J. Sargent Reynolds RN program

nursn4me · May 20, 2006

rn2bemommyof3,

I am currently taking my pre-reqs for the rn program at j.sarg as well. I was enrolled in their lpn program and I am one class short of completing that program, but I took a long break and now I am more concerned with getting my pre-reqs done for the rn program because I have wasted too much time already. I do know that if I complete the last class in the lpn program then I can just take the transition class and go straight into the rn program with only 3 semesters left. I think I was told that the wait is 6 months if you go that route. Since you are going straight for the rn program I would suggest if you already have high school biology,chemistry, and algebra then go ahead sign up to take the net entrance test for the rn program.That way if you pass the test with a 60 percent composite score they will put you on the waiting list for the first nursing course and they will contact you when a clinical spot becomes available. While you are waiting, you should take all of your pre-reqs for the program. This will make life much easier on you to have all your pre-reqs done, nursing courses combined with clinicals can wreak havoc on one's life if you know what I mean. The program is rigorous and intense. Most of the instructors are very nice and they try to help you if you are having trouble. The clinicals are done at MCV, Chippenham Hospital, Johnston Willis, St.Mary's, Henrico etc. They go to all the local hospitals and the clinicals can be morning or evening hours just depends on the semester. Hope this helps let me know if you have anymore questions, Best of luck to you!

SheriBabi · May 26, 2006

Hey Kimberly,

I had high school chemistry and all that stuff and did not have to take any remedial math or english courses. If that is the case with you, go take the NET exam ASAP. There are some fairly inexpensive prep books to kind of get you prepared for the NET. When I took the test 3 years ago, it was basic math and science and then verbal skills (that was the hardest sectioni for me), but things that you completely have forgotten (especially if you have been out of high school for a while). So I would recommend a good review book, a good nights sleep, and a good breakfast lol . If your placement tests have you taking a few courses to bring you up to date on math or english or whatever, take them and then take the NET (I think you have to take those classes first according to policy--and it will help you prepare for the NET). Then you can take all the general courses while you wait. I took 6 to 9 credits each semester (eng, mth, psy, soc, nas and all that stuff). By the time I finished, I only had to sit out the summer before taking NUR 111 ( I actually was offered a place in the summer session if I recall correctly, but it was too much for me at that time). I think at that time the waiting list was 18 months, but it ended up being 15 months. Also, what I did that summer was took a drug dosage class and wish I actually had taken a pharmacology course. If you have a semester free, use it to take a class that will help you during nursing fundamentals and your clinical courses. It has been a challenge for me and I think kind of spreading out the classes and taken all the general classes first has helped me survive. I can't imagine myself taking eng and nas along with nursing fundamentals as they have it outlined in the curriculum. I would have lost it :trout: . lol

I am counting down. I have 10 months until I graduate if i pass all my upcoming courses.

:balloons: :balloons: :balloons: I wish you the best!! :balloons: :balloons: :balloons:

Sheri

Ps As far as liking the program: I like it. It is a challenge. My best advice is actually take the learn how to read and learn how to study seminars when you take student orientation (std 100). JSRCC's nursing program stresses application of knowledge. you do have to remember things but the test put more emphasis on application of what you learned. It usually takes exposure to something about 5 times before it sticks. So reading the textbook, going to lecture, doing the workbooks, reviewing, doing the delmar skill labs in the computer lab--all that helps for the info to sink in. You learn a lot in this course and at first it was very overwhelming to me. Make sure if you are having a hard time at the beginning of NUR 111, get help early. You need a good foundation to build on, so study, study, study--ask questions and get help until it clicks and you get a good base. I have had great instructors who are always willing to help and there are tutors available too and a retention specialist who tutors.

RN2bemommyof3 · May 27, 2006

Thank you for the info!!

Sheri - So how long did it take once you graduate to get your ASN, Start to finish? Thanks!

Kimberly

heaverboo2006 · May 27, 2006

I'm not in the RN program but i'm finishing up my LPN degree this semester and hoping to transition over to the RN in spring 07. It'll take me about a year once I get in to take everything I need. After the NUR 115 class (transition course) you are able to take a test to see if you can test out of NUR 112 but if you can't then you have to take the class which they dont recommend taking in the summer because of the amount of information.

The waiting list for the RN program is ridiculous and something needs to be done soon! I've been in school since august of 04 and they told me then the wait was 12-18 months and it's only getting longer now. The whole program is nothing but a run-around...this person tells you this and the person over there tells you something completly different.

My advice, stay on top of things! Make them remember who you are! If you dont stay on top of things you'll be lost and won't know what to do.

We do our clinicals at Henrico Doctors, MCV, St. Marys, Community, Cumberland....local places.

I feel as if I've learned a lot since i've started my nursing classes (which was in august) but I still feel as if I have more learning to go before I feel comfortable doing a procedure or being a nurse. I havn't had much experience doing procedures. Since august i've passed meds and giving them through IV's, given 2 shots, little wound care, tube feedings, taken catheters/IV's/strykers out...but that's about it. I feel I havn't done as much as I should be doing...

Just a recap, stay on top of things and good luck with the program!

quietgal · Jun 8, 2006

Do you know how long the waiting list is for the lpn program at reynolds.

heaverboo2006 · Jun 28, 2006

I'm not sure how long the wait is for the LPN program is now. When I registered for it a year ago it was only a semester but I'm sure it's backing up now because people don't want to wait for the RN program.