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It's going to be tough but whenever I start to overwhelm myself, I just slow myself down and remind myself why I'm doing this. I even have a few post-its around my room and bathroom that have uplifting messages. It's cheesy but it works. Just follow everyone's advice and manage your time well, utilize resources and maybe find a mentor, my school has a mentoring program and I definitely plan on taking advantage of it.

I just got accepted to a BSN program for the spring, I've never been this anxious about anything so I know how you feel! Good luck to you!

I used a review book by McGraw-Hill that prepares for multiple different nursing entrance exams (I got a 93.3) but ATI has a book that's just for the TEAS, which a few of my friends used (They got between 70 and 86). I also studied my notes from my science classes. The math portion tests basic skills like adding, multiplication and division, word problems and reading graphs and charts, I've had up to calc 2 so my background was really strong for that portion. If you're someone who struggles with math, just practice problems until you get stronger or feel more confident. For the reading comprehension and grammar, go over grammar rules, spelling, test your vocab skills, practice identifying main topics, styles of writing, subjects, clauses, correcting errors, punctuation and whatever else you might be weak in. Now the science is a little harder because its so broad and covers so many different areas so definitely use a review book for this, don't skip out and if you're low on money, try to find a used one. Start reviewing early, I waited until a few days before and stressed myself out more than I needed to (I was taking 3 summer classes at the same time so I overloaded myself). Take practice tests so you know how you'll do time-wise but don't rush yourself, I was the last person to leave my testing site because I utilized all my time. If you're stuck on a problem, move on then go back to it so you can get through the whole section. Read carefully and jot down notes if it helps you. Don't stress yourself out and just do your best :).

I have the same issue, I'm barely getting by now! Good luck on your acceptance and I hope something job-wise happens for you soon! Just keep bugging them and being persistent.

I've been using Google to find nursing scholarships for my area, but a lot of the ones I've found that I actually qualify for had deadlines for those starting in the fall. So I've been applying for more general ones, small and big. I've been looking for a seasonal job, too, but no good outcomes yet, especially being in a college town. I guess I just need to keep writing those essay and putting away what I can!

I got my acceptance letter last week for Texas Woman's in Dallas and I am so excited to start in the spring. However, now the financial obligations are really hitting me. I don't qualify for grants from FAFSA and didn't receive much for loans. I've saved up money but could only put away so much and the same for my boyfriend (who will be living with me but he's paying back his loans now and his paycheck can only be stretched so far). Anyone have any advice to help pay for school and living expenses? Besides a personal loan, which my parents keep urging me not to take. I have applied for scholarships but won't hear anything for another few months. I'm starting to feel a little overwhelmed with all the changes that are about to occur and at this point, any words of wisdom are welcome.