Hello everyone! This thread is for everyone applying to the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. I believe they will be accepting applications from January 15-April 1, so the sooner the better! Their admission requirements are pretty standard:
Minimum Pre-Req Gpa: 2.75
Minimum Science Gpa: 3.0
Minimum HESI A2 score: 75% or higher on all required sections - math, reading comprehension, vocabulary/general knowledge, grammar, anatomy and physiology, critical thinking.
My info is really not that competitive, but I'm going to give it a shot anyways -
Pre-Req Gpa: 3.30
Science Gpa: 3.0 (Barely cutting it! )
Overall Gpa: 3.28
Hesi score: 93.3% overall, with my lowest score being a 90.
My gpa is not the best, but I still have 3 more classes to finish this semester, and I'm aiming for all A's! I think the best thing I have going for me is my HESI scores.
Anyone else planning on applying? What are your stats? Any questions? Lets hear them, and good luck to all who are applying!
Yes, I obtained a med-surg study book from my boyfriend and got some pointers on how to "think like a nurse". Think ABCs. Airway, Breathing then Circulation. So someone who is not breathing takes priority over someone bleeding out. Look out for patients who might fall, don't leave a patient alone if they could potentially hurt themselves, anticipate, anticipate. Your job, as a nurse (and as a Hesi test taker) is to PREVENT patient accidents. That is your no. 1 priority. Once I started thinking like that, my Hesi score got way better.
Yes, I obtained a med-surg study book from my boyfriend and got some pointers on how to "think like a nurse". Think ABCs. Airway, Breathing then Circulation. So someone who is not breathing takes priority over someone bleeding out. Look out for patients who might fall, don't leave a patient alone if they could potentially hurt themselves, anticipate, anticipate. Your job, as a nurse (and as a Hesi test taker) is to PREVENT patient accidents. That is your no. 1 priority. Once I started thinking like that, my Hesi score got way better.
Hope that helps!
*they call patients "clients" now. lol
Thank you soo much for this bit of information!!!! I got an 830 on the Hesi and plan to retake it to do better which will bring my overall Hesi to an A! I got an 87 overall when I took it this December Critical Thinking really stumped me and thinking your way should certainly help. & I am going to try and find similar study materials.
I'm trying to limit my email, myuth, and all nurses stalking to keep my sanity intact, but having the "what will be, will be" attitude is so hard when you are so passionately wanting to get in to nursing school!!
I agree... same here. I am assuming this is the week most of us have been waiting for. Well only if we are lucky enough to have holds appear like the groups before. I will keep everyone posted if I notice any changes.
Has everyone received their transcript eval? I feel like I'm the only one in this world here that hasn't gotten theirs yet. I check every single day. I'll call tomorrow, but should I be worried? Even if I didn't do well in any of the requirements, I would think I would still get one! Arrrrgh!
I got one but not sure if it is something that they do for everyone. I would try calling them, but maybe it is just for those of us who they are not able to determine standing right off. I have grades from the past that I am not proud of but more recent work has been good, so I am sure just looking at my grades unorganized does not look so great. :) Hopefully there is nothing to worry about.
I still haven't gotten mine yet either, so you are not alone! Hopefully we'll get one this week. This might sound hokey, but I keep thinking of a line from Charlotte's Web: Chin UP! We will get through this!
Thanks @pRaYeRfuL and @Krique39. I feel a little better. Like a group-hug-better. I'll definitely call this week. I'll post what they tell me. Hopefully it's something that makes sense!
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Critical Thinking really stumped me and thinking your way should certainly help. & I am going to try and find similar study materials.
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Yes, I obtained a med-surg study book from my boyfriend and got some pointers on how to "think like a nurse". Think ABCs. Airway, Breathing then Circulation. So someone who is not breathing takes priority over someone bleeding out. Look out for patients who might fall, don't leave a patient alone if they could potentially hurt themselves, anticipate, anticipate. Your job, as a nurse (and as a Hesi test taker) is to PREVENT patient accidents. That is your no. 1 priority. Once I started thinking like that, my Hesi score got way better.
Hope that helps!
*they call patients "clients" now. lol