Just dropped the application in the box at nursing dpt. on south campus. Good luck to everyone who's doing the same thing, and :bowingpurGod bless you all!
I got "A"s in all of my pre-requites, and alright score on my TEAS test, 85 national, and 85 regional. My grammar part of TEAS wasn't the best since I am an ESL, which is why my percentile isn't in the 90s. But hopefully I will be able to get in, after all, TCC is the only school I applied, I feel good about it.
Good luck to everyone! I'm currently in Foundations at TCC; it seems like it's been forever since I was worrying about whether or not I would get the letter. Now I'm just several days away from getting my first patient in clinical. If you have any questions, I don't mind answering. Like smilingbig said, definitely be prepared to spend a lot on books. On just the required list they give you, I spent about $700 alltogether at the bookstore.
I took A&P II and Micro in the same semester too and got an A in both, so it's definitely doable. Get as many of the other prereqs done as possible too, like English and Psych. Online classes were a real help if you want to look into those.
Good luck to everyone! I'm currently in Foundations at TCC; it seems like it's been forever since I was worrying about whether or not I would get the letter. Now I'm just several days away from getting my first patient in clinical. If you have any questions, I don't mind answering. Like smilingbig said, definitely be prepared to spend a lot on books. On just the required list they give you, I spent about $700 alltogether at the bookstore.
I took A&P II and Micro in the same semester too and got an A in both, so it's definitely doable. Get as many of the other prereqs done as possible too, like English and Psych. Online classes were a real help if you want to look into those.
$700? On my!? Did you try to buy the from Ebay or Amazon.com? Or do you have to buy them at the bookstore?
Specializes in Infection Control, Employee Health & TB.
do you HAVE to have medical term and pharm done before you can apply or can you take them once your accepted?
Medical terminology & pharmacology are not required for TCC's program.... txmommy said that they brought back their extra points system so you would only get "bonus" points for having taken those classes before you apply. I could see how they would definitely be helpful though. They had stopped using that system when I applied, so I didn't even consider taking them.
Specializes in Infection Control, Employee Health & TB.
$700? On my!? Did you try to buy the from Ebay or Amazon.com? Or do you have to buy them at the bookstore?
I would certainly shop around for your books!! You will find many all over the web and even at local second-hand bookstores that are seriously cheaper than at the campus book store. I am blessed to have my husband working part-time at a bookstore and we get a decent discount, so that helped me out alot! Most of the text books I bought online.
Keep in mind that you will also need to be purchasing your uniform & a stethoscope too! And you will need to purchase your skills kit from your Camp Success day. So, there are a lot of charges coming your way... but since you are picking up some extra hours at work you will be prepared!! And... it will ALL pay off in the end!!
if i get accepted in anybody's nursing program, i dont think i can work and do that at the same time...i've already prepared my hubby that i'm quittin my job.....shoot i'm just a substitute teacher anyway, so it doesnt matter...:chuckle
I want to thank everyone again for answering my questions....i'll just chug along and finish up these science classes while i'm still subbing for the school district.
I got a website from a parent at my son's school where you can rent your text books then return them at the end of the semester.... www.chegg.com they have rented from them so they can vouch that its a good company...i'ma check them out myself
I checked around online before I bought them, but it was hard to find used copies that were the newest edition from reliable sources. Amazon, B&N, etc. were basically the same price as the bookstore for a new copy. The three most expensive books (Kozier Fundamentals, Jarvis Physical Assessment, and Elkins Nursing Skills) have online components that you have to buy. They come bundled together at the bookstore but be careful if you buy them separately because you might end up paying more.
For most people the schedule is four days a week. Two clinical days (7-1 or 1-7), two theory days, and a skills lab on a theory day. They pick your schedule for you but it's possible to switch with someone else. Also, after about 4-5 weeks you will have to travel to the clinical site the day before each clinical to pick out a patient. So if any of you have to arrange child care that's something to keep in mind.
hello everyone im thinking about applying for tcc program in for spring 010 but im really nervous ive heard horry stories on tcc. but im taking classes this summer and in the fall for BS. DOES ANY ONE KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR ON THE TEAS TEST AND WHAT ARE THE MAIN THINGS THEY ARE LOOKING AT???
The TEAS test is not that bad. It covers Reading, Math, Science, and Grammar. The math covers fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios and proportions, and basic algebra. The reading and grammar are very basic. The science covers micro, chemistry, A&P, life science, and physical science. Honestly, though, I only had 1-2 A&P questions and just a few micro questions. It seemed like the majority of my science questions were about life science and physical science. If you study the study guide, you should be alright. One thing that may help you is to practice some math problems. The test is timed, and quite a few people run out of time and the math section. So, practicing problems makes you a little faster at finishing them on the test.
As far as the nursing department is concerned, they focus on the math and science scores. They weigh those more heavily than the reading and grammar. Do not stress over the TEAS. I'm sure you will do fine. Good luck on it. :)
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Good luck to everyone! I'm currently in Foundations at TCC; it seems like it's been forever since I was worrying about whether or not I would get the letter. Now I'm just several days away from getting my first patient in clinical. If you have any questions, I don't mind answering. Like smilingbig said, definitely be prepared to spend a lot on books. On just the required list they give you, I spent about $700 alltogether at the bookstore.
I took A&P II and Micro in the same semester too and got an A in both, so it's definitely doable. Get as many of the other prereqs done as possible too, like English and Psych. Online classes were a real help if you want to look into those.