Anyone get into Truman's Nursing program for Fall 09?? Post here!!

pensacola5 · May 18, 2009

Yes, that was me :)

You are so awesome! Thanks for the reassurance! I had no idea that one can work in a hospital while in a nursing program (even if you're not a cna). Thank you for the advise. I am definitely going with Truman. I guess I'll see you on the 27th! Thank you again.

gonnabeanurse11 · May 19, 2009

Yes, that was me :)
You are so awesome! Thanks for the reassurance! I had no idea that one can work in a hospital while in a nursing program (even if you're not a cna). Thank you for the advise. I am definitely going with Truman. I guess I'll see you on the 27th! Thank you again.

Your welcome! Oh and I mean I sat at #12, 8 was my lab number in anatomy...lol. Look at the website for resurrection and you will see posts for CNA's and under requirements it says "CNA licensure or completion of one semester of an RN program will be accepted in place of licensure" something along those lines...in addition to those there are posts for the student nurse positions, which I hear are the same accept the nurses try to call you when they are about to perform procedures so that you can watch! Thats the first thing Im going to do once the first semester is over even though I already have a full time job, I think the experience will be priceless. I CAN NOT WAIT till the 27th!!!!

pensacola5 · May 19, 2009

Thanks again! I found student nursing positions for Rush & Children's Memorial. I am so thankful you mentioned this. This is the first time I've been at peace with knowing that Truman is the way to go. Take care & have a good summer! I've enrolled in an online medical terminology class through Truman this summer, other than that, I'll be hanging out with my kiddies before our 1st big day! :)

MA2006 · May 22, 2009

Congratulations nursing students! Hi, I graduated from Truman last year so I may be able to answer some of your questions. There are many good teachers at Truman, but from my experience Mrs. Romba and Mrs. Kipnis are really great. I went through the day program so I can't tell you much about the evening program. If you have any more questions let me know. Good luck!

pensacola5 · May 23, 2009

Hi MA2006,

What's the 1st semester like? My only class for the 1st semester will be Nurs 101 and I'll also be taking the pharmacology class (did you take pharmacology and what instructor did you have?). Also, I'm sure I'll learn more by orientation, but I'm just wondering, what kind of resources are available in the nursing program as far as tutoring when needed? What do Mrs. Romba and Mrs. Kipnis teach? During orientation when registering (as far as the day program is concerned), are you given the option of more than one instructor to choose from for the Nurs 101 class? If so, do Mrs. Romba or Mrs. Kipnis teach Nurs. 101?

Thanks!

sunny nurse student · May 25, 2009

Hello all!

I too was accepted into the fall 09 daytime class at Truman (so psyched). I am currently getting my certification as a CNA, but I do not see any opportunity to work in a hospital setting as a new grad. Any one have any advise?

gonnabeanurse11 · May 28, 2009

I went to Orientation today and didnt learn anything new really. They just passed out the book list which I had already from the website(nursing 102's syllabus was posted up until a few days ago on the nursing page and had a book list)and gave us our med forms and uniform order forms. Registered for Kipnis MW 8-950 and Kipnis @ St. Josephs on Tuesdays. That was my first choice clinical and class so I made sure I was the first one at orientation! I bought all my books off of amazon today and it was $800. Im getting pretty excited and cant wait to get my uniform! I just want to start already!!! I thought that you had to go to clinicals twice a week but it turns out that it is only one day a week, so I will have a lighter course load then I had last semester! That makes me excited because I think that I can definetly still work at least 32 hours a week for the first year. Did anyone else go to orientation today? What class did you register for?

amprinc · May 29, 2009

I have orientation on the 9th. how is the book list? I am very curios about how much books are going to be.

amprinc · May 31, 2009

I went to Orientation today and didnt learn anything new really. They just passed out the book list which I had already from the website(nursing 102's syllabus was posted up until a few days ago on the nursing page and had a book list)and gave us our med forms and uniform order forms. Registered for Kipnis MW 8-950 and Kipnis @ St. Josephs on Tuesdays. That was my first choice clinical and class so I made sure I was the first one at orientation! I bought all my books off of amazon today and it was $800. Im getting pretty excited and cant wait to get my uniform! I just want to start already!!! I thought that you had to go to clinicals twice a week but it turns out that it is only one day a week, so I will have a lighter course load then I had last semester! That makes me excited because I think that I can definetly still work at least 32 hours a week for the first year. Did anyone else go to orientation today? What class did you register for?

would you be able to send me a copy of the list if you have it available. I would really appreciate it. I want to start ordering my books early.

pensacola5 · May 31, 2009

I was also at orientation on the same day as you. I also have Kipnis on MW 8a-9:50a except clinical is for Thursdays at St. Joe's. I was hoping to work also while at the start of the program but I'm a bit nervous that I may not be able to pull it off. Good luck to you! By the way....I've been cking for schools that offer the pharmacology class, and I haven't seen it offered at Wright or Truman for the Fall. Do you think we'll need this to better prepare?

BABYGIRLCHAS · Jun 5, 2009

Hi !! Do u know what good instructors to take for the nursing program at truman ? Both for lecture and clinical ? Thanks a lot. How was the orientation. I will be attending the june 8th orientation this monday coming up.

kbobst81 · Jun 9, 2009

For all the new nursing students at Truman. I just graduated this year, about a month ago, and after all is said and done, I am glad I went to this college. It is very reasonably priced and the teachers there have been great (for the most part).

For 101/102 Mrs. Preston is THE BOMB! I've heard great things about Ms. Kipnis and Mrs. Romba as well, but I never had them personally.

BTW, Erica is the master when it comes to info. Everyone better treat her right because she is like the master operator in charge of the whole thing. She can tell you anything you need to know, and she is always great at getting back to you.

Second year is hellacious compared to first year, so enjoy it while you can. But keep these ideas in mind for your second year:

Mrs. Zimmermann is the unequivocal master of information and entertainment when it comes to med/surg. I could listen to her lecture for hours!

Ms. Abdullah rocks in peds and ob, and she will be very upfront with you about how well you are doing in clinicals.

Mrs. Folker is awesome with OB, and because of her I can ace any test of breastfeeding you can throw at me.

Mrs. Corbett is the pinnacle of psych teaching and will really show you how to deal with any difficulty you can think of with psychosocial issues.

Ms. Beaumard is one of the best clinical instructors. Get her if you can!

Hope this helps!