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  1. Southwest Tennessee Community College

    jennshort568 replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    i know what you mean. i was going to wait until my kids got out of school but i was so anxious to start. they are both in private school. that alone makes me have to keep the paychecks rolling in. at...

  2. Southwest Tennessee Community College

    jennshort568 replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    HI Illusion, I also just passed the spring 10 semester. I work full time at a hospital and it was tough because you have less time to study. Sometimes just making it to the classes was enough to wear...

  3. Southwest Tennessee Community College

    jennshort568 replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I think I am ready for it to be over. APies are really exhausting me thus far. Everything else seems to be going okay. Those clinicals that I looked sooo forward too are long days. I had no idea they...

  4. Southwest Tennessee Community College

    jennshort568 replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    You mean even though we are on nights and weekends there will be instances where we are expected to be there during the day. That will be next to impossible for

  5. Southwest Tennessee Community College

    jennshort568 replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Since our first month has gone by things are a little easier to me. I did pass my first test but barely. Now I understand what the tests will be like and what I am looking for study wise. Several of...

  6. Can you have a history of depression/anxiety and be a nurse?

    jennshort568 replied to mell260's topic in General Students

    I was wondering the same. Im Bipolar. I didnt realize it would ever come

  7. Southwest Tennessee Community College

    jennshort568 replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Oh I am confused about where to look on the website for this that and the other. I am concerned about what is due when...The information you get those first few days is a lot. I think I am getting a...

  8. Southwest Tennessee Community College

    jennshort568 replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Okay gang, we are there, It has begun. And My excitement has faded to bewilderment. I have no idea what is going on! Im so

  9. How important is that NLN? Southwest Tn Comm.

    jennshort568 posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I got all A's in my pre-reqs with the exception of a 'C' in Statistics (Grrrr). But I only made a 115 on the NLN. I know a 100 is passing but I just barely made it. Do I still have a chance? How...

  10. How important is that NLN? Southwest Tn Comm.

    jennshort568 replied to jennshort568's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I took my CNA classes thru Mid South Community College in West Mphs Ark. I love the small classes and the pace we went along at. My schedule was every Saturday for one semester. 8-3pm. Some of those...

  11. Spring 2010 hopefuls

    jennshort568 replied to violettn's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    What? are you serious? Snowstorm? They are only predicting 1-3 inches of snow! I was barely able to contain myself as it were! Now I have to wait til

  12. Southwest Tennessee Community College

    jennshort568 replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Can anyone tell me what happens at orientation? Is that when you pay? I am trying to get my finances in order and my financial aid seems to be held up. Will financial aid pay directly to the school or...

  13. Spring 2010 hopefuls

    jennshort568 replied to violettn's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Thanks Bluff City, I found that little piece of info as I was driving to the one on Poplar, (Whew!) I went to the correct one on Distribution Drive. I was in and out in less than 20 minutes. Very nice...

  14. Spring 2010 hopefuls

    jennshort568 replied to violettn's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I got lucky, There is a CPR/AED/BLS class here at work today and they squeezed me in. One step

  15. Spring 2010 hopefuls

    jennshort568 replied to violettn's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I was going to do the drug test listed on the sheet that is on Poplar avenue. I thought they said it was 35.00 and they send the results to the school. I am doing my physical tomorrow as well. I did...

  16. Southwest Tennessee Community College

    jennshort568 replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hey Nikki, I was in the same boat you are in. They would not consider me as an applicant untill I had all my precourse work in and a final grade. They use your final grade to measure your index score....

  17. Southwest Tennessee Community College

    jennshort568 replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I dont have any experience with the TEAS test. It was all I could do to get thru the NLN. You may surprise yourself and do better than expected. I was shocked to see I even PASSED the NLN. Good Luck...

  18. Southwest Tennessee Community College

    jennshort568 replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hi Valerie, I think you have a great chance. I had a 3.89 GPA but I only scored a 115 on the NLN, I was so upset and sure that I would not get in. BUT I DID! I am in for Spring 2010! AND my essay was...

  19. How important is that NLN? Southwest Tn Comm.

    jennshort568 replied to jennshort568's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Since I posted those first questions about the NLN and essay, I have been accepted to Southwest for the Spring. The NLN only accounts for 10%. The essay is not so much HOW much but WHAT you put in it....

  20. Spring 2010 hopefuls

    jennshort568 replied to violettn's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Thanks so much for the advice! I cant

  21. Spring 2010 hopefuls

    jennshort568 replied to violettn's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Did you guys go pick up your packet and sign your acceptance letters? My clinicals will be on Saturday and my work rotation is on Sunday os everything worked out! Im so excited now I cant

  22. Spring 2010 hopefuls

    jennshort568 replied to violettn's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I am supposed to go and sign my acceptance letter today. I was so excited I didnt ask where to go other than I know I go to Union Campus. Can anyone tell me? I cant get thru on the phone

  23. Spring 2010 hopefuls

    jennshort568 replied to violettn's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    They are for sure making it hard. Maybe when we pick up our packets I will find out more about days I can work. Its my weekend rotation that is getting in the way. Its only 4 hours! and they wont let...

  24. Spring 2010 hopefuls

    jennshort568 replied to violettn's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Thanks Bluff City. I may be looking for a Starbucks to work

  25. Spring 2010 hopefuls

    jennshort568 replied to violettn's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    And now we are back to the bummer part. The hospital I work at now is not willing to let me off my weekend rotation for clinicals. I need the insurance this job provides, not to mention they are...