JSRCC Nursing.

beachmedic · Apr 28, 2009

I graduated from there recently. They seem to have a hard time finding enough clinical spots, and there has been a lot of high level turnover in the nursing department. Unless that school is your only chance, I'd try some other community college or a hospital diploma school first.

ssnva1 · Apr 28, 2009

I am taking my pre-reqs there now. (Almost done thank God!) I applied to Bon Secours because they have evening classes. I wanted to go to Reynolds because it's quicker, not as many classes and close to home. I agree with beachmedic..I have heard they have a high turnover as far as instructors, which means they cannot accept many students. Therefore, it is very hard to get into the program. Good luck with you nursing career.

Autumn_Love · May 20, 2009

I am currently in the Pre-Nursing program at JSRCC, and have been giving serious consideration to transfering to JTCC or Bon Secour for Spring 2010. I agree about turnover rates. As a matter of fact, I believe they are looking for a director right now. I don't find the department to be all that helpful, but then again, maybe that changes when you are actually in the clinical program. Also, overall, I think JSRCC is just slow, and hard to deal with.

tishial · May 20, 2009

I am also a mother of two little ones. I completed my prereqs. at J. Sarge and applied for the summer program. I start next week! The application process is confusing and I was given conflicting information about how students were ranked when they apply. Overall though my experience has been positive. I expect the summer to be insanely hard and will let you know how it goes. Good Luck with your studies!

VA_RN2B · May 29, 2009

I have been accepted for the Fall (YAY!!!!) and am looking forward to hearing what the summer program is like. Any hints on what books to buy for NUR 111. There is an orientation in July but I would like to get a head start as I am a bit older than the usual student.

lauralauranurse · May 29, 2009

oh j. sarge .. ughhh ..

they're program is such a mess. from the instructors to the unorganization and high-fail rate of it all .. i would suggest anywhere but there!

the old director wasn't that helpful and the new director is THE WORST.

i graduated from their LPN program but refused to go any further with them. i'm now at southside regional and really like it so far!

tishial · May 29, 2009

I will be happy to keep in touch with you and let you know how it goes. Definitely go to Amazon to look at your text books. I got mine for half the price that the school book store wanted and they are in brand new condition. There are like 6 different required books and several suggested ones. The very first week you will have a medical dosage math test. You must make an 80 on it or they will put you out of the class. They give you 2 tries. I passed mine but some didn't. I suggest that you look at amazon for "medical dosage made easy" as it helped me to prepare. Someone told me about it ahead of time so I had time to look at it a few weeks before classes started. Also they recommend "test taking techniques for beginning nursing students" by nugent and vitale, 5th edition. I have my first test next thursday and I will let you know if this book really helped. You must make a 79.5 to pass the class. No extra credit.

VA_RN2B · May 29, 2009

Tishial, thank you so much for the heads up and suggestions! I will absolutely get the books you suggested and would love to keep in touch. I applied for the summer but didn't get in so I am so glad that I made the Fall class :)

Take care!

tishial · May 30, 2009

I know 3 other people that got in for fall, they are all nice and will make good class mates.

ksh270 · Jun 13, 2009

]I was accepted as an alternate for the Fall 09 at JSRCC. I was just curious if anyone has any information on the process or probability of actually getting in as an alternate. Any info is greatly appreciated :)

VA_RN2B · Jun 17, 2009

Any helpful hints for starting the JSRCC nursing program in the Fall? I have orientation on July 7th but am anxious to know if there is anything to buy, study, etc. that would be useful. Thanks!!