UPMC Mercy class of 2014

kitty_deville13, BSN, RN · May 4, 2012

I accidentally threw out my scores for the test but I apparently passed since I was accepted. Lol. I am an okay speller. Not the best but I think I do alright. I seriously almost had a heart attack when I came to that section. I just kinda picked the word that looked believable. I tried to at least narrow it down to two words and picked one quickly. For the science, I felt comfortable with it. It's so general though so its hard to prepare for. Good luck and update us on how it goes! We're all rooting for you! :-)

jemadi33 · May 4, 2012

I thought the spelling section was really hard and I convinced myself that I failed. When I got the results back, I noticed that there wasn't an exact "spelling" score, so I wasn't sure what they did with that. I took out 2 or 3 practice books from the library. I studied nonstop for about a week. The key is to answer all of the questions. If you don't know the answer, just guess. They have some random questions on there that most people would have to guess on, but the majority of them are predictable. Good luck!

pixiestudent2 · May 12, 2012

I took my test and just waiting for the results now. I was able to finish this time and I feel okay a little nervous about the science there were quite a few I didn't know. And for the spelling I guessed on everything... so we will see how it goes

kitty_deville13, BSN, RN · May 15, 2012

well let us know how you did. keeping my fingers crossed for you! :)

kitty_deville13, BSN, RN · May 21, 2012

I had my physical last week. I have to go back in 2 weeks for my second round of the TB test. Then I'll be ready to go for orientation! :-)

jemadi33 · May 21, 2012

I'm getting excited too! It will be fun to meet everyone in the class.

kitty_deville13, BSN, RN · May 22, 2012

we are thinking of making a study group too if anyone is interested:

https://allnurses.com/pa-nursing-programs/upmc-mercy-son-694990.html

pixiestudent2 · May 30, 2012

I got the results back and i passed the test! I made mostly in the 90's and 1 in the 80's. I sent in my application and now I am waiting... ugh the waiting is killer. I really hope there are some spots left!

pixiestudent2 · May 30, 2012

I too didn't receive a score for the spelling, I'm glad about that lol!

kitty_deville13, BSN, RN · May 30, 2012

Congratulations!!!!!!!! I'm so happy for you!

2BRN123 · May 31, 2012

Where did all the UPMC Nursing School websites go? Shadyside's is gone? So is Mercy's?

EDIT*** Found Shadyside's in a REALLY weird place but Mercy and St. Margaret's are gone?

kitty_deville13, BSN, RN · May 31, 2012

That's so strange! I was literally just on Mercy's yesterday while I was waiting to get my 2nd TB shot. They must be re-doing something.