mabear3

Are you thinking of the same test, Chris? A lot of schools use the TEAS as an entrance exam for nursing school. Why wouldn't one prepare for it? It definitely is not a test of basic knowledge for science.

I thought the science section by far was the hardest part. The version I had was nothing like the practice tests in ATI manual and nothing like the tests in the McGraw Hill book. The online practice assessments that I purchased from the ATI website were helpful. It was very similar to the version I took. There was a LOT of chemistry on mine. Very little anatomy and physiology. Still managed to do well on that section which I attribute to taking the online assessments. Reading, math and English were pretty easy - just work on chapters in the ATI manual for those. Very straightforward!

I'm in Raleigh as well. The program I was accepted to does not allow students to only challenge exam. We have to prove that we completed a CNA class, pass the exam and be on the CNA registry by July 1st.

The community colleges that I have looked at in NC have all required the CNA 1 certification. I was a little upset that I had to take it given I am a PT in an inpatient rehab setting. I understand the value for those that don't have any kind of medical background but it was kind of a waste of my time. I wish they would evaluate on a case by case basis if the individual student will be required to take the class. The ones around here aren't cheap either - I spent $550 for a 3 week course and had to buy navy blue scrubs. I also had to take the written exam and skills test which was another $101. Quite costly.

Thank you so much for your encouragement!!!?

I have to take A&P again since it's been longer than 10 years but the other classes transfer. I will ha e to take micro during the program as well.

It wasn't a requirement for me to take A&P prior to being accepted. Most of my courses transferred since I took them as part of a BS and MS degree. Thank God I won't have to retake English, Psych, or Chemistry! I thought about MSN but I'd have to move away from home to do that which I absolutely don't want to do or afford to do since it won't be long before my kids are starting college themselves.

Would love to hear other's thoughts on this! I have been a physical therapist for 19 years. I knew as soon as I started that it wasn't for me. I've learned that I am much too nurturing to push my patients the way they need to be pushed. I would rather make them comfortable than make them feel sick and/or miserable all the time. I work in a inpatient rehab setting and have done short stints in home health, acute care, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing facility. It has been my dream since the mid 90's to go back for a nursing degree. My kids are 15, 14, and 12 now and I feel I finally am in a good place (time wise anyway) to go back. I have chosen an ADN program as I already have a BS and MS in physical therapy. I will have to retake A&P 1/2 since its been more than 10 years since I last took them. The school I have applied to incorporates them into the program if still needed. I scored 94 on TEAS test and received my acceptance letter yesterday. My question is, graduating with an ADN but also having an MS and BS in a closely related healthcare field, will I be more likely to find employment afterwards than someone who does not have a previous healthcare background? I have considered an accelerated BSN but with college for my kids on the near horizon I don't want to spend as much money on my education right now that I would spend at a 4 year university/college. I also would like to avoid retaking many of the classes that may be necessary for the BSN - stats, evidenced based research, etc. Thoughts?

I got my acceptance letter today as well! Congratulations!