Texas A&M Commerce Fall 2017

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Hi everyone! I am planning on applying to TAMUC Nursing program for Fall 2017, I know it is kind of early but I want to start a thread to see who else is applying for the program and exchange information.

Specializes in MICU.

The program is two years exactly which is great because a lot of other schools are two and a half years, three years, etc. It's 6 semesters so fall, spring, summer, fall, spring, summer. When I took the Hesi, I didn't take the critical thinking portion either so I re-registered to take the hesi again and then only took the critical thinking portion of the hesi the second time. When you're doing your application, you can just specify on your application what sections were taken, scores, etc and then attach a print out of the scores. As far as commute, I know students that commute from dallas currently. I am originally from dallas but I moved to commerce as I felt like that's what would work for me best given that I don't have any kids, am a full-time student, etc. This first semester we were in school pretty much from Mon-Thursday or Mon-Tuesday depending on if we had clinicals that week or not (we had 6 weeks of clinicals that semester) but for next semester we are in school only Monday and Tuesday and then we have clinicals one day of the week since next semester is 10-weeks of clinicals. A good run down of our schedule from last semester was Monday: 7:30-8:30 am (TESTS), 10:00 am-1:00 pm or 1:30 pm-4:30 pm, Tuesday: 8-10 (one class) then 10-12 (next class), Wednesday: either 8-12 or 1-5, and Thursday: either 8-12, or 1-5. They tell you which class time you have so thats why I put the "or". There were clinical weeks so on clinical weeks, the wednesday and thursday classes were replaced with a clinical. I hope that wasn't too confusing LOL. For example, if I have clinicals this week, I show up to clinicals ONE day of the week instead of going to class wednesday and thursday. I think you have a great chance getting in with your hesi score! 82% is definitely not a low score.

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Specializes in MICU.

No prob! Yes, it's two full years so I started last August and our class graduates mid 2018. They accept 40-60 each year. My class started at a little more than 50 or 50 exactly (i can't remember sorry!). My experience so far.. that's a great question. So far.. I feel like the school still has it's kinks that need to be worked out which I guess should've been expected since it's still somewhat new.. (like 2012 new I think!) You will do A LOT of reading so if you plan on attending this school, just begin to prepare yourself mentally now. I can honestly say though you will LEARN a lot. I've spoken with some nurses and they are surprised by the amount of information that I know. I, myself, am quite surprised by how much information that I've learned. First semester we had exams every monday. It's not like that the whole program but they did a SPECTACULAR job of keeping us on our toes this past semester. My advice is that if you enjoy reading and can take on a real challenge, go ahead and apply especially if it's your only or last option. On a more realistic level, there are programs out there that are most definitely more organized and actually teach the students. On the same note, this schools NCLEX pass rate was like a 95% last semester (or something close to that) so apparently they must be doing something right even if I can't necessarily see it right now. As far as professors, there's GREAT and there's below average. The good top the bad though. GOOD LUCK :)

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Thank you so much for the info Noko1234,

That definitely answers my questions! However, I heard that they have a cutoff GPA of 3.4, is that true? I am a little concerned because my science GPA is not a 3.4. Also do you know how they weigh the applications (GPA, work experience, personal statement)?

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I just noticed that on the website it does not say critical thinking is required? Did you talk to someone about it? Also is math required?

This is what is says on the website

"Achieve a minimum of 75% on each of the following components of the HESI Admission Assessment Exam (A2): Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary and General Knowledge, and Grammar"

I took Hesi for UTA which is my first choice.

Math 90

Comp 84

Grammar 78

Vocab 76.

UTA only needs you to get a 75 on each section.

My average was 82%

Texas a&m needs the critical thinking section but I did not take that. Now I am trying to see if I can take only the CT part without retaking the whole test! Texas a&m commerce is my plan B!

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I just noticed that on the website it does not say critical thinking is required? Did you talk to someone about it? Also is math required?

This is what is says on the website

"Achieve a minimum of 75% on each of the following components of the HESI Admission Assessment Exam (A2): Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary and General Knowledge, and Grammar"

I spoke with one of the coordinators Kim. She told me I can take just the CT thinking since I already took the other sections. And your support GPA has to be at least 3.5 to be competitive. You may want to give her a call to get all the informationsame you need

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No prob! Yes, it's two full years so I started last August and our class graduates mid 2018. They accept 40-60 each year. My class started at a little more than 50 or 50 exactly (i can't remember sorry!). My experience so far.. that's a great question. So far.. I feel like the school still has it's kinks that need to be worked out which I guess should've been expected since it's still somewhat new.. (like 2012 new I think!) You will do A LOT of reading so if you plan on attending this school, just begin to prepare yourself mentally now. I can honestly say though you will LEARN a lot. I've spoken with some nurses and they are surprised by the amount of information that I know. I, myself, am quite surprised by how much information that I've learned. First semester we had exams every monday. It's not like that the whole program but they did a SPECTACULAR job of keeping us on our toes this past semester. My advice is that if you enjoy reading and can take on a real challenge, go ahead and apply especially if it's your only or last option. On a more realistic level, there are programs out there that are most definitely more organized and actually teach the students. On the same note, this schools NCLEX pass rate was like a 95% last semester (or something close to that) so apparently they must be doing something right even if I can't necessarily see it right now. As far as professors, there's GREAT and there's below average. The good top the bad though. GOOD LUCK :)

Thank you Noko1234!

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Thanks! I spoke to her as well! I just wanted to make sure that was not a requirement!

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I also noticed that the website information does not match the information she sent us.

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could anyone tell me if you wear scrubs from clinicals at TAMUC or not?

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I also noticed that the website information does not match the information she sent us.

Yes, I've noticed that as well; she sent me some PDFs of classes I would need to transfer to TAMUC, and they didnt match up with what the website has. But I also noticed that hers says 2016-17, while the website, if I'm correct, has 2014-15 or 2015-16.

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@carsynfaye. Please is there anyway you can email me the classes she sent to you that you need to take? I am going by what is on their site. Just to make sure I am on the right track. [email protected]

Thank you!

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i just sent them both! (:

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