Kala08

Is anyone a current student in the BSN program at Watts College of Nursing? I would love to get a copy of the course schedules if so. I have been accepted to start in the fall. Thank you!

Try this website: https://pid.itsapps.unc.edu/PIDCreate/jsp/wmp.jsp

I got it too and just tried, same problem. Also the letter didn't say when we had to respond by or how much the deposit is.

Thanks for asking!

No I haven't gotten anything. Do you think they'll send it now or once the admissions office finalizes the formal offer?

me too!

I'm still waiting also. I asked them in October about the timeline and this is what they said: We try and get those out as soon as we can in December but it tends to be the second week in December

Hi there. I'm not sure of the details of the wait list since I was just asking her to get an idea for the spring application. My impression is that as of now people have gotten off the wait list with a 159. We didn't discuss whether they're still pulling from the wait list, but I'd imagine if someone drops out they'll still do it. That's pretty much all I know. But she kindly looked over my application and added up the points for me. Congrats JPeters and CN for already turning yours in!

I'm sure someone has already posted the fall cutoff numbers, but I just wanted to add an update. I met with Ms. Watkins recently to turn in my application, and she said that the fall cutoff was 162, and people got off the waitlist with 159. Of course, the numbers may be a bit lower for those of us planning a spring start because fewer people tend to apply then. Has anyone else turned in their application?

CN_2bRN919, I'm applying for the spring term. I'm planning to take the intro to sociology CLEP, which will get me the points as if I'd taken the class and earned a B. I figure that's a lot cheaper than actually taking the class, and I think it'll be enough points. Have you heard any updated info about how many points are needed for spring? I'm aiming for to get over 160. That's crazy about the Hep B titer -- now I'm wondering if I should get one too since I'm about to start a hospital job. Kinda scary...

Looks like you still get some money but not the full amount for 11 credits: CFNC - Paying For College. I would email them and double check though if you have any questions - I recently found out that I got FELS and they were responsive when I emailed them with questions.

Hi CN_2bRN919, Sorry for the delay, I've been out of town and now starting a new job. The TEAS wasn't too bad. I got 88%, which I think was because I spent extra time studying how to do the math problems. I did horribly on the science though even though I just took both A&Ps! I think I should've reviewed more basic stuff about atoms. They told me the TEAS will be changing (in August I think?), so you can use a calculator. I imagine this will change the types of problems, since they won't really test manual calculations.

Thanks, CN_2bRN919! I'm heading out of town right afterwards so that's good to know. Can't wait to get it out of the way!

Anyone else taking the TEAS tomorrow? I'm hoping it won't be too bad. Does anyone know if it's possible to finish early, or do you have to stay until everyone is finished?

If anyone is looking to get a copy of the McKinley A&P textbook, send me a PM. I have a looseleaf one that's basically brand new.

I felt like those of us who had Kalogerinis were not prepared for a&p 2, which means trouble once we start nursing classes. I wouldn't take him again. Also, he cancelled like 1/4 of our classes.

I'm not sure since I'm waiting on a few grades and haven't taken the TEAS yet. I'm hoping for at least 166, but we'll see. I think the advisor I saw said 162 or 165 might be the line for getting admitted? I'm not sure though -- what have you heard?

Who's teaching it this summer? I had Kalogerinis for A&P 1 - I didn't learn much, though he is a fairly easy grader.

I had Ms. Todd -- she's great! Really teaches you what you need to know.

APeregoy, I sent you a PM!

If you miss a bolded step you fail the entire skills portion -- that rule is listed in the book. But fortunately they're aren't too many bold steps.

RN919 - I second the advice about the YouTube videos. I used those same R Mayer ones as my main method of studying for the test and I passed on the first try. The videos really have everything you need to know. Then you can talk through the skill out loud with yourself, and check your steps with the book. I was nervous about the BP and was really glad I didn't get it (I got respirations). My partner got BP and it took her forever to take it, but I'm pretty sure she still passed. One thing I was surprised about testing was that you can get the same skill as your partner! I was the second to go, and my partner had gotten feeding, so I was pretty surprised when I got the same skill (since I had just watched her do it and forget about the name card I knew not to forget that part). Jpeters - that sounds like an interesting job! Good luck trying to figure out your CNA hours as well, hopefully we can both get it worked out in time. I also have to take the TEAS -- I'm hoping to take in April if I can. I think I will try to check out a book from the WakeTech library -- have you started studying?

Wow, I would LOVE to work on that floor! I applied to surgical actue care - 5 Anderson job. Is that the same thing?

I applied to several PRN positions at UNC!! That's great to hear, I'm definitely hoping I'll hear something back from them. Mind if I ask what unit you're in?

I think you're right -- it can be paid or volunteer this year. I've applied for some hospital PRN jobs but I don't know how easy those are to get without experience. That's why I was thinking volunteering might be a good option, because I don't know if I want to work at a LTC facility (and those don't seem to have a lot of PRN positions). JPeters, do you like the nursing home where you work? I'm finishing up two prerequisites this semester, but I still have 2 others I haven't done (sociology and developmental psych). I need to meet with an advisor to find out if I need to fit one of those in this summer. It sounds like 150-160 points are the goal?