Re: FCCJ Fall 09 RN
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and anyone else who is in the same boat about the physicals....
I spoke with Nurse at FCCJ and she told me that even if the titers came back negative as long as I had started the necessary injections and she received a positive titer report by the time clinical's started that would be fine.
She did also say to review the lab report while you were still at the doctors office and if any of the titers were neg to go ahead and get the shot you need right then and there. She wants to ensure that people are taking the proper action to get things done in a timely manner. She also said she could not let ANY student start clinical's without the required vaccinations.
I know this is all very frustrating..but hang in there.. they may not seem like it but they will work with us if we play by their rules and jump through the hoops....remember they have to protect the real patients at the same time the staff do want to see us succeed.
I would also suggest that if you do not think that you are going to get results back in time..Call the Nurse and talk to her. She is a little gruff at first but be patient and take your time with her and be respectful and she will eventually warm up. Keep in mind she has rules she has to follow from not only the school but the hospitals as well.
As far a northside clinic goes they only take cash or credit no checks or insurance..as far as costs go I paid $215.00 total for the physical, mmr and varic titers, hep B vac, Tdap vac, and TB test.
Lastly....Breathe...the bureaucracy is just beginning...We all have a long tuff road ahead. But it will be fun and challenging and in the end we will be successful and attain the common goal...RN at the end of our names.
Good Luck to All..
PS... I was at Statline today and it looked liked they had plenty of kits but do call ahead it is a bit scary of a local.
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