wanna2brn

Latest Activity

1. Advice from any jeff state shelby campus rn program???

   wanna2brn replied to Cadnac22's topic in Alabama

   Let's see....Here's what I would do if I had to do over again. I would read more. Don't forget about your med terms. It's not just defs - look at the chapters - alot of anatomy is on the test as well. Those 2 tests can raise or lower your grade ...

2. what will class schedule be like 1st semester RN program at jeff state?????

   wanna2brn replied to Cadnac22's topic in Alabama

   I am in first semester @Shelby. I am class on Mon 9-12, Tues 9-12 and 1-3, Wed 9-12 and either Thur or Fri 9-12 and 1-3 for Lab. I am taking Fundamentals of Nursing, Health Assessment & Pharmacology. Don't know much yet about the difficulty le...

3. Jeff State Fall '09 Hopefuls??

   wanna2brn replied to alarn84's topic in Alabama

   I feel the same way....We are in the same boat it seems. I didn't take classes - had a baby and my husband lost his job a few weeks ago (congrats on finding a new one!) we thought it would be much easier to find something - not the case! I have be...

4. New 2009 part-time jeff state class

   wanna2brn replied to Lucy G's topic in Alabama

   In Pelham, Exit off I65 South at Pelham Exit (tank exit) - Take left off exit - go over interstate - take L at next light - Shelby County Services Complex is next right

5. New 2009 part-time jeff state class

   wanna2brn replied to Lucy G's topic in Alabama

   FYI - I just got back from Shelby County Health Department. I got my Hep B, TB test & MMR Vac for $39.73. I had the tetanus done last year for around $15.00. The nurse suggested checking cost at American Family Care for chicken pox titer. Goo...

6. Jeff State Fall '09 Hopefuls??

   wanna2brn replied to alarn84's topic in Alabama

   I think the packet (from orientation) is just practice problems to get us familiar with them. They go along with Chapters 17-20 & 22 in the Calculating book. FYI - I just got my Hep B vac, TB test & MMR vac done at Shelby County Health Dept....

7. Jeff State Fall '09 Hopefuls??

   wanna2brn replied to alarn84's topic in Alabama

   Count me in on a study group for shelby!!!!

8. Jeff State Fall '09 Hopefuls??

   wanna2brn replied to alarn84's topic in Alabama

   If its alot to send just send the first one. I can start working on that. That will be a great help!!!!

9. Jeff State Fall '09 Hopefuls??

   wanna2brn replied to alarn84's topic in Alabama

   Hi Courtney, Yes its me, Sherri! I would really appreciate you sending me the info if it is not too much to scan! I would love to start on my notecards i/o working on calculations for awhile. I can send you the info I have found on calculations s...

10. Jeff State Fall '09 Hopefuls??

    wanna2brn replied to alarn84's topic in Alabama

    What book is the medical terminology test from? Now is prob the only time left we will have to procrastinate for the the next 18 months!!!! Thanks for reminding me about the med terms test. I dont have my books yet but I can use the ones in the li...

11. Jeff State Fall '09 Hopefuls??

    wanna2brn replied to alarn84's topic in Alabama

    I started on the worksheet last week. I did not have any problems until I got to the IV calculations. I don't know why I am stumped. I guess I really haven't spent enough time on them. Most of the others came pretty easy. Let me know when you ge...

12. Jeff State Fall '09 Hopefuls??

    wanna2brn replied to alarn84's topic in Alabama

    I had the vacs as a child but its ok to take the vaccines again instead of the titers isn't it?

13. Jeff State Fall '09 Hopefuls??

    wanna2brn replied to alarn84's topic in Alabama

    Yes, I think that is the point of the titer - to prove we are not susceptible to the virus....Did u already have the hep b vac? I made my appt with Shelby Co health dept for the 20th. They can do the tb skin test, mmr and hep b vaccines. I decide...

14. Jeff State Fall '09 Hopefuls??

    wanna2brn replied to alarn84's topic in Alabama

    Has anyone found out any info on costs for immunizations/titers? I know that the Hep B cost $39 per shot at Shelby County Health Dept. I have had my tetanus shot. I just curious if anyone had decided where they were going to go to get theirs taken...

15. Jeff State Fall '09 Hopefuls??

    wanna2brn replied to alarn84's topic in Alabama

    I have basically been working on the straight conversion problems. I wanted to get comfortable with those. I plan on working on the injection ad iv problems this week. So far, no major problems. I glad they sent this home b/c it has eased my anxi...