Is anyone out there applying to TWU for the Spring of 2010? Just thought that I would start a group for all of us hopefuls so we could share information and have a way to communicate with each other.
Have you taken your HESI A2 yet? Have you taken all of your pre-reqs? If not, what do you have left to take?
I have taken all of my pre-reqs, and I just took my HESI yesterday. I didn't think it was bad at all, but I prepared for it for about 3 weeks.
If you haven't noticed, TWU has made some slight changes that I think some people will not be happy with. They are taking into consideration the first grade made at pre-req attempts for several of the classes like A&P, micro, and another class. What do you think of this? I wonder how it will change the applicants chances of getting in?
Those were my exact thoughts as to why take the course! Its actually fun, no stress as this is not going towards core for nursing school!
What I did for her test was read the chapters and expand on her chapter notes, sometimes adding to them by using a different color ink.(computer) I also used the CD rom for practice questions. I then made note cards that reviewed the specifics of importance from her review. Dont be fooled by memorizing vocabulary or going straight off the review as its usually not like the test. Know the the Mechanisms, how they work and what happens when something goes wrong. Some people strictly went off notes and its really not enough. Reading and comprehending is the key. She also throws in a few obscure questions from the chapter very detailed. Dont worry too much on the first test just do your best you'll get a feel after it how she test. I made a B in the class, using the methods above. Good luck! NO STRESS
OK, if you look at the announcements page on the patho page, I think she means for that to be the review. If in fact it is, then I don't know what I was waiting for as it really is a very inadequate review. Oh well, I suggest following what SuperSweet suggested. :)
OK, now I'm done looking at all the job openings available in our area I'm not feeling depressed about the NOT-shortage of nurses going on in this country. I don't even know why I bother to read some of these posts about how new grads can't find jobs right now. It's not really relevant to me right now anyway. I'm going to try to ignore them for at least the next 2 years until I'm graduating (ok, assuming I get in this next semester that is )
I have a couple friends that are recently graduated nurses and I really don't think the shortage of jobs applies to our area. My friends haven't had any trouble finding jobs. But you're right - we have a few years to worry about it!
yah, I guess that is the review. Funny how I thought there would be more haha. Tomorrow, I will buckle down and really start.
I should find out this week or next week if I got into UTA or not because UTA cancelled their interview process, claiming that it was too sujective and didn't make a real difference when admitting a student!! I was not expecting news for another month or so!
About the jobs, like I said before, my husband promises there is no real shortage if you are truly a qualifed applicant. And like you said, we have a couple of years to worry about it, and I'm sure by then if there was a problem, that it would get better by then. I have faith.
yah, I guess that is the review. Funny how I thought there would be more haha. Tomorrow, I will buckle down and really start.
I should find out this week or next week if I got into UTA or not because UTA cancelled their interview process, claiming that it was too sujective and didn't make a real difference when admitting a student!! I was not expecting news for another month or so!
About the jobs, like I said before, my husband promises there is no real shortage if you are truly a qualifed applicant. And like you said, we have a couple of years to worry about it, and I'm sure by then if there was a problem, that it would get better by then. I have faith.
Wow that is great that you are going to hear from UTA so soon, and didn't have to go through the interview process. I am sure that is a relief! I am keeping my fingers crossed for you!
I forgot to mention that all the test are curved, which helps ALOT!! There arent a whole lot a A's in her class. Im sure she gave that speech already. The curve gives everyone 10-20pts/test!!! The first test had the largest curve and then it goes down from there as everyone gets in the swing of things. Dont sweat it-Do your best!!
I agree with Elizabelle and Goopsy that the job market in our area is not typical of what you are reading in computer land. I have heard only good things about all the jobs out there and nurses being placed prior to graduation. I think I will choose to be positive Patty !!
Is anyone else tired of this drury weather....Really makes me
I love it...Positive Patty. That's who I'm going to be. I'm glad someone else is seeing this too 'cause I left my job 7 months ago to make this happen and I'm going to be real disappointed if I've chosen something that I can't even get a job (ok, just small vent there). Although nothing would really stop me from doing it anyway, so I don't know why I'm even concerned. Everything will work out the way it's supposed to and I'll be fine. I just get a little rattled when I look at my bills every month and I know that I don't have an income right now (we have hubby's) and things are tight, doable but tight, and I really don't want to come out of this with some school debt and no job. Guess I'm probably right there with a lot of folks huh?
BTW, anyone heard of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), yeah well count me in the afflicted category. I suck when it gets rainy/cloudy for several days in a row. Rain, rain, go away, come again another day.
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SuperSweet
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Butterfly Journey,
Those were my exact thoughts as to why take the course! Its actually fun, no stress as this is not going towards core for nursing school!
What I did for her test was read the chapters and expand on her chapter notes, sometimes adding to them by using a different color ink.(computer) I also used the CD rom for practice questions. I then made note cards that reviewed the specifics of importance from her review. Dont be fooled by memorizing vocabulary or going straight off the review as its usually not like the test. Know the the Mechanisms, how they work and what happens when something goes wrong. Some people strictly went off notes and its really not enough. Reading and comprehending is the key. She also throws in a few obscure questions from the chapter very detailed. Dont worry too much on the first test just do your best you'll get a feel after it how she test. I made a B in the class, using the methods above. Good luck! NO STRESS