iam_kathryne

Hi! I started Everest this month. I didn't have to take the Wonderlic. I'm not sure why they took it out and I'm not sure if it is temporary. I took the HESI back in October. If you already spoke to an admission rep and he/she didn't mention the Wonderlic than I wouldn't worry about it. The test I believe you have to pass in each subject 75% or more. It's Reading, Vocabulary, English, and Math. It is expensive but the program works for me. What did the person over the phone tell you?

Thank you!

Thank you! I figured since I passed the HESI that is the reason why they asked me to go to the next level, but since she said that....maybe that was a clue that they liked me lol

I just had an interview with the Nursing Panel today. I was so nervous! I got interviewed by 3 nurses and all three have this sheet in front of them. I saw them writing on it, they were not too discrete about it. But I really couldn't look because I wanted to give them full eye contact. I typically just saw numbers; a 2 or 4. Does anyone know what those numbers mean? Anyways, toward the end I told them that I hope they would consider me into the Nursing Program. The Director responded, "You are considered." What does that mean? Is that a "yes or a maybe?"

Hi NavyGirl8701, have you considered going to Everest? I just had my Nursing Panel interview

I'm filled with contentment at the moment. But how long will this last? In the end, am I going to find myself that satisfaction that I was missing or am I going to find myself with disappointment? I passed my HESI with: Reading 84%, Grammer 84%, Math 90%, Vocabulary 82% With all the struggles, I have finally passed the nursing entrance exam at Everest. God is Good! I have asked for his blessings to help me. I am filled with joy over this. If you could only understand. Being a working mother and everything else that life gave me can be quite an obstacle. I've had the poorest study habits in the past; I'm quite distracted, especially with the kids. Stress at work has always been a factor; my mind is mentally drained by the time I start the books. But I would find myself questioning how long will this continue? I have been longing to get into nursing school for so long. Now, I've finally passed! I'm not stupid after all lol. I'm planning to enroll for the January enrollment, however I have to write an essay and have an interview with the nursing panel. They have not gone over this with me but I have an idea. I'm so nervous - I'm hoping to get accepted. Are they really that picky? Has anyone gone to Everest College? Pleasure share your experience during your interview.

I do have a job. A completely different field; I'm a Concierge. I'm looking for a part time or per diem job as a CNA. I think i might have to look over my resume and cover letter. I did volunteer a few hours at a hospital but I had to stop because my job switched my days. I don't know if I want to add that. It looks like I abandoned it.

Thank you for your time! I will continue you to look.

I've applied at hospitals, nursing homes, and even through a staffing service.

My luck has been horrible looking for a CNA position in the city of Las Vegas. Nobody wants to hire me because I have no experience what so ever. Where can I get experience if I can't even get hired?

Thank you! I just felt a little offended by the laugh. The hospital's standards were to treat everyone: is a guest, and always demonstrate professionalism. I work at a hotel and I've been in the guest services for about 8 years and our standards are the same. I just didn't felt the two standards were met. But I will.get over it and move on forward. Thank you again!

I went to a job fair today for one of the hospitals. It started from 8 am to 2 pm. I worked today but my boss allowed me to leave early at 12:30 pm. I got there by 1 o'clock and there was still applicants waiting in line. I had to fill out a card that asked all the general questions. It asked my name, what I was applying for, and how much experience I had. Thirty minutes went by and there were staffs from the hospital going to the basket where the cards were. I could hear them talking to each other that this will take a few hours. I was thinking in my head that I was going to definitely be there all day. Then there was this lady who took all the cards and walked around asking who has not been interviewed. I raised my hand, she asked my name. Once I gave her my name, she looked through the cards looking for mine. She finally found mine and she said, " you don't have experience?" She started to laugh. I really wanted to say something, I had to bite my tongue. I thought that was absolutely rude. She asked me to follow her and walked me to a room of other people. Other people getting interviewed. She pointed to go to "Sandi." Sandi asked me a few questions, which I felt like she liked my answers. But towards the end, she told me that they had a lot of candidates that already applied. So what does this mean? Does this mean I've wasted my time here and they were just being nice to me? I understand that I don't have experience. Don't we all have to start some where? I didn't appreciate that I got laughed at for not having experience. Is this the battle of trying to get a job in the medical field?

Thank you! I just feel like I'm getting older lol. I think if I wasn't working and I would just concentrate with school I would be able to do it. But that is not an option for me. I work at a hotel as a Concierge and this job position can be sometimes stressful. So, I guess I'm taking baby steps. Also, one of the reason why I took the CNA class is because I need the CNA license which was a requirement for this program. So I got it out of the way.

I replied to you but since I'm new to this, you will have to look at the 3rd comment lol sorry!

You are right!