jennifer219

I said "I think" waaaay to many times in that post .. lol

They were college level - just 100 level A&P classes. It's just a policy. If I had taken the same exact classes at GCC, they would be acceptable. But because I took them at CCC, it's an agreement between the two colleges that they won't allow students to transfer 100 level science classes, only 200 level (i.e. -- they want more money .. lol). So I have to retake them I started out as dental hygiene major, that's why my A&P's are not the right level. After this semester the only thing I have left is the A&P I & II. But, I am also taking statistics and biomedical ethics (because they will want it on the BSN level). Some colleges want letters of recommendation from your professor if you've taken a nursing class before. I don't believe GCC asks for that but, I have a letter from the professor already so, I am throwing that in my application. I think they most likely are trying to understand why you left one program to go to another. As long as you're in good standing with the first school, I don't think it hurts you. I have an Associate's Degree from GCC in Education from 2002. I think the GPA I have now is my overall GPA and it's good. I think I am using Chemistry I & II for what you're talking about on the application. That's what an advisor told me to do. I still have to go there and talk to someone about my HESI. I will let you know what they tell me. By the way, do you know anything about the Rowan BSN program on GCC campus? I think it may have started this semester -- it's new. You can continue at GCC and earn your BSN from Rowan after you get your RN. I can't find Rowan's curriculum for the program though. I want to ask an advisor about that when I go too. ttyl

I don't think you really read what I posted LadyFree28. Either that or you didn't read many of the responses the OP received towards the beginning of this post that basically said "tough" and "read the rules." I think it's a nasty way to respond to someone having a problem and just not how I handle situations. But that's just me :)

I didn't say you should be allowed to break rules and if someone calls you on it, it's lateral violence. I said the response's on here strike me as lateral violence and I still stand behind my opinion. I would like to know how many people on here had similar situations in their own program and were not cut any breaks so, they don't feel the need to be kind to anyone else with a situation. Nursing is a mostly female dominated profession and unfortunately, women are horrible to each other and there is no need for it. If I was one of the first to answer this post, I would have simply empathized with this person's problem and try to come up with a workable solution -- even if the solution was "consider whether you are in a place to study nursing at this time in your life." Not, "well tough," "read the rules," "figure out something for your kids because I have 5 kids, a full time job and go to school full time," (and I still say these people must have some kind of support system if they are never home and not everyone has that kind of support). For example, my mother died a few years ago. Everyone's situation is different and it's unrealistic to compare everyone's life as if we have the same obstacles.

I agree with [COLOR=#003366]Stephalump -- it stinks when something that hasn't been a priority all of a sudden becomes one. I'm sorry, but some of these posts are ridiculously rough. We don't know the full story on why the days were missed but, I would have to say that anyone that has worked as hard as you have to be in nursing school cares about school. I also find it next to impossible to believe everyone has read every line of every syllabus and school policy handed to them. For those that are single parents that have a good support system (which you must have if you're working full time and going to school full time), have a little empathy for those that don't have that kind of support system. A parent obviously cannot leave a sick child alone to throw up in a bucket all day. Learning to have empathy also helps reduce/eliminate lateral violence situations (which is exactly what some of these responses sound like). I'm not suggesting that some people should be allowed to skate through the program because their family responsibilities get in the way of school but, at least they are trying. If they find they can't commit to the program requirements, they can put school on the back burner for a while. I can only imagine what a horrible feeling it must be to come to the realization you have to put school on the back burner - we don't need to make them feel any worse then I'm sure they already do. Lastly, I still agree with [COLOR=#003366]Stephalump that the school needs to be consistent if they want their students to succeed.

congrats on a 90% -- that's awesome! I also got the impression that being in the 80's is fine if you have A's in your sciences. I might go talk to an advisor about my score and see what kind of feedback I get. I have to re-take A&P I & II. I already took them both but they were at the 100 level which would be fine for their curriculum requirements if I took them at GCC not CCC. Right now, I am at CCC doing the pre-reqs. and GCC won't allow me to transfer 100 level sciences - only 200. On a good note, I did get an A in both Chemistry I & II and Microbiology. So far so good. I got an 850 in critical thinking. How about you? No idea if this will help me but, I was accepted to Rutgers-Camden in the Spring and did take one nursing class there over the summer and received an A (why I'm not there is a long story). Just recently I've been considering applying to their the program again. I'm already accepted to the college, I would just need to reapply to the nursing program. Anyway, I am also on the honor society at CCC. I had wondered if either of those two factors would help me any. You should be fine with a 90% though -- that's a very good grade. I don't know, maybe I should give the test another shot. That test is just so painful lol

yes, I took it Oct. 11th. I got an 84% overall. My test scores were scattered so, I am not sure if that is ok. What I mean is I got a 88% in biology but only a 72% in chemistry; a 90% in reading and vocabulary but only a 82% in math. so it all averaged out to 84%. it was my first crack at it and I could take it again. I just didn't want to if I didn't have to. anyway, how about you? did you take it yet?

