect of nursing school. I'd love to hear what you have to share and would really appreciate it :)