jennthern

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1. Got in medical school???

   jennthern posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am a recent ADN grad with a Bachelor's in Biology and Psychology. I had a mediocre GPA that I managed to make competitive with my excellent nursing school grades. I have worked at a major children's research hospital for 8 years. I chose the ADN pr...

2. Interview last Friday...Following up??

   jennthern replied to costarica786's topic in Ob/Gyn

   At my hospital it is policy to show you around the floor and introduce you to staff. It is a way to see how you interact with people. I wouldn't read much into that, but more into the fact that she really liked you! I went on an interview where I tou...

3. B.S.N. vs. Biology? Which one is more challenging?

   jennthern replied to bree*'s topic in General Nursing

   Biology for sure was MUCH harder!! I have easily gotten through my nursing program while working full time. I struggled quite a bit to get through all the chemistry I had to take getting my 1st degree. As for jobs, I am actually recruited all the tim...

4. What else can I do?

   jennthern replied to mack68's topic in Tennessee

   Every new grad I know in Memphis from SW, U of M, and Baptist have all been able to find a job. The only people who struggle are those that hold out for day shift or L&D/ICU/Peds/OR. Once they let that go, they have all been able to get jobs. One...

5. Good or bad idea? Job application related.

   jennthern replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

   I just had to deal with this myself! I applied for 2 positions at a hospital and got called for an interview to both in the same week! I felt the same as you. Would it look bad interviewing for both? I even bumped into the nurse manger I interviewed ...

6. For new grads looking for their first job

   jennthern replied to tryharder's topic in General Nursing

   Sadly tryharder, you should forget about trying to say something positive on these boards. You will get shot down quickly! I am with you, eventually the tide will turn and people will get jobs. Every experienced nurse will tell you there are ebbs an...

7. Southwest Tennessee Community College

   jennthern replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in Tennessee

   You don't pick your schedule at SW except clinical days. All of the classes are Tues/Thurs. I would pick a Friday clinical. You don't want to get stuck having to go to clinical all Wednesday then have a test on Thursday. Clinicals in 2 and 3rd semest...

8. Memphis Area Job Outlook

   jennthern replied to mack68's topic in Tennessee

   Are you basing your info on what you know or what you are reading on these boards? I have no doubt that in certain parts of the country, new grads are having a tough time finding jobs but not everywhere. If you look right now on job posting boards, t...

9. Southwest Tennessee Community College

   jennthern replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in Tennessee

   It doesn't really work like that - ER, ICU. ADH1 builds on what you learned at the end of Foundations. For instance, you learned UTI's. In ADH1 you will study pyelonephritis, kidney stones, etc. Then, in ADH2 it goes even further in depth. Respirator...

10. Southwest college in Memphis

    jennthern replied to Amy1989's topic in Tennessee

    I have read your threads. Not to be discouraging, but if you are lacking in education, you need to forget nursing school for right now and focus on getting what you missed. I am currently in the Southwest nursing program. Don't let the fact that it i...

11. Jobs

    jennthern replied to alabamagrad's topic in Tennessee

    Wow! That really is interesting!! Congrats to you on being the "cream of the crop"!

12. Jobs

    jennthern replied to alabamagrad's topic in Tennessee

    Not to get on the ASN vs BSN argument, but if you crunch the numbers 15 of 18 having BSN's makes sense. With U of M, Baptist, Union, UT (the last classes) all graduating many BSN's and Southwest graduating 14 ASN's, statisically speaking 15 of 18 hav...

13. Southwest Tennessee Community College

    jennthern replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in Tennessee

    I had a 2.7 GPA, A's in A&P 1,2 and Micro, and 144 on the NLN. I was accepted.

14. Southwest Tn Community College

    jennthern replied to khakiman's topic in Tennessee

    I am in the program now so I can answer some of your questions. In clinical, all dosages are calculated for you on the MAR. I have yet to need a calculator for anything The uniform is white pants, a navy polo, and a white lab jacket. You get it thro...

15. Southwest TN Community College Spring 09

    jennthern replied to mata_hari85's topic in Tennessee

    I was accepted this spring. They base admittance on GPA (x1), A&P I & II, Microbiology grades (x4 each) and NLN scores (10%). I had a 2.7 gpa, A's in all 3 classes, and 144 on the NLN exam. So, my overall ranking number was 65.1. Your GPA is ...