Mature Nursing Results & Offers 2013.

Sharon2013

Hey everyone, I've recently done the nursing exam. I was wondering if someone mite know when the results are out? Thanks in advance.

Intel240787

I received mine this morning!

Good luck!

darkspark10

Hi I have just got my results from the Mature Nursing Exam my overall score was 470 does anyone know whether I wil be offered a place in July? The email just said I'm in with a chance which is neither here nor there..

paperclip2

I can foresee a good bit of traffic on this topic in the coming days so can all info on Nursing exam results, offers, etc be posted to this thread please. Any posts on these topics elsewhere will be moved here.

MazzR

I got 610. Have applied for mids, ul, ucc and general in both and waterford too...

MoonDancer

I'm heartbroken, this is the 3rd time to apply, and I was 15 points away from the job simulation qualifying score. I've passed all the exam every other time I did it.

Clarelessly

Im trying to figure this out too. I got 577 which as a percentage is 88% so Im fairly happy with that. But its so competitive and we still have interviews to pass in July dont we? Well done to very one who passed and there's always next time to those who weren't so lucky

darkspark10

No there is no interviews. They have made so many changes to this entrance exam nobody knows were they are..
The first part of the exam is the interview on paper.
Hardluck to those who did not qualify but Its just as bad for people who
qualify and don't get offered a place. The competition is soo tough its very hard to know. There is always next year so dont loose heart. I will reapply next year If I am not offered a place which knowing my luck I won't :rolleyes:

MRSbusy

Hi, Unfortunately I missed out on this year to pass the written assessment test. just wondering are you suppose to get less or more than the qualifying score? I know it sounds silly but I got more than the qualifying score on most of them but missed out on one of the test.

WildRosie

MRSbusy wrote: »

Hi, Unfortunately I missed out on this year to pass the written assessment test. just wondering are you suppose to get less or more than the qualifying score? I know it sounds silly but I got more than the qualifying score on most of them but missed out on one of the test.

You need to get higher than the qualifying score on each section to pass. Sorry that you didn't get it this time, but try again next year. This is my second year doing it and I'm much happier with my score this time round.

MRSbusy

WildRosie wrote: »

You need to get higher than the qualifying score on each section to pass. Sorry that you didn't get it this time, but try again next year. This is my second year doing it and I'm much happier with my score this time round.

Thanks WildRosie, If you are correct than I failed on the questionnaire by 12 marks, that was the easiest test!! don't know how i feel about that!!??hope it works out for you...

briergirl

I got 617 points very surprised!!! Hope to get offered Midwifery in NUIG

Intel240787

Got 590. No idea what that means because the results are somehow interpreted to the scores that are listed in the ABA handbook. I think you have to know where you fall on the list in terms of your score to be able to tell how highly you will score - unfortunately, that info was not divulged.
What I did notice though - and is of particular interest, is the fact that 1027 people qualified for more than 1500 places. A sign of the times for nursing...

Intel240787

Clarelessly wrote: »

Im trying to figure this out too. I got 577 which as a percentage is 88% so Im fairly happy with that. But its so competitive and we still have interviews to pass in July dont we? Well done to very one who passed and there's always next time to those who weren't so lucky

How do you know the percentage?

Clarelessly

I got the percentage using the highest score of 650. But it means nothing really, I felt like it would help me see where I placed, but the fact that 1027 people passed will near that the points will be higher and it could take a score over 600 to get into Midwifery. But this is all speculation, we really have no idea what this means. I thought getting the results would bring some clarity, but now Im more confused than ever!

Intel240787

Clarelessly wrote: »

I got the percentage using the highest score of 650. But it means nothing really, I felt like it would help me see where I placed, but the fact that 1027 people passed will near that the points will be higher and it could take a score over 600 to get into Midwifery. But this is all speculation, we really have no idea what this means. I thought getting the results would bring some clarity, but now Im more confused than ever!

Ah, cool. Yup - I was like a demon yesterday trying to figure it all out, but nope - I can't. I had set myself up for the results to be helpful, but no. :-(

Good luck with your choices! :-)

Sharon2013

Hi everyone, I was happy with my results of 559. It was my first time doing it so didn't really know Wat to expect. Has many people applied to Dundalk?

Intel240787

Sharon2013 wrote: »

Hi everyone, I was happy with my results of 559. It was my first time doing it so didn't really know Wat to expect. Has many people applied to Dundalk?

UL, DCU and UCC currently. I've also put in for paediatric nursing in DCU. No idea if any of those are realistic. :S

darkspark10

is there really 1,500 places? I don't know about that when I looked up last year's a friend of mine did exam last year. It said over 2,000 applied 979 qualified and there was only 330 places...so I can't see how there would be that amount of places.
Aww its so hard to know well I rang Dkit college to see if they could even tell me how many points are required for this year. A nice gentleman rang me back to say he was very sorry but they are in the dark like us. They don't even know what the points are...so the whole thing is one big guessing game it would'nt happen in any other country only Ireland!!!

Intel240787

darkspark10 wrote: »

is there really 1,500 places? I don't know about that when I looked up last year's a friend of mine did exam last year. It said over 2,000 applied 979 qualified and there was only 330 places...so I can't see how there would be that amount of places.
Aww its so hard to know well I rang Dkit college to see if they could even tell me how many points are required for this year. A nice gentleman rang me back to say he was very sorry but they are in the dark like us. They don't even know what the points are...so the whole thing is one big guessing game it would'nt happen in any other country only Ireland!!!

I thought so - I could be wrong - but the amount is across all nursing courses (general, midwifery, psych, paeds and ID). At least that's what I think I counted in the NCC handbook.

I emailed CAO about the points but they know nothing. Sent the same email to the PAS and the NCC. Surely someone knows what's going on about the points! Hopefully? Surely? Eek!

darkspark10

Where did you see those amount of places? because it said for Mature Applicants from 2012 there was 330 places in total. Thats really strange. If I decided to do Psy or Dis in Dundalk theres only 20 places each for Mature App I hope your right! but I doubt it..Ya I rang PAS yesterday and emailed them and I got some doll emailing me back to say they did'nt know. Its a great wee country!!!:rolleyes:

Intel240787

darkspark10 wrote: »

is there really 1,500 places? I don't know about that when I looked up last year's a friend of mine did exam last year. It said over 2,000 applied 979 qualified and there was only 330 places...so I can't see how there would be that amount of places.
Aww its so hard to know well I rang Dkit college to see if they could even tell me how many points are required for this year. A nice gentleman rang me back to say he was very sorry but they are in the dark like us. They don't even know what the points are...so the whole thing is one big guessing game it would'nt happen in any other country only Ireland!!!

Ah, bugger! I've just seen it there now - you're right! I was looking at both standard and mature access! Glasses weren't on! Oops!

Intel240787

darkspark10 wrote: »

Where did you see those amount of places? because it said for Mature Applicants from 2012 there was 330 places in total. Thats really strange. If I decided to do Psy or Dis in Dundalk theres only 20 places each for Mature App I hope your right! but I doubt it..Ya I rang PAS yesterday and emailed them and I got some doll emailing me back to say they did'nt know. Its a great wee country!!!:rolleyes:

So we've to pin our hopes on the NCC knowing? Excellent!

darkspark10

Do you think these 1,500 places is including Leaving Cert Students as well or just Mature Applicants? Aww it would be great for most people who qualified to get a place..Best of luck everyone

Sharon2013

There is very limited places for mature students. I know there is as little as 5 places in each section for mature students in some colleges. I wonder do they accept ppl with highest points because there is no interview anymore.

darkspark10

That I am not sure. I do know for Midwifery the no of places are very limited some colleges only offer 4 places. We will all just have to get on with our lives until early July and just wait it out because we could wonder the next 4 weeks of our lives away!

Intel240787

darkspark10 wrote: »

Do you think these 1,500 places is including Leaving Cert Students as well or just Mature Applicants? Aww it would be great for most people who qualified to get a place..Best of luck everyone

Sorry, just to be *very* clear - that figure does include the standard entry! Apologies for confusion! There are only about 300 mature places!

gracey30

Hi i too passed exam got a score of 530 , i was very happy with that so roll on July, can anyone tell me can you apply for your grant without having been offered a pace ...

Intel240787

gracey30 wrote: »

Hi i too passed exam got a score of 530 , i was very happy with that so roll on July, can anyone tell me can you apply for your grant without having been offered a pace ...

Yup - you can! I've already put my application through! The sooner the better you get it in!

gracey30

Cheers i started mine but was not sure if i was doing the right thing ... Thanks Best of luck to everyone

Intel240787

Response from PAS:


"The scoring system has change from last year. This year the total score was a four digit number and this was used as the basis to form the CAO Score.
The difference in the scoring system was due to the fact that different tests were used to previous years and a different scoring system applied."

Hmm. Helpful? Dunno. I'm gonna go on a hunch and say that the only thing you can do is put your courses down honestly as you would like to get them.

Sharon2013

Can anyone tell me what's the next step I need to take in connection with applying for the grant??

gracey30

As far as i know you can apply directly to SUSI.ie and apply online to them ... dey say the sooner the better to apply as der is such a backlog. They have a great website and explain everything in great detail and easy to understand.. also studentfinance.ie is another good one and will tell you what kind of grant you can apply for under your own circumstances .

WildRosie

Hi guys. I got 622 and have applied for C&G in UCD, DCU, TCD and gen in the same unis and ID in TCD and DCU. C&G in UCD is my first choice but I'd be delighted with any of my choices. It's so stressful not having any idea what way the points are going to go. Roll on 5th of July!!

Intel240787

Sharon2013 wrote: »

Can anyone tell me what's the next step I need to take in connection with applying for the grant??

Apply online - then wait for SUSI to contact you. Or wait for a few weeks and get in contact with them - I'm due a progress report in the post over next few days as a result of contacting them today. Gawd only knows!

WildRosie

Intel240787 wrote: »

I'm due a progress report in the post over next few days as a result of contacting them today. Gawd only knows!

Did you get a list of documents to send in yet? I applied on the first day and haven't heard anything but I know a few people have and have sent their documents back already!

Intel240787

WildRosie wrote: »

Did you get a list of documents to send in yet? I applied on the first day and haven't heard anything but I know a few people have and have sent their documents back already!

Not yet for me - I fear that's what I may be getting in the post! Also applied on the first day, hadn't heard a thing until today - then I got in contact just to see how things were progressing, they said I'd receive a progress update in the post, which I believe may be code for "here's the paperwork we want" list.

Get in contact with them perhaps?

WildRosie

Intel240787 wrote: »

Not yet for me - I fear that's what I may be getting in the post! Also applied on the first day, hadn't heard a thing until today - then I got in contact just to see how things were progressing, they said I'd receive a progress update in the post, which I believe may be code for "here's the paperwork we want" list.

Get in contact with them perhaps?

I think I'll leave them be for the moment. I think you have to send everything back within two weeks and I need a bit more time to gather things! Good to know I'm not the only one who hasn't heard yet though

kayla1989

Could anyone give me some advice. I've applied for nursing as a mature student and got results yesterday and did fairly good in it. Only problem is I just found out I'm being charged wit section 3 of the non fatal offences against a person. I didn't do anything and I'm fighting it but I don't know what's going to happen about it. Has anyone every been in a situation like this? And if I am convicted is that my chances of ever doing nursing gone. I've tried contacting the college but havnt received a reply. Anyone with info on this I would be very greatful.

paperclip2

kayla1989 wrote: »

Could anyone give me some advice. I've applied for nursing as a mature student and got results yesterday and did fairly good in it. Only problem is I just found out I'm being charged wit section 3 of the non fatal offences against a person. I didn't do anything and I'm fighting it but I don't know what's going to happen about it. Has anyone every been in a situation like this? And if I am convicted is that my chances of ever doing nursing gone. I've tried contacting the college but havnt received a reply. Anyone with info on this I would be very greatful.

You need to speak to An Bord Altranais and the colleges you have applied to regarding their admissions policies for people with a conviction. At the present you haven't been convicted so it doesn't apply in your case but its better to be informed.
Nursing Careers centre: http://www.nursingboard.ie/en/careers.aspx

SuSi: Reps

Sharon2013 wrote: »

Can anyone tell me what's the next step I need to take in connection with applying for the grant??

Hi Sharon2013,

If you go to www.grantsonline.ie you will be able to register an account with us and then complete the application. You need to make sure you receive two emails from us. The first will confirm your registration and the second will confirm that your application has been submitted.

If any of you wish to email me with your details I can check the progress of your application for you. I will need the following details:

W reference number:
D.O.B:
Address:
Mother's Maiden Name:

I hope this information helps.

Kind regards,
Aoife,
SuSi HelpDesk.

Sharon2013

Thanks for all the info, best of luck to everyone with their studies. Has many of u applied for psychiatric nursing??

briergirl

Hi has anyone applied for Mids in NUIG??

briergirl

How did everyone do? I got 617 so Im praying I get my 1st choice midwifery in nuig

PucaMama

briergirl wrote: »

How did everyone do? I got 617 so Im praying I get my 1st choice midwifery in nuig

i got 554 hoping for gen nursing in ucd

briergirl

Its gonna be a long few weeks!!!!!!!

briergirl

Good luck :-)

The.Russian.one

I got 649 points!!! Delighted but doubt I will accept the place in Nursing...I've been already offered a place on BSc (Hons) in Computing Science,I have not accepted any course yet... cannot choose which course to pick....Nursing is a noble profession but very stressful and nurses are almost always treated like sh&t by other nurses and staff as well as An Board Atranais, plus working conditions are clearly terrible in Ireland. Computing job on the other hand is much better paid and less stressful. I can also become self-employed upon completion of a degree. I can also work in my own lovely country- Russia, as the computing skills are universally recognised. I am a guy by the way...maybe Computer science is better suited to me I am equally interested in both courses.

briergirl

Well done thats a great score!!! Where have you applied for Nursing?

creme egg

Does anyone know where people can get sample tests to prepare for next year. Also did anyone do any of the private prep courses for this exam? We're they worth it etc?

WildRosie

creme egg wrote: »

Does anyone know where people can get sample tests to prepare for next year. Also did anyone do any of the private prep courses for this exam? We're they worth it etc?

Here is the test familiarisation booklet we were sent by PAS this year. It has the sample questions in it. I did a prep day and found it to be very helpful. Felt a lot more confident this year after doing it.