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Hello everyone! Trying to find some other students who are attempting to enter the LVN program at San Jacinto College South campus in fall of 2010. I took the HESI last semester so I just have to show up with all of my documents for application. Feel left out! Anyone care to PM or just chit chat aloud about it? Any worries getting in? Ideas of what it will be like? I'm taking the two bios this summer instead of during the first semester. Even though it's one class instead of two if I wait, I really want a good foundation. They don't offer the stinkin' nutrition course at south campus during the summer. What time will the courses run the first semester? Thanks :heartbeat

You have to be done. They'd consider that 'incomplete' for your application. I just had a titer done, wasn't bad at all and got the results quick. I don't have insurance and just went to a concentra for everything and it was affordable. The link above talks about exactly what you need for the immunizations and they meant it. The dates have to fit in the time span they say or they don't take it. Awesome for you! Can't wait.

Hey! Do the LVN program first. I am going to start in the fall and if I love being an LVN I'll do the RN transitional program after. I don't want to spend twice as long and twice as much money if I hate it. Ya know what I mean? Plus there are a lot of prerequisites for the RN program. The HESI entrance for the LVN program at the south campus was easy for me. It was a basic comprehensive type test (English, math, problem solving related to prioritization) I got above a 90/100. Other than all of your shots, the two classes with A's or B's, and your HESI you should be good to go. http://www.sjcd.edu/program/files/VocNursingInfo.pdf this is all you need here! Keep in mind getting your shots takes time!!! You can't get in without them & they have to be completed and on file by the admission deadline. Also, you must have a CPR/AED card for HEALTH CARE PROVIDER. Not the regular CPR. Very important. Other than that the atmosphere is great *as far as I've seen* and I love the program director. I was going to enroll for the past spring but decided to think on it a semester and I'm ready to go now! Hope you're still interested and if you are able to apply for the Fall feel free to PM me and we can talk more! (I'm married also, so it would be nice to know someone attempting the same)

They say they take about 60ish people (I think that's what they said). You should know about two weeks past the deadline, which was the October 30th, if you have been accepted. Good luck!

So the testing period for the Spring of 2009 session ended yesterday but you can start testing for fall in like January. Unfortunately they do not give you ANY information on what the HESI is, what it covers, or what to study. So to save everyone from the reactions many students had yesterday I thought I would share my experience: The entrance HESI at San Jac South in Houston covered: Reading comprehension, math, grammar, and critical thinking. Some campuses do not test, others have MUCH harder versions including biology and the like. Common sense would say if they do not provide study preparations, it's probably just going to cover the basics I mentioned. The math was for the most part 'basic' but if you have graduated more than 3 or 4 years ago you MUST study. There are decimals and fractions (you get a calculator so many of the questions are easy), but there are also conversions like oz to pints or gallons. Know those! Know length conversions also, kilometers...military time...roman numerals..PROPORTIONS (cross mulitply, very easy if you know how to solve). It is basic math, but if you don't remember how to add, subtract, multiply, or divide fractions this will kill you. You have to turn mixed fractions to improper and THEN solve those types of q's and turn them back. You get the point... (I got a 96) Reading comprehension is very simple. You read very small articles and answer several questions based on it. The questions do a lot of 'inferring' though so it can get tricky. Most of the questions are straight forward and there's not much you can do to prepare for this. ( I got a 89- and was surprised to see it was that low) Grammar- just know basic grammar. Know your tenses and proper spelling and you're set. (96) Critical thinking- Patient scenerios in which you choose what you as a nurse should do first, or which patient needs attention most, or what to tell the patient. This is very subjective and tough. This is not included in your grade though! There are no study guides. KNOW YOUR CONVERSIONS, KNOW YOUR FRACTIONS,KNOW YOUR RATIOS. As for the point system-- their program works on grades=points. 90-100 is 15 points 80-89 is 10 points and 75-79 is 5. You fail if below that. You get additional points (1-2) for things like incoming grades on prereqs., being a current cna, and possibly on gpa. There might be other little ones. Your HESI is VERY important and you may only take it ONE TIME an application period so DO WELL. Read the paperwork they provide to make sure you're even eligible to start the program before signing up for the hesi or you are out money. You need shots, prereqs...many things that you can't just get overnight. For this year there are no minimal amount of points to get it- they just have enough spots that they can fill. Let it be known that I am no in affiliation with the program nor is this information meant to be used as official. They really do change the program a little almost every year and you should always consult with the school. I am just a prospective student trying to help others make it to their dreams of being a nurse. I hope I am allowed to do this and if not I'm sorry and please do not take legal action against me :redbeathe

I got a 93.66, hopefully they round lol! 96- Math 96- Grammar 89- Reading comprehension (totally thought I aced this one, the questions can be really opinionated) 860- Critical Thinking (These questions also seemed subject to personal interpretation- but there is so much I don't know about being a nurse yet that they must know something I don't) Needless to say I am extremely excited- I did not study at all except for looking at some conversions right before the exam which helped BIG TIME. There are 128 oz in a gallon. Never forget this. Glad to know I might be able to actually do this

The household conversions may kill me. I go take the test today and I am fine at math and reading for sure--but the questions that pertain to conversions are not my forte. I can barely remember the gallon man much less throwing ounces in there. What's funny is my school didn't give a study guide or ANY information on the HESI. They just said "pick a day to take it, see you there". (San Jac South- Houston) Hopefully I do well. I'll let you know how it goes if anyone is interested! I know there is a lot of interest in exactly what is on the HESI and San Jac. specifically. Good Job BTW