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We're currently at 23 but don't take that to mean they all failed out. Some just didn't think nursing was for them, others had things come up, etc. That confused me at first as well, but you're right! Level 1 will be your summer semester (they consider the semester with Pharm and Patho to be quasi-prereqs). The level/semester also corresponds to the number of stars sewn on your uniform that go above the school patch.

Into the accelerated program? We started with 30. I'm not sure about the traditional program, but it definitely has more students.

Hi everyone! I'm a current accelerated BSN student at UT Tyler and saw this thread... I'm here to answer any questions if you have any :) From some of the questions I've seen... you will be in the same class for Patho and Pharm (nursing concepts should be online) and for both of your summer semesters. In the fall and spring semesters, you will be joining the traditional track. However, the school recognizes that the accelerated class tends to get pretty tight knit and will attempt to keep everyone together for classes and labs. What this meant was we just registered for any class/lab section and the administration moved us around. Yes, uniforms are strict. However, I wouldn't necessarily go to CR Scrubs if you're on a budget (they're expensive!). You can get any style as long as they are either LANDAU or URBANE in royal blue. I shopped around online for mine. The patches and stars will need to be purchased at CR Scrubs, though. Also, if you have visible tattoos you will need to have them covered. For example, if you have tattoos down your arms, you will need to get a white (not loose) long-sleeved shirt to wear underneath your scrubs. Piercings, you can only have studs in your ears for lab/clinical. They don't have a rule about wedding/engagement rings but I've noticed most people don't tend to wear them at the hospital due to germs and that rings can sometimes rip gloves up. You will also need a watch with a second hand. You will not need your uniform until the summer when you take Health Assessment and Compentencies so feel free to wait. There is wiggle room on stethoscopes; you can get any color or brand of your choosing as long as it has a dual head. As for shoes, nobody's are fashionable so don't worry about it :) But yes, all white, leather, close toed, and no ankle socks. If anyone has any more questions, feel free to ask!

Hello :) I know there is a place on their website to check the status of your application under the "verification and licensing" link at the top of the main page. It does take them a little while to update it. I submitted my stuff in late November and they didn't get to my application until mid December. It takes about fifteen business days. And I have also tried the webmaster email address and someone will eventually respond but by the time someone emailed me back I already had the answer to my question so it's not really the way to go. I did find that the main phone line is always busy. Try the customer service number, you'll be on hold 15 - 20 mins but i've always had someone answer and they have always been super nice :) Hope that helps!

I didn't think that the science section was too hard... I took it in mid-March and hadn't had science classes in a couple months. I remember that the ATI study guide went over a lot of chemistry (which worried me) - but I didn't see much chem on my exam. But still study! You never know. The study guide and practice exams helped me a ton. I went over the science section multiple times. Btw, I have a degree in English and scored better on the science than the reading - if that helps!

I used that study guide also. Some of the questions on the actual exam came out of that book word-for-word. One of the advantages that I had was that I recently finished A&P in school and that helped a lot. That is the only section that didn't seem to cover as much as what was asked on the exam. I didn't think that the exam and study guide were any different -- no surprises or feeling unprepared. So I'd say it helped a lot :) No need to be nervous.

Hi babyjyjy, I agree with goemom. Don't do the ATI practice tests first - you'll feel more overwhelmed than you would have otherwise. I used ATI's official TEAS V study guide and did pretty well. The book can be expensive but there are private sellers on Amazon and ebay that might have it cheaper. I took the test 2 Saturdays ago in Texas. My worst subject was math (as usual) so for that I'd recommend paying attention to details and not rushing through the problems. You'll have plenty of time. Don't worry about not having a calculator - none of the problems asked are impossible to solve without one. Also, I felt like the TEAS test itself was a lot easier than the study guide made it seem. Which is a good thing! While studying, just remember to take breaks and to not overwork yourself in one sitting. And I'm sorry I don't know anything about the PSB, the only other test I've taken was the HESI. Good luck! You'll do great!