uth 2012 spring hopefuls

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i am applying for accn bsn this year, although i still have few pre-requsite to do. when is the right time tom start applying.:confused:

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You referring to UT Houston and I would apply as soon as possible! I'm also applying for the Spring 2012

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Thanks God, finally, I got accepted! It was my last and desperate try. Out of my past experience, I would like to share the strategy that I have used finally, to get into the program. I have wasted my time and money as I was lost in the 'A' game, I meant "the acceptance game." It could be easily avoided if I would have followed my progress differently.

Here are some tips that will help hopefuls to get into nursing programs:

Follow these steps you will get into nursing without wasting your time:

1. Donot only focus on your GPA, Try to get good grades like A's. Try not to repeat. Some schools like UT does not like repeats or withdraws.

2. Complete all of your pre-reqs and get Associate first. That way you would be exempt from TSI requirements.

3. Take all of your sciences at the end, that way they will be up to date. If I am not wrong, some institution do not accept science courses if they are older than 3 - 5 yrs, if you want to use then for BSN after completing your RN.

4. Take RNSG 1301 if college provides. Even though some Universities would not accept pharmacology from other institution as it is considered as upper division nursing course. You have nothing to loose taking this course again at the University because you will see pharmacology throughout the nursing program. As much as you practice pharmacology you will do good in NCLEX exam.

5. Most importantly, as soon as you finish your A&P take the HESI Test, that way it will be fresh in your brain. You will just need to refresh your memory by studying the guides. Get scores as much higher as you can! Use several guides from the library. Do not just depend on Evolve. Keep studying the Vocabulary when surfing the internet. Get a critical thinking for nursing and study that one if your Hesi require critical thinking portion.

6. Get a CNA licence and always have an active CPR. CNA certification shows your interest toward the program. This is your first step of Nursing.

7. Try to work or volunteer at Healthcare facilities even if it is PRN position. It will look good on your status and resume when applying for BSN.

6. Now, apply to several programs that is available and within in your choice list. Donot just count on one program. You will be putting yourself into huge risk. Apply for LVN, RN, BSN by using step by step method. You can proceed to nursing one step at a time or you may apply seperately, if you feel you are ready and complete.

7. Lastly, get used to with stress and time restraint. Stress will be your best friend for a while.

Hope this helps...:nurse: Good Luck!

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I'm also applying for the spring 2012 semester (at UTH) at the end of this semester!

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hey y'all! this is my first time posting on here..i've read over a bunch of the other hopeful's pages, but i finally just made an account.

unfortunately, i still have to take a few classes this summer in order to apply, but if the deadline is sept. 1st it shouldn't be a problem right? i mean if i can keep my gpa up this summer (as i plan on doing) then i should have a 3.8 or 3.9 prerequisite gpa. do y'all think it matters that i won't finish those classes til august?

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i've heard that getting your cna would help, but i actually work at a privately owned assisted living facility with residents with alzheimer's disease. i basically do the same work as a cna, except we are not required to have our license, just attend continual training. do you think the actually license is what they look at, or more just the experience?

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i've heard that getting your cna would help, but i actually work at a privately owned assisted living facility with residents with alzheimer's disease. i basically do the same work as a cna, except we are not required to have our license, just attend continual training. do you think the actually license is what they look at, or more just the experience?

just follow what i have listed and you will be fine. not just cna, any healthcare experience they look at along with your computer knowledge, writing ability, critical thinking ability, hesi score, nursing gpa, science gpa, over all gpa. you must qualify in every single area in order to compete. good luck!

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I won't have all of my prereqs done until the end of the fall semester (just in time for nursing school in spring). They just expect you to have your prereqs done by the time the semester begins for which you are applying. I work at a hospital in the emergency room, but I am not clinical; however, my experience there has completely been beneficial towards a nursing career. Even though I do not hold a nursing support position, I still interact with the patients, nurses, doctors, paramedics, etc, and I think it still shows my interest in the field. So, being a CNA at the assisted living I'm sure is huge plus!!

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You only have to have 40 of 60 hrs completed by the time you apply; of the 40, 8 must be from the sciences (Micro, A&P, or Chem I; Nutrition, even though it is a science course, does not count).

The HESI A2, your transcripts, and a $30 application fee must also be sent/completed by the September 1st deadline.

If you have any more questions, just let me know! Good luck to you all.

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Okay y'all have reassured me on what I was thinking, but I just wanted to make sure! I can't wait to just get this spring and summer semester over with so we can start the application period =D

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hey guys i am a spring hopeful too, i have a 3.6 gpa and will be taking the hesi soon, i worry my gpa is too low

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Saraiish, when I spoke to an admissions counselor, she told me that the average accepted GPA is 3.7. If I were you I would call myself, this way you can ask if there are other ways to increase your chances. So far, the counselors I have spoken to were very helpful.

On another note, have any other spring 2012 applicants taken their hesi yet? I am curious to know what the standards are this year.

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