Accepted into CCC Nursing Program: Truman College

U.S.A. Illinois

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Hi all! I've started this thread for those of us who have gotten the good news and have been accepted to start the nursing program at Truman College in Fall 2012!

If you are still waiting to hear, I would suggest visiting the other thread I started for some helpful information, tips, and support!

Here's what I know so far:

  • There WILL be clinicals in the first semester (6 hours)
  • The classes will be scheduled via a lottery system
  • We should be receiving a letter from Dr. Gurney in the near future that details what our next steps should be!

Please add to this thread if you have any more information or just want to say hi!

I'm looking forward to getting to know you guys and having classes together shortly!

Omg!!!!!!!!! At Truman, tried turning in my packet, only to be told my 10 panel drug test didn't include methanphatamines, didn't make copy of my CPR card, didn't bring checklist and didn't have actual lab results attached for titers.

xmoomoox, well said.

Oh, Kat, I'm sorry, but I was laughing reading your post. It seems like they are now giving us till July 1st to get everything in so I hope this does help everyone out.

Has everyone received the email about the most FAQ?

Oh, I know, Bethany! I'm a mess! I did call today and they said I could do it even before the FAQ extension. Woohoo for not wasting money! I haven't gotten the results back yet from all the tests but I'm going to go ahead and assume that I'm not immune to anything, have all of the disease, and am positive for all the drugs.

Ugh!

The FAQ was helpful-ish. I'm sure they just want to be like STOP CALLING (Kat)! But I still have tons m ore questions. It seems like they change things with every new piece of information we get! Now instead of alphabetically placing us in classes, it's back to lottery.

And you know I'll be chosen last!

Does anyone know when orientation is going to be?

@nursinghereicome2012 , i'm so sorry u had to go thru that inconvenience. Like I said, they are so unorganized and we have to pay for it. They are so vague. They should have specifically told us what type of tests are needed to be done instead of just "10 panel test", so we wouldn't be missing anything. If it wasn't for everyone on here sharing their experiences, none of us are going to get anything done accordingly. I feel bad for those who do not know about this web site.....

@xMooxMoo. The checklist does give the drugs on the 10 panel. However, I assumed (incorrectly) 10-panel was the same everywhere. My lab also took blood for the TCA (Trycyclic anti-depressants) and stated that is the only way they test for it, but the checklist says it has to be tested in the urine. When I get the results I will go back to Truman, if that still doesn't satisfy them, will have to go to Mercy.Once we get this out the way, we will offically be nursing students!!!!!!!!

Hi to all!! I was wondering if there were any students in fall 2012 program that are pregnant? I saw on one of the medical record attachments that pregnant woman need a written statement from their doctor.. so it doesn't sound as if we are automatically excluded. However, my obgyn said I would not be able to get certain vaccinations until after birth. =/ super frustrating. I emailed the department, but no response. I think I will have to play phone tag early next week and see what I can do. Also, from what I have been reading on the posts, evening students have class 1100-1250? is that correct? Does anyone know what clinical hours/days evening students might have? Part of me wants to just wait and start next year, but I feel so fortunate to have made it in, really don't want to go through the process of applying all over again... thanks guys!

Hi Chicagogirl710,

I am pregnant. I am due at the end of July. Fortunately I had gone to my PCP about a month before I got pregnant and had gotten all caught up on my vaccinations so I didn't need to get any done now. Also, I won't need a note since I will have had given birth before school starts so I don't think my doctor even mentioned it on my forms.

Sorry, I guess this doesn't help at all. But, I really think you should call till you get a hold of someone who can give you answers or go in and talk to them. I am sure there are exceptions made for being pregnant. This must not be uncommon.

Katja508 or anyone who got FAQ email: could someone post the FAQs here or email me at [email protected]? I did not receive it. Thanks!

I understand some of you recently received a FAQ email, is it possible to post the contents of the email on this board? I did not receive the email and I'd rather not bother the nursing dept. with a phone call.

@Bethany1975- how lucky are you that you got caught up with your shots in time!!! =) that was a close call! thanks for your response... I am going to call them today. Unfortunately I am due in August and I was considering inducing a little early but i think i might just have to sit this year out and try for next year. =/

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