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Hi everyone. I am currently waiting on THE letter from LMU for Spring '08..anyone else waiting?

Specializes in Emergency, CV, Resp.
:nurse: Hey, I am a senior at LMU at the St. Mary's site. I think it's a great program. I have friends in almost every program in town...they all have thier fair share of complaints. The clinical experience seems to surpass the other students we have seen on the floors. They don't seem as advanced. The cost is high, depending on your situation...they do have financial aid, grants, loans, and scholarships. Also, if you are from Knoxville, you might check into WIA at the career center on University Ave. They help pay for books, tuition, NCLEX fees, etc. The first class you will take is NURsing 115 (foundations) plus clinicals. LMU requires an information fluency class(get that one out of the way early) and Lincolns Life. If all of your pre-req's are finished, that helps a lot! Second semester is 125 and 126 (med-surg and psych)Third semester is 241 and 245 (med-surg and peds) then finally your last semester is 242, 246, 290 (med-surg, OB, and management). When you graduate and sit for NCLEX, you can continue with your studies and receive you BSN. They do thier clinicals at St. Mary's, Childrens, Pennisula, and Blount Memorial. The clinical instructors are very knowledgeable! I grauate May 3....It's not all roses, but I don't think any Nursing school would be. P.S. you do have to maintain an 80% for a final grade each semester. Hope this helps
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Thank you so much! I start in August at the St. Mary's site. {If I don't get into Tennessee Wesleyan}

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That helps a lot! I was wondering about the clinicals (times) I am working full-time, I have no choice, so I will need to work that out with my boss!! Thanks again

I am going to the Blount location

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Specializes in Emergency, CV, Resp.

The times vary, and they will tell you in the begining...nursing school is very demanding, you will need to be flexible no matter where you go. I worked full time (3-12 hr. shifts) up until this last semester, senior semester honestly you have very little free time. 115 is 9am-2pm once a week, plus lab, then lab will turn into clinical. then the next two semesters 2-3 days/week, then lastly 4-5 days per week last semester. Most students in may class work full time, or atleast part-time. They seem to have our schedule so that you can have a job, children, whatever, so long as you make time for studying. clinical days are 7-3, 2nd and 3rd semester lecture varies, but it usually around 9-11:50, 1-2:50.

Hope it helps!

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I graduated from LMU and would NEVER recommend it. In fact, I recently heard that LMU lost their accredidation. They are very disorganized, terribly expensive, and instruction is less than desirable. I passed boards the 1st time with 75 questions, I also graduated with honors but I worked my tail off for it. A large majority of the students failed classes, failed the boards and had an awful experience,

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mommy grad? what to say about that? So, what else can you tell me? I didnt see them lose their accredidation on line?

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Well, it also says that she has been an RN for 3 years- things can change ALOT in 3 years.

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FutureNurse, what was your gpa when you applied to LMU? Did you eventially get in?

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Yes, I graduated a bit ago, but I just heard this about LMU about 2 weeks ago. All I can say is do not go on the statements on their web site. You should check with the state to verify their accredidation before you send your money. They have been under investigation for some time now and they have a long history of students being disgruntled. Just be careful, that is all. I have no doubt that you will do what ever it takes to graduate... I did. Good luck.

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When this past semester, my GPA was a 3.0

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Yes, I graduated a bit ago, but I just heard this about LMU about 2 weeks ago. All I can say is do not go on the statements on their web site. You should check with the state to verify their accredidation before you send your money. They have been under investigation for some time now and they have a long history of students being disgruntled. Just be careful, that is all. I have no doubt that you will do what ever it takes to graduate... I did. Good luck.

Thank you again. Do you know the number, or the name of the place I am supposed to call to verify their accredidation?

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FutureNurse, what was your gpa when you applied to LMU? Did you eventially get in?

Sorry..I didn't fully answer your question. I did get in for this Fall. When I applied the first time and didn't get in, I think my GPA was maybe a 2.5 or 2.75 I can't exaclty remember. After this past semester, my GPA was a 3.0

Are you going to LMU?

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