Hello, I’m applying to Hunter Nursing program and I did my NursingCAS. I’m having an issue where I inputted a letter grade instead of a credit grade for my college now course that I taken in high school. It should have no effect on my cumulative GPA but it dropped my cumulative GPA. What should I do?

For background, I have a bachelors in biology I finished in 2022. I’ve been working in the veterinary field for a few years. I am in school part time to apply to nursing school. I finished anatomy with a 97. I’m in physiology now and I feel like I should be studying more or be more stressed based on what I see online. Anyone else with similar backgrounds feel the same? Idk I’m stressing myself out over this lol

heyy i’m just kinda looking for some people to talk to or hang out with. i just want to find people that understand what i’m going through and motivate each other to reach our goals!! just a study buddy or someone to share notes and tips with !

i’m 20 and if you live around daly city or south sf hmu !! i need prenursing friends 🥹

Hey everyone!

I’m a former Army combat medic (68W) trying to get into nursing school in California, but I’m struggling. My overall GPA is 3.16, but I have a 4.0 in my science courses and scored 87% on the TEAS. I had some setbacks in 2022 when I failed two classes due to being on rotation without internet access (which dropped my GPA like crazy). I tried to contact the school to see if I can retake those two classes and they said i could but it would change my GPA.

I’ve been volunteering at a hospital to strengthen my application, but I’m barely making the cutoff for programs. Any advice on how to stand out and improve my chances?

Hello I'm a ESL student try to study this question for HESI test , can anyone help me with this question please.

Which phrase should be moved to the end of the sentence? The painter decided to use the urn as his subject with flowers on the table. a) As his subject b) With flowers c) The painter d) The urn

Hellooo, just took my test yesterday and got a 88, which is a very great score! If you don't think this is, I have a special section at the bottom of this post for you :) I do think that it was much easier compared to the practice tests from ATI like how everyone says (I got in the 70s for both, so 88 is a pretty considerable jump).

However, I know EXACTLY what I did wrong and I want to share it with you. Reflecting on my study habits, time management, and note-taking methods, I'm honestly surprised I got such a high score because BOY would they make a professor cringe if you told them how you were preparing for the TEAS.

Keep in mind, we are all different kinds of students. For me, I am a very hyperactive and forgetful student who, before studying for this exam, was VERY weak in math and english. Like, so weak as in 'I had to re-learn how to divide fractions' weak. So yeah, just keep that in mind when I tell you where I focused my studies.

Materials used: Mometrix, lots of Youtubers, ATI Teas App, quizlet/knowt (screw your paywalls, Quizlet)

GENERAL

"Let's go through this entire book, take notes, and then do a complete review the very last couple days before the test!" Hey, past me? Not a good idea. Don't be like me and try to get through all of your study material WITHOUT practicing and reviewing after every topic/section. Writing this out is making me realize just how delusional I was, since I am already not the best student. So why did I think 2 days of review was sufficient?! In my experience, no practice or review after every topic for a day or two only succeeded in me forgetting information, causing me to have to go back again... and again... and again to topics I 'studied' but didn't remember. This was especially prevalent in Math.

• Its essentially just a cycle - learn one topic, review, move on to a new topic, THEN GO BACK and review the previous topic and the new topic.
• think of learning like a backstitch in embroidery: When you work on a new section of your embroidery, you make a stitch, adding fresh details and vibrant colors. But after, you need to take a step back and secure those earlier stitches to make sure they stay in place and remain strong. This backstitching not only enforces previous stitches, but also makes a connection between the old and the new. This is a really bad analogy if you don't sew... but if you do good for you haha.

"Let me take very meticulous, linear notes straight from the book, word for word, stopping every few seconds between lines to copy exactly what I am reading!" This is something I would like to dub 'not good notetaking'. It gets this name because it is... not good. At least to me (if it works for you I envy thee!!). I initially reasoned that physically writing down all the information helps me remember it, but I guess I was wrong :P Luckily, I realized this early on and switched up.

Why is it so bad? Well, its because you're just copying, not learning. Don't copy word for word - write in your own way!

• Simplify wordy sentences whenever you can.
• Make analogies, mnemonics, and real-world connections for information that is HYPER specific and necessary to memorize. The more memorable, catchy, heck even provocative it is, the better. Very silly I know, but hey, why do you think the "Some lovers try positions..." mnemonic for carpal bones is so popular? Be creative!
• Don't write them directly after reading them! Read the whole passage first, process, and THEN write it. Jogs your memory and recall!

READING

1) "I'm a good reader, all you have to do is read the text, easy!" That was me. I didn't spend much time reviewing reading material, as I got a bit tunnel-visioned on the science and math sections; a bit of a mistake on my part. Overall, unless you took AP Lang, was/are a star English student, or can infer main ideas/purposes of text without batting an eye... its probably best to review reading just to be safe.

