Mass Bay Fall 2011

[mastudent]

Hello! Is anyone applying to MBCC for Fall 2011? I didn't get in last year, this year I'll have a 4.0 GPA and 30 credits all from Mass Bay. I really hope to get in this time but the system seems so secretive. Is there any benefit in calling to show my enthusiasm I wonder? I know the decisions are made in Feb and letters mailed out in April, fingers crossed...good luck to you all too.

[Hopetobeanurseoneday]

Has anyone received in writting any information on the nutrition class as the program requirements on the website has not changed

Yes, at the orientation they explained that it was a new course that will be required to enter the nursing program. They also changed the whole curriculum and made it more nursing oriented.

[homewithtali]

Thanks for the tips for the next exam...next time I won't chug a cup of coffee beforehand! I am taking the nutrition class now it is currently a 2 credit but will be changing to 3 credits at some point. At orientation they said to that the two new classes (nutrition and Life span psych) must be completed by the end of our first year. I am trying to get everything done...I also just looked into the Math for Meds course that was put on the board at the HESI exam. it is a non-credit, 2-night class they offer for four different weeks. I think it is only $75. I am taking it since I think it can only help!

[mastudent]

IrishMommy - I was wondering if you could explain what the Labs are? I got my schedule for Labs - Friday 12.30-4.30 (testing), Monday 3-8pm