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1. Tcat Ripley lpn

   TennesseeNurseToB replied to kjones3725's topic in Tennessee

   Thanks kjones, I really appreciate the info. I think you're right. I need to study pharm & med-surg & get a good grasp on them. And congrads on your success in the program! I know you worked hard for it.

2. Tcat Ripley lpn

   TennesseeNurseToB replied to kjones3725's topic in Tennessee

   Kjones, I have a few more questions to ask if you don't mind... What is hard about med-surg; I know you mentioned that people were struggling in med-surg, what specifically were they struggling with? Did the class lose anyone in med-surg? How many c...

3. Tcat Ripley lpn

   TennesseeNurseToB replied to kjones3725's topic in Tennessee

   I was considering the 18 month program at Covington. Its closer than the Ripley location & I would be able to keep working.

4. Tcat Ripley lpn

   TennesseeNurseToB replied to kjones3725's topic in Tennessee

   Thanks kjones, I appreciate the information. I have a couple more questions...did you find the dosage calculations difficult to learn? And as far as Mrs Bratchi's grading system, did any of the final exams on any of your courses ever count for 50% of...

5. Tcat Ripley lpn

   TennesseeNurseToB replied to kjones3725's topic in Tennessee

   I'll tell you what I know about the costs & kjones can elaborate on this more because she is still in school. BOOKS: Its way cheaper for you to buy them on your own than to purchase them from the school. The school charges full price (if not more...

6. Tcat Ripley lpn

   TennesseeNurseToB replied to kjones3725's topic in Tennessee

   Kjones how long are your days when doing the cna, med pass & assessment rotations? I know the teacher mentioned that there would be 8, 10 & 12 hr days when doing rotations but you also mentioned that the the lpn rotations wouldn't start until...

7. Tcat Ripley lpn

   TennesseeNurseToB replied to kjones3725's topic in Tennessee

   Sorry, I misspoke. She is correct. The A&P course was roughly 3 weeks. I had to go back & look at the syllabus. It's been a while.

8. Tcat Ripley lpn

   TennesseeNurseToB replied to kjones3725's topic in Tennessee

   Sure, I can email it to you. I'm pretty sure I still have it. A&P may be a weed out course in the tcat program (I'm not really sure) but in a community college/university setting its not difficult at all, simply because it's a prerequisite and yo...

9. Tcat Ripley lpn

   TennesseeNurseToB replied to kjones3725's topic in Tennessee

   Hi Meshon, don't worry! Your scores are just fine. I would sooner be shocked if you didn't get accepted. I don't care what TCAT says about their being "100's" of applicants applying for their LPN program, this is the easiest nursing program to get in...

10. New LPN grad quickly becoming discouraged

    TennesseeNurseToB replied to Khope1's topic in New Nurse

    If you have come to the decision for whatever reason that a client needed hospitalization, you did the right thing by calling an ambulance FIRST. Your employer isn't a doctor & even if they were, they can't give medical advice over the phone &...

11. Northwest Technical Institute - Does anyone have information about their PN program

    TennesseeNurseToB replied to TennesseeNurseToB's topic in School Programs

    Its amazing that this school is known for having a 99% pass rate but so little is known about the PN program. I can't even find any online posts about it except for 1.

12. Northwest Technical Institute - Does anyone have information about their PN program

    TennesseeNurseToB posted a topic in School Programs

    So I'm looking into the practical nursing program at NWTI in Springdale, AR & I called the school to inquire about the program & ask questions but I was told that they are going through staff changes & they couldn't give me any answers to...

13. What steps do I need to take to become a CRNA?

    TennesseeNurseToB replied to TennesseeNurseToB's topic in SRNA

    So what happens if I get accepted into a CRNA program & the "doctorate degree" mandate takes place the first year I'm in the program? Do I then have to pursue all those additional educational requirements despite being in the middle of the progra...

14. What steps do I need to take to become a CRNA?

    TennesseeNurseToB replied to TennesseeNurseToB's topic in SRNA

    I'm in the Memphis area but the school I'm attending is about 50 miles away (in a very small town). I chose to drive the distance because I didn't like the location of the LPN school in Memphis. Its in a bad area. However, I've already gotten the imp...

15. What steps do I need to take to become a CRNA?

    TennesseeNurseToB replied to TennesseeNurseToB's topic in SRNA

    Well I'm currently a CNA now but I don't work in a hospital. However, that's something I can start looking into. I'm starting out in LPN school because I wanted to start working as a LPN while I pursed my RN degree. Its my understanding from what ot...