Jefferson State Community College Fall 2015 Applicants

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I wanted to start a thread for all who are planning on applying to the Fall 2015 nursing program. I feel it will be very helpful in the process. I just moved to Alabama in May of last year & was originally going for Physical Therapy (not assistant, actual therapist). Well that has fallen through & I feel led to go the nursing route. I already have a bachelors degree from another college so all my prerequisites are done (just wished I would have done a little better -hince my PT problem). I have signed up for my TEAS test for February 5th so hopefully if I don't get what I want I can retake it in time for the application. I emailed one of the advisors at the Shelby campus & she said the average applicant is at 60% /90pts. When I calculate that up it doesn't seem like much. So my goal is to make around 85% or more, but we shall see. I just know I need to do VERY,VERY well on the TEAS to make up for my grades not being all A's.

How about anyone else, where do you all stand with applying this fall? Are you doing full time, night-weekend? Which campus are you all applying to?

Does anyone have an idea about what times clinicals will be for the n/w program? I know they don't start until the spring semester but i'd still like to have an idea

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Specializes in Neonatal ICU.

I am so sorry but I still can not find the page....could someone send me a link????

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Specializes in Neonatal ICU.

Yes thank you very much!!!

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Has anyone that is attending the Jefferson campus received an email regarding the skills pack? I saw where some people from the N/W program has received one but I haven't received one. Just wanted to make sure I'm not missing something.

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Let us know how orientation goes for the day timers.

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Orientation at the Pell City campus today went well. Very informational. Very straight forward. I don't know whether to be excited or terrified! Great orientation though. Looking forward to orientation plus on Thursday and Friday.

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Hello everybody and congratulations!!

who do you recommend at the Jefferson campus for microbiology?

Thanks In Advance!

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

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congrats to all who got accepted, I was at summer day program in shelby, it was a hard semester but I passed. for fundamentals strictly read before going to class. good luck

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I am currently in my last semester of the Jeff State PT Nights and Weekend program at Shelby. First of all, I highly recommend this tract for the teaching staff, if for no other reason. The Director is absolutely wonderful, and you can tell by her actions, demeanor, and grace, that she really cares about her students and personally invests in their education and development.

Secondly, I am a paramedic, and I have a rigorous schedule with meager pay, so this tract maximized my ability to work while going to school. Let me be the first to warn you, if you believe this program requires classroom-only time or that you will only need to spend 2-3 hours per night, twice week to achieve your RN, you are about to be in serious shock! This requires a MAJOR commitment of your time and attention, and you will need to have all of your responsibilities in line in order to be successful.

As far as stressing over the TEAS V test, don't sweat it. I was unaware it was a requirement and it just happened to be scheduled the day I went in to check out the program, so..I sat for it. I made an 82% and the nursing advisor seemed to be confident that it would put me near the top of the list, as this program is highly competitive for entrance.

Once you're in..EARN your right to STAY. Work hard, pay attention, and you'll do GREAT!

Remember, in all things, 80% of the struggle is BELIEVING you are capable and worthy to achieve it, the rest is gravy! Let me know if I can help in any way!

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Thank you so much for your insight! You sharing your experience is really helpful.

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