GRE?

[ed3]

When did you take your GRE?

[zippys2k21]

Before I got accepted. :pound:

[ed3]

really? :You_Rock_Emoticon:

[MmacFN]

I didnt do the GRE since my school didnt require it if your GPA was high enough

[RAYMAN]

I took it when I decided to get off my ass and apply to na school. I took it cold, before I started finishing my bsn, just to see where I stood...I thought if I scored 150, maybe I should go ahead and apply to the diesel driving academy......obviously I did better than that.

[ed3]

Thank you rayman and mmac :salook:

I just completed my first semester of nursing school. I think I'm going to register for the next scheduled test to get it over with. I didn't know if most people waited until they were finished with their BSN or not...I guess it doesn't matter.

[armygas]

Thank you rayman and mmac :salook:

I just completed my first semester of nursing school. I think I'm going to register for the next scheduled test to get it over with. I didn't know if most people waited until they were finished with their BSN or not...I guess it doesn't matter.
Take it if you want practice, but by the time your ready for applying to a CRNA program you probably will have to take it again as many schools have a 5 years window meaning that if it is older than 5 years you have to take it again.

[bccarlso]

I registered and took it right before I applied to CRNA school. After I got home from taking it I got the generic review CD in the mail. Nice timing.

[MmacFN]

LOL classic :pound:


I registered and took it right before I applied to CRNA school. After I got home from taking it I got the generic review CD in the mail. Nice timing.

[zippys2k21]

really? :You_Rock_Emoticon:


Thanks. I took the Kaplan GRE online study. It was about $600. They recommended to take the course over 2-3 months. I did it in 3 weeks. It is possible if you do some everyday. Plus I would recommend Kaplan for your NCLEX. My 2 cents.

[ed3]

Thanks for the tip zippy.

[darienblythe79]

Yeah, I thought about that armygas...but I have 4 semesters of school left (2 years). I plan on applying after 2 years of experience. :nod:
I mean this in the nicest way possible, but applying and being accepted are not the same thing.

[ed3]

:) I was wondering if someone was going to say that...

If I don't get accepted I guess I will have to retake it. But I will be eligible to apply after one or two years since I would have already taken the GRE within the 5 year time frame. Thanks for giving your honest response.

[darienblythe79]

:) I was wondering if someone was going to say that...

If I don't get accepted I guess I will have to retake it. But I will be eligible to apply since I would have already taken the GRE. Thanks for giving your honest response.
It's honest because it happened to me. That exam is a royal pain in the arse (not to mention expensive), and I highly recommend doing it as few times as possible. Good luck on that adventure!

[RAYMAN]

Actually, I didn't think it was that bad. Much less painful than, well, say na school.

[darienblythe79]

Actually, I didn't think it was that bad. Much less painful than, well, say na school.
Uh yeah, but I didn't know that at the time.:stupido:

[glouck]

Since you asking for advice, I think? My feelings are that you would be better off waiting til after you finish school and have some ICU experience under your belt. I assume that you have a good GPA, right??? Focus on jamming out your last couple semesters of your undergrad and passing the NCLEX-RN. Then get your butt into a high acuity ICU and learn that first. Don't get hung up on one thing for the application process because they (all NA programs) look at the entire package. Take this a step at a time and be patient (I know easier said then done). There are some really great people on this forum that will help you along the way if you are open to advice. Lastly, keep your focus and make a plan and stick to it. Good luck.

Greg

[ed3]

Since you asking for advice, I think? My feelings are that you would be better off waiting til after you finish school and have some ICU experience under your belt. I assume that you have a good GPA, right??? Focus on jamming out your last couple semesters of your undergrad and passing the NCLEX-RN. Then get your butt into a high acuity ICU and learn that first. Don't get hung up on one thing for the application process because they (all NA programs) look at the entire package. Take this a step at a time and be patient (I know easier said then done). There are some really great people on this forum that will help you along the way if you are open to advice. Lastly, keep your focus and make a plan and stick to it. Good luck.

Greg




It’s ironic that you typed that. I actually had a post saying that people would stop answering my questions if they felt I was being a know-it-all (it has since been deleted for various reasons). I’ve been told that’s how I come off, which is funny because I am not like that at all. If I didn’t have a high GPA or think I was capable I would not waste my time on here. I am not rejecting anyone’s advice/opinions, but when I see the need to explain myself further I do. I am not hung up on the GRE. People ahead of me in my program say that subsequent semesters of nursing school are more difficult…since I did not spend a lot of time studying last semester, I figured preparing for the GRE now would be a good idea. My nursing knowledge is limited, but the GRE does not directly relate to material covered in nursing. I normally perform pretty well on standardized tests so I thought taking the GRE within the next few months (or early next year) would be to my benefit. I have a plan, and I know that it may very well change when ‘life’ happens. At the risk of sounding like a know-it-all and having everyone on this website shun me forever…I have to say that I know schools look at the whole package. Thank you for your advice, Greg. I really do appreciate it.

[RAYMAN]

…since I did not spend a lot of time studying last semester, I figured preparing for the GRE now would be a good idea. My nursing knowledge is limited, but the GRE does not directly relate to material covered in nursing. I normally perform pretty well on standardized tests so I thought taking the GRE within the next few months (or early next year) would be to my benefit. …I have to say that I know schools look at the whole package.

yup

[MmacFN]

hey man.

if you got the time and want to do it, hell why not?

