IRSC spring 2014 hopefuls!

colive321 · Mar 17, 2014

I have another question....

What is your schedule like? How many days a week, times, etc.

Just wondering so I can think about what my work schedule could be like if I get accepted.

Thanks!

KimKofke · Mar 17, 2014

Our schedule was: Monday 8-1 in fort pierce for lecture (optional if you're an internet student)

Tuesday 8:30-12:30 fort pierce lab

Wednesday 8:30-12:30 fort pierce lab

Now, we are in clinicals. Monday still 8-1 in fort pierce (optional if you're internet student)

Tuesday 6:30-2:30 clinical location

Wednesday 6:30-2:30 clinical location

Clinical times vary, but usually start at 6:30

colive321 · Mar 17, 2014

So the lecture is only offered in Fort Pierce?

& if you don't mind answering all my questions…lol...

How are the teachers? And how are the tests/the lecture material?

I'm soo curious as to how different it'll be from normal classes

Thanks for all your help!!

KimKofke · Mar 18, 2014

It's very different. It's been a struggle for me... I started catching my breath about week 6... not trying to scare you, just telling you what no one really told me. The tests are not like gen ed tests. They are multiple choice, but you need to choose the BEST or the FIRST thing you would do as far as applying the nursing process. I still haven't figured out my best learning style. I can't read all the material and retain it, I try to make each section interactive, by taking notes, practice quizzes and etc. Study groups help too.

Lecture is only offered in Fort Pierce. If you choose to be an internet student, you will have the option of going to Fort Pierce on Fridays to take the test with other students, or going to a testing center at a campus closer to you. I have been taking my exams at the Mueller center on Friday mornings. Lecture is optional if you are an internet student, I go to class each Monday. I need to hear the lecture in person to help me retain the information. (at least, this is how it is for my term - not saying it can't change.)

I won't lie... It's overwhelming. The teachers are amazing. All there to help you succeed. Can't say a bad thing about any of them. They each have their specialty and strength and that is generally the subject they teach us, but they definitely work as a team.

colive321 · Mar 18, 2014

Thanks for alll the info!

Good luck!!

colive321 · Mar 21, 2014

Hi,

so today we all got our letters and I was put on the alternate list.

I have a few questions, just wondering if anyone has any info :)

Does anyone know how many alternates were accepted last semester? Or if most people ended up getting in?

& what goes on at the first mandatory meeting? Is it just an info session or do they also begin collecting paperwork/doing drugs screens and stuff?

thanks!!

colive321 · Apr 2, 2014

Does anyone know how many alternates got in for your semester?

CURRYA · Apr 3, 2014

I know of at least 6 alternates, including myself that were accepted.

colive321 · Apr 7, 2014

Currya,

I'm so anxious

How long did you have to wait before you found out?

CURRYA · Apr 10, 2014

I found out a few weeks after the meeting when all our immunizations and physical were due. I know of come alternates that did not get in until the week before classes, so don't lose hope! :)

annasmum · May 6, 2014

I was excepted to the fall 2014 Nursing program at IRSC. I was wondering do we have to wear the zip front nursing tops the bookstore sells or can we wear white Gray's anatomy style scrub tops?

GrandmaRN2b · May 6, 2014

I'm not sure what the Gray's anatomy scrub tops look like, but you will need to purchase tops that have a full front zipper and of course white. The only ones that I have seen are the brand that they sell in the bookstore (Landau) but I'm sure there are others.