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On the TEAS V test we had a table for conversions so it wasn't necessary to memorize them. Is this the same on the HESI? I passed the TEAS V without problems but I have to take the HESI to get into another program I've applied for tomorrow. Thanks!

Okay, this makes me feel a little bit better. I'm usually a very good student and when I make it through classes on the first try, that several students have to repeatedly take such as algebra and anatomy, because I work very hard (not because it comes easily) I always wonder if they did all they could do to get through. I know a friend who has failed classes before but I also know she doesn't visit tutors or read the chapters and often studies last minute. Anyway, as long as I have a chance if I do all I can do. Just didn't want to get rapped up into something and work my rear off just to have someone kick me out! Thanks again. :)

Thanks for replying! Does the state nursing board monitor these rates also and set requirements as well?

Congratulations!!! :w00t:

Hi hawkeyeginger, Hang in there! Sorry about your situation. I've been feeling the same frustration about a wait list which I'm on. Really thinking dropout rates for the program I'm looking at wouldn't be so high if they were pickier about who they let in. Ah well, I've finally just pushed it off my shoulders and will let God handle and choose when I go for me... It still stays in the back of my mind though! Here is to hoping we get in soon!

LOL @ the mnemonics! I took the lab portion of my final yesterday and score very well...thanks for keeping me company while studying yesterday. :)

Fun thread and very motivational to see so many doing so well! I still have my lecture portion of my anatomy final (our anatomy and phys classes are split) but I made an A yesterday on my lab portion final so I can pretty well take a nap for the lecture one if I wanted! YAY! American/National Government final is not here yet but I anticipate a pretty good grade in that class as well. "One of the reasons I'm taking chem is a 5 week marathon course is because I really don't want to stretch this torturous course over a regular 16 weeks" mjmoon, I took chem in an 8 week session for the same reason! Also passed with an A by the skin of my teeth. Taking physiology and intro to literature in summer and hopefully starting a program in the fall or spring!

Hi everyone, I am a pre-nursing student working toward my AA and I have a question to ask which has me pretty concerned about one of the programs I am considering. Are nursing programs required to maintain a certain retention rate? The main reason I'm asking is there is a nasty rumor (I know, I really shouldn't listen to rumors but it's becoming very well known) that the program I am considering which has had a 100% pass rate for the past 2 years, is finding ways to weed out students whom they don't believe will pass the NCLEX. Apparently their grading system is pretty subjective and if you get on someone's bad side or you are struggling but yet still meeting their stringent grading policy, they will find a way to get you out. I've also been told that no matter how well you do in this program, they will not give you an A. Do these types of things really happen? I'm starting to think that a lower drop rate is more important than the NCLEX pass rate because 100% doesn't mean anything if the program is trying to manipulate the system and costing students time and money. Thank you in advance!

Medic2RN, you have me stumped on those...hopefully covering the equilibrium in physiology. :) I'll take a stab though since I do have a book with an index. Are they the maculae and the crista ampullaris?

ScottE, thank you so much! I almost forgot about the Organ of Corti so I just looked it up and refreshed on the membranes too. Tectorial membrane, vestibular membrane, and basilar membrane. Also the scala vestibuli, scala tympani, and scala media (cochlear duct).

Anyone remember going over special senses? How about the macula lutea and the fovea centralis?

Hi Everyone, As I sit here studying away with all my flashcards and study materials, I can't help but wonder what I may be forgetting. You know, those challenging and tricky terms or concepts which were only touched lightly on or maybe the one unit I crammed for which didn't quite solidify the information. This is keeping me a bit distracted so I thought it might be fun and helpful to start a new thread where we each go through and pick something we think might be tricky to remember on an anatomy lab final. In other words, try to find something you think might be hard to remember and assume someone else would too, and tell us about it. Any number of topics will do such as the different types and characteristics of Leukocytes (white blood cells), or different origins and insertions of muscles, etc... I'll start off by talking about peduncles on the brain stem. Don't forget that on the brain stem there are two types of peduncles: Cerebral Peduncles are located on the midbrain and the middle cerebellar peduncles are locate on the pons. Oh, and if you have trouble with spelling, write your spelling words here or ask for suggestions on how to remember the spelling of different words. Thanks everyone! Look forward to seeing some posts and having my memory jogged! Happy studying!