Kait90

I'm thinking about applying for UPMC Shadyside's spring semester in an attempt to save more money before beginning nursing school. My original plan was to attend UPMC Saint Margaret's RN program but they do not have a spring start date. I completed the PSB test for Saint Margaret's and I'm hoping it will apply towards an application to Shadyside since they are both UPMC. I have also completed A&P1 and 2, nutrition and human growth and development at Westmoreland County Community College and am planning on taking microbiology in the fall. I would greatly appreciate anyone who would be willing to share their story of their time there and how they did it. The whole process is so nerve racking to me. I don't want to begin when I'm not fully prepared, or choose the wrong program. Thank you in advance!

Hi Cole. I'm sorry I haven't visited this page in so long. I actually passed my PSB test on the first try and have completed A&P 1 and 2, nutrition and human growth and development at my local community college. Now I'm just nervous about which nursing school to apply for and what program to choose. I would like to take complete a 2 year program but with my financial situation, I'm afraid I might have to sign up for a 4 year program. Have you applied for any schools yet?

I'm taking my PSB PN test in one month and I'm really nervous. So far I've been studying with "PSB practical nursing exam secrets" and I'm starting to realize that I've forgotten A LOT in the four years I've been out of school. Math and especially Natural Science look like they're going to be my biggest obstacles and I don't even know where to begin studying. Anyone have any tips on good study guides or study tips? Preferably free or low cost.