Jeff State 2011 Fall Hopefuls!

CNA2bRN13 · Jul 16, 2011

I hate that we have to graduate two semesters later, but I'm going to be so glad I did PT when adult nursing, and Maternal/child nursing are separated instead of being thrown in my face at once. Plus, going through NS and not working just isn't a reality to most anymore. Has anyone else googled Jeff State graduation pics? Lol. Their ceremony is nice! (I'm a dork I guess).

busymom35 · Jul 17, 2011

Hi CNA2RN13 I wish I didn't have to work while in nursing school but unfortunately with my husband on disability I can't afford to quit.I only work part time (about 15-20 hours a week) but I am still afraid that I won't put enough time into studying. But I will have to make time!! I am pretty good at prioritizing. I looked at the graduation pics on Jeff States web site. One of these days we will be there. I can't wait!!!

teejazzy2 · Jul 18, 2011

yes we will be okay busy mom.... Monday then Tuesday... time is winding down til orientation..

busymom35 · Jul 18, 2011

Yes teejazzy it is getting closer. I will so glad to finally find out all the info esp. about the books. That is what I am most worried about. I have been trying to price them on different websites. But I think I read on here that they give you a list that breaks down each semester and what books you will need. I know on the bookstore website the bundle of new books for 102 is $700. That is a lot of money! But I am sure I can figure something out. I know I have a lot of questions for tomorrow, just hope I don't forget one lol.

teejazzy2 · Jul 18, 2011

at busymom... yes one day left... i took sassyrn2012's advice and ordered a book from Amazon b/c $700 is a lot of money. Books are more than the tuition. lol... what time is you guys orientation tommorrow?

dreamer2013 · Jul 18, 2011

Registration is now open guys. Do they register us for the nursing courses or do we do it ourselves?

teejazzy2 · Jul 18, 2011

I noticed that people have started to register. I thought they register us but now it seems like we can register ourself

CNA2bRN13 · Jul 18, 2011

I'm on pell, but the nursing courses this semester only count for two credits. I hope they don't make me take two or three other classes to stay full time. I have to have it! Has anyone else asked someone in the nursing dept how this works? I know nursing credits run different. I can't register now anyways because my last school won't be sending my grades to Jeff state until after August 8th, and they are holding my award until then. :uhoh3: I always heard they register us after orientation.

busymom35 · Jul 18, 2011

@ teejazzy Our orientation is at 1:00 pm. I work at a summer day care program and one of the girls in my class mom got into the night program at the Shelby campus. So she will be in your classes I am going to see what they say about books tomorrow, and then check around online again.

@CNA2RN13 I have always been told that financial aid will not pay for any classes not required for your major. I had only one pre req left to take this summer and thought abought taking medical terminology to be at least part time. But financial aid told me that they would not pay for the class since it is not one of the required courses for the nursing program. So I dropped it. Hope that helps. :)

dreamer2013 · Jul 18, 2011

To receive your full financial aid award you have to have 12 credit hours regardless if you're a nursing student or not. I'll be full time at Shelby and I've got to take an additional 4 credit hour course to receive my full aid since the nursing classes are only considered 8 credit hours.

CNA2bRN13 · Jul 18, 2011

That would mean I would have to take 3 more classes to be full time, since I only have 2 nursing credits. EEK. I only have a few classes left that I can take towards the bachelors too. I'm going to see what other options I have tomorrow. Pell does help out if you change it to part time right? Thanks guys

grad11 · Jul 18, 2011

Did anyone have problems with the background check? My details arent showing up, but the customer service rep said that a payment was received and my report is in progress. I did it on july 7. Just wondering if any of you all had problems like this.