PlayaChickRN

Questions if you have time: - How are you preparing for the GRE? I'm thinking about doing a Kaplan Q bank subscription. Took a predictor test, did ok... We'll see. - When do you plan on taking the GRE? Late October? - Who did you pick to write your recommendation letters? Did you coach them or give a sample? There is so much riding on them! I'm still trying to figure out the best combo of people. Not sure how to approach it yet. - Are you applying to other schools? I'm thinking maybe ECU, WCU, UNCW. - What attracts you to the UNCC program? I like that it has an in-person element, in Charlotte, and clinicals are all set up for you locally. Tuition isn't horrible. - Do you plan to work while in school? If so, how much? Yes, probably part time until clinicals start then PRN. I hope my job will work with me!

Hi! I'm currently looking into getting all of my ducks in a row to apply to UNCC FNP program for Fall 2019. I thought it'd be good to start up a topic for us prospective students to meet up. Questions if you have time: - How are you preparing for the GRE? - When do you plan on taking the GRE? - Who did you pick to write your recommendation letters? Did you coach them or give a sample? There is so much riding on them! - Are you applying to other schools? - What attracts you to the UNCC program? - Do you plan to work while in school? If so, how much? Good luck to you all!! I'm excited and a little nervous!

An NP in PACU? I'm currently an RN in pacu getting my graduate application together for NP and was wondering if there was such a thing as a PACU NP... The hospital I work for does not have one and we're the biggest PACU in the region (Trauma I). Could you expand on what a PACU NP role would look like? Very interesting!

Hi CPCC peeps! I'm excited for Monday!!! Everyone ready?!

Hi! I'll bring mine just in case. I'm also going to bring the dosage calculations book as it looks like something we'll probably hit up early on. I'm starting to get excited!! I plan to sit front and center if you want to chat when we have a break. I'm excited to get to know our new "family" for the next two years. :) See you Monday!

I don't think there is a facebook page yet, I checked. Our orientation was back in April, so I really have no clue what we'll do other than probably go over expectations and intros and all that. I'm not really anxious or anything, just thought it'd be fun to start getting excited! I start next Monday and have been so busy this summer, I've kind of lost all my excitement in a blur of adult responsibility and vacationing.

As the first day of nursing school is quickly coming for many of us, I was wondering if any veterans could give a quick tip or two to help us on our way? What should we take on the first day? Our whole book list or just a pencil and paper? Is it best to make friends right away, or feel it out first? We're so green we don't always even know what to ask. So if you have anything helpful, please share. TIA!!!

I can't remember exactly, somewhere around 88%. I know some made it in with scores just at the cut score though. Don't worry too much about it, just study and take it understanding the cut scores for each subject. You can only miss 4 questions (I think) on the reading portion, so focus on those types of questions so that you meet the required scores. Good luck!

Hi! I'm starting the nursing program at CPCC this fall. The most important thing is to get your TEAS score at or above the required mark. If you have most of your pre-reqs done that helps too. Good luck!

Hi, I know the TEAS can be difficult for a lot of people. I would suggest she get the ATI TEAS book and the practice tests. She can treat studying as a class over the summer and really learn the information well. I found that the key to the test in some parts was just learning how understand what the test was asking, or learning the test style. It may be worth the class or better yet, employing a private tutor for her problem areas. When she took the test, she should have gotten a print out of the areas that need improvement. Use that as a study guide. I know the test can be daunting, but she can do it! Keep at it. Wishing her luck! :)

Well... we got less information than I was anticipating. I was hoping there would be more info on costs and schedules related to the program. Maybe even an overview of what we can expect our first week of class. Oh well...

I had to double check that I had not unknowingly authored this topic myself! I'm in your exact situation, just finishing up orientation for a cardiac tele 7p-7a job. I am also in school now, for the next month or so. I'm already feeling the crazy coming on with learning how to schedule my time so that I can do homework, study, work, eat, sleep... oh yeah and pee. haha. I start nursing school in the fall and will probably go down to a PRN schedule once that starts. I appreciate the responses you've gotten as I also don't really know what to expect! I'm so excited though!!! Good luck!!!

See you at orientation!!

Congrats thomas0831 !!! I'm getting really excited to get the ball rolling. Are any of you starting to get supplies? I am looking into purchasing a stethoscope soon. I'll probably ask at orientation what is required but have any of you gotten any other things for school? I've heard a rolling backpack can be very useful. Orientation cannot come soon enough!

