University of Memphis Nursing

ShannonBerry11 · Aug 8, 2012

Definitely apply In March or February, when the application for the fall is due - if you apply now, they will assume you're applying for the spring, and because you haven't taken the TEAS, they will just send you a denial letter - not because your grades aren't good enough, but just because you haven't finished that requirement.

I would definitely suggest Lowenberg. From what I've heard, the nursing students are incredibly overtrained, which makes them much more hirable in the Memphis area - an having a Bachelor's helps, too. :)

ShannonBerry11 · Aug 8, 2012

Oh! And I don't suggest working full time. The first semester starts with 17 credit hours, and working full time AND doing homework AND going to clinicals sounds ridiculous - make nursing school your first priority, and you'll benefit in the long run. :)

DLaShae · Aug 8, 2012

Thanks for the reply! But is it possible working on weekends because I really will need the financial help unless I take out more loans from school

ShannonBerry11 · Aug 18, 2012

I think you could certainly try. I completely understand needing that income; I do too. Just make sure to make time to study during the week.

LT Louis · Dec 28, 2012

I have a funding source that will pay a $10K bonus and $1K per month (Minus taxes) while in nursing school. PM for more details.

Tinker88 · Jan 21, 2013

I don't know where else to go! I applied to LSON but was rejected due to not taking the TEAS. I am scheduled to take it 2/1/13. I am sort of nervous about the science portion too! I am getting 80s on other practice parts, but 60 to 70s for science, which is weird because I love science and I am a teacher! I guess I need to hit my A&P book more! LOL! My gpa is a 3.7 and my science prerequisites are a 3.1 (if that includes PSYC and NUTR). Are those included since they are prerequisites to get in? I can't reapply using the online application system because I already applied and they wanted me to contact their office to reapply. How does that work out???! So I emailed the person I was supposed to contact via email. Has anyone else had to do that?

agallion · Feb 6, 2013

Hi I also took the TEAS test on 2/1/13 (first attempt) and passed. I submitted my application to LSON on 2/4/13 and someone from the nursing department contacted me on 2/5/13 to verify some information on my application. I was surprised they had reviewed my application so soon after receiving it but I was also glad I did not submit the app until I completed the TEAS test. Maybe we'll wind up in class together, good luck!

agallion · Feb 6, 2013

Hi, I'm interested in learning more about the funding source you have I am a student waiting on acceptance into the nursing program at U of M and I certainly could use the income. Could you please contact me [email protected] with more details. Thanks

Tinker88 · Feb 10, 2013

I passed the exam on 2/1 and U of Memphis told me I should hear from them by Friday about my acceptance! I have been accepted to Union's accelerated BSN 15 month program, but I am still interested in Memphis because I already have a Bachelor's in Education from there. The only thing is... U of M was not accepting accelerated applicants for FALL 2013 and if I go there I will go 2.5 years v Union's 15 months. I am also waiting on UTHSC, which is a 17 month BSN program. Which program would you guys go with? Any suggestions?

Stacey73 · Feb 25, 2013

Just received my acceptance letter for the U of M Fall 2013 term and am so excited! Anyone else in too?

Tinker88 · Feb 27, 2013

I just got accepted into LSON today and I am thrilled, but I was also accepted into Union's School of Nursing for the accelerated program. I already have a bachelor's degree and it just makes more sense to me to go to Union's 15 month program v LSON 2.5 year program. I do wish Memphis had their accelerated program up and going for this fall (2013), but they did not offer it. That's where I received my bachelor's in education, but I'm excited about Union! I hear good things about their program too.