Riverside School of Health Careers RN program

[kelzfuturenurse]

Hello everyone!

I am looking for current, past, and even prospective students for Riverside's RN program. I will be applying for the September 2013 professional nursing program. For current or past students, what was your GPA and teas score? Also how was the program, instructors, clinicals? I did attend the last open house in December and I was hoping that a student or recent grad would be there to talk about their experience. I love how the instructors seem to be really supportive and the small campus also appealed to me. To other prospective students what start date are you applying to and do you have any other nursing/healthcare experience? Any advice or other information on the program is greatly appreciated!

[eyvis91]

I'm so nosey sorry lol but did they supply it to you or did you get one of your own? Was it a basic calculator?

[hgt219]

I don't think you're nosey! They supplied it for me and it was basic. I actually tried to walk away without and the girl said "hey you almost forgot your calculator".... So weird

[eyvis91]

Ok thank God, cuz lord knows I'm going to need one! :)

[hgt219]

Haha you just never know what's gonna happen though! So be prepared to go without one. I never thought in a million years I would get to use one. I honestly think I would have gotten the same score, I just got done faster

[eyvis91]

Yea you're right, but I'll ask them anyway. Doesn't hurt to ask, haha.

[hgt219]

That is always true!

[kelzfuturenurse]

Yes a calculator sure would make this go faster with the math section. I'm fairly confident with the math, it is the science that I'm worried about. It is sooo broad! I scored a 78% on one of the ATI online practice tests. And a lot of people say the actual exam is easier than the online assessments. *sighs* Next Tuesday can't come fast enough!

[eyvis91]

Good luck girl! I read on one teas post where I guy scored in the 70's and managed to come out scoring in the 90's on the actual. I hope I boosted your confidence! :)

[kelzfuturenurse]

Thanks hun! Yes that was a major confidence booster! :-)

[hgt219]

Heck I even scored higher in the actual test than the ones in the manual! Study everything. But really focus on your weak points. The science section is broad but the questions aren't all that deep

[eyvis91]

Your welcome! :)

[kelzfuturenurse]

Heck I even scored higher in the actual test than the ones in the manual! Study everything. But really focus on your weak points. The science section is broad but the questions aren't all that deep

Will definitely take your advice! I have read through the book and made notes. I review notes and do some sort of practice questions/math drills or practice exam daily (for about a week now). I'm just ready to get it over with!