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.
They straight tell you at the infosession that they do not see working being a possibility for most students, but maybe can get 8 hrs in if you have an extremely flexible job. You won't really have a great idea of your schedule, and be prepared for it to be weekend and holiday heavy. She also said don't plan any trips...
Yea I know that. But I had a coworker who was told the same thing. She also graduated from IT Health. She worked every weekend. And as she got further along even some days during the week. I'm sure it's whatever you can handle. I'm pretty good at time management so I know I'll at least be able to work something out. I don't wanna quit my job completely especially being that I work in a hospital and I know a lot of the nursing staff that could possibly help me land a job when I'm done. lol
Yea I know that. But I had a coworker who was told the same thing. She also graduated from IT Health. She worked every weekend. And as she got further along even some days during the week. I'm sure it's whatever you can handle. I'm pretty good at time management so I know I'll at least be able to work something out. I don't wanna quit my job completely especially being that I work in a hospital and I know a lot of the nursing staff that could possibly help me land a job when I'm done. lol
mzmissy, BINGO! So what is it you think they are looking for? This could be it's own forum. . .
It could right?! LOL. I'm not sure honestly. There usually seems to be a broad range of GPAs and such, so it's difficult to postulate. Whatever is they do, I am glad, because it seems fair. Otherwise, you would only have those with very high GPAs or test scores being admitted. If there is anything I have learned these last 10 years, is that, just because you have a high GPA and lots of education, does not mean you're a good nurse or nursing is meant for you.
I went to an info session last year around October and they said they are strictly numerical when admitting students. They look at your overall GPA, Science GPA, Prerequisite GPA and your HESI score. I'm beginning to think that's not true based on the wide range of GPA of the students that got admitted last year, in line with the past forums.
Hi I just called the nursing school and they said acceptances wont be coming out this week:( We are gonna hear back in another 2-3 weeks.
2-3? That puts them way behind past cohorts which doesn't make sense, since summer has at least 50% less applicants than fall or spring, and those cohorts went out on time from what I can see. I hope that was just a generic response that they gave you.
2-3? That puts them way behind past cohorts which doesn't make sense, since summer has at least 50% less applicants than fall or spring, and those cohorts went out on time from what I can see. I hope that was just a generic response that they gave you.
I don't think they are always 100% honest when it comes to those answers.
They are definitely not always honest! I do believe we will hear something tomorrow, but again that's only going off of previous forums. Really don't want to wait another 2-3 weeks!
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They straight tell you at the infosession that they do not see working being a possibility for most students, but maybe can get 8 hrs in if you have an extremely flexible job. You won't really have a great idea of your schedule, and be prepared for it to be weekend and holiday heavy. She also said don't plan any trips...