Merritt College Fall 2012

DisneyDreamer · May 23, 2012

Thank you heartdrop. Will studying my DDC from CCC be enough to test out or should I study something more?

heartdrop · May 23, 2012

You should study the "Dosage Calculations" by Gloria Pickar 8th edition, i don't think they will be changing the book for this incoming semester and you'll find out for sure on orientation June 5th. I felt the material was easier in this book than the DDC at CCC but I took that years ago with the Davis' CD and little tiny book (do they still use that one?). At-any-rate, you'll be tested on material right out of the Pickar book.

DisneyDreamer · May 23, 2012

Thanks. Yes, it's still the same little book.

extreme motivation · May 24, 2012

Some of you already started purchasing the needed textbooks? Where did you get the information on what books we need to get?

ThatGuy. · May 24, 2012

All the books I bought where recommended by people who are currently in the program or who have already graduated. None of the books I bought are actual assigned textbooks, they're just additional information that I will be using in order to have a greater overall understanding of the material that will be covered in class.

DisneyDreamer · May 24, 2012

Same here. I just bought supplemental material. I am waiting until after orientation to purchase the textbooks.

jon510 · May 24, 2012

i see thank you. i hope they have the summer class, and ill definitely study my old notes, get the pickar book and try to test out of it. another question; approximately how many of the students who were there the first week of the semester were left at the end of the semester ? i read about having about 75% of the class drop out for one reason or another. that worries me

Chribri · May 24, 2012

We are down to 23 from 77 accepted after two semesters. A lot dropped after the first and second test out of discouragement many failed after the third, some dropped from clinical deciding nursing may not be for them and a few got into BSN programs. Of those who made it through fundamentals only five more failed.This program is totally doable, but ask yourself if you can be self motivated and entirely committed to succeeding.

DisneyDreamer · May 24, 2012

What is the summer class about?

heartdrop · May 24, 2012

The summer class is a face paced program that will get you prepared for Fundamentals. You will read the book, and other books like the Hogan R&R, and DDC. Do practice questions and get tested on material. Your grade is based on work completed, not your actual grade in the class. The instructor will give you tips and advise for your success. There were 11 that completed the course and 8 of us are still here. It is a lot of work, however, if you can swing it, you will find it makes a difference in fundamentals. as I recall, it was six weeks in July with only four meetings.

DisneyDreamer · May 24, 2012

Thanks for the info heartdrop. Sounds like a good class.

uni1602 · May 24, 2012

The summer class is full. I'm kind of disappointed.