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  1. FAU Accelerated BSN Program and GPA

    HammockBound replied to kat_quirk's topic in Florida Nursing

    Your prior bachelors needs to be above 3.0. The GPA for the science is separate. They calculate your science gpa with these classes... i. Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab...

  2. Pre-nursing student...beginning clinicals. Very nervous!!

    HammockBound replied to turkeyonrye's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My cousin is in her last 2 semesters and I had asked her about this. She said she was nervous but most nurses really helped her fit right in. She said they really led her in the right direction so she...

  3. Broward College's unrealistic expectation

    HammockBound replied to Getting To Great's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I heard it was one chance and if you dont do well you can take version 2 again in 6 months. The test is basic knowledge. FAU takes the TEAS V but they do allow you to take it as much as needed. The...

  4. Textbook editions

    HammockBound replied to bucolicdulcet's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I emailed my professor for micro. The book was 11th edition...$197 I asked if I could by a 9th edition and he said yes. I bought it on Amazon for $2.00 + $3.99 shipping! MUCH BETTER!!! He said no...

  5. human growth & development CLEP

    HammockBound replied to DelleBrock's topic in Excelsior College

    I used the CLEP book with the test cd. I passed the first time. It was a lot of theory. Like...which theory would this behavior be an example of...which stage of development for freud would this...

  6. need advice on how to start

    HammockBound replied to mschips's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well...My summer semester just finished and I think fall is about to start at most schools. You should do an online application at a community college and sign up to start taking classes. You can...

  7. Anatomy & Physiology I/II Summer 2013

    HammockBound replied to kingvonnBSN2017's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Im so EXCITED!! Just finished my last exam!! Got 100% in ant. 2 lab and A in the class (not sure of my %) and an A in Nutrition! Woo hoo!! Now I have to clear my brain a bit for a little vacation...

  8. Got accepted into Broward College Nursing Winter 2014'

    HammockBound replied to AwesomeNurseToBe's topic in Florida Nursing

    Congrats!! I just finished my finals for summer there. I didnt realize you could apply without those courses...but you should get through those quickly. Just relax and enjoy the ride. It will be a...

  9. Schools that only consider nursing GPA & not overall GPA

    HammockBound replied to rmkieft's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here in S. Florida...it is CUM. gpa 3.0 and up at one of the schools...but I know that they are super competitive and they usually are closer to

  10. caught up in a dilemma

    HammockBound replied to Dave_S's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Check your program. Mine doesnt allow more then 2 chances for

  11. Father going back to school for nursing - Need advice

    HammockBound replied to tcast67's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Since it sounds like you need to earn money...I would say do the AS program for an RN and get as many prereq. done together quickly and start the RN program. Then once you are hired and working, you...

  12. How long does a nursing degree take?

    HammockBound replied to Michael Grenade's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Pre reqs and nursing program are 2 different things. Any school would require prereqs that do not count towards your nursing. Nursing is about 45 credit hours in addition to your prereq. courses. You...

  13. How long does a nursing degree take?

    HammockBound replied to Michael Grenade's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is nothing wrong with a community college. If you still have your mind set on a different college just start taking the core classes and do your financial aid papers in the mean time. Then you...

  14. August 2014 for Broward College

    HammockBound replied to nursejackiern12b's topic in Florida Nursing

    you only need 0024 prior according to the chm prereq. I would TRY to get that done this semester that is about to start in fall. I would also try and get into micro in the winter instead of summer....

  15. August 2014 for Broward College

    HammockBound replied to nursejackiern12b's topic in Florida Nursing

    Those requirements have been on the website all year...They had the CHM already as a req. and then the added Micro...I did see that in Jan. It doesnt show CHM but it is a prereq. for micro. (the new...

  16. No SAT Tests

    HammockBound replied to TexRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You should be able to just to take college entrance exam for placement. I used that instead of SAT. I dont think you can take english or math without that IF you didnt take SAT. So if you took those...

  17. Spelling Troubles

    HammockBound replied to #scrubs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My book had a spelling review of the most missed words. I glanced at that. I spell terrible BUT I got 100% on that area of the test! Somehow!! lol There are only a couple questions on spelling usually...

  18. Accelerated BSN/MSN programs you can apply to while in the middle of prerequisites

    HammockBound replied to peanutp's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have to check with each program. I know my school wont allow you to apply without all the prereqs. They just discard your application. You can take a few in the spring after you apply but they...

  19. TEAS Test advice (How to score in the 90%'s)

    HammockBound replied to missind33's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I agree that raising your english and grammar would be pretty doable if you really put in study time. The review books explain the subject, verb, pronoun, adjectives etc very well. That is something...

  20. Enter your TEAS V Scores here!!

    HammockBound replied to Future Nurse's Wife's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Program Type: BSN Adjusted Individual Total Score: 90.7% ATI Academic Preparedness Level: Exemplary Mean - National: 64.3% Mean - Program: 70.6% Percentile Rank - National - 99 Percentile Rank -...

  21. TEAS Test advice (How to score in the 90%'s)

    HammockBound replied to missind33's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I just got home from taking my test today! I felt like it was harder then the ATI book for some reason but it was very similar. I found the question in the mcgraw hill 5 tests was a help in addition...

  22. Summer Classes

    HammockBound replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Im so happy the summer session is almost over!! I took A&P 2 with lab and nutrition. I think they worked out well together. BUT it is a lot of work in a short

  23. 2014 Applicants

    HammockBound replied to emergenceRN17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Im applying for Accelerated BSN at FAU. I take my TEAS next friday and Im still in A&P2 and nutrition right now and I have micro in the fall. It would be for May 2014! The time is flying

  24. Just passed the TEAS V for Keiser University.

    HammockBound replied to Ebony2013's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wont be easy with a 3 month old...it wont be easy with a 2 year old...it isnt easy with a 10 year old and it isnt easy with a 17 year old...LOL. SO>.....bite the bullet...Try and find time...

  25. Can't get into nursing school!

    HammockBound replied to jellybean321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would think the easiest route would be ...if you dont get into a public college...try a private