Getting Into Nursing School : How To BOOST Your Chances 

As someone who got into 2 nursing programs this is SOLID advice.

Start at 4:55 thank me later!!🤪

Video starts at 5:00 🕔

Hey, so I know this video is 4 months old, but anyone who comes across this video later in life lemme give you some advice/ life lesson.... I took anatomy 1 THREE times. Yes 3........ now Anatomy 2 I got an A on the first try just because I finally found what study habits work for me. Know yes do you best in your science classes, but to me another thing that can boost your chance is passing the TEAS with flying colors. I personally passed mine with a 92 from studying my ass off. Oh lemme also say I go to USF which is in deed a medical school, so applying to that particular nursing school scared me. But I applied with a 3.52 GPA for both semesters (they had a fall entrance and also a spring) and hoped for the best. With the fact that my TEAS score was so high (I also had Deans list for 4 semesters in a row) I got in the fall semester.... I’m not saying everyone is going to have the same experience as me, but if you’re struggling with passing any of your classes just know it took me 3 times to pass Anatomy 1 and I STILL got into nursing school.

Do a video about things you could do in highschool that can help you in the future to become a nurse

I got a B is A&P 1, an A in A&P 2 and an A in Biology. Thankfully 😩 Edit: I start my actual Nursing classes on Aug. 19th 🥴 I’m nervous but excited ‼️

I just got accepted into Duke’s Accelerated BSN program. Your videos really helped me while applying & I know they will be a great resource for me as a student nurse. Love your content 😭❤️

Hey guys I’m in my second semester of actual nursing classes and all I can tell you is that dedication is key. Nursing school is hard and there’s no ifs, ands or buts about. Even the most book smart people on campus struggle because not everything in nursing is in a book. U have to have a PASSION for it or you’ll be wasting your money.

Proudly a nurse.. Nurses ROCK !!

I just got my acceptance letter after 3 tries! I am so nervous!!!

Just got my CNA and applying for ABSN programs now. CNA is a great way to start applying what you are learning and if you plan to climb the ladder will make you a better nurse, BSN, NP or anything! You'll appreciate the help and it can only better your patient interactions.

I am proudly to say that I recently passed my CNA State Board Exams!!! I am officially certified :)!! Ooooof I could already see myself in scrubs lol!

For my school’s nursing program admissions are calculated by 3 things. 1.) A&P grade which counts for 25% of the admission process 2.) Teas score which counts for an additional 25% of admissions and 3.) GPA which had to be a 2.7 or higher to apply. Talking to my adviser at my school you would want a Teas score of 70 or higher (even though the national average is 53.3%) my school is the top ranked nursing program in CT so it’s super competitive. I’d definitely say for people applying soon 1.) make sure that A&P grade is good 2.) definitely study for the TEAS (if you’re broke like I was I recommend the TEAS Mastery: Test Version 6 app which is free) because studying will definitely help.

Finishing my pre reqs now ..will apply to RN program in October 🙏🏾

could you make a video on having to transfer to a new college for their nursing program?? there is so much competition especially between direct admits and competitive entry students and I am just curious about your different experiences!! thank you so much for these videos! i’m starting my freshman year of college in a week and i’m so grateful that I found this channel! these videos have truly helped and I am looking forward to my future as a nurse!!!

I’m currently in high school and I really want to be a nurse, but people keep telling me how hard it is and this just made me feel a lot better! You’re channel and this video is so extremely helpful and thank you so much for making them!😘

This video has been super informative. Thank you 😊 I’m starting nursing school in the fall

Omg thank you so much for the advice! I’m so happy that I have my CNA certificate already! I just graduated high school and I’m moving on to LPN😊

Thank you for this video I’m glad I watched this video. Great video as always. Great advice as always.

Thank you so much for being you and putting out bomb ass videos! I'm in A&P2 now preparing for nursing school next year and I am so glad I stumbled upon your channel. Except for now I am binge watching instead of studying where all the veins and arteries are in the body! Lol! Love you so much already, and you are gorgeous!!!

I’m currently starting my 1st year of college this 26th of August and graduate from my cna program on August 19th!! Gods Plan..

