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Did you get the job? If so, how do you like it?

I understand completely. I'm trying to prepare my 3 and 5 year olds for less mommy time. It will be tough, but at the end of the day it is ONLY 14-18 months and in the grand scheme of things, that's not so long. It will be quite challenging, but worth it in the end! See you in January! I hope the 1st class didn't scare too many people into not returning!! Have you registered for the class yet?

Also, I wrote a handy review of Version 4.0 in this thread: TEAS EXAM: I failed...Anyone take it with some advice? - Page 11- Nursing for Nurses

I got the TEAS Version 5 study manual on Amazon for around $23. It was well worth the money and made a HUGE difference in my score. Also check the website: Test Prep Review | Exam Practice for ACCUPLACER, ACT, GED, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MAT, MCAT, NCLEX, Praxis, SAT and other Test Preparation and here: ENG 1001: Punctuation: Commas

The version of the TEAS exam that Chatt uses is 4.0 I used the 5.0 ATI study guide and got it on Amazon.com for about $22 with free shipping using Amazon Prime (free for students). The lowest TEAS score was an 84.something and the GPA cutoff was 3.0. Basically, you had to have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the 6 required pre-reqs. The students were then decided by taking the top 50 TEAS scores from the pool of applicants that met the minimum GPA requirement.

Chatt Tech must graduate it's first ADN program with an 80% or better pass rate on the NLN exam. The first class is scheduled to complete around May of '11. At that time, they will receive full accreditation. I have been accepted into the 2nd class that begins in January. I am not worried that they will not receive accreditation. Are you planning to apply?

Wow, I don't know. I'm pretty sure that they gave those seats away. I'd call Nancy Rawls and BEG!

Good luck to everyone today! I was accepted at Chatt Tech and have decided to go ahead with that program. I'm still interested to know if I had a chance at GAHighlands though. Lesuga, I'm sorry that you didn't get in this year. You should have applied to Chatt Tech, I am confident that they will get the accreditation following their first graduating class this May. Graduating a NLN passing class is standard procedure with any new nursing program. Apparently, their LPN program is quite respected and on the recommendation of many nurses, I've decided that the risk is minimal. Also, Georgia Medical College has a very intriguing direct entry MSN program for anyone currently holding a bachelor's degree from a discipline other than nursing. It's 16 months and you have a Clinical Nurse Leader Master's degree. If I lived closer, I'd take that option in a heartbeat.

That does seem to make sense to me. I know that Kennesaw is currently accepting for their BSN program. I'd be willing to bet that a few people might opt out of Chatt that have been accepted into that program. I think that there is every reason for you to be hopeful.

awarner16, any word yet?

That could be. I heard this information only from a friend had emailed the dean b/c she hadn't received acceptance or rejection.

I really hope that you get it! I heard that there were 16 people on the wait list.

I don't know of anyone rejecting but that is only because the only people that I know are people that very much wanted to get in. I'm confident that there are people that probably applied to multiple schools and might accept elsewhere. The lowest TEAS score that I'm personally aware of that received acceptance was an 84 point something.

Yes. I received an acceptance letter on the 13th! Yippee! Some have also received rejection letters. I think that if you've heard nothing, you are on the wait list for open seats. People that received acceptance letters have until the 10/22 to accept their spots--after that, they will start to give them away to people on the wait list. Good luck!!

I'm hoping for Chatt just because I don't really want to drive all the way to Rome!

I have also applied to the program at Georgia Highlands. I would have some additional prereqs to complete there. Realistically, I wouldn't be able to begin the program there until Fall '11.

I have an 89 on the TEAS and a 3.7 on the 6 required pre-req courses. How about you?

Super nerve-wracking that they are relying so heavily on the TEAS score for admittance. Did you take your pre-reqs there?

Here is the skinny on the TEAS: Tectonic Plates - Identify type by a drawing Lewis Structure - be able to identify (Lithium). This one was quite simple if you understand the set up of the periodic table. Lithium has 1 electron on the outer valence shell. Ionic Bond - Be able to pick the example of. Ex. NaCL Covalent Bond - same as above Food Chain - identify tertiary DNA-RNA translation/transcription - be able to pull amino acids based on the letter sequencing (ex UUA) Velocity (speed) - know the formula Scientific Method - be able to identify the best way to set up a test group Variables - identify the independent and dependent variables Temperature/KCal of different metals - this is primarily a math problem Rock types Brush up on your basic sciences. It sounds silly, but most of this stuff you might have learned in elementary school. Sign up for a free trial at brainpop.com Commas - study this site and you cannot fail: ENG 1001: Punctuation: Commas Review commonly misspelled words. The 25 Most Commonly Misspelled Words Math - This section is all about timing and looking at the answer choices BEFORE you waste precious time calculating. The Version V study guide is great. Also this website: TEAS® Exam Practice Questions - Help your Test of Essential Academic Skills™ Score with free unofficial Preparation Materials for the TEAS® Test If you are asked say: .345 x .23, the answer can only be the option with 5 decimal places! Save time where you can. If a problem is giving you a lot of trouble--move on!! There are a ton questions dealing with ratios/proportions & percentages. Know the difference between mean, mode, and median Be able to convert Celc to Faren, lbs to kgs, in to cm--these formulas can be found on the back page of any composition notebook Brush up on converting improper fractions to mixed fractions. Brush up on knowing how to multiply, divide, add and subtract fractions. Be able to calculate the percentage of change. Ex. population increases from 700 to 800, what is the rate of increase. Simple interest formula __________ I hope that helps.

Bailey, Here is a link to the worksheet. This should help out with the scoring system that is used: http://www.highlands.edu/academics/divisions/healthsciences/nursing/nurseworksheet.pdf

Are there any of you out there that have applied to this program? I hear that letters should go out mid to late October. Please check in and chat about it as we wait it out.

Chattahoochee Tech actually has an ADN program now. It is located at the Austell campus.

Much as I didn't want to take Chemistry I think that is the route that I'm going to have to take. Right now, the Chem classes at chatt are full, but I have emailed a prof that I think will let me add if I show up to the first class. My schedule is going to be SO packed. I'm thinking that if I can score really well on the TEAS then I'll just go with the Chatt ADN and failing that, I might shoot for GA Highland's in the fall since Marietta is an option then. I could *hopefully* get some pt nurse tech work at an area hospital in the interim as a foot in for the future.

ohhh, gotcha. I'm trying to apply to that program as well. Chatt is causing me trouble b/c they will not let me take the required nutrition course. Grrr.

How are you liking the program? It's been difficult to find feedback from those that are in the program...though I know that there are a small number of you. :)