[Tsayuga]

LOL! I've tried the "well, I work at South Campus..." bit and North Campus still doesn't budge. I've even asked a few people higher up if they could ask and they just say that the nursing department won't answer them either!

I am sure they are overworked and have a lot more on their plate now. All of FCCJ does. And I'm sure there are reasons they don't answer some of these questions, like psycho people who decide to get in when they weren't accepted or something. I can imagine how many times they get asked the same questions over and over. I just wish there was more room for planning...like more time for the people who don't get in to find a second plan. That is the main thing I'm worried about.

What else can I do if I don't get into nursing?

I would have to make a whole new plan of EVERYTHING.

Well everything happens for a reason. It is gonna be ok, one way or another. We can do this ya'll!

[mlblmt]

I am roflmao right now! I've been following this thread for a long time too. I'm in the night/weekend track that started in May 08 and looking-for-miracles put it best when she said if you're stressing this much now you better get your happy pills ready for when you start.

My suggestion is to remember this excitement and that you WANTED to be in the nursing program. You chose FCCJ for a reason. Say what you will about being disorganized but its one of if not THE least expensive ADN program and has an NCLEX pass rate that is consistently over 90%.

This evening in class EVERYONE was b****ing and moaning about a change to an assignment for one class and another useless study guide that was sent out for another class. It struck me the just 10 weeks ago we were chomping at the bit to get started and now all we do is complain. ***** When you guys get in, and I'm sure you all will , PLEASE remember the excitement of just the anticipation of getting in the program. I wish that previous students would have told me this.

I may get flamed for this post but I'm still chuckling because if you think this waiting is bad, you guy's are in for such a rude awakening at orientation when you find out exactly what IN that skills kit you just paid $87.00 for and what you'll actually NEED. Oh, and just when you think you've gotten all of your books, they just may spring another one on you.

Oh, btw, if any other first termers tell you otherwise they're lying!!! LOL

[molse001]

Originally Posted by mlblmt

I am roflmao right now! I've been following this thread for a long time too. I'm in the night/weekend track that started in May 08 and looking-for-miracles put it best when she said if you're stressing this much now you better get your happy pills ready for when you start.

My suggestion is to remember this excitement and that you WANTED to be in the nursing program. You chose FCCJ for a reason. Say what you will about being disorganized but its one of if not THE least expensive ADN program and has an NCLEX pass rate that is consistently over 90%.

This evening in class EVERYONE was b****ing and moaning about a change to an assignment for one class and another useless study guide that was sent out for another class. It struck me the just 10 weeks ago we were chomping at the bit to get started and now all we do is complain. ***** When you guys get in, and I'm sure you all will , PLEASE remember the excitement of just the anticipation of getting in the program. I wish that previous students would have told me this.

I may get flamed for this post but I'm still chuckling because if you think this waiting is bad, you guy's are in for such a rude awakening at orientation when you find out exactly what IN that skills kit you just paid $87.00 for and what you'll actually NEED. Oh, and just when you think you've gotten all of your books, they just may spring another one on you.

Oh, btw, if any other first termers tell you otherwise they're lying!!! LOL

MLBLMT, what exactly is in the skills kit?? What outside of the skills kit will we have to purchase on our own??

[mlblmt]

Originally Posted by molse001

MLBLMT, what exactly is in the skills kit?? What outside of the skills kit will we have to purchase on our own??

The skills kit is a bunch of crap that you won't need or use in class until you take the final techniques simulation. Its got syringes, IV catheters, a foley catheter, dressing change kit and some other stuff. Actually, I take that back, you will use some of the stuff before then but I'm still trying to figure out why it was $87.00

You'll need to get a stethoscope and blood pressure cuff, a BIG back pack with 2 straps and use both. LOTS of printer ink and paper, LOL. Reading glasses cuz your eyes are gonna give out from all the reading you'll have to do.

[molse001]

Originally Posted by mlblmt

The skills kit is a bunch of crap that you won't need or use in class until you take the final techniques simulation. Its got syringes, IV catheters, a foley catheter, dressing change kit and some other stuff. Actually, I take that back, you will use some of the stuff before then but I'm still trying to figure out why it was $87.00

You'll need to get a stethoscope and blood pressure cuff, a BIG back pack with 2 straps and use both. LOTS of printer ink and paper, LOL. Reading glasses cuz your eyes are gonna give out from all the reading you'll have to do.

lol...you are toooo funny!! Thanks for the info!!

[miss rochelle]

Originally Posted by mlblmt

The skills kit is a bunch of crap that you won't need or use in class until you take the final techniques simulation. Its got syringes, IV catheters, a foley catheter, dressing change kit and some other stuff. Actually, I take that back, you will use some of the stuff before then but I'm still trying to figure out why it was $87.00

i disagree, if you're a good apple, you'll use your skills kit to practice above and beyond the lab hours they want you to put in BEFORE the simulation! i wish i had done that... it will bite you in the arse in adult health 1 if you don't practice. adult health 1 is really the only time you get to become really confident in your skills, beyond that you are expected to know what you are doing (well, you're expected to know what you're doing on the floor, but i hope you get what i mean, haha). techniques was total BS, maybe because of the instructor or hospital i went to; the only thing we got to do was pass meds, maybe give a subq or IM injection... otherwise, it was just CNA work.

[kjl221]

GOOD MORNING EVERYBODY!!!!

My mail just came... and about an hour earlier than usual I might add....

Guess what?


I GOT MY LETTER.... I'M IN...
I GOT THE BIG 8X11 PACKET... IT FINALLY ARRIVED! HIP HIP HURRAY!!!!!

Y'all should get yours today, too!!! I'm so fricken excited, I can't stand it!

[dizern]

thank God...im so happy for you congrats, oh I am going to hunt down my mail man then..........ill talk to you later guys!!!!

[lr0012]

Congradulations!! I'm so happy for you!!! buckle up and get ready for the rewarding career of your life!!!!

[kjl221]

Okay... it's go time!

We need to coordinate our get together at Panera. I can't wait to meet all of you!