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Im looking to finish my bsn. What school did you complete it at and what were the pros and cons?

I am completely with you. My classes don't start until the 16th and I feel like it is the calm before the storm. I have never been so excited and nervous like this before in my life. Good Luck to you!

I know several hospitals in my area are switching to hiring only BSN and several people I talk to say go straight to the BSN, but ... they aren't paying my school bill so I have to do what is best for me. My plan is to finish my ADN, get a job, then my income will be a little better and I can go get my bsn (maybe even find a job that has tuition reimbursement).As long as you know that there are positions open in your area for ADNs then I would do what works best for you.

Im in the same predicament. Our hair can not touch the collar of our shirt. My hair isn't terribly long, but if I put it in a ponytail it will touch my collar. I wish I could just cut my hair short,but in order for it not to be in your face it has to be pretty short and I do not look good with really short hair.

Thanks! The gift cards are a great idea :)

Congratulations on your great news!

Congratulations! It is the best feeling in the world :) I too was accepted into my program for the spring. I don't think I have ever been as excited and nervous for something at the same time like this ever before. I wish you the best of luck!

I have been accepted into nursing school and I start in January. Being that Christmas is almost here I would love to put some things that I need on my Christmas list. I already have a watch and stethoscope on my list. Is there anything else you would recommend that I put on my list? Thanks!

Inspired to win, It really all comes down to your TEAS score. Did you go to the information meeting yet? Basically you have to pass the english and reading with a 60% or better if you don't you can't even apply. If you do pass they then take your Math and Science score calculate those together somehow and that is your score and how they rank you. Now if you have taken BIO180 (anatomy) and you got an "A" you get 3 extra points(which i personally think can take an ok score and make it a good score). I had gotten an "A" in BIO180 and gotten a 93.3% on math and 83.9% on science. From there all you do is fill out and had in your application and cross your fingers. At least that is what I did. :)

I just got my letter in the mail. I made it in!!!! :)

I did ok. The problem with the percentile is that it includes english and reading. My math was in the 96% and science was in the 85%. I feel like I have been stalking my mailman. Good out luck. Let me know when you find out. :)

Must have been extremely tired when I posted this because it should say"accepted" not excepted. Lol

I am impatiently awaiting to hear if I made it into Moraine Valley's program. Just wondering if anyone is in the same boat as me? :)

Moraine requires people to pass the reading and english portion with a 60%(i think just to make sure you're somewhat with it), but when it comes to ranking for acceptance they take only your math and science and combine it somehow and come up with a number. Now if you have taken BIO180 (a&p I) and got an A your receive 3 extra points. As for taking the teas, they only allow you to take it twice for one application period.

The test is almost identical to the practice test on the ati website. Practice Practice Practice (i can not say it enough) fractions. Everything from adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing. Also multiplying and dividing decimals. Oh and do a brief look at roman numerals. Give yourself a couple days with a prep book on the math section and you will do fine. As for the science.... I found this to be one of the hardest sections to study for. Just read over chemical equations, periodic table information (atomic mass etc..) Know the grid for determining genetic traits(i forgot the name). Go over the ati practice test results and see what you got wrong in the science section and focus on those subjects the most. I just took my teas last week and did better than I thought, but since I can take it twice and they take the highest score I have nothing to lose. Just relax and don't be nervous. If you have any other questions just let me know I would be happy to help.