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.
As far as retaking classes go, I was told to take as few as possible. Most schools allow you to repeat only 2 pre-reqs. I also spoke with someone from UTH's admissions during the fall and they told me that they do not have a limit for retaking classes that are considered pre-reqs. The highest score of a repeated pre-req is used for your pre-req and science gpa. If the class is not a nursing pre-req and you repeat it, then all the attempts are used to calculate your overall gpa.
rgo2018
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Well, this disproves my hypothesis. I have to submit to the possible idea that they chose their candidates by pulling names from a hat :)