jessrn78

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1. Calling all southwest tn comm. College spring 2012 hopefuls!!!

   jessrn78 replied to SheriWood's topic in Tennessee

   It is 60 for both semesters. When I applied a while ago, the application said 120 and the 2 years I was there it was always 60 students each semester. You need to go ahead and realize that the people you talk to at SW have NO IDEA what they are talki...

2. Is a double major, BSN/BSW worth it?

   jessrn78 replied to caw100's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I have 2 other BS degrees. I took the ADN route because I didn't think I needed another BS degree. Sadly, in the nursing world, my other degrees mean 0. I am now in a RN-BSN program to get my 3rd BS degree. If it is only 1 more semester, why not? Yo...

3. ASN OR BSN

   jessrn78 replied to mmartin94's topic in Tennessee

   I think the tide is definitely turning. I would say go for BSN. If that really isn't option, then go for the ADN then go back. I don't think in Memphis, at least in the next 2 or so years, you will have a problem getting a job. It may not be your dre...

4. ASN OR BSN

   jessrn78 replied to mmartin94's topic in Tennessee

   I graduated in December with my ADN and I know that between my class and the Spring 2011 class at least one person got hired by every hospital in the Mid South except St Francis (Meth U, S, N, Baptist, VA, Lebonheur, St Jude, and the Med). No one has...

5. The first time your pt crashed

   jessrn78 replied to tech1000's topic in Emergency

   I had ACLS but it all went out the window the first time my patient coded. I was a deer in headlights and so freaked out, I didn't even know how to call for help. Thankfully, we brought him back him back quickly. I don't care who you are or how much ...

6. RN to BSN program at University of Memphis

   jessrn78 replied to scifihippie's topic in Tennessee

   I graduated in December 2010. I did have to email them to get my transcript evaluated and know that a friend of my in the program had to also. They do put the regular BSN students first so if it takes longer than you think it should, get in touch wit...

7. RN to BSN program at University of Memphis

   jessrn78 replied to scifihippie's topic in Tennessee

   I am currently in the program. I chose the 3 semester route. I wouldn't recommend going less than that. I took one class over summer and am taking 3 this semester. 2 are half semester classes so it comes out to 2 classes at a time. So far so good. Wi...

8. You really think nurses make alot of money? Let me give you something to think about

   jessrn78 replied to diosa78's topic in General Nursing

   I am a second careerer too. I made way more money in my last career but was totally trapped - no advancement, not marketable in other cities, etc. Nursing offered me almost as much with the ability to advance/move. I never thought nursing paid a lot ...

9. Taking 6 months off nursing...right after graduation?

   jessrn78 replied to BA_anthropology's topic in General Nursing

   I waited 6 months after graduation to look for a job. I just needed the break. I spoke with a recruiter prior to making my decision and she flat out said there would probably be more opportunities for me AFTER I am licensed. (She some some specialtie...