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If you are a biology major, then I think you'll be fine after going through the ATI study guide. I was also a biology major and pre-med student. Good luck!

To add to NuGuyNurse2b's post, I agree that it is definitely doable and the statements about the loans. In my post-bacc program, one of my fellow classmates was a RN for a couple years prior to deciding to applying to medical school. Also I'm not sure how competitive anesthesiology is, but in order to get some of the more desirable (read as competitive) residencies/fellowships; you have to score very high on the USMLE. What that means is that you will be competing with the best and brightest medical students from all over (and not just your class) for a finite number of spots. For instance, for general surgery I think it's top 10% and dermatology is top 2%. Maybe you know this information already, but if you didn't then it's even more to consider when thinking about your future. Regards, R

I agree with most of what the previous posters have said, but I would like to ask, "Why do you want to go-to medical school?" Are you sure that you want to be a nurse? As one of the previous posts mentioned, the roles of nurses and doctors are very different. Also as a previous pre-med student myself (and as mentioned above), the medical school path is a very long and EXTREMELY challenging path. This is not to say that it is any more prestigious/superior to becoming a nurse, PA, or any other healthcare provide; it's just harder and DIFFERENT. Not only is the path harder, but the lifestyle can be more difficult as well. If you were thinking of having a family, then you have to understand the sacrifices that are required as a physician (as in being on call and possibly missing important events in their lives). This is a decision that will affect you both professionally and personally. I'm not trying to scare you away or deter your efforts/dreams of going to medical school. I'm just merely relaying some of the questions and thought processes that went through my head, when I chose the FNP route over the medical school route. Also you mention having a real job to support yourself through medical school; it is VERY UNLIKELY that you'd be able to attend medical school and work at the same time. My friend just started medical school and he barely has time to even message me on facebook. Good luck on your path. Just take your time and choose carefully, there's no need to rush things. If you have any other questions, then feel free to ask. I'm hoping my post didn't come off as condescending, but rather helpful. Regards, R

Another unorthodox method that I think MAY help is to try doing some MCAT verbal passages. Keep in mind that they will be MUCH harder, but if you can do decent on them then you'll likely do very well on the TEAS reading section. Prior to taking the TEAS, I studied a few months for the MCAT and felt that many of the strategies carryover. If you don't have a way to gain free access to these passages though, then I don't recommend going out of your way to buy them.

First of all, tell us how you studied for exam the first two times, so that we can help direct your studies.

I highly recommend the ati study guide. It covers all the material on the exam. With that said, many have also used other materials to supplement the science section.

It depends on how people do on that particular test date and selected program (e.g.ADN,BSN,etc). If I had to try to convert it into a raw socre, then I'd say it would be a score around 60 or more. Hope this helps.

Has anyone received their admission email yet?

I am male as well, so there's 2!

I'm curious, are you any of you that got accepted male?

You may want to check out the Natomas area, but I'm not exactly sure of the proximity from the school, though I think it's not too far. I have family in South Sacramento and plan to commute from there. Not sure of the studio prices there. I'm not really familiar with what grocery stores are close to the school either, but I'm sure others will chime in. I don't think there are many places to shop in close proximity to the school though. Regards, R

I'm somewhat familiar with the Sacramento area. What were you curious about? Regards, R

That's definitely a real possibility! There aren't that many people in this thread, compared to previous years. Stay positive and good luck! Regards, R

OMG!!! I got in for FNP!!! I just got off the phone with --------------. She mentioned that they accepted many re-applicants. Good luck to the rest of you and stay positive! Regards, R

@jntsim: Congrats!!! Who called you? Any other details or tidbits you could share? Regards, R

I just a call from a mysterious 916 number. ...it was a wrong number. One of my most anti-climatic moments in recent memory. :-/ Regards, R

That's good to know. Thanks! Regards, R

Still nothing on my end either.

I exclusively used the ati study guide. In regards to the math section, I thought it definitely covered all the math subjects tested on the TEAS. For reference, prior to the TEAS exam I hadn't taken math for about ten years and received a score of 96.7% in math. Regards, R

I haven't heard back yet, but I hope to hear something this coming week. The website has been updated and states that acceptances should be determine from the 24th to the 1st. I'm getting so nervous and anxious! Good luck everyone! Regards, R

@fffnpsp15: Thank you! Best wishes to you as well! Regards, R

Probably a week... Regards, R

Anyone have any updates? This wait is horrible... Regards, R

Why do you think you did poorly on the reading section? Was it due to question comprehension, lack of time, or something else? Regards, R

Thank You!