If nothing else you will know what to expect if u dont get into a schooll before the 5 year mark after taking the GRE.

keep us posted!


It’s ironic that you typed that. I actually had a post saying that people would stop answering my questions if they felt I was being a know-it-all (it has since been deleted for various reasons). I’ve been told that’s how I come off, which is funny because I am not like that at all. If I didn’t have a high GPA or think I was capable I would not waste my time on here. I am not rejecting anyone’s advice/opinions, but when I see the need to explain myself further I do. I am not hung up on the GRE. People ahead of me in my program say that subsequent semesters of nursing school are more difficult…since I did not spend a lot of time studying last semester, I figured preparing for the GRE now would be a good idea. My nursing knowledge is limited, but the GRE does not directly relate to material covered in nursing. I normally perform pretty well on standardized tests so I thought taking the GRE within the next few months (or early next year) would be to my benefit. I have a plan, and I know that it may very well change when ‘life’ happens. At the risk of sounding like a know-it-all and having everyone on this website shun me forever…I have to say that I know schools look at the whole package. Thank you for your advice, Greg. I really do appreciate it.

[glouck]

Thank you for your advice, Greg. I really do appreciate it.

No problem. Ultimately, you do whats best for you and things will fall into place. Good luck with the journey and keep us in the loop with your progress.

Greg

[ed3]

hey man.



:laugh:

[MmacFN]

hehe ewps

hey girl ;)

[jemommy]

If you have a plan, I would take it and get it out of the way. I also have a plan and I am taking it this summer (I still have two semesters of nursing school left). But, I know that according to my plan, if I don't take it now, that will set me back a year or have me studying for it when I need to be focusing on other things. If I were you, I would just take it. If all else fails, it will give you an idea of what it's like in case you don't do as well, you will have time to take it over at a later date. When people find out that I am taking it so early, they look at me like I am crazy, but I know according to "my plan", I need to take it now. If I were you, I WOULD make sure that I am at least applying within that 5 year time frame though. I think you will be fine.

[NursePink]

Lemme put my coupla pennies in here.....

I've always said that one of the smartest things I ever did was I took that damn test within a few months after graduating from nursing school. Why?? Because I really suck @ standardized tests and I knew I was going to go for a master's degree in something. I just didn't know in what. Heck... you're way ahead of where I was. You know what you want to do!

The other thing... I can probably only speak for myself & those here that I know when I say that you are going to have a tough time getting shunned on here. I think we (most anyway) take into consideration that there is a significant communication barrier that exists here. Just choose your words wisely... keeping that in mind. :)

GRE is like most other parts of grad school. It's a hoop. Might as well get it out of the way. As some other poster said... just remember that your scores are only valid for 5 years. Good luck!

[ORNurse]

I should have taken the GRE in nursing school. I was in the mode of writing papers and still remembered math. Now I have to make time to review what I used to know which is inefficient. Plus if you went to nursing school right out of high school, you're more likely to be jaded to the fact that the GRE won't help you gain much but a hoop. It is much harder to be motivated for such things after working!

[ed3]

If you have a plan, I would take it and get it out of the way. I also have a plan and I am taking it this summer (I still have two semesters of nursing school left). But, I know that according to my plan, if I don't take it now, that will set me back a year or have me studying for it when I need to be focusing on other things. If I were you, I would just take it. If all else fails, it will give you an idea of what it's like in case you don't do as well, you will have time to take it over at a later date. When people find out that I am taking it so early, they look at me like I am crazy, but I know according to "my plan", I need to take it now. If I were you, I WOULD make sure that I am at least applying within that 5 year time frame though. I think you will be fine.

I can definitely relate to what you are saying. Good luck :)

[ed3]

Thank you Nurse Pink and ORNurse :)

[assilem]

i agree. bringing a gre vocab words flipbook along with you to your 12hr icu shift isn't any fun. struggling to learn basic geometry over makes you wonder if you are smarter than a 5th grader and if you should even be thinking about grad school!

[PropofolDiva]

Take it now.
I just took the GRE after being out of school almost 10 years. I used the Kaplan, REA and ETS review books. I couldn't believe all the stuff I use to know that I had forgotten. Needless to say preparing for the GRE so long after high school and college was too stressful for something that shouldn't be.
The test I found very difficult (standard deviation anyone??) I kinda forgot that one, also the antonym for cow hmmmmmm??. I felt so silly while taking it, I almost cancelled the test. I actually guessed on most of the questions because I was running out of time. On top of that I had 3 essays, one was a test essay but I couldn't be really sure so I had to do all as if they all counted.. In the end I score around 1100 combined. I wish I had taken it when I first got out of school, I am sure I would have scored better.
My advise, get it out of the way! Good luck.

[ed3]

Thanks for the feedback.

[armygas]

I made a ppt for all the GRE words in my review book when I had to retake the GRE for my current program, if anyone is interested I can post them in the educational files.

Lemme know if you want me too.

[ed3]

Armygas, that would be great...but I don't think I can download files...