I think if I had at least practiced a little bit more, I would have been fine. There were several questions where I was stuck between two very similar answers, which I think could have been remedied if I had practiced reading questions beforehand.

• watch youtube videos to learn reading/elimination strategies
• practice daily questions, preferably with some sort of TEAS app
• ONLY use info presented from the text to answer/make an educated guess - this is not the time to assume info relating to outside knowledge

SCIENCE

"Ill rely mostly on Mometrix for A&P/Biology/Chem!" Seriously, Mometrix is so in depth that I think I spent most of my time studying it. Only till the last week till my test did I realize lots of the info wasn't sticking due to being SO MUCH. The stuff that did stick? Didn't see a lick of it on the actual test. The actual test was very surface level, which I found both relieving yet also disappointing since I studied so in depth. Sure, I was more over prepared than under prepared, but dang did I lose so much time and brain power on the nitty gritty when I could have focused on other sections.

Now, I'm not saying Mometrix is completely useless. I think it would be a better strategy to skim the main topics, take a few practice quizzes, and then work on any systems/topics you miss.

Instead: Watch YouTube Videos! Focus on general structure and functions.

A&P + Bio: Dr Matt & Dr Mike + Science With Susanna are great for visual explanations. I personally prefer Dr Matt & Dr Mike because they actually tell you WHY certain things function the way they do, which I think helps with remembering. Nurse Cheung works as well, but I do feel for some videos, shes just reading and not really explaining, yknow? I still like her because she is very organized and visual, but probably supplement with other youtubers if you're still confused.

Chem: Tyler Dewitt... I love him. He's a constant repeat name on this subreddit for a reason. He even has Teas-specific playlists that are very easy to understand.

Because they have such a wide array of videos, I would suggest taking a practice test, noting what you don't know, and then watching those videos.

"I'm good at reading and reasoning, so this will be a breeze! Plus, the other science sections will be way harder, so Ill focus on those mostly instead. I felt so dumb when I saw my score breakdown and saw I got a 66 on the Scientific Reasoning portion. I think because I was so focused on A&P and Chem I didnt pay attention to Scientific Reasoning that much.

Pretty similar to the Reading portion; just because you think you're good at inferring from the text doesn't mean you''ll do perfectly.

• do not underestimate... see a common theme yet?
• practice, practice, practice - understand the purpose of experiments, hypotheses, etc. Many questions on the teas have VERY similar answers, to the point where the elimination method is pretty hard. Doing practices helps acclimate you to making better guesses if you're unsure.

MATH

"Is Brandon Craft really all I need for this portion, or are all these Reddit posts lying to me?" Yes he is all you need. No, people are not lying. If you haven't guessed yet, I don't like big blocks of text - I'm a visual learner. Yet, I decided to mostly use the Mometrix book and rely on Brandon for anything I needed to visually see worked out to learn. And while Mometrix was sufficient, I do feel that Brandon Craft's playlist of videos, where he actually does the math in front of you and explains the steps so you can follow along, would have been much easier than following along such a content-heavy guide like Mometrix.

• practice problems using an app
• print topic-specific worksheets (I did many for finding volume and area since I had forgotten all the formulas lol)
• follow along with Brandon Craft's playlist of videos, browse his website for practice tests, important formulas, etc.

ENGLISH

"Grammar and punctuation is easy - if it looks wrong, it's wrong!" Do I have to say it again... just because you think you're good at reading and writing, you still need to review this section. The strategy of 'Say it in your head and see if it sounds weird' won't work for the majority of questions in this section.

• learn the actual grammar rules that determine why a word is spelled a certain way - chances are, you're going to be presented with a collection of words that all 'look wrong', yet one actually does follow the standard convention of spelling!
• try to learn common prefixes and suffixes - I think this is easier if you're an English speaker w/ a wide memory bank of common words and their meanings that you can use to infer the meaning of an unfamiliar prefix/suffix, but if you struggle with these, at least memorize a few. ADDITIONALLY, make note of the fact that many pre/suffixes have multiple meanings.

Post-Test Reflections/Rant

Overall, I believe that if I had managed my time better, focused only on necessary topics, changed my learned to more visual/memorable means, wrote less jargon, and PRACTICED more, my score could've been higher.

However, I just wanted to touch on something I've been seeing a lot on this subreddit, especially with California pre-nursing students.

"If you don't get a high Teas score, you won't be a good nurse."

First of all, I respectfully disagree. As a person who got an 88 in this sea of "How I got 95+ on the TEAS first try, no studying!" posts, I'm not sad at all. 88 is a score many people would KILL for, and I'm proud to have achieved that.