Hey girll!!! You have been such a big motivation to me!❤️ i will be starting nursing school on aug. 26th i had to take the NLN-PAX exam and passed and am sooo nervous and excited at the same time!! I love your videos🥰 and just wanna stop by and say THANK YOU!!

I’ve been waiting for this video! I’m 16 and I’m a junior in high school. And I actually commented on one of your videos about nursing school and what advice you have or any tips on getting into nursing school. I’m in my healthcare class at my school and my teacher was a nursing professor so I’m always asking her questions😂 thank you for this video!!❤️❤️ love you!

Hi!!!! 🙋❤️ I got A's on AP 1&2, Microbiology, Chemistry, and Math for Nursing. I had to take the KAPLAN exam and was only granted one extra try after failing the first time. Sadly I exhausted my attempts, and as much as my advisor wanted to have me she told me it's important to not have all your eggs in one basket. 😥 Now I am looking to transfer to somewhere else, where I'll likely take the HESI or ATI TEAS. I also hold a non-nursing BA degree, and I would love to get into an accelerated program. However, I do work and I need the income. I am determined that I'll get into a nursing program! Just hopeful that'll pass the entrance exam since I get nervous when I take tests. 😖

I’ll be reapplying to my state school and applying out of state! Retaking microbio to boost my GPA, and wishing for the best! 🤞🏼 Thanks for all your helpful videos!

I’m in pre nursing right now and just got my books, I start in 2 weeks and im already stressing about getting into nursing. I have to put in my app by September so I only have one semester of pre nursing. I plan on putting in an app to medical assisting as well as a back up Incase I don’t get in but I want to get into nursing soooo bad. I’m so nervous and your videos are great I really love them!! They’ve been helping me prepare!

Just came across your video. So helpful. Am doing a Caregiving Course and would like to advance to Nursing with Age Care still yet to decide. Thank you for the tips

I will be applying this fall! Just finished taking the TEAS which was quite stressful. Im in the Bay Area and a lot of schools here go by a point system. They mainly go by gpa, teas or HESI score, experience, military status and if you speak another language. Generally speaking the schools I’ve looked at only go by that and some schools says there “tie breaker” is science gpa or overall gpa. I’ve talked with a few counselors and they say to focus on those science classes and the science section on the teas. And on top of that not many schools do in person interviews before they make there decision:/

My state (North Carolina) requires you to have a CNA license before you can apply to an RN program. Which, I actually like that being that I worked as a CNA before deciding to go to nursing school. It certainly gives you an inside and unique perspective of things going into it.

So helpful thank you queen 💖

ugh, I'm so excited, I'm gonna have cna license by the end of my senior year in high school!! Can't wait until I can start the process of becoming an rn!!

thankyou for doing this 🥺💓💓

Omg thank you for this video, I been having second thoughts on becoming an RN. I am currently taking some of the basic requisites😵 Pray for me 🙌🏼

I was in a LPN program starting off in my journey and I wasn’t able to continue through with that. I had decided to take my chances for getting my RN (associate) and I think regardless of which program your in ADN or LPN I had just a little taste of what it was like nursing school in general and I’m glad to say that I wasn’t in my RN program and having to sit out and that I am able to take my chances at being able to take my science class for the first time because now I have a better chance at getting into a program

I know you probably won’t see this. It’s midnight and I’m thinking about all of my career options. I’m going to be a junior in high school this year and I’m still looking into what degree of nursing I want to get. I just wanted to let you know that you are helping sooo many young adults like me find and pursue a career that will change our lives forever. I just found your channel and I’ve been watching it for about three hours now. Keep up the good work and I hope that you continue making videos to inspire other like me❣️

