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anxious nursing student, If you have not had any past situations involving not following rules or policys, then use that as your reply to the question. ex: "I have not in my experience had a problem with following rules/policys/decisions. But my patients care will always be my top priority." Just a suggestion, Good Luck with the nursing program.

Katina430, I also had to repeat Med-surg 3. I was working and going to school. I failed by 2 points. I felt like a total failure. I was horrible to live with and depressed for about 2 weeks. I had no one to blame but myself, I studied, but I didn't always put my whole heart into it. Anyway, I took med-surg 3 again (I kept all my notes)and passed. I've been an RN for over a year now. Good luck to ya, keep your chin up and don't quit!

Hey DeeAnnCMA, I do not have any first hand knowledge of South College. But I have heard they are expensive. You might want to check out the following nursing programs: Lincoln Memorial University, Roane State, Walter State, University of TN and TN Tech (LPN program ). Good Luck

I would also try UT medical center, Blount Memorial Hospital and Mercy (St Mary's). Have you tried any nursing homes or assisted living facilities? Good Luck!

Pebbles, I attended TN Tech center's LPN program a few yrs ago. We DID NOT practice inserting foley's into each other! We did practice starting IV's on our instructors. The LPN program was 4 days a week, 8 - 2pm, class 2 days, clinicals 2 days. Hope this info eases your mind alittle. Let me know if you have any further questions. Good Luck

I had a Littmans Master cardiology stethoscope and I loved it, so did the mouse that chewed through the tubing. I plan on getting another one and keeping it in a hard plastic case.

I am an RN in Occ. Health. I am wanting to take a trauma course. I have minimal experience in the ER. Has anyone taken TNCC (trauma nurse core course) or PHTLS(prehospital trauma life support)? The two courses are both 2 days in length and have similiar content, but the TNCC seems to be more indepth. Any opinions are welcome! Thanks

I have heard that 1st semester is difficult. I was a LPN when I started LMU, so I didn't have to take 1st semester. My hardest semester was the 3rd. I failed it by 1.5 points and had to retake it. I was also working full time while attending school. Yes, the school was very disorganized at the administrative level, in my opinion. I'm sure you will do fine, just keep your nose to the grindstone and focus on the light at the end of the tunnel. Pt's love funny nurses, it helps relieve a bit of the stress of being in the hospital. You should be able to get in a deer or bear hunt around Thanksgiving or Christmas break. God Bless

Congrats Country Boy, I graduated from LMU in 2008. Which campus will you be attending? I remember being excited and very nervous my few months at LMU. Be prepared for a bumpy, disorganized ride in nursing school. Some days you're the windshield, some days you're the bug. You will learn some great skills and have some exciting experiences. I will be happy to answer any questions you have. Good Luck & God Bless. p.s.: the majority of female nurses enjoy working with male nurses. I have worked with some wonderful male nurses.

Hi Amber, I'm a LMU 08 grad. My grades were not very good when I applied to LMU, alot of B's and C's on my pre reqs . But I applied any way and was accepted. I say, Go For It!!!! Good Luck!

SoCaliGirl, You should get a schedule each semester showing the classes and clinical days. I attended school in TN and the classes and clinicals were Mon - Fri, 8am-3pm. It is not easy to work and go to school, but it can be done. I worked 30 - 35 hrs a week while I was in school. Good Luck

Congrats on being accepted into the program! I worked at Blount as a LPN a few yrs ago. I didn't go through their LPN program. I worked on 5N Oncology/Med/surg. It was a hard floor, but I learned alot! Welcome to the world of Nursing!

Annie, Yes I was contacted by a recruiter. Unfortunately I do not have the experience required for the position I was interested in. I was at the recruiting event Covenant Health had last year and it was bigger. Each Covenant Health hospital had a booth and a recruiter to talk with. They had a "Tropical" theme with a steel drum band and fake money to use for gambling or buying gift items. I guess I was expecting the same type event. Good luck, hope you get the job you applied for.

Did anyone else go to the Covenant Health Nurse night out at Flemmings Steakhouse this week? I was a little disappointed. The accomodations were too small, it was "standing room only". I was expecting to have a good time and apply for a few jobs. I spoke to one recruiter, handed her my resume and left. Just curious as to what anyone else thought about it.

Currently UTMC has 2 or 3 nurse intern positions on their job board. You can check out all the open positions on their site.