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I just found out yesterday that I was accepted to the nursing program at SWTCC!!! I'm very excited yet scared to death at the same time. I'm looking for advice and what to expect from former students. Where did you buy your scrubs, stethoscope, and shoes??? How are the classes?:wink2:

Thanks,

I think that it would be ok, just dont whip it out in a patient's room :)

It would definately be convenient because you wouldnt have to bring your text, nsg dictionary, lab book, and drug book to every clinical. You may want to wait until school starts and just ask your clinical instructor if it would be ok. You won't be in a hospital until half way into the semester, so you have some time.

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Are we allowed to use Calculators during clinical to help with dosage conversions?

What color are the Uniforms?

What is the hardest class?

Is there anyone else staring Fall '09 at Southwest???

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I am in the program now so I can answer some of your questions.

In clinical, all dosages are calculated for you on the MAR. I have yet to need a calculator for anything

The uniform is white pants, a navy polo, and a white lab jacket. You get it through the school.

The hardest class is Foundations. It is meant to be weed out class.

Good luck!!

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Did you guys have interviews to get in the program?

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No, I didnt have an interview. I dont think I have ever heard of them interviewing people for Southwest. But you do have to write an essay.

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Do we get to choose our Foundations teacher? Is so, who should we get and who should we avoid?

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Do we get to choose our Foundations teacher? Is so, who should we get and who should we avoid?

You do not have a choice.

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which hospital are the clinicals held at?

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which hospital are the clinicals held at?

pretty much all of them, it will depend on which instructor you get.

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bicster do you have any helpful hints...or things you wish you had known when you started?

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Hey guys what were u guys' Gpa's, grades for anp1,2 and micro,and NLN score? I think I am going to narrow my applications down to just Southwest and Baptist! I'm just trying to see what my chances are getting in the spring! Thanks so much!

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