gustergirl

It is hard, i'm not going to tell you its not. I can't speak for any other levels, but Level 1 has great instructors. I really enjoyed most of them...there are about 9 total, so of course you will like some better than others. Hopefully you get a clinical instructor that you like. Both Lab instructors are AWESOME. I should clarify...I DID pass Level 1, however, I didn't pass Issues and Perspectives and that is the only reason I am not going to Level 2. So, yes, that one credit hour course CAN hold you back! They count points off for attendance and tardies....a hard lesson I learned! So don't blow that class off just because its only 1 credit hour. So it sucks to not be going to Level 2 , but hey, in the Spring, we should have Level 2 together. :) As for Foundations, I think its just easier for some people than others. I was not one of those people it was easy for. It's not lack of knowledge, its really critical thinking and learning how to answer the test questions. I made straight As in my prereqs, and I never made an A on one single exam in Level 1. So its a bit of an ego blow! However, there are students that made A's so I know it can be done. As for tips to help you... 1. Read the chapters. Don't get behind. 2. Learn what study methods work for you and which ones don't. 3. NEVER work on Sundays! All your exams are on Monday and you will want/need to study! 4. Don't put your care plan off until Sunday! Even if you think you only have a little to do, it ALWAYS takes longer than you expect it to. I can't tell you how many Sunday nights I stayed up until 2am trying to finish my care plan! 5. Make friends, exchange numbers. It is so helpful to have a buddy you can bounce things off of, or just vent to. 6. Remember that nursing schools literally makes you bipolar. I am not kidding! Lol. There are days I think to myself "I can't do this, its ridiculous for it to be so hard, I'm done!" and then there are days, like today, that I am convinced I can do it, and I love it, and I can't wait! Hope this helps calm your nerves! Level 1 really does test your committment level to Nursing, and you'll know if you made the right career choice. You can do it, if you want to!

Any Fall 2011 Level 1 students that already have your books....what Fundamentals, or Foundations book are they using for you guys? I know they are changing the book this semester and I have to retake Level 1. Not positive I will buy a new Foundations book, just kinda wanted to check prices. The name, author and ISBN would be so helpful! Thanks !

I spoke to a girl last spring when I was doing clinicals and she was a student at Langston, and she regretted going there. I don't remember exactly what she said, but something about it being unorganized, and having to learn everything on your own. Plus, now that she's halfway through the program, she's worried about Langston being on probation and what not. I personally like TCC...yes, they admit 90 students, but we also have 9 different professors for Level 1. So, even if you don't like one of them, you have plenty of other resources to go to. I think they have their program down like a well oiled machine, and you always know what to expect.

I started nursing school in the Fall 2010 but withdrew in October. I wasn't passing, and then I had a death in the family. I think I may have been getting the hang of it...I didn't pass my first two exams, but I did pass my third exam....then the death in my family sidelined me. I'm feeling lucky that my school(Tulsa Comm College) is letting me restart this Spring. I'm very nervous about passing...I can't fail a 2nd time! Has anyone else had to retake a semester and then done okay?

Oh congratulations Sammiesmom!! I'm so jealous. I was declined. I'm happy for you though! GG

I'm starting Tulsa Community College Fall 2010 Nursing program...I think they still wear Navy Blue scrubs, does anyone know if that is still true? I'm ready to get out of the Royal Blue I've been wearing for my PCT class. GG :)

I'm waiting on OU-Tulsa as well. I received an email that letters had been delayed. Should know any day though, as they were supposed to be mailed by the 20th of April. I did get my acceptance letter for TCC, so at least I have a spot, but of course, I'd rather go to OU! GG