Hey everyone... I've been devoting my time to become a nurse and I hate to admit I'm struggling and have resorted to watching Nurse Nook's videos. They've inspired me to do better. A little about myself is that I'm a twin and we grew up with a single mother who had us at the age of 17... I'm the oldest (21) I feel the same way as her, but having to cope with the fact that I might fail and not make it into nursing, which is my passion and the only thing I have in life that pushes me to keep pushing and make something of myself. What I also want to introduce to everyone as well is that I received a gunshot wound to my left shoulder on December 20, 2019, while being out at the bars in Georgia. While I was trying to leave with some friends I witness a girl I knew and was out with being punched in the face by an assailant that was acquainted with the guy that shot me. I feel that I hate admitting that I'm struggling with my pre-requisites classes with a low GPA, but I guess we all have to start somewhere huh. I've taken Anatomy 1 (retaking still working on), Chemistry 1151K (Received a B), Psychology (received a C I need to retake after watching this video)… then I still have one Chemistry class left and two anatomy classes... Are there any suggestions about the exact pre-requisites I should most definitely focus on? Again as you read this you may think what kind guy is this... look I grew up poor and no guidance and not knowing my actual father. I'm on my own I'm a hard worker. I go to school and work. I've never tried to cause problems with anyone I don't like resorting to violence. Even after being shot I continue to go to school cause I come from nothing and want to be the first in my family graduate. I want to be a beacon for my little brothers and sisters to look up to me and be able to show them if I can do it they can too. If anyone could help me I'd truly appreciate it... I attend Georgia State University, which is a very competitive campus with a 3.8 GPA requirement to be competitive for the nursing program. I've looked into Georgia Gwinnett College where I got in touch with an advisor who does nursing applications and their requirement is 2.5 GPA and above but is going to a school that isn't as competitive could affect whether you get a job or apply for certain hospitals? I spoke to advisement at my campus they suggested I change my major to Exercise Science, but I have no interest in that and my dream is to become a Travel Registered Nurse.

I love you! Your my inspiration!!!

Nurse life Rn!!!! I love there stories amazing. Like reading everyone nurse experience just makes it so exciting for the journey of me becoming thee future Registered nurse

2 years later your videos still have the best quality

Nice video ❤ Wish I saw it earlier before taking my exam several times I ended up purchasing it online for $500 lol I needed it ASAP

I apply this fall so I greatly appreciate this video 🙏🏾❤️💯

Really needed this video I’m currently a second year sophomore due to me doing poorly in a few science courses. I even convinced myself that I needed to change my major. But I’m not I see myself in nursing and I am determined to get to my career Thank you for this video

I’m from So Cal, I’ll be taking the teas in 3 days and I am stressed out af! Will also be applying in the next few months for fall 2020. I think everyone deserves a chance and schools should consider looking at the student as a whole. I’m applying to 6 cal states ranging from Sacramento to San Diego. Crossing my fingers, one will accept me. I’ve attended a few nursing info sessions. Some very helpful given by staff who review applications and others by interns who literally read off the website (waste of time). Second biggest stressor after the TEAS? I’m waitlisted for Micro which is the last class I need!! Jesus help me lol.

Needed this video ❤️❤️

Watching this as I prepare to apply tomorrow 😊

You inspired me to make my channel! Love your videos!

Nurselifern! I’m still waiting for my sweatshirt to come in the mail 😍

Hey Alexis!! I’m only 15 and I’ll be starting my prereqs really soon!! Your videos inspire me to make the best out of my nursing journey. I really appreciate the effort and information you put into your vids. Please keep them coming. We need more people with your experience helping us beginners out!! Thanks again☺️

The Kaplan Exam is also widely used for nursing school entry.

Bruh a 4 minute ad read cmon now

I’m 25. Ready to get into college and pursue nursing

Love love love !!!!

The program at my college is thinking about adding volunteer work to the application, so i think that would definitely boost chances!

This is such a helpful video! Thoughts on getting your CNA license and not actually having a ton of time practicing in the field? Like is getting the license enough of a statement or do they need to see some service hours?

You should do an updated Q&A! 😻

Your skin is flawless. What makeup and lipstick are you wearing?

Couldn't watch this one cause I'll be applying soon

Where is that shirt from I love it!!

I got an A in my A&P 1 class I have one more class to take needed for nursing school then I will take the TEAS this Fall. Very excited. I love your videos 😊

My school doesn’t have an entrance exam. It’s all in the GPA. My very first semester of college in pre-nursing I got an F in Anatomy. Came back three semesters later and bagged an A 😄 Hoping to apply soon 🤞🏼

I think it’s common to fail or get a bad score in your A&P- most colleges will immediate make you take a second level BIO class without setting you to a basic so make sure you watch out!!!

