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What is the min. GPA and NET scores that have been accepted in the past for the BSN program? If anyone has info? Thanks

Congratulations BrittRN2b!

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Specializes in Critical Care.

Yayyyyyyyyyyy!!! :anpom: Congrats BrittRN2b! That's awesome!

Oh no Im scared to check my UTlink for the regular program...

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Wow! Congrats Britt!!!! I immediately checked my status after reading your post, but mine still says pending. Now, I'm really stressed!!! Your last name doesn't start with an "A", does it? :)

UGH.....still waiting!

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Wow! Congrats Britt!!!! I immediately checked my status after reading your post, but mine still says pending. Now, I'm really stressed!!! Your last name doesn't start with an "A", does it? :)

UGH.....still waiting!

Thanks, Becca. No, my last name starts with "M". Don't fret just yet. Give it another week to update. My guess is that they don't enter them all at once. From reading the UT Houston thread from last year people were getting updates all at different times and some up to 2 weeks after others. They interviewed about 150 and are accepting 43, so the odds are not bad. Good luck! I know how stressful it is. Best advice I can give you is to keep busy during this time.

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Thanks, Britt, for the info! I went back and looked....won't give up hope yet! :wink2:

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Congratulations!!!! :yeah: I'm sure that is a load off your shoulders.

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Guess what??!?!? I GOT IN!!!! My status finally changed to "you have been admitted into the program"!!!!! I'm totally in shock! So, Britt, I guess I'll be seeing you in May!

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Becca - YAAAAAY! That is great news! I look forward to meeting you. I haven't received my packet yet but I looked on the website (under current students) and found some information. We have orientation on May 14 and the first class day is May 21. My last day at work is May 8 and I could not be happier!

I look forward to meeting you. :)

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Guess what??!?!? I GOT IN!!!! My status finally changed to "you have been admitted into the program"!!!!! I'm totally in shock! So, Britt, I guess I'll be seeing you in May!

Congrats Becca and Brit - we are going to be classmates!!!! I am excited, anxious, nervous, etc.......

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Specializes in Critical Care.

Dang it. I'm still pending for the traditional BSN...this can not be good. :(

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Some words of advice:

  • be flexible
  • work in groups
  • just because some of your fellow students are not young, attractive and fit does not mean they don't have something to contribute. look past the bias of physical appearance. everyone brings something to the table
  • there are some fantastic professors and some that need more experience
  • be prepared to work nightshifts, this program seems to be the only one that has its students work 7p-7a b/c of the preceptor-centric model used.
  • find out if you really need all the textbooks for each class
  • get a good book on lab values
  • get a book that has care plan for adults and peds
  • don't buy the virtual clinical excursions until you need them, they are expensive
  • be prepared to work for hours if not days on care plans
  • remember that this is a female-centric environment, constructive criticism is not seen as such but rather a personal attack, avoid this.
  • if you cheat (not saying you will) you will get caught, it is not worth it.
  • you have to have a 75 average on your tests to pass the class, if you have a 74% average and projects and papers that raise the grade to a 75, you are SOL and will be booted from the program into the regular two-year program
  • get a drug calculation book and learn how to do drug calculations, if you don't pass the quizzes for this, you will be booted from the program into the regular program
  • you can make A's but you will not have a life, B's and C's still get you your RN and you still have a life
  • You need to pass the ERI exams to get out of the program.
  • things change without warning and information is not always given out in a timely manner, be flexible.
  • get ready for poop, your first clinical experience will center around patient care-all aspects of it...
  • if you have a tongue ring, nose ring, 20 ear piercings, get rid of them, you are working with doctors-if you want to be treated like a professional, start by looking the part
  • don't wear thong underwear, and cover the tramp stamp, heck cover all the tats. it is a question of professionalism
  • don't let the older nurses possible distain for doctors color your experience, most MDs love to teach students, just ask intelligent questions and show an interest
  • When you start in the summer, the medical students are just starting too, it is a bit chaotic but just be patient
  • don't take anything said to you at the hospital personally
  • treat the PCAs with much respect, most know more than you right now depending on what unit your are on.
  • you are part of a team, no one likes a know-it-all
  • treat the cleaning staff with respect, they can make your life easier
  • treat the unit secretary with respect, they know what is going on and who is who
  • wash your hands, i can't begin to tell you how many people i have seen (doctors, nurses and PCAs) who don't wash their hands after using the bathroom or leaving the patient's room
  • figure out how you deal with death and the ravages of aging, you are going to be knee-deep in it on most units. thanks to modern medicine, you can live longer than you should.
  • if you get to go to a code, go and jump right in, don't be shy and the best way to learn is to do.
  • you can use benedryl to help get to sleep if you work nightshifts, you will need two days to recover one nightshift.
  • if you live outside the beltway and have to drive home after a nightshift, move closer or be really careful driving home.
  • if you think you can hold a job while doing this program, quit either the job or the program. you can't serve two masters.
  • keep an eye on your health, both mental and physical, this program has a price
  • if you were one of those people who brought their parent to the interviews (i saw people doing that), don't have them come around. the professors don't want them, fellow students will mock you and frankly, it is time to grow up, cut the cord...
  • remember it is only a year, a very long year.
  • life is not fair, no one can make it fair, school is not always fair, cowboy up and deal with it. you will be a better person for it.
  • complaining does no good and makes you look like a whiner.
  • every clinical rotation is a job interview, keep that in mind.
  • have fun
  • be flexible

