vhinrich

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1. What TEAS score did you get & did you get accepted in the nursing program?

   vhinrich replied to nursein2012's topic in TEAS

   I got adjusted individual score of 85, is that a good score, bad score or an okay score?

2. Acceptance rates for Accelerated BSN programs?

   vhinrich replied to sui generis's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Indiana University at South Bend: 8 seats and 44 applicants... I wonder why only 8 seats

3. My HESI scores

   vhinrich replied to gamomstudent's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Damn you overachievers... I took TEAS and didn't do so well on it.

4. Why does a college want to know my "local newspaper" name?

   vhinrich replied to vhinrich's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I guess but why would they want to spend money and tell my town that I was accepted into the university, or in your case, won a scholarship. What do they have to gain by sending a press release?

5. Why does a college want to know my "local newspaper" name?

   vhinrich replied to vhinrich's topic in Pre-Nursing

   How so? They can verify residency by many other ways (ex. asking me to prove a utility bill, DL, or copy of tax forms, etc)

6. Why does a college want to know my "local newspaper" name?

   vhinrich posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   I was applying to one of the universities. In the main application, it asked "What is the name of your local newspaper?" I wonder why they want to know.

7. Any advice for the HESI A2 test?

   vhinrich replied to NICUplease's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Math, reading, grammer, etc are easy. Killer part is the anatomy and physiology section. You have to know the nerves, muscles, bones, veins/arteries. You also have to know which glands secrete which hormone. I had a question that asked which hormone...

8. HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology section

   vhinrich replied to vhinrich's topic in HESI

   As for anat and phys section? Here's what I remember: -Know the heart valves (mitral/biscuspid and tricuspid) -know the nephron structure (where water gets reabsorbed and where minerals get reabsorbed) - Know the effects of ADH on the kidneys/...

9. HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology section

   vhinrich posted a topic in HESI

   Did you have to take the HESI A2 anatomy and physiology section for admission into your school? I just took my HESI and did really bad on anatomy and physiology section (I'm actually taking ANAT/PHYS 1 and ANAT/PHYS 2 both at the same time this seme...

10. Are male nursing student applicants given any preference?

    vhinrich replied to vhinrich's topic in Male Students

    Lol, I'm not looking for an easy way. Just trying to work with my numbers to find out where I'm competitive. No point in spending money on schools that won't even look at my application because of my stats.

11. Are male nursing student applicants given any preference?

    vhinrich replied to vhinrich's topic in Male Students

    Would you happen to know the names of schools that do lottery and/or give males a preference?

12. Are male nursing student applicants given any preference?

    vhinrich replied to vhinrich's topic in Male Students

    Are you serious? so ANY qualified applicant (one who meets the minimum requirements) has the same chance as the one who exceed the minimum requirements?

13. please help me find nursing schools!!!

    vhinrich replied to Jenny102938's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Well, there could be other reasons. For example, my school charges me $10 per official transcript release. If I apply to 10 schools, it'll be $100. As a student without any outside financial support, it's hard for me to spend $100 a month on transcri...

14. please help me find nursing schools!!!

    vhinrich replied to Jenny102938's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I think most colleges accept unoffical transcripts for the time being but eventually, you'll have to send in an official copy before they make the decision.

15. cheating classmates!

    vhinrich replied to moma8gma1's topic in Pre-Nursing

    If that's the case then I would have to agree with you. Personally, first I would just take the direct approach and confront the cheater and tell him/her about what I saw and my concerns regarding grading curve and it's effect on my grade. If that do...