Hello. Yes, I am. Looking for someone to chat with? Jennifer

angelwms7785 - honestly, I thought the biology section was a combination of things I learned in biology, A&P and microbiology. there were 25 questions -- I got 2 wrong. I watched some youtube videos to refresh myself on topics like mitosis, meiosis, cellular respiration and photosynthesis. You may only get one question from any one of those topics. such as "how many ATP's are produced during glycolysis." so, I wouldn't say you need to know every detail about every topic but, I would make myself familiar with the lessons again. I again highly recommend you study from the HESI 3rd edition guide I mentioned above. When you start to read the biology section and do the practice exams, you will understand better what you should know. also, quizlet has some good practice questions and of course, youtube or Kahn Academy videos to refresh yourself. so, I guess no one has any thoughts on the 84% for my exam?? I really don't want to take the exam again if I don't have to. I guess I will ask an advisor at my college their thoughts.

ibreezeby - I did not have to take the A&P section. If I were you, I would study the HESI study guide (3rd edition). that was my main study source. I thought I did well for my first time taking the exam and like I said, that was what I studied from.

oh ok -- thanks 203bravo. apham - the math section was not hard at all. it's basically what the first person told me (above) when I asked. which was ... "Yes that is a good study guide. I would look over the algebra section but don't worry too much about algebra. The math consists of mostly adding subtracting multiplying and dividing fractions, also proportions and ratios. There are some other general math questions but we had a on screen calculator. Hope this helps!" to answer your question about word problems, there were a few word problems but not a lot and they were not bad at all (nothing like statistics word problems if that's what you're thinking .. lol). math was the last section I did - I think I was tired and making stupid mistakes because I really thought I did better than an 82%. for the vocabulary section, I basically studied the glossary in the HESI study guide. I also did the practice test in the book several times this way, whatever words I was having a hard time remembering, would start to stick in my head. so, what do you think of my overall score? do you think it's good enough to apply? or should I give it another shot?? any thoughts?

Hi again everyone, so, I took the HESI today and I got an overall score of 84%. I feel like my individual grades are a little scattered but, I did pass everything and theoretically can use this test to apply to my school (Gloucester County College in NJ). I got an 88% in biology, but a 72% in chemistry (70% required). I didn't have to do the A&P section. an 82% in math (this is the last section I did and I think I was tired because I didn't find the math to be that difficult and thought I did better). anyway, 90% on reading comprehension, grammar & vocab 86% and 850 on critical thinking. I was an A/B student in the classroom (A's in Chem I & II, B's in A&P I & II, and an A in Micro). I'm wondering if I have to take this exam again or if an 84% overall will be good enough? Also, I see people post their scores like "850, 900, 1043" ... is this an old system of grading the HESI? because the only thing I read in my results was "an overall score of 84%." unless that equates to an 840? anyway, i'm looking for opinions on whether the 84% is sufficient. any thoughts are appreciated. thank you

thanks for responding! I too will have an on screen calculator which makes me feel better. and the topics you listed are the ones I studied so that makes me feel better. thanks again :)

I too loved A&P and thought learning about the body was amazing but, I enjoyed microbiology more. I loved doing gram stains and streak plates. while A&P is interesting, I think what I learned in micro is going to be more practical to nursing.

Hello all. I've been studying for the HESI (which I'm taking Oct. 11th) and whenever I search for "pre-tests" I get results for an A-2 test and some other versions. The test I registered for was simply the HESI and I was told (by the college -- hopefully not because they just want to make money) that the best study guide was the HESI Admission Assessment 3rd edition. So, I studied the math section and then went online to see if I could find some practice tests and the questions were not similar - a few but, not many. I was on "proprofs.com" and "quizlet.com" and they didn't ask any algebra or fraction questions to name a few but those topics are in the book. I felt like I studied for the wrong exam. Does anyone know, if I am studying from the 3rd edition book by Elsevier -- is this a good study guide? Would anyone happen to know a good site for some pre-test questions? Any input appreciated! Thank you!!