Lowenberg School of Nursing Fall 2012

[EFRAZN]

Hi! I am new to the site and I haven't been getting as many replies as I expected/ wanted to. I am currently completing my pre-requisites for the program at the U of Memphis and I plan on applying for the actual program for Fall 2012. I wanted to know if there are any other students applying then as well? Also can someone who is in the program tell me a little about it and how they like the program. Could you share your experience with professors, clinicals (especially those because I am most nervous about that), the work load and how you handle dealing with the load and having a life outside of the nursing program. I would greatly appreciate any replies. Thanks! :)

[stwllms1]

My advice to you, Stanford88: you know your situation and your limits...... I would say do whats best for you. When I was in school I had the opportunity to do school alone and not work with that said I had alot of time on my hand to study. I am sure you have heard that nursing school is not easy and it takes a lot of dedication and time. It all depends on the person, and their ability to handle a full load (along with stress). By the way I am also a single mother of one. Some semesters are easier than others, but I would say examine your life to see if you could handle the stress and dedication that is needed to be a successful graduate. I have seen many students come and go, but I feel if their priorities were in order they too would have made it to the finish line. My point is only YOU can answer that question.

[stwllms1]

Hello ad90, I am not quite sure of what the requirements are to get into LSON now; however it is a very competitive program, now they even require you to take and pass an entrance exam. You could always give it a try or consider taking the classes you didnt do so well in over (or even taking easy classes to boost your GPA up). I dont know your weakness, but from here on out you should strive for the best grades you can possibly make, then by the time you finish your prereqs your GPA should be well above 3.0. Southwest is fairly easier than U of M as far as prereqs go (or should I say they have easier instructors). I didnt apply to LSON until I was done with about 90% of my prereqs. I only had like 3 prereqs left when I was accepted into the program.

[Pink Magnolia, BSN, RN]

If you do not have to pass the TEAS test to graduate, then do you have to take it before applying to the LSON program or can you just take it before the semester begins? The reason I'm asking is become I am a full teacher and can't seem to find a date to take it before the deadline. I guess I will have to wait till I get a date and apply later for spring if you HAVE to take the TEAS for application purposes:/

I only have A&P 2 and NUTR left to take this summer too.

[hayleyh31]

You have to take the TEAS before submitting your application. I took mine while working full-time when they had a Saturday appointment. Good luck!

[Ambitious81]

Hey!

I am about to begin my pre-reqs at Southwest in January. I plan to transfer to UofM after completing my pre-reqs and I am wondering is it difficult to get UofM to accept the transferred classes? I have heard that it is. I have a BA already and thought about taking the ABSN route, however I believe that my graduating GPA was too low. Does anyone have any advice on the best route for me to go in my given situation? I would like to get through everything as fast as possible, however, I am also willing to be patient even though its hard sometimes to be!

[Tinker88]

There are no more Saturday appts at Memphis.