Jamie, I don't have anything valuable to add to this post, however, I also would LOVE to be a flight nurse or even a Trauma I RN. I'm in Charlotte and hope to work towards that goal. I'm just in school working as a CNA in the hospital system, hoping it will help me get my foot in the door when the right job pops up (and I'm ready). It sounds like you are already doing everything you can to get there! :) I would suggest you get a job with the hospital of choice at any capacity. Then NETWORK! Anyone who you talk to is a potential connection and the key to your dreams may just be within reach. Good luck!!!

Congrats Autumn! See you next month!!! How exciting, I can hardly wait!

How did your pre-employment test turn out?

I see that you say you fear they may not accept the credit. One of the biggest problems I see with myself and some I know is that word, fear. I would encourage you to seek out facts- it will completely remove your 'fear'. A simple call to the transcript or transfer office will answer your question of whether they will accept the credit or not... no need to stress. :) I say this from many many days of fearing for this or that until I just snapped out of it. haha! I HATE algebra...like physical reaction to it kind of hate. I am now in statistics and actually enjoy this class! Who would have known!? The only algebraic concepts I feel I use in stats (only half way through the semester) is knowing how to solve for an unknown. If you know how to move that little x around from side to side and solve, that's the hardest part. Most of the class you will use a calculator and special functions that do the hard stuff for you (you still need to grasp the concept behind it, however). At any rate, I encourage you to deny fear and find facts. It will keep you from stressing unnecessarily. :) Good luck!! You can do it!

Hi Autumn, I did apply and get accepted. Yes, the science portion is tricky only because it does cover a huge amount of related topics. If you do a somewhat decent job, it should not affect your score too much. Have you taken your TEAS? Applied?

Thanks to everyone who has chimed in. I'm still new to this whole school etiquette thing and appreciate the input. I've adjusted my view on this whole thing. I am definitely not out to make enemies nor do I see myself as better than others. I'm going to worry about myself aND keep my head down. Thanks!!!

I am going to second the coloring book and pictures/copies. As for labeling, I make sure to practice once a day leading up to the quiz, or test. As I attempt it each time, I cross off the labels I know well and just quiz myself on the ones I don't know as well. This is a new aspect that I've tried this semester and it's working great! It helps me only study the stuff I don't know and every time I go through it, that list gets smaller and smaller. :) I honestly take the opportunity to talk to others about it as well. If I show my son the picture or talk to him about physiology, he inevitably makes a joke or a comment that helps cement some aspect of the information in my memory. One last thing I've just started using, is a dry erase marker on my mirror in the bathroom. I know, seems silly, but I can change the information whenever I want and I know I'm guaranteed to spend at least 5 minutes in front of that mirror every day. :) Good luck! An A is very much within your grasp!!

Thanks! I'll take a chill pill and let it work itself out. I agree, once we are on a floor with them as a job, that's a different situation.

Hi all. I'm in my last semester of pre-reqs, starting nursing school in the fall. I have noticed a bit of casual cheating (who knew this was a thing!?). Last week, a couple students next to me, while taking a test in A&P II were blatantly cheating. How do I know? Well, this teacher gives color coded tests, such that you should never be next to anyone with the same version of the test as yourself. HOWEVER, the questions are all the same, just jumbled around. Long story short, they were talking and comparing tests in detail, also, our teacher made a printing error and had to manually write some questions (for only one version of the test) on the board. One of the alleged cheaters turned in her test, before the professor even finished writing the questions on the board! (I was shocked.) He was flustered because of his error and didn't notice what was going on with these girls. My dilemma... what is my responsibility (if any)with this blatant cheating and with casual cheating that I see almost daily (with others)? I'm a person of strong character and have very black and white views on this for myself and my kids. I also spend hours studying for a test only to get within 5 points of these "cheaters". These girls, specifically, are pre-nursing. If they somehow make it in, how would you deal with this in the program? It could really screw up someone's care down the line and frankly it scares me to have to share patients with someone like this. My petty concern, is that they will retaliate. They already don't seem to be the nicest of people and would hate to end up with a keyed car or something. If I don't do something, they could end up hurting someone down the line with these poor habits. Gah! Help. Have you ever been in a similar situation? At what point is enough, enough?

I think it is completely doable. I'm taking it now with A&P II and Microbiology (and humanities as well). I have to tell you, there is a lot of hype around taking these classes together. I was pretty hesitant myself. Now that I'm in it (since Jan), I can't believe I was so scared! It's really not all that bad if you stay very organized and spend time every day keeping up with the homework/study. I currently have high As in all of the classes without feeling like I'm doing school all the time. I do have kids and a pt job too. Just like anything else, you are capable of so much, just put your mind to it and make it happen! Good luck!!!

I don't remember... I think the main component is your TEAS score. Good luck!