dominic14

Hi! So far, things are all over the place honestly. I'm still not sure how to properly prep for my classes! On Mondays (for the first three weeks) we only have NURS210 which is like a foundations course where we learn skills and concepts on nursing. Lab days are TW and F so that's when we wear those cheesy "Trust Me I'm Almost a Nurse" shirts since they're our uniforms lol. Thursday is when we have Pathophysiology. Super hard to really understand things if you're not familiar with ur P&A courses and microbiology. We just got through our first round of exams (math quiz, exam 1 for NURS210, and patho) just barely survived! I recommend getting really close to like-students in class because they'll help you succeed! I'll probably stop replying here soon... We can stay in contact via DM's here (if that's possible) and I could share you things about the program! I wish someone did this to me before! Lol

Hi again! Sorry been too busy, the program is killer and it's only week 3! To NatCin, your TEAS score is pretty competitive but your grades/GPA may hurt you. I've done a rough survey among my classmates and their GPA's are mostly above 3.6 and a lot of them are 4.0 but it doesn't hurt to try! I've had classmates with a TEAS score of 79% but with all A's and got in (not an Alternate but straight "accepted"). And to LynM, I dropped them off but just as long as you sent them giving a few days to a week before deadline then that should be fine! It shouldn't factor in the duration of your notification letter. Those should come in at the same time as everyone else. Regards, Dominic

Just don't give up! Oh also, I met someone during an orientation (Alternates have to attend the orientations too) and she said her stats were: all A's including coreqs, though on her TEAS she got a 79% and was accepted into the program on her first try. That's where I got the idea of retaking my classes to get all A's. Sometimes it really depends on the batch of students you're competing against during the application period. Hope all goes well!

Yes same stats! Was going to retake those 3 class I received Bs in but my counsellor said to apply to the LPN program and ADN at the same time. I also previously retook my TEAS (hoping to apply to UHM) but sadly did worse lol. I feel this third time they accepted me because of my CNA certification which was the only thing different this time around. If I were you, apply with what you have first. The thing I kept asking myself while I applied was, "What would my current 'stats' do for me?" I also told myself that if the same thing happens the third time (Alternate listed) and I don't get a call-back, then that's when I'll take action which would be to do the LPN program, retake my B courses, or retake the TEAS.

Thanks! Really hope you get in! Usually the TEAS would almost be the same questions so most likely you'll do better! Hoping for the best for you!

Hi! My stats weren't even as good as you but I did get the same TEAS score of 80.7% Pre-reqs: 3 Bs, rest As. Co-reqs: A's on both Pharm & humanities Work Experience: None. But I'm CNA certified I first applied for Fall 2015 but got "Alternate listed" (I was put on the Alternate list so in case there's a spot open, the most qualified Alternate would get selected) same for Spring '16. I got CNA certified before I applied for Fall '16 hoping it would better my chances, in addition, I applied to the PRCN or LPN program too. I got accepted in the PRCN program but sadly got Alternate for ADN. However, after almost completing all the health requirements for the LPN program, I got a letter saying I was chosen among the Alternates to be part of the Fall '16 ADN cohort! Third time's the charm they say! As for you, your stats may be good enough to have them accept you especially with your 2.5 years of CMA work and CNA certification. It doesn't hurt to apply! If you get Alternate listed, usually they would notify the "chosen ones" within 1-2 months after receiving the initial letter. They say the latest they could notify you is the last Friday of the first week of school but that's rare. I really hope you get in! KCC/UHM is really hard to get in too, I feel I was lucky haha! Regards, Dominic