Why are Hinds CC Nursing Students Failing?

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Does anyone know what is happening to Hinds Community College Nursing Schools? I have heard that 40 plus second semester student did not pass at the Nursing Allied Branch.

I graduated from Hinds Rankin campus program in May of 07. No, Hinds is not easy, but nursing school is not easy. Heck, being a nurse is not easy. Anything worth having is worth working for. As a Hinds gradaute, I have to say that I feel like the program prepared me for my role as a registered nurse. It was the most stressful two years of my life, but I believe that learning how to deal with that stress prepared me for how to deal with the stress of working as a new graduate on the floor. There are pros and cons to consider with any nursing program, but I dont believe that it is very wise to base the decision on which program to attend on how "easy" others may tell you it is. In the course of two years we lost more than half of the original classmates that we started the program with. That is nursing school. I can also proudly say that our graduating class at Rankin had a 100% NCLEX pass rating. So no, it is not "easy" to graduate from the Hinds nursing program. It takes dedication, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude. My license is proof that yes it can be done! Hinds reputation for graduating well prepared nurses is still the same. If you have a diploma from Hinds, I guarantee that any employer in the state of MS will be happy to have you on their team!

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Thanks for your encouraging words of wisdom MSADN and CXAS. I will do my best when I get into nursing school.

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Specializes in Adult Hematology/Oncology.

I graduated from Hinds Nursing Allied in December 2006. Out of the original 100 that started out, I think we ended up with approximately 20 something graduating. Some failed, some decided they wanted to do something else with their lives. At the time anyone could go to Hinds as long as they made sufficiently on the NET and had the prerequisites done. Not everyone is capable of being a nurse. So it stands to reason that there would a large portion that would not make it based on their entrance criteria. I think they have changed it to be more interview and grade-point average based now.

If you can survive Hinds, you have the basic skills to being a nurse accomplished. You just have to gain experience. :) Some of the new grads I see from other schools (mostly BSN schools) are frightening in their lack of knowledge about medications and basic procedures.

I survived Hinds in 4 semesters, and I am proud to be a Hinds graduate. But I will never darken those doors again unless forced. :)

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Just finished 1rst semester at Hinds and had a wonderful experience!!! Looking forward to 2nd!

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WHERE IS UMC??BECAUSE I WOULD CONSIDER GOING THERE IF PEOPLE KEEP SAYING HINDS IS SO BAD...I REALLY JUST WANNA GO TO SOMEONE NURSING SCHOOL...CAN SOMONE HELP MY PLEASE!!!!!!!:bluecry1:

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There are many options on the Jackson area for nursing school. Holmes CC in Ridgeland www.holmescc.edu, Mississippi College in Clinton has a BSN program http://www.mc.edu/academics/nursing/, and to answer your question UMC school of nursing is at the medical center downtown jackson. http://son.umc.edu. Good luck

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So how is second semester at Hinds? I think that hinds is a great school. I had a friend that attended Nursing Allied but he didn't stay because he had to take care of his family. He was passing his classes, but he had family issues. Keep on doing what you are doing and stay positive. You will make it!

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UMC School of Nursing Directions:

I-55 to Lakeland Drive, west on Lakeland Dr.

Turn left on to the Medical Center campus.

Turn right on Alumni Dr.

When Alumni Dr. ends, turn left

Turn left at stop sign, then turn right

School of Nursing is on the left

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I attended the Hinds CC-Vicksburg branch LPN and LPN-to-RN program and we graduate all of our students except 2-3 in each class

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Hi, I am a repeat 2nd semester student. Hinds is a GREAT school. We are the BEST prepared nurses and any hospital would hire a Hinds graduate. We had rotation with some of the other schools - I won't comment on the schools - but the students didn't even know basic nursing knowledge for example high & low glucose levels. Repeating is definitely not easy, but I am learning what I missed the 1st time around. When I receive my degree I will have EARNED it and my dad's best saying to me was "You know what you know" A hospital or any organization wants to KNOW they made a right decision to hire the most qualified applicant. GO HINDS!!!!!!!!

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Specializes in Stepdown/IMU, full-time Night shift charge.

I've worked with Hinds grads, grads from Holmes, MC, UMC, USM, Alcorn, Delta State, etc. It really does not matter what school you attend. What matters is the nurse you become. When people tell you that you learn more about being a nurse in your first month on the job, than you ever learned in two years of nursing school, listen to them. Simple truth. Simple reality.

In school you soak up info to pass tests and hopefully graduate, pass NCLEX, and get that license. On the job, you learn how not to be dangerous, how not to harm your patients, and how to question orders that may harm your patient. You learn how to KEEP that license.

Show me a nurse who thinks they are not dangerous, and I'll show you a dangerous nurse. Show me a nursing student and/or new graduate who thinks they have all the knowledge they need to be competent, and I'll show you a nurse who needs a lot more training it what it is like to BE a nurse. Remember that NCLEX tests for MINIMAL competence and safety. The above statements are true regardless of alma mater.

When in school listen to and follow the instructions of your instructors. When really working the floor with 6 or more patients, listen to that old, grizzled nurse who has forgotten more about nursing than nursing schools could ever try to teach. They may not always go "by the book," but you may find that their patients don't get into trouble as often.

Nope where you graduate does not really matter. When through with school, the real education begins. My opinion. YMMV.

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do you still have your old notes from the program if so may i make copies

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