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horus2001-

you are too funny.....certainly a straight-shooter, but funny! i will probably refer your words of wisdom when i begin questioning myself or feeling like i should check into mhmr.

you made such a good point about not getting a big head (ie respecting pca's, cleaning crew, unit sec's, etc) i heard it said that you do not really being "learning" about being a nurse until you begin working. i will remember to use all resources and listen to input from all of my classmates.

i appreciate your honesty.:lol2:

some words of advice:

  • be flexible
  • work in groups
  • just because some of your fellow students are not young, attractive and fit does not mean they don't have something to contribute. look past the bias of physical appearance. everyone brings something to the table
  • there are some fantastic professors and some that need more experience
  • be prepared to work nightshifts, this program seems to be the only one that has its students work 7p-7a b/c of the preceptor-centric model used.
  • find out if you really need all the textbooks for each class
  • get a good book on lab values
  • get a book that has care plan for adults and peds
  • don't buy the virtual clinical excursions until you need them, they are expensive
  • be prepared to work for hours if not days on care plans
  • remember that this is a female-centric environment, constructive criticism is not seen as such but rather a personal attack, avoid this.
  • if you cheat (not saying you will) you will get caught, it is not worth it.
  • you have to have a 75 average on your tests to pass the class, if you have a 74% average and projects and papers that raise the grade to a 75, you are sol and will be booted from the program into the regular two-year program
  • get a drug calculation book and learn how to do drug calculations, if you don't pass the quizzes for this, you will be booted from the program into the regular program
  • you can make a's but you will not have a life, b's and c's still get you your rn and you still have a life
  • you need to pass the eri exams to get out of the program.
  • things change without warning and information is not always given out in a timely manner, be flexible.
  • get ready for poop, your first clinical experience will center around patient care-all aspects of it...
  • if you have a tongue ring, nose ring, 20 ear piercings, get rid of them, you are working with doctors-if you want to be treated like a professional, start by looking the part
  • don't wear thong underwear, and cover the tramp stamp, heck cover all the tats. it is a question of professionalism
  • don't let the older nurses possible distain for doctors color your experience, most mds love to teach students, just ask intelligent questions and show an interest
  • when you start in the summer, the medical students are just starting too, it is a bit chaotic but just be patient
  • don't take anything said to you at the hospital personally
  • treat the pcas with much respect, most know more than you right now depending on what unit your are on.
  • you are part of a team, no one likes a know-it-all
  • treat the cleaning staff with respect, they can make your life easier
  • treat the unit secretary with respect, they know what is going on and who is who
  • wash your hands, i can't begin to tell you how many people i have seen (doctors, nurses and pcas) who don't wash their hands after using the bathroom or leaving the patient's room
  • figure out how you deal with death and the ravages of aging, you are going to be knee-deep in it on most units. thanks to modern medicine, you can live longer than you should.
  • if you get to go to a code, go and jump right in, don't be shy and the best way to learn is to do.
  • you can use benedryl to help get to sleep if you work nightshifts, you will need two days to recover one nightshift.
  • if you live outside the beltway and have to drive home after a nightshift, move closer or be really careful driving home.
  • if you think you can hold a job while doing this program, quit either the job or the program. you can't serve two masters.
  • keep an eye on your health, both mental and physical, this program has a price
  • if you were one of those people who brought their parent to the interviews (i saw people doing that), don't have them come around. the professors don't want them, fellow students will mock you and frankly, it is time to grow up, cut the cord...
  • remember it is only a year, a very long year.
  • life is not fair, no one can make it fair, school is not always fair, cowboy up and deal with it. you will be a better person for it.
  • complaining does no good and makes you look like a whiner.
  • every clinical rotation is a job interview, keep that in mind.
  • have fun
  • be flexible

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