I am preparing myself to apply for Summer 2018 pacesetter BSN program. We can use this forum for Summer 2018 applicants. I am in the process of taking Hesi exam. I have completed all my prerequisite courses needed for the program.
Little bit about me:
BS in Microbiology in 2005 -GPA (3.05)
MPH degree in Epidemiology in 2012-GPA (3.85)
Associate degree of Science in 2017-GPA (4.0)
Hesi test-will be taking it in August
Working full time with City Health department as an epidemiologist specialist since last five years. I am also a mom of two boys.
Got accepted to MUSC college of nursing program but declined it. Also got accepted to Johns Hopkins Entry into Masters of nursing program for Fall 2017 but had to deffer it to Fall 2018 due to financial circumstances.
Trying to apply for the in-state school due to affordable tuition as well as easy commute.
I really hope i can get into UT Health Science center pacesetter program as it's my first option as it's closest to me as well as it's affordable and one of the best programs in Texas.
If y'all don't know, this is my second app, and I will give y'all some helpful advice. The eval doesn't mean anything, some people get it, some people don't, I did not get one last time, but I wish I had. If you go to the information session they will tell you they don't do them at all. They get over 1,200 apps (per info session) for regular semesters, and I have heard that it is less for Summer, but that is all scuttlebutt. They stated the overall GPA for Fall 2017 acceptance was 3.6- yes, it is that competitive. However, I am a Navy Corpsman (vet) and I have this GPA and I did not get in with an overall HESI of 92. I suspect there is more at play than just grades, and there is an acceptance guideline on the web if you dig around you can find it. It does say that they want the grads to stay in Houston to work, well I grew up in Houston, live in Houston, go to school in Houston, etc. I know another student who got her acceptance with about the same GPA and no work experience, so like I said, more than just grades and experience at play. If you speak with current students, they will tell you the same thing. So here is the real advice, if you are trying to figure out what they are looking for, you will drive yourself crazy. Apply everywhere and hope for the best. Also, stay off of allnurses everyday for your own mental health. Good luck!
Has anyone else received an evaluation? I know it doesn't determine acceptance but it's still nice to get one. Seems as though evaluations were sent out same time as last year.
sriley
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What does it have on it?