I think this belief is especially prevalent with Californians, since its so crazy competitive here. To some people, anything below a 90 is a disappointment. I've read many reports about certain CSUs and how most applicants are basically required to get above-90 scores and 4.0 GPAs to be considered (looking at you, Sac State and SJSU).

However, I'm still proud of myself. You may see all the people who get 95s, but do you see the rest who can't get above 80, 70, 60? Not everyone has the same test taking skills, and their transcripts show it. Yet, many of them work hard, go on to get accepted into other programs, become great nurses, and end up exactly where those high test scorers are. Hell, they may even be 'better' - lots of times, a high test scorer isn't as adept in a real world setting where patient interaction is necessary. Not hating on yall who got +90, hell of a score and you should be proud!

Lots of you may take what I'm saying with a grain of salt (just a baby pre-nursing student, after all), but I truly do believe that if you did your best and have the drive to work hard for your goals, a score is just a number. Get the real world experience and develop your skills beyond test-taking! Sure, your path may be different from others, but as long as you make it to the end, who cares? I believe in all of you, and I believe wholeheartedly in myself that we will all become great nurses. Sorry long post but there you go. Ask me questions if you have any!!!

I just finished Westcott courses for prerequisites. Don’t do it! I took physiology with lab, chemistry with lab, nutrition, and developmental psychology. They all require reading a textbook and taking quizzes. The finals were really hard because there’s not guidance for what’s on it. The teacher doesn’t really answer questions. The developmental psychology final was random statistics pulled throughout the book that you have to memorize. The only course that was mostly ok was the nutrition because the final was based on the quizzes taken throughout the course. Spend a little extra money and take a normal course!!

Im tired of professors and peers making others feel like shit because they chose this major because it’s stable and pays decently. At the end of the day we all have to eat and pay bills, just because you have no passion for the job doesn’t mean you can’t still do it 🤦‍♀️

I’m in the process of applying by my school’s priority deadline (March 1st), but from what I understand they still won’t look at applications until after the main deadline (April 15). I am taking classes this quarter so I will have to re-submit my transcripts once grades are posted.

I’ve heard through the grapevine most don’t find out if they’ve gotten in until late May/early June and it’s KILLING ME. I just want to know already!

Anyone else in the same boat? What are you doing to distract yourself/enjoy the present moment without constantly thinking about your program?!?!

hello! I’m not scared of blood specifically, im scared of getting my blood taken. horrified of it actually, I think it’s my worst fear. I had a medical scare once when i got blood drawn (heart rate went from 90 to 54, i passed out on the ground) and ever since I’ve just been horrified of it. when i get my blood drawn I have to squeeze my eyes shut and I start sweating and i panic but I let them do it.

I think the veins and feeling my hand get cold is what freaks me out. Im so scared of it. The thought of taking someone else’s blood also freaks me out a little… but….. i feel like it would be manageable. I’m just so scared to put the needle in because I know it hurts. I’ve been trying to practice with like, a straw underneath some clay hahaha but I don’t think it’s the same. I get my cna this summer and hope to be in nursing school by December. I’m just a little freaked out about this aspect of it.

I just really hope I can get over this!!!!

It seems the vast majority of the nursing schools in the area are very clear on what they’ll accept as the minimum to be considered for admission to their program, but for whatever reason Pellissippi is shrouded in mystery outside of pre-reqs and “bonus points” for a >90% on the HESI A2.

Applications with them closed Friday, and I’m eagerly awaiting (read: suffering in anticipation) an acceptance/rejection email. Has anyone else applied to the program, or been accepted, and know what to expect?

Hello!!! I take my second attempt next month. I am so nervous!! Has anyone taken a second attempt and tell me how it went? Thanks

has anyone used the Microsoft 2in1 laptops/tablets ; I thought it may be ideal for me as my school uses Microsoft for everything (emails, assignments, etc.) but if they don't function great I will just stick with my macbook

Hey everyone, I have been using Nurse Cheung’s practice tests and was wondering if they are similar to those on the TEAS or are the questions easier on her practice exams. I also have Mometrix and have been using the book to study. I also have Nurse Hub and do practice exams on there. What would you guys recommend? At the moment I am focusing on English and Math. I feel confident in Science and Reading. I take the exam on the 21st and any help would be appreciated, thank you!

Hi guys! Im currently volunteering at Sutter Health and also taking pre-reqs and was gnna take my teas + apply for nursing program during summer. I was wondering if it was smart to network while I’m at Sutter. The problem is I’m afraid to talk to the physicians and employees , I’m so bad at small talk and I think awkward too lol. Do you guys have any advice?? Have u guys been in this situation? What do you think?

