PD82 replied to jetergirl20's topic in Texas Nursing
That's a good question. I also had a D in two of the support courses. It did not specify on the point sheet if they had to be C or greater. I'd like to know as
Stef84- bravo! Being a tech should be a pre req!! I'm a tech and secretary in postpartum, the ONLY one on day shift. Sometimes having 17 patients who need q4 vitals, beds changed, showers, water...
Im a PCT and secretary for postpartum (yes, I am BOTH) and me and the evening pct/us both work five 8's. We are eagerly talking with our managers to work three 12's. I am not a nurse yet, currently in...
Shawnswife- your points are very competitive!! How exciting :-) Joshsmother-I have a friend who is currently in the program through THR and she is doing great! I don't feel like my points are as...
PD82 replied to jetergirl20's topic in Texas Nursing
Totally bombed my second HESI attempt. I did awful on the first section so I just stopped right there since it already affected my overall score. The questions were harder and very different from when...
PD82 replied to jetergirl20's topic in Texas Nursing
AKing21-the info packet says HESI scores are valid for 2 years, so as long as your old score is in that time frame you should be fine! Im also retaking my HESI on Saturday!! I took it a couple weeks...
Have not heard anything!! A few more weeks, maybe sooner...I read on the posts for the Spring 2012 class had their letters as early as Aug 26! I guess it just depends how busy they are. In a couple...
joshsmother- here is a link to the revised 2014 Spring application. It has everything you need to know: http://www.elcentrocollege.edu/sites/default/files/programs/adn_212-13r_0.pdf HPRS isnt a pre...
HPRS has a lab that you have to attend, and the other course work is online. They pre-reqs to apply now are HPRS 1204, PSYCH 2301 and ENG 1301. There is no math requirement but you have to meet TSI...
Look into smaller, physician owned hospitals. I work for Presby Hospital and they pay RN's $32/hour to start. I am currently a PCT there and have just applied to spring nursing programs. Good
PD82 replied to jetergirl20's topic in Texas Nursing
Almost the deadline!!! Im not sure how competitive that will be with the new point system. If anything, it seems that the pre req changes will make it even easier to apply but harder to be accepted...
PD82 replied to jetergirl20's topic in Texas Nursing
Where are you taking your HESI??? I also wanted to retake mine but the slots are full at El Centro testing center. I looked into another place, a prometric testing center, but the cost is like 85...
I am applying with 22 points. It is lower than what I would have liked, but worth a shot anyway. Hopefully we will all hear something in the next few weeks; I have read in posts for previous years...
Deadline is tomorrow!!! Ill be counting down the days after that. Id be happy as an alternate, cause it can always lead into a offer! Im excited just being at the point where Im actually able to...