Jeff State Fall '09 Hopefuls??

almostfearless · Jul 14, 2009

I have a (possibly) odd question- Did everyone confirm their spot by leaving a message on her voicemail? I sometimes don't trust that they actually check it, but since that's the number they tld us to call, surely they do.

I guess I'm just paranoid. I took me a long time and lots of work to get here.

wanna2brn · Jul 15, 2009

please do...I'm in same boat, have bachelors, no financial aid for JS!

I spoke to a lady in the Alabaster Career Center, she referred me to a website and signed up there, then called her back and got put into an orientation for 8/17. She said I might qualify b/c of family size and low income ( I havent worked while pregnant) but I will post when I know for sure. At this point, anything will help. We have been pretty stressed since I don't qualify for student loans at JS - which I really do not understand b/c I only have a little in loans from my first degree. The fin aid office said I do not qualify b/c number of hours taken....Just taking one day at a time now :coollook:

VSBlonde · Jul 15, 2009

Just FYI, you can find the Calculate with confidence on ebay right now, NEW, for $37.00, free shipping. 4th Edition!

almostfearless · Jul 15, 2009

Same situation here- was a Psych major at UAB about a year from graduating, and changed paths. Then, I worked for AT&T mobility and made enough to pay my own tuition, and it was before I got married so I didn't have any bills. Now I have very small amount of loans out, but too many hours. Just when I actually NEED the loans.

wanna2brn · Jul 25, 2009

Just to update on the tutition assistance flyer. I called and was prequalified and then attended orientation on Monday. I had to turn in some paperwork and do a few things online but overall very simple. From what I understand these are govt grants for dislocated worker, graduates whose degree does not help with job and older students. It only applies to people in a two year program and they are extremely helpful. I have not for sure been sent through (waiting on response from Montgomery) but it should cover about 90-95% of tutition, books and supplies. Once granted, the funds will cover all semesters until you use all funds. Since, I have completed most of my prereqs, it should cover most of my needs. I highly recommend contacting them if you need assistance. The staff was so nice and helpful. I think they can prequlaify you over the phone to see if you should apply. Let me know if you have any more questions :nuke: Has anyone started on the dosage calculations? Can't wait to meet you all in class !!!!!

BamaGrl2386 · Jul 26, 2009

I haven't bought my textbooks yet (I'm still trying to decide if I want to buy their "bundle" or find each book myself through Barnes and Noble) so I haven't been working the problems in Calculate with Confidence, but I have been reading and working through a book I bought at Barnes and Noble called Math for Nurses, which I think covers the same concepts. The take home quiz they gave us at orientation seems pretty straight forward, so I'm not as worried as I was before. Have you encountered any difficulties with the text assignment?

jurac29 · Jul 26, 2009

Which campus are you at? I'm at Jefferson and we didn't get a take home quiz!?!?!?!? Are you in the part time program or full time?

Lucy G · Jul 26, 2009

yeah, no take home quiz for the part time oreintation

wanna2brn · Jul 26, 2009

I have basically been working on the straight conversion problems. I wanted to get comfortable with those. I plan on working on the injection ad iv problems this week. So far, no major problems. I glad they sent this home b/c it has eased my anxiety about the math. I am waiting on funds to purchase books. I think I am going to do the bundle b/c I want the ebook access. They do have a copy of the calculations book in the library. I have made copies of the things I needed until I buy the book.

BamaGrl2386 · Jul 27, 2009

I'm full time at Shelby campus...a friend of mine who graduated from Jeff State's program a while ago said she heard the same horror stories about the math portion before she started but when it came down to it, she said patient care plans were what kept everyone up until the wee hours of the morning...I guess if we just expect the worst then we can be pleasantly surprised if it turns out any easier :lol2:

09RN · Jul 27, 2009

The problem with the Math was not how hard but lack of time to teach ourself. We had four weeks to learn all of the Math and basically we self taught ourself on top of everything else. Plus our tests were timed. One minute per question. Its a great idea to learn the math ahead of time when you acutally have time and your not tired. We lost a good portion of our people due to math and health assessment class. Best of luck to yall!! You can do it!! As far as paper work goes for clinicals do your care plans straight from the book you get.

wanna2brn · Jul 29, 2009

Has anyone found out any info on costs for immunizations/titers? I know that the Hep B cost $39 per shot at Shelby County Health Dept. I have had my tetorifice shot. I just curious if anyone had decided where they were going to go to get theirs taken care of......