I’m deciding which of the two courses I should use. Has anyone used either and can tell me their experience with it/how they liked it or disliked it, etc? Any info helps!

I was accepted into my ideal ABSN program. Im so scared. What did you learn about ABSN program or any nursing program in general, that you wish you knew before starting?

I plan on living under a rock during nursing school. But then I thought about blocking off time to rejuvenate myself and de-stress. How do you relax? How do you keep up with the mental pressure besides doing what you have to do like studying?

And is there any resources you wish you studied or obtained before starting nursing school?

Ah.. then there’s scholarships… thankful my school is $27k total (tuition, books, fees, nursing-related expenses, etc). But I won’t be able to work for 16 months so do I take out like an extra $16K in loans?

I am a 2nd year community college student and I am struggling, I am a stay at home daughter and I take all my courses online I have no social life and been trying to get a job But it's a stuggle. My movation is incredibly low. I have failed 2 clases and taken two w's and I'm just trying to figure out if I still have a decent chance of getting into a decent nursing program or I should try something else.

I got a 67.3 😬😬😬 the passing grade is a 58 so ig I'm chilling

Question… I am studying on the ATI app and came across a question for biology that’s incorrect. I was wondering if those who used the app without purchasing from other places like nursehub etc were still happy with using it and their scores post-exam since I see a few people have also been seeing errors? I’m purchasing the practice tests and am mainly using everything for science and math. (Just A&P and Chem for science). I also have the mometrix book but am getting overwhelmed because I think it goes almost too in depth for certain topics. I mainly just need help with geometry and trickier conversions. There’s a mometrix 3 page pdf with conversions and formulas but i’m curious if there are more conversions needed than what’s listed because it’s shorter than what i’ve seen in the book and everywhere else. Any tips and free resource recs are appreciated.

Where do I go from here? I was with a hostile health care assistant for my practicum who basically belittled me all the time and she didn't trust me with patients. Should i look into another field? I know it's only a cna lol. Look into an LPN program which is more professional? I was getting high marks before.

So I started nursing school about a month ago I’m currently in my first semester. I have been a CNA for about seven years. Is it bad that I wanna quit my CNA job while I’m in nursing school because it’s a bit stressful. I was just hired at another job that doesn’t have anything to do with healthcare, but it’s less strenuous and stressful on my body.

I need help with Organic Chem any recommendations. Draw Lewis structure for the molecule below show all polar bond with dipole arrow CH3OCH2NH3+

Hii everyone :) I am taking my teas next week and I’ve been studying for 2 weeks now. I took the free ATI science diagnostic test on Nurse hub and got a 86%. I wanted to know if this test is accurate or comparable to the actual test. Like is it a good test to know where you at and what to study? Also is Jakara (I think that’s how you spelled) on YouTube good for math? Thank you I’m advance… :)

Should I take the ADN to BSN route or straight to BSN? I’m 32(f) working at a bank job and not satisfied with this career and want to help people in a different capacity. I’ve always wanted to be a nurse and have the opportunity to go back to school in SF with community college paid for. I ultimately want to become a travel nurse.

Should I take the ADN to BSN route? People say the pay is somewhat the same but I live alone and want to be able to manage my rent and bills. I currently make about $30/an hour(with overtime) and nervous if I make less than that I won’t be able to manage. As an ADN will I be making the same or should I expect a price cut? I also know that once I become an ADN hospitals will usually pay for you to become a BSN, which is good because that will be less money out of my pocket while I live.

If I go straight to BSN I would have to pay once I transfer to a university. Are there scholarships out there that would help. I will have FASFA but everyone knows that doesn’t pay for everything and with the government cutting back federal funds, I’m nervous that may effect me and a lot of other people. So me spending the next 4 years in college and working a corporate job until we possibly get a new president doesn’t sound bad but again, I want to get to work or train as much as possible in the mean time.

What should I do? Also when is a good time to start volunteering should I wait or if I’m starting now will that count later?

Hey everyone does anyone have any english or reading quizlets? Thanks

hi guys, so I’m planning on applying to nursing school in a few months to (hopefully) start in the spring or fall of next year. what is stressing me out the most is wondering if I should even do it? i’m in CA and i always see new nursing students talk about how they struggle to find a job. is it possible that by the time I graduate there will be a shortage of nursing jobs?

Hi,

I am applying for Fall 2025 around the Houston area. I am so nervous. My freshman year wasn't a great start, however, I got all A- and above in my pre-nursing courses during my sophomore and junior years. I got an 86% overall TEAS score. My overall GPA is 3.52. I am applying for UT Health, PVAMU, University of Houston, and Texas Woman's University.

Disappointed in my scores. I passed math and reading with an 80 and 86. Critical thinking was 960/1000. I am really considering taking it again.