I was just wondering were there any others who were applying for Spring 2013. I was in nursing school many moons ago (2003 el centro), and have decided to take care of unfinished business. I'm super excited about the new points system. I actually hope to attend Northlake--we live in Coppell. I'll be taking HPRS 1204 this summer there as well. Is anyone else petitioning the five year limit on their science courses? I Have all the Science courses complete except HPRS so I'm petitioning since I majored in Biology (UTA). I'm also hoping they will take my Calculus I in lieu of college algerbra. Lots to do! Prayerful that God shows favor on us all!
@shawnswife - 21 may very well be the magic number, stay positive. I just went to the info session yesterday & for fall 12 they let people in with as little as 13pts, granted that's based on the old 20pt system.
@morgan b - good look on the hesi - 28 pts is very competitive & shld secure you a spot. Which location are you picking? I'm going for Northlake, but will take either.
Hey Y77 I am really shooting for northlake since we live in Coppell but if its Elcentro I'll be just as happy. Were there a lot of people at the ifo session and what was everyone saying? Older crowd younger crowd mix?
@morganb - always a packed room, lol, seems like everyone is majoring in nursing. It was a mix, couple 18-19 & a few 40+. I've heard the Spring is not as competitive as the fall - so hopefully that will help us get 2 out of the 60 NL spots.
From your hands to God's ears, I pray so. Today I turned in my request for math course substitution. Tomorrow I go in for a physical. CPR class is next weekend so it seems to be coming together.I had my hep B last week, and number 2 is coming up in a bit and then I have to have all these titers done so Lord help us all that are trying to apply for Spring this is hectic lol.
I'm right there with you. I just had my physical today & varicella titer. Tomorrow is vaccine day - lol -1st hep b & another measles. CPR and hesi are done, thank goodness. I can't believe how stressful it is just getting the pack together.
This is definately stressful! I am also applying for Spring 2013. I have 17 points without the Hesi. I'm shooting for 28 points. I have everyything done except my HESI and CPR. I'm doing both in August. I really don't think it will be as competitive trying to get into the program this spring since the requirements changed all of a sudden. I'm so anxious! October can't get here fast enough! Good luck and God bless us all!
Those of you that still need shots, keep in mind that you can visit your local county health office and get them for about $20 per shot. They are much more than that at your primary care providers office. Often times, getting shots is cheaper than getting titers too! Good luck all. I am starting this fall!
Thanks for the heads up wyrm! Crysj06 how did you do on the hesi and where did you take it? I am studying for it daily well almost daily and have really no clue what to expect for a&p...any suggestions besides studying the second half of a&p....unrealistic for me.
Morgan if you just buy the Hesi study book you should do fine. I took mine at the El Centro Paramount building testing center. The A&P section is MUCH easier if you've taken 1 & 2 already. If you haven't taken 2 yet, I would become familiar with the endocrine system. I was actually surprised at how easy the test was. I studied for all of 2 or 3 days and got a 97. Your computer will have a calculator available for the math portion, so if you know how to use it you will do fine. I would also probably plan on taking the test more than once if necessary to improve your score. Don't stress too much, its a pretty easy test. Best of luck to you!
Morgan, I'm taking the Hesi in August at the Paramount building at El Centro. I've checked out 3 Nursing entrance exam books that I have been studying from for about 2 months. I also bought an A&P & math study guide/review that has been VERY helpful!! I've takin the test twice before without the A&P section. It's really not that bad if you study the Hesi Evolve book. Make sure you know ALL of the vocabulary words and definitions from the book.
Hey, does anyone know somewhere cheap to get the Varicella vaccine? They are 110.00 at the health dept. which is the cheapest place I've found. So that will be 220.00 total.
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@shawnswife - 21 may very well be the magic number, stay positive. I just went to the info session yesterday & for fall 12 they let people in with as little as 13pts, granted that's based on the old 20pt system.