Spring 2019 Lone Star Hopefuls

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I've decided to make this page for anyone applying for the Spring 2019 ADN program at Lone Star CF/K. I'm so nervous and it's still kinda far away! Good luck!

I am super nervous! Do they send out actual letters or email? Looking at all these scores kind of bums me out. I have a 7.19 I believe? My first choice is Cy Fair and second choice is KW.

And don't worry, I'm sure you'll get in:) I don't think there are a lot of people applying this semester for some reason...looking at this forum compared to last spring and the spring before that, it's not as full as theirs. However, I don't know how many people are applying outside of here. Even if you are an alternative they usually go down the list pretty fast because people either change their mind about the program and drop, or they fail the drug test. A friend of mine told me they give you a week after they send out letters of approval to do drug testing which many people don't know, so they end up failing. Lol anyways...good luck!

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Thank you so much! That was a boost of confidence! This suspense is killing me!

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Thank you so much! That was a boost of confidence! This suspense is killing me!

Yeah no problem! I know someone who got into cy-fair with a 6.9 as an alternative. It was a couple weeks before school started but they made it! Lol

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LOL! That's fine with me! As long as I get in!

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Specializes in OB Nursing.

I also noticed this forum didn't see to be as active as ones in the past, granted there will be applicants not on here but usually there's more activity and members than what we seem to have.

I am so anxious over these decisions coming out, can't we just know already?!? lol

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Specializes in LTC.

Hello, I'm new to the forum. I actually applied to the LVN program with a score of 7.392. I'm praying I get in.

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Is anyone going for Tomball's LVN program? I applied Kingwood and Cyfair and thought might as well apply for LVN too. Just wondering how many spots they have.

I applied for it as well. Didn't make any sense not to as they have an LVN to RN program at Lonestar as well. Cover all bases, tho I'd much prefer to just get into the ADN program.

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Specializes in IMCU/PCU.

I am extremely nervous and I have a 7.71.

I think I just have PTSD from being denied to BSN programs 5 different times for no reason at all. 3.84 GPA, 96% HESI. This is my first time applying to an ADN program, but I still cannot help but feel nervous!

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I noticed this same thing but I wasn't sure. The past forums were exploding with applicants.

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You will be fine!!!

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Let's play a game / have a discussion about where we see this nursing thing taking us, 1 year after the program, 5 years after the program, and 10 years after the program. We don't have to divulge personal info, but I feel like it would be a way for us to kind of share who we are, without giving out too much info on the web.

I'll start...

1 year after the program, I hope to be working locally in acute care, building my skills with an employer who believes in self development.

5 years after the program, I would hope to have my BSN from previous employer. By this time I feel confident enough that I'm ready to relocate. Anywhere. Well anywhere where there's a high shortage of nurses. Maybe travel nurse for this particular state for their agency and help out where I was needed. In addition to relocation expenses and a sign on bonus, I would ask for MSN tuition assistance, some leeway to get back home a couple times a year, and agree to stay for 5 years. By this point, I would hope to not be in acute care, but working in a setting that reflects whatever my interest is and obtaining my MSN in that.

10 years post program I'd be advertising myself to relocate similarly again, but with a MSN in hand. I would have chosen my field of study, ask for similar as I did for my first relocate, and potentially ask for DSN. Maybe not. Who knows. I don't want to be working in a hospital anymore at this point. I would want a slower pace, better hours, etc. I'd like to focus on family at this point.

I know I have a lot of unknowns but I've been looking at other states (even tho Texas is short and does offer some decent relocation benefits and bonuses) some of these out of state locations are giving you basically whatever just to get you to stay. I have a house, but I have no problem selling it. I like the idea of moving around for a bit.

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Wow! Wonderful goals set! Being that I am (cough, cough) past my mid 30s, mine are a tad different.

In the first year, I do want to continue my education, so I'll be working for my BSN. I will most likely stop there since I am already older.

Year 5, I hope to be enjoying the fruits of my labor. I have always enjoyed trauma but I might not finish out in trauma. My son was diagnosed at the age of 5 with Type 1 Diabetes (he is now 9) and his doctors continually ask me to come work for them. I may end up there! Who knows!

Year 10, I may be at Texas Children's at this point career wise. I would eventually like to speak with newly diagnosed families. Some people have told me, I have a knack for that!

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