Calling all Southwest Tennessee Community College FALL 2013 Hopefuls!!

BEL985 · Dec 12, 2012

There is a completely online AP I class option with the same instructor I have!

I have heard the SW program is pretty much "self taught". I can't do any night classes so I'm only applying for the day classes.

Nikki, if you don't mind telling us, where have you done your clinical sites so far? And congrats on passing :)

pcarter2324 · Dec 12, 2012

I am a 2013 fall hopeful, I just finished micro and anatomy 2 on yesterday now its time to study for the entrance exam. I have heard the fall program is less competitve than the spring because its a day time program.

DadStudentPerhaps · Dec 12, 2012

@Bel, Who was you A&P instructor? Sounds like they were good.

@Nikki, Im taking my classes online now, which means they are pretty much self taught, but thinking about testing on 15-20 chapters of reading material sounds brutal. Do they give you any study sheets or handouts? Also, how often do you have to go in during regular hours? Just curious....

Also, general question, can anyone recommend a book or program to help prep for the entrance exam.

nikkih901 · Dec 12, 2012

Thank you BEL!!!

I have been to The Med (Foundations), Methodist North (Adult Health I the first time), The Med (OB) and the VA (Adult Health I the second time). Next semester I will be at the VA (Mental Health) and not sure where for Peds yet but either LeBonheur or Baptist East since they have the brand new children's hospital.

The other clinical sites are Methodist-Germantown (Foundations), Baptist East (OB) and MMHI (Mental Health)

As far as going to campus during regular working hours, it's not that often but it's always spur of the moment without giving ample time to schedule vacation days at work.

Some instructors do power point slides and of course some don't. You are given learning objectives for each unit and studying those objectives is supposed to prepare you for tests. Nursing school and the tests is so different than anything I've ever experienced. It's not the simple study, memorize and regurgitate. The key is learning how develop critical thinking and how to answer Nursing questions.

BEL985 · Dec 12, 2012

Pcarter .. when are you taking the NLN exam? I spoke to someone in the Nursing dept, and they said the lowest index score accepted for the class starting next month was 54. something!

BEL985 · Dec 12, 2012

@Dad, I don't think I'm allowed to post names per the terms of service so when we I get to 15 posts I will try to PM you.

That entrance exam was awful, by the way. I had the actual NLN book I believe. It had a red cover and comes with a CD too. I only practiced the math section though..

Nikki, thanks for the info. Do you have a choice in your clinical site or is it completely assigned? I REALLY hope I get in, just nervous about my index score :unsure:

nikkih901 · Dec 13, 2012

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Nikki, thanks for the info. Do you have a choice in your clinical site or is it completely assigned? I REALLY hope I get in, just nervous about my index score :unsure: No, you do not get to choose the clinical site, only the clinical day. So what is your index score?

BEL985 · Dec 13, 2012

Nikki Im still waiting on my final Micro grade. Im on the border between an A and B :/ if I get the B its only 60.02 and if I get the A its 64 something...

Amanda0418 · Dec 13, 2012

@Bel, Who was you A&P instructor? Sounds like they were good.
@Nikki, Im taking my classes online now, which means they are pretty much self taught, but thinking about testing on 15-20 chapters of reading material sounds brutal. Do they give you any study sheets or handouts? Also, how often do you have to go in during regular hours? Just curious....
Also, general question, can anyone recommend a book or program to help prep for the entrance exam.

Are you wanting to take AP online or in classroom? My teachers are amazing. I am taking micro next semester and retaking AP I lecture. Whoever told you that about AP is incorrect unless they changed the rule recently. You can take AP I and AP II in the same semester at northwest. Trust me I have done it before. Lol

Spring is my last semester before applying. I have 44 credits under my belt and did them all at Northwest. I will answer any questions you have. I also work and have 5 kids. If I can pull it off I know you can. I am happy to help you anyway I can.

nikkih901 · Dec 13, 2012

Nikki Im still waiting on my final Micro grade. Im on the border between an A and B :/ if I get the B its only 60.02 and if I get the A its 64 something...

I know when trying to get into the program it doesn't matter what anyone says, we just love to worry and worry some more about every little thing but I will tell you right now.....60 and above pretty much guarantees entrance for either Spring or Fall.

BEL985 · Dec 13, 2012

Thank you, that is totally reassuring! I'm still working on my entrance essay and plan to submit my application on the 19th since final grades will be posted! I'm also really worried about turning my stuff in. I'd be beyond ****** if something managed to "get lost" from my file, if you know what I mean :madface:

nikkih901 · Dec 14, 2012

Thank you, that is totally reassuring! I'm still working on my entrance essay and plan to submit my application on the 19th since final grades will be posted! I'm also really worried about turning my stuff in. I'd be beyond ****** if something managed to "get lost" from my file, if you know what I mean

You are good!!! Trust me. However physically take all of your paperwork to the downtown admissions office. Make copies of everything and make them stamp everything because they are good for losing stuff. That way you have full proof of turning everything in.

Also a few weeks later you will receive a certified letter in the mail from the school (if you aren't home the postman will leave a note in your mailbox). Don't freak out.....it's just a letter letting you know they are in receipt of all of your paperwork. Please do not do like I did.

I will never forget, I came home one day and saw the postman attempted to deliever that letter and I freaked and drove around trying to find my postman and then went to the post office, which was closed. I was there the next day before they opened only to get the letter stating they received all of the necessary paperwork. Just plain freaking out for no reason. That is one of the things that I can laugh about now.