lsprrnbr

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1. Southwest Tn Community College

   lsprrnbr replied to khakiman's topic in Tennessee

   I think that it would be ok, just dont whip it out in a patient's room :) It would definately be convenient because you wouldnt have to bring your text, nsg dictionary, lab book, and drug book to every clinical. You may want to wait until school sta...

2. Southwest Tn Community College

   lsprrnbr replied to khakiman's topic in Tennessee

   Khakiman- I will address the other part of your message in a PM as soon as I can. I totally understand how you feel. It will get better.

3. Southwest Tn Community College

   lsprrnbr replied to khakiman's topic in Tennessee

   Khakiman- I recieved your PM. I cannot PM yet...need 3 more posts, I think. I am not sure how a PDA would be received in the clinical areas. It really depends on your instructor. Cell phones are not really allowed. I have an Iphone and I have us...

4. Southwest Tn Community College

   lsprrnbr replied to khakiman's topic in Tennessee

   Hmm...cant figure out how to PM. Whats your email?

5. Southwest Tn Community College

   lsprrnbr replied to khakiman's topic in Tennessee

   Let's see...the fluids/electrolytes test will be the most difficult. I believe that this is the second test. There is a fluids book that you will have to buy. Go ahead and start reading it. You will be tired and completely overwhelmed if you wait...

6. Southwest Tn Community College

   lsprrnbr replied to khakiman's topic in Tennessee

   Congrats on being accepted. I am a 3rd semester student at STCC. Do not worry about your scrubs or stethoscope. You will be have to buy your uniform through a company that the school uses. They will fit you for everything and help you get it orde...

7. Southwest TN Community College Spring 09

   lsprrnbr replied to mata_hari85's topic in Tennessee

   Know your meds and remember that ANYTHING goes on the tests. Just because they did not make something seem that important doesnt mean that you won't be tested on it. And remember that when you have to select the priority nursing action, you ALWAYS ...

8. Southwest TN Community College Spring 09

   lsprrnbr replied to mata_hari85's topic in Tennessee

   You have to remember that the community college graduates have to take and pass the same test that the BSN students have to take. That basically means that you are cramming everything that you have to know in 2 years vs. 4 years. It is not easy, an...

9. Southwest TN Community College Spring 09

   lsprrnbr replied to mata_hari85's topic in Tennessee

   I made a 157. Bicster, congratulations! Brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride and hang in there! It is a TOUGH program, and you will find that many of the classmates that you start with will not make it. I just finished my second semester and ...

10. Who worked during nursing school?

    lsprrnbr replied to hnt1987's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently working my way through school. If I had the choice, I would cut back to about 25 horus a week, but it isn't an option right now. Working during school is hard, but it can be done. I am fortunate enough to have an employer that works...

11. Passing rate for your school?

    lsprrnbr replied to ashemson's topic in General Students

    For our lecture class, you have to have a 78% cumulative grade to pass. This is calculated based only on tests. Other assignments are not used to calculate your final grade. For clinical, it is a pass/fail situation. The only test that we have i...

12. Schools in the Memphis area

    lsprrnbr replied to sukihb21's topic in Tennessee

    I have a BS from U of M in another field and I am in STCC for ASN right now. I was recently looking at the U of M nursing website and if I am reading it correctly, RNs that have a bachelors in ANY field are eligible for U of M's MSN program. I am S...

13. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    lsprrnbr replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't agree with you more! You forgot we're, were and where. I am a NS and have been working in a diagnostic sleep center for the past 3 years. I still crack a smile/roll my eyes when patients call and say that they have "sleep acne" and th...

14. Schools in the Memphis area

    lsprrnbr replied to sukihb21's topic in Tennessee

    I am currently a student at Southwest TN Community College. I just completed my first semester. I chose this program based soley on the fact that they have an evenings and weekends program. Would I recommend this program? If your eye is on graduat...