UALR Nursing Program Applicant 2014

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I plan on applying for the ADN progam at UALR soon. I am a nervous reck. I know there are more people applying than spots available. I have about 96 quality points. I made an 84 on my evolve exam. I have a 3.5 gpa. I have taken most of my Support Courses except Chemistry and Microbiology. I am taking Micro in the spring and have to repeat chemistry b/c I made a D in it about 10 years ago. I'm scared that chemistry will ruin my chances. I have a prior bachelors degree. I was just wondering what shot do I have of getting in the program.

Specializes in Operating Room.

Hey back again. It's the end of the fall 2014 semester. I finish with an A and a B in my nursing classes. It's hard work, but possible. There were many sleepless nights. I was dead tired the whole semester. Yesterday was my last test. I slept until close to noon today. I had to catch up on all the sleep I lost all semester. So good luck to anyone reading this and thinking about starting this program.

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Specializes in Operating Room.

Well, I've finished my first year of nursing school. I ended thus semester with a B in adult 2 and a B in mental health. I'm going to enjoy my summer now. See everyone in august. Congrats to the new nursing students! Good luck!

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Specializes in Operating Room.

Update: I made it through my hardest semester yet. Ob and peds. I got a B in ob and a C in peds. I was sad about the C, but I'm happy I passed. Also, I finally took chemistry again. 10 years ago I earned a D. I'm happy to say I passed it with an A. Anyways, one semester left to go before graduation.

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Hello! I just got my email of acceptance into UALR nursing. I have read your posts...is there something you could tell about NURS 1300?

Such as books I could get to prepare and read ahead?

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Specializes in Operating Room.

Sorry I'm just now seeing this. For 1300 I only used the fundamentals book. However, if you aren't good at math maybe get the calculate with confidence book. Congratulations on getting accepted and good luck. It is a wonderful program.

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Specializes in Operating Room.

Final update: Today May 14, 2016 I graduated. I made a B in critical care and an A in competency. I also accepted a job working in surgery (operating room). I will be starting the RN to BSN program in August. Good luck to anyone reading this. I love the UALR nursing program. Dreams really do come true!!!!

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I will be starting this summer, any advice on what you did to get that a and b? I know reading all the material can be overwhelming, do you have any tips to share. Thank you I am so nervous

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Also, I saw your post about you taking a job in the operating room. That and critical care is where I want to be. When I graduate, I heard it is hard to get in those fields being a new grad. Is that necessary true? Is it a particular place that will?

Sorry for all the questions

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Specializes in Operating Room.

I haven't been on here in a while so I'm sorry for just now responding. St. Vincent will hire new grad nurses for specialties like OR, ER, and ICU.

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Specializes in Operating Room.

Update: I just graduated yesterday will my BSN from UALR. Passed every class with an A. If UALR every produces a MSN program I would likely apply for that program. Good luck everyone on your nursing journey!

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