Hello_Nurse_2B

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1. TMCC Program

   Hello_Nurse_2B replied to kjsquared's topic in Nevada

   The program was designed to improve retention and the learning style is "easier" for adult learners. It is based on an "across the lifespan" disease-process - i.e. how does pneumonia affect an infant as compared to a geriatric patient? It is supposed...

2. TMCC Program

   Hello_Nurse_2B replied to kjsquared's topic in Nevada

   They actually changed the program a year a go. My fast-track group (we graduate in December) are the first to experience this change. Is it easier? People say it is, but I have nothing to compare it to.

3. TMCC Program

   Hello_Nurse_2B replied to kjsquared's topic in Nevada

   Be prepared to STUDY. My best advice... If you are a "science" person, learn to let that go. Nursing is not a hard science. It is very subjective and relative to the situation. Questions are not presented in a format that makes perfect sense. The que...

4. TMCC Nursing - Crying and frustrated

   Hello_Nurse_2B posted a topic in Nevada

   I am close to finishing my second semester of nursing school at TMCC. Even though I have decent grades (83% in med/surg and 88% in pathophysiology) I still feel like I'm on the chopping block. I am terrified of the summer term because the powers that...

5. Concept map for pathophysiology

   Hello_Nurse_2B posted a topic in General Students

   I have been assigned a concept map for my pathophysiology class. I have to link three diseases - diabetes mellitus type II, cor pulmonale, and pneumonia. I have a basic understanding that pneumonia can lead to acidosis due to restricted breathing whi...

6. TMCC vs WNCC

   Hello_Nurse_2B posted a topic in Nevada

   I have so far been accepted to Truckee Meadows Community College nursing program and am waiting to hear from Wester Nevada (Community) College. I have spoken to several students who have gone through TMCC's program and they all tell me it is hell. I...