Thank you so much for this video you really do inspire me

Guys, make sure to check with you respective institution before taking advice from this video. Some colleges wont allow you to retake pre-reqs, while others allow one retake. Also, if you're planning on transfering, make sure to check your desired institution's course equivalencies.

I am disappointed that I would love for her to give available for closed captions and I just hoping that you read my comment to turn the captions on because I LOVE your vlogs!

Hey! Would previous volunteering hospitals/hospices be valuable as well? Thanks so much for all the tips you're giving, been really helpful in making my decision.

Seize the day....don't dwell on the future, enjoy the moment you're in now 😍

I would love to use this advice but the test for nursing school is replaced with a Zoom Interview this year due to Corona 😭

How long should you wait to sign up for the TEAS or Hesi exam? Do you do it as soon as you get into college or do you wait until you have all your classes done?

my school makes it to where if you fail any science prerequisite within 5 years of applying you are automatically denied...

Minimum TEAS score for my school was 58.7% and I scored 65.3% my overall gpa is 3.5 and science gpa is 3.08. The gpa for science was required at least a 2.75.

I agree completely with getting a cna license if you can. I start pre read this month and I have my cna and have been working in pediatrics for a year now and it’s been amazing experience and I really feel like it’s going to benefit from it

Just got my cna license! Also still taking my prereqs for the nursing program, my instructor from my cna course told me that programs are going to be heading towards the applicants who have cna license just because everything is so impacted that I think it’s going to now become a requirement. There’s many cna programs that accept the age of 16+, good luck to you all

I just applied to my LVN-RN Bridge program 🙏🏽

The waiting list is too long!! Some people in my class waited 3 years lol

The nursing program I really want to go to wants a teas score of 90! I’m going to try my hardest

I got into an accelerated program that’s 16 months (I already have my bachelors) in Orlando! I’m so excited to start in September

For my school's nursing program, we have to take the PAX-RN Exam. :)

I got a 96 in A&P 1 and a 93 in A&P 2, I’m currently taking micro and so nervous. We have to have a lot of blood drawn during our application process, does anyone else have to get blood work drawn?

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Thank you so much for this video 😭 I’m currently taking my last semester of pre-reqs, my program requires a 2.5 gpa & I currently hold a 3.05 & I’ve gotten B’s in all my science courses I’ve taken thus far but I was still skeptical about applying because the program is really competitive... this video could not come at a better time 😭❤️❤️ I’m deff gonna go for it & apply when the time comes. Thank you thank you thank you! ❤️

so helpful!! wish i knew about this before i applied :(

I would feel blessed getting into the nursing school

Would you recommend taking anatomy 1 and microbiology at the same time? I’m looking to apply as soon as possible and need to hurry and complete my pre reqs 😩

5:00 most important thing 7:40 exams tea

Siese the day !

I got a B in gen chem 1 and D in gen chem 2. I plan on retaking gen chem 2, is there still a chance for me as a NYC student?

Hey , I currently have a 2.74 gpa . And my I’m taking my prerequisites in the fall and the application in November . The way they grade you is 50% the gpa and 50% the test and the minimum gpa is 3.2

I have my cna and phlebotomy license and i will be applying to nursing school next year around august

I am going to medical assistant school and I am thinking about going into registered nursing. I want to get experience as a MA before I dedicate myself full time to nursing

Is it possible to ask what you attended to? I’m looking at my options

When do you have to take your prerequisites?

Video starts at 4:11

Me as a high school senior not knowing what a prerequisite is😳

I got accepted now I’m fearful of the making it hard in the beginning of the program to get rid of people . How do I over come that hump!

Hey! Does retaking pre reqs hurt GPA? I’ll need to retake gen org chem and biology. Both of these classes were taking in 2020 in corona times. Didn’t do so well in both classes but I passed! Im scared that I won’t be accepted, any advice?

what if i got a c in chemistry?

So I have a question. I know it may sound crazy but I genuinely don’t know and seems like there are quite a few knowledgeable people in these comments. I’ve just started my nursing journey, I am a cna now and I want to go to school for nursing. I want to do BSN. But, do I need to do pre-nursing first? Or can I go straight into a BSN program?

I saw that shirt on nursespeak

Y'all pray for me!! I started on the 29th! 💕

I don’t have my CNA license but what if you have a medical administrative assistant license?