Jeff Davis-Brewton

U.S.A. Alabama

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is anyone familiar with jefferson davis community college in brewton? i've applied and am awaiting my answer which should come by late october. wish me luck!!

Please pardon my spelling errors, I'm typing on the iPod tonight! :/

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Do you know how many alternates actually make it in at Jeff Davis..I know you were speaking with many students who were trying to get into jd last year...trying to find out if picked as an alternate(i knanow their are 10)....do u have a good chance...I was thinking some people might apply to Pjc and Jd and then turn jd down if they got into pjc...any advice for for preparing before you start classes? I got my acceptance letter but my sister made alternate and she has worked so hard...just worried for her.

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Do you know how many alternates actually make it in at Jeff Davis..I know you were speaking with many students who were trying to get into jd last year...trying to find out if picked as an alternate(i knanow their are 10)....do u have a good chance...I was thinking some people might apply to Pjc and Jd and then turn jd down if they got into pjc...any advice for for preparing before you start classes? I got my acceptance letter but my sister made alternate and she has worked so hard...just worried for her.

I'm not sure how many actually get in. But I know I was picked as an alternate once when I scored 138 and didn't get in, then I was accepted when I scored in the 160's...however I was one that did turn it down and go to PJC, so it is possible that your sister may still get in. There are other reasons why people don't go too, so you never know. Have you called the school to see if maybe they have any info on how many alternates usually get in?

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thanks for responding...she has 167 and they said 10 alternates but dont know what number she is on list...she is going to call Monday when the director is in. She has ADD and has wanted this for so long and worked sooo hard so I am just hoping that she has a chance. I didnt know if alternates ever got in or not. The secretary said in the past, many alternates got in which was hopeful but she said this was a high scoring class and that they had sooo many people apply so I worry that all will accept unless they applied to more than 1 school. I got in with 184 but had heard that in the past, if you were in the 160's, you got in, so I am just panicked. We are 11 years apart so she is like a daugther to me in ways, and she deserves this, so I apologize for my babbling, just trying to keep up the hope for her. I tried posting to Pjc area to see if anyone applied to both and accepted pjc and declined jeff davis but no replies. Hoping for a holiday miracle. I hope you are doing well. I am nervous and excited. I know it will be tough. I am glad pjc is doing better now...I know my anatomy teacher at pjc said that there were huge improvements and she said the simulation lab was awesome.

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p.s....any books i should get and read over the holidays...any advice?

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p.s....any books i should get and read over the holidays...any advice?

Yes, I would get "Test Success: Test taking techniques for beginning nursing students" By Nugent. This is a good one to read through before starting school. It gives you great tips on how to take the NCLEX style tests. I don't know how JD is, but PJC starts off with the NCLEX style tests. Nothing is knowledge based, all critical thinking.

You have to learn how to focus on the material that they will test you on, start looking at the info you are studying as if it was a question or a situation you will be in. The only way to really understand that and get good at it is by practice/experience with the tests. Everyone is different and you will find what works for you best. But here's what I do incase it may help:

I make sure I read up on the subject matter before the lecture, this way you understand what the teacher is talking about and you stay ahead. When reading, I try not to read every single thing in the chapter. This was hard at first, until I got used to the tests and started to know what to look for. But mainly, I focus on a little of the patho of the disease/condition just to understand what it is, then focus your main attention on what the nurse will do. The assessment, signs/symptoms/manifestations, priority interventions, the drugs for the condition, tests that will be done etc. It is good to know what the doctors will do but remember that we are not learning to be doctors. The main thing we need to learn is what we as nurses are going to be doing and what our role is. Some people get so hung up on learning every little detail about a disease that they miss the stuff that we need to know to be nurses and this reflects poorly on the tests. Mainly, just stay focused and don't fall behind, make yourself a schedule for studying and stick to it. BUT don't burn yourself out. Take some time for your self each week to relax. You have to in order to stay sane and continue doing well. I was totally burned out at the end of 1st semester. I learned to take time to relax, do something fun, spend time with family, etc and don't feel guilty about it!

Also get the book "Fundamentals Success" (Davis series),This one is more usefull once you start. Practicing questions on the topics you are tested on is the best way to get used to the tests and helps you learn and apply the information. Unfortunately in Fundamentals, most of the NCLEX books are more geared for med/surg so it's hard to get that. This book is great! Practice questions before each test and make sure to read all the rationales!

Anyways, sorry for writing so much. Enjoy your holidays and good luck in school!

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cant thank you enough... I will go look for these two books tomorrow so I can read while on holiday break...I am sooo excited! I appreciate the advice and information..good luck to you also!

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another update...have just finished adults i with an "a". am starting adults ii on thursday and i'm hoping to do as well. i hope you are all doing well wherever you are!:redpinkhe

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Congrats honeybee!!! I just went to my pinning ceremony on thursday. It was nothing short of amazing and surreal. So excited!!!! :)

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