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You will be at Galen San Antonio????

Thank you all for your replies! It has put my mind at ease. I go in tomorrow to start my second round of Hep B shots.

Hey all, I’m a bit confused about something. I applied for the LVN program at Galen and was accepted for Jan 2020. I wanted to get all my records in order early. For whatever reason Texas seems to be doing an overhaul on their immunization records (uploading them to one big database). I’ve tried to get my records for my varicella and mmr immunizations with no luck. I’ve had them years ago but the only thing they found in the system was my completed hep b series. I just decided to just get the titer test instead. Well turns out I have antibodies for EVERYTHING, except Hep B! The doctor said I should start my immunizations again but I will not be done with all three doses before clinicals start. Has anyone experienced this before? What if I get the second round and it still doesn’t show immunity? Am I automatically cut out from becoming a nurse? This is all so odd to me.

I would never take or post any pictures from work. I wouldn’t even mention any situations I encountered period. It’s just not worth risking.

I am the same as you Hello_14 I totally overthink the reading parts! It isn't as clear cut as science and math. Good luck!

I am FINALLY done with all my pre-reqs for the program I want to apply for. I have had two friends of mine take the TEAs recently. They did not fare well or how they thought. I have heard of other classmates failing it!These are extremely intelligent women too! My questions are: How many weeks/months did you give yourself to study before taking the TEAs? How many hours a day? Did you start with your weakest subjects or finished off with them? What resources did you use? (I have the ATI book and the "Secrets of the TEAs.") My two friends used the ATI because they are the makers of the test and they said the material that was on the test was nothing like what was in the ATI book. This obviously has me worried. I know it will not be the same questions but I want a good solid book. Any advice would be helpful. Thank you.

Thanks so much for the replies! Yes I got the ATI book and today started my math refresher course. Thankfully a lot of it is coming back to me. I guess I just need to start working through the book little by little. The science part the one which I am most worried about. The subjects are just so broad! I've never taken an astronomy class in my life and it was asking about space!! Slowly but surely I'll get it done :)

I am so overwhelmed!! I couldn't answer most of those questions in the book. This is coming from someone who has a BA and has gotten A's in chemistry, micro, and both A & P courses. I have yet to take nutrition and statistics which I will be taking this summer. I am not by any means trying to gloat but I honestly would have thought some of these questions I would have known what the answer is. I guess I learned the material at the time but didn't retain it? Has anyone else felt like this?

I am also planning on applying to the UTHSC in San Antonio ( I'm from SA) the main thing I do is I limit the number of classes I take in a semester so I don't overwhelmed myself. I am 29 with a 3 yr old and so far this has worked for me. Granted it is taking longer to complete all I need but so far I've gotten all A's. How many courses are you taking per semester? Also yes a D is not acceptable you will need to take that class over again.

Thats me! I am actually am taking a math refresher course given by my community college. Its free where I am at (san antonio, Texas) maybe check if your local collage offers one?

I couldn't download it :(Sorry I was so interested in reading it too!

Thanks!! Did you feel prepared for the TEAS? Was what you saw in the book similar to what you saw on the TEAS exam?

Hey everyone! :) The title basically sums it all up and I'm sure this question has been posted 100s of times before. I am about to finish the spring semester and will have a small break until my final semester starts June 9th. I wanted to take that time to start studying for the TEAs V exam but found myself totally overwhelmed by all the different books out there. I've seen that those who bought study guides, bought more than one. Ones I'm considering purchasing: 1) VERSION V - ATI TEST OF ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC SKILLS (TEAS V) STUDY MANUAL 2) Secrets of the TEAS Exam: Study Guide Your Key to Exam Success Has anyone used these and how would you rate them? Did they help you a lot? Any other books you would highly reccomend? I read that the ATI book was good but didn't go into depth in the science section. Well any suggestions I would gladly appreciate. Thanks and take care ya'll!

I failed my microbiology exam. I am at a loss for words because this was not expected. I have NEVER failed an exam I've studied for and I felt confident when I took it. I was expecting a grade of at least 84 the lowest. Since finding out I've been crying. I feel if I can't even pass a simple micro exam how will I manage in nursing school? The sad thing is out of my group I was the only one who failed. What makes that worse is I was the one helping them. I knew the material, they didn't. I tutored, gave examples, answered questions. Yet, I failed. I've emailed my instructor, twice, and asked to meet with him before class to review the exam and ask for tips on how to better improve my results. I think what messed me up on this was the multiple choice. He gives questions like "A,B,C, D, A & C, B & D, all of the above, none of the above. This is a bit new to me. Having so many at once that is. I just feel horrible about it. I still can't believe this has happened. Has anyone else failed an exam, felt horrible, then gone on to be successful?

Go for it. Take one class at a time and hopefully when the time comes you will be in a better position. Believe me I felt the same as you do with the whole "my boat has sailed" type of thinking. Still I felt this urge to try. If I try and fail, at least I will not live the rest of my life wondering "what if?" Go for it. Take it one step at a time and chase your dream.

Thanks everyone. I actually am going to drop it for this semester. Believe me it was such a hard decision that I spent many days thinking and crying over. I just hate to fail at something. I plan on taking it next semester alone. The sad thing is dropping this course is going to set me behind a year in completing my goal since I can't take 1 other course until I complete Chem. Still I hope I am making the right decision in doing this. Well off to study and prepare for my A&P exam tomorrow. I wish all courses were as easy for me as A&P.

Thanks so much for the kind words. I failed to add some vital information to my post! I actually want to get my BSN and my goal school is UT Health Science Center here in San Antonio. I want so badly to do this! I was looking on youtube as well for help and some things did help but for the most part it was just so much info to take in. I guess I took on way to much this semester.

Hello everyone! I have been a member and reader on Allnurses for awhile now and this is my first post. Well the title explains it all. I'm feeling really down and torn about my performance in school getting my pre reqs for nursing school. A bit of history about myself. In May 2011 I graduated with honors from Our Lady of the Lake University with my BA in Journalism. The last half of my second to last semester was spent in the hospital due to complications with my pregnancy. With the help of my instructors I completed that semester with a 4.0. My last semester was more difficult because I had chosen to minor in biology ( I knew I was going to go for a nursing degree after completing my BA) and was taking strictly science courses. I walked the stage later that year when my son was less than 5 months old. So I know what I am capable of. Fast forward to today and I find myself having some major difficulties in my chemistry 1 lecture class. I feel if I can't do well in that class I stand no chance in actual nursing school. I don't know if I should drop it or keep going. I am currently taking A&P 1 with the lab, Lifespan Growth & Development and of course Chem 1 and the lab. I have A's in my A&P and Lifespan class. I have gone for tutoring at school but feel I would benefit from a private tutor but I can' afford to pay one $60 an hour. The lab at school has 2 tutors for about 35 students and at times I am waiting 30-45 mins for help. I literally can spend all day doing chem work and still not understand what I am doing. Its to the point where I am constantly stressed and when I sleep I dream about sitting at my desk trying to figure out my work. I do not work but am the sole caretaker of my 22 month old son and one day a week I volunteer at a local hospice. My duties there are to visit residents I am assigned to until they pass on. My question is has anyone else experienced anything like this before? If so what did you do? I am thinking to drop my chem class and take it again next semester alone. I just feel so defeated.