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Has anyone attended South College in Knoxville, how was it and did you pass the NCLEX exam? I am planning on attending Jan 7th, however I just learned there statistics for passing in 2006 was 11 out of 16 students (yikes) that is only 69%:down:. It is the only program that will give me night classes, then days for clinicals. Just worried, it is also a private college so it:uhoh3: is more expensive. Any thoughts

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Hi! I don't personally have any experience with them, but I did have a friend who went there. She had to take the NCLEX 6 times before she passed! I went and spoke with someone there, but it would have been like $51,000 when I finished..and I have all pre-reqs done! So, that is a little too much for me! But good luck!

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I am not going there, they keep calling too. Must be desperate. I am going to do the 4-5 pre-reqs at Pellissippi (Blount County and RODP) then apply to Roane for the Aug 08 clinicals, I think I will apply with LMU too, just in case. LMU does have a bad rate (78%) but the lady said they are requiring a test with each clinical to increase this??? This whole process seems harder than the classes themselves.

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South College doesn't exactly have a gleaming reputation among some of the local facilities either. Certainly, a good portion of pass/fail rate and how good of a nurse you are depends on what you put into it. On the other hand you should consider the program. It is a newer program. It does offer the advantage of night classes and day clinicals, but you also need to consider the reputation and cost.

Get all of the details before you get started. In addition, I would suggest looking into Walters State or Roane State if you have heavy family committments. Sometimes the 2 year programs can be more manageable, cheaper and often with higher pass rates. If you went the ADN route, you can always complete your BSN online.

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i am doing my pre-reqs at Pellissippi and am applying to Roane and LMU!! I decided not to go to South College because the cost is 4700 a semester, and the pass rate for 2006 was 69%, so 11 out of 16 passed the nurse exam. That tells me, its not a good sign

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I think I will apply with LMU too, just in case. LMU does have a bad rate (78%) but the lady said they are requiring a test with each clinical to increase this??? This whole process seems harder than the classes themselves.

My LMU Blount Co. Class of May '07 had a 96.87% NCLEX pass rate. And the two graduates who did not pass the first time passed on the second try. I think it all boils down to how hard a person is willing to study, learn the material and develop critical thinking skills. NCLEX does not test what you know but how you use what you've learned.

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My LMU Blount Co. Class of May '07 had a 96.87% NCLEX pass rate. And the two graduates who did not pass the first time passed on the second try. I think it all boils down to how hard a person is willing to study, learn the material and develop critical thinking skills. NCLEX does not test what you know but how you use what you've learned.

Thank you RN007

That is great to know!! Where are you working now?

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I began working at Ft. Sanders Regional as a student on the oncology floor and stayed after graduation. The 12-hr shifts were difficult on my family, so I'm now working in occupational health for Blount Memorial.

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I know someone also and you are right on point. It seems to make more sense just to get your ASN, save some money and get your BSN on-line or maybe even your employer will pay for it....you never know.

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