TessaMae

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  1. Need your help - trying to change school policy

    TessaMae replied to CrystalShip's topic in General Students

    In my opinion there are alot of factors that should be considered when gauging if a schools pass rate is "fair". A couple that come to mind are: How many credits is the term? How many exams, points...

  2. STCC Nursing Fall 2009

    TessaMae replied to bananimal's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    The schedule will not go up until after your orientation and the clinical schedule you will not find out about until the semester starts. At orientation they will ask you to sign up for your...

  3. Taking Anti-Anxiety Meds During Clinical?

    TessaMae replied to MoLee228's topic in General Students

    (Good call not taking the meds before clinical) You might also want to consider taking the klonopin before bed. It could help you sleep and since the half life is so long it will still help with the...

  4. STCC anyone?

    TessaMae replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I am getting ready to leave but to answer one of your questions...the first semester you will be in a nursing home second semester they use Holyoke Hospital, Mercy, and

  5. STCC anyone?

    TessaMae replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I know really! It is going to be weird going back to clinical, nothing this week and the holiday next

  6. STCC anyone?

    TessaMae replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I can't believe I forgot about trends! How time flies...we met 12:30-1:20 on Thurs but I heard they were changing the

  7. STCC anyone?

    TessaMae replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    You request your lot..lot 1 is the best choice and I think most of the people who put in for it right away got 1 or 2...just don't forget to send the email

  8. STCC anyone?

    TessaMae replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    They had the schedule posted but they took it down a few days ago. The freshmen schedule is going to be lectures Thurs and Friday from 10-12, I would say for sure because our lecture is 8-10am. The...

  9. STCC anyone?

    TessaMae replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I don't do this but several people in our class actually record themselves dictating the lecture and listen to it in their free time. I should have mentioned what I was talking about when i said...

  10. STCC anyone?

    TessaMae replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hello! I think nursing10 and I both have a palm that is also a phone. I never had a pda before and figured it would be useful and boy am I glad I got it! If I need to look up a med, I can just type...

  11. STCC anyone?

    TessaMae replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I meant if you took A&P over the summer you would be done with both 1 and 2 before the application deadline of March 1st. I hope the next test goes well too...my kids have been sick so I have...

  12. STCC anyone?

    TessaMae replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    As long as you have a B, you can apply to the honor society. I had a great micro instructor, but she just passed away, she would have made it a breeze to take in the summer too. There is a great and...

  13. STCC anyone?

    TessaMae replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hello, Sorry, I should have explained myself better! I am a freshman in the program now, and I took the HESI in the summer of 2007. The chem questions are on there because some people are applying to...

  14. STCC anyone?

    TessaMae replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    For STCC, you do not need to take the chemistry portion of the HESI. They actually suggest that you do not attempt it because it tends to bring down your score. The hesi study guide pretty much sums...

  15. Any UMass Amherst BSN students or grads?

    TessaMae posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    i checked out the umass amherst nursing website to see if there was any information on the clinical sites they use. they had facilities listed from the amherst area, springfield area all the way to...

  16. STCC 2009

    TessaMae replied to Naf1004's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Last year they arrived on April 15th but if you are a STCC student already and have a webadvisor account you might be able to see 3-5 days sooner. Good

  17. Overwhelmed: Taking make-up exams over a month after everyone else?

    TessaMae posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    at the beginning of december (12/5), i was in an accident. this was the last day of class in my first semester of nursing school. our last exam was scheduled a week later and them the course final a...

  18. Overwhelmed: Taking make-up exams over a month after everyone else?

    TessaMae replied to TessaMae's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you so much for the kind words. It is so hard sometimes to see beyond the stress and what is happening "in the now". I could have died at my college, I have 2 small kids at home and a...

  19. In need of some guidance!

    TessaMae replied to JD810's topic in General Students

    In new england where I live, if the nearest school with a program for your major (nursing) is in a state different from where you live, they give you a waiver of the out of state tuition to attend...

  20. International Scholar Laureate Program??

    TessaMae replied to Achoo!'s topic in General Students

    I got an invitation today, mine didn't say to the parents of...but I did e-mail the dean to ask if she heard of the trip and am waiting for a response, it sounds amazing. Did everyone get the same...

  21. Should a nursing student be given a 2nd chance if they have a positive drug screen

    TessaMae replied to PEBBLES1's topic in General Students

    No I do not think that a nursing student should be given a second chance if they fail a drug test ESPECIALLY is they showed up for the physical smelling of alcohol. Who does that? Maybe she has a...

  22. help-i'm a student who failed a drug test

    TessaMae replied to chloe79's topic in General Students

    Poppy seed bagels do not come back positive for opiates that is a myth. You would have to eat a pound of poppy seeds. I am trained in employee drug testing in MA and if you snort coke, it will be...

  23. STCC 2009

    TessaMae replied to Naf1004's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    MANY of the people who got kicked out ARE smart and will make great nurses one day. It is tough because the course is 8 credits and you have 5 grades. A 76 is failing and the NCLEX style multiple...

  24. STCC 2009

    TessaMae replied to Naf1004's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    The freshmen class lost more than 20 people in the fall semester so I have no idea what they are going to do as far as class size. Many of the students who failed wish to re-apply but it doesn't seem...

  25. Poll: what is the ratio for credits:exams/grading opportunities at your school?

    TessaMae posted a topic in General Students

    So I am just curious to see how schools all around the country compare. How many credits is your semester nursing curriculum and how many grading opportunities do you have? My school (ADN) has 1...