annabelle2222

Let's jump right into it. I am a junior at a Cal State, and I want to apply to nursing. I was ready last spring to apply, but I did not because something went wrong: I failed my CNA test. I had a pretty good GPA, TEAS test, additional language credits, but the 300 hours of my CNA school I could not count because I did not pass the test so I technically had 0 volunteer hours. I took the class a year ago (you have two years from the date of your graduation to take it.) I was an 18 year old broke college kid, so I had to use all my savings to pay for the class and the commute. No joke, most days I had $.10 cents in my bank account. I went to class 4 days a week, 8 hours a day and then went to work. Basically, I could not afford the fee to pay the test and take it with my class, so Fall semester started and in September I took the exam. I looked over the skills test manual, and the next morning went to take the test. Passed the written no problem, went to take the skills test (so nervous I could throw up.) I went through the skills, and the last one was bedpan. I guess I put the bedpan a little higher up, but I thought I did fine. (I asked the "patient" if it was comfortable for her, she said yes so idk why the woman failed me...oh well.) I got the test back, and I did perfect on everything but the bedpan. It said I had made a critical error, but when I spoke to the proctor, she could not seem to explain what critical error I made. Anyway, I was upset but took the test at the same location again. I tried to study, but was so nervous I wanted to cry. This time, I kind of messed up on a lot of stuff. All I could think was "I am going to fail." So all this happened last year, and I have been petrified to take the test the third time (after 3 times, you have to retake the class, which I cant afford.) I know I am capable of this stuff, but since its been a year, I really need advice on what to do, how to practice, what to expect from the test, etc. I am also going to take it at a different exam location. I am doing my hospital internship, but I really want to work as a CNA and put myself through school, and learn about nursing. I do alot of the stuff a CNA would do while I am interning, but the urgency of "I have to pass" makes me even more nervous to take it, I know I can pass it if I study and practice so much that it is second nature, but what do YOU guys recommend? Are their video links, study tips, how to remember skills, what to expect from the test, how to not be so nervous, etc. I need this so badly, and I want it. I am starting with scheduling the test for November, but I know in order to pass I need to prepare now. Please help!

Hi! Some background on me: I go to CSU Channel Islands and I'm a pre-nursing student. I just started my sophomore year and I'm finishing up my prereqs. I have one science remaining (medical micro) which I currently have a 97% in. I'm taking Psych 100, developmental psych, and nutrition next semester. My prerequisites are pretty good (A's and B's in everything) BUT I did get a C+ in Chem so my GPA went from a 3.7 to a 3.4 (but I'm bringing it up this semester!) So I took my CNA class over summer and will be certified Oct 26th. I have yet to take my TEAS but I will in November. I'm also currently taking Span 201 so I can receive language points. I'm just feeling so stressed and emotionally exhausted after looking at all the schools I want to apply to. I'm def applying to my CSU, but I don't want to put all my eggs in one basket. SO my question is: For those of you who have applied/will apply to RN programs, how have you organized it to apply to programs? Did you do a checklist on what to do? I'm not very well off, and all these application fees are making it impossible for me to apply everywhere I would like to. How did you guys narrow down the search? I feel so overwhelmed and I don't want to miss any steps and get my app thrown out. I'm trying to narrow it down to my surrounding areas (Southern California) but I still have about 20 schools to apply to. Which would be over 1000 dollars in application fees. ALSO: Is it really hard to transfer from CSU to CSU? I've heard rumors but I can never get a straight answer. I'm so stressed. Please give advice! I need a game plan. I have to apply to the actual CSU before I apply to the nursing program, so I need to make decisions now. Thank you!

Hi, I'm a pre-nursing major right now. I decided to do the 2 year track in applying to Nursing schools so I'll be applying a year from February. I was just wondering if anyone has any tips for getting in and schools that they have applied to in CA or around CA. I'm taking all my prereqs but I also need to check other programs for their prereqs, aiming for a 3.8-4.0 I plan on getting my CNA, EMT, and doing 200 hours of hospital volunteering. Scoring above an 80 on the TEAS test. Getting certification of second language (Spanish) and possibly sign language. I have residency already in Ventura County, so my first choice is the school I am currently attending (CSU Channel Islands) since I will have points for residency. I'm just scared I won't get in and I need a list of other school. I can't really find anything reputable online and my counselor won't help. All that's on my list so far is a private school in SF. I need to stay in CA because of Cal Grants and I don't want to wait a 3rd year to reapply to my CSU bc I can only get grants for a certain amount of years and I have no way of paying for school out of pocket. So, for everyone that's gotten into a nursing school in CA or Nevada (my mom lives there so I may get grants if I have to go there) or just knows of one, please throw the name out there. This is my dream and I've worked so hard to get scholarships and worked to pay for my freshman year of college so I'm taking a chance on such a competetive profession. And any tips on how you kept yourself sane and really made your application stand out? I'm struggling with the fact that all the prenursing girls are so mean and its discouraging. Thanks!