Hopeful Georgia Highlands Fall 2012 RN applicant

Inkynurse · Jun 26, 2012

Ok so today I got my passport photo, took my drug test for my background check, and got my first tb test. Trying to decide if I should get a varicella titer done. I had a very mild case of chicken pox as a child so who knows if it gave me immunity. The NP who did my tb test says I cant get any live vaccines while I'm getting the tb testing done. Anyone found a cheap place for titers, or vaccines for that matter?

jazzyrose · Jun 26, 2012

Hey Jenniferb79, I got my vaccinations done at the Acworth Health Center in Cobb. I decided to do the titer for the varicella. It was $14. Their number is 770-974-3330.

Joy6514 · Jun 26, 2012

So glad I applied at Highlands!! I heard a rumor that Chattahoochee may not get their accreditation due to high faculty turnover....

ADean214 · Jun 27, 2012

I got my passport photo done today too! I mailed that off today. And got my first Hep B vaccine ( they can do it with Hep A together, but it hurts!), and did my first TB skin test. I signed up for my backgroud check and paid for it, but I won't have time to take off more work this week to go do the drug test. That is first thing next week.

Slowly but surely getting everything done on the list! I am so excited to meet all you ladies and gents! I am going to the new student orientation on July 10th. Anyone else?

Ginabcnya · Jun 27, 2012

helloeveryone!! i am new to the site. i am on board for nursing at ghc in the fall.woohoo! congratulations to everyone who made it. i hope to get to know many ofyou in person. i have been busting my tail to satisfy all of the requirementsfor our orientation on the 19th. i should be complete by next thursday. *deepsigh* i hope you all are finding the time and energy (and patience) to jump ournewest hurdle. i am very annoyed that they didn't give us more informationabout what to expect this fall. i'm sure it is to avoid a whole bunch of phonecalls with unnecessary questions... since we have a checklist to keep us busyuntil orientation (first things first, right?). unfortunately, i'm missing atleast one virtue that makes me want to know stuff "yesterday".

Joy6514 · Jun 27, 2012

Hi Gina....oh yes, we will all get to know each other very well!!!

ADean214 · Jun 28, 2012

Hey guys! I just found out they are only doing the program in Rome this fall. Marietta is defiantly closer to me, but Ive wanted to be a RN so bad for so long I'm totally fine with the drive!

Joy6514 · Jun 29, 2012

We need a new page.....we made it past "hopeful"!! Perhaps a Facebook page just for our class?? Anyone?

ADean214 · Jun 29, 2012

I agree Joy!

Joy6514 · Jun 30, 2012

I've started a facebook page:Georgia Highlands ADN Class of 2014 I've made it a secret group for reasons I will explain later =). Join if you will be part of this class!!

Inkynurse · Jun 30, 2012

Joy I can't find the page?

Inkynurse · Jun 30, 2012

Ugh, still freaking about getting everything done! Went to health dept in Woodstock yesterday. When I called I was told varicella titer was $16.50. When I got there it had magically jumped up to $58 so I didn't get it. Can I go to Cobb county health dept if I don't live in Cobb County? Can't get the varicella vaccine right now b/c I'm in the process of getting the TB tests (First one done, yay, I don't have TB) Health dept. was also out of Hepb vaccine ugh! I haven't filled out the immunization sheet for the college either. Has anyone else not done this? I can't get the tdap either until I finish the next tb test. This is so annoying! I also need to schedule for a cpr class. Hope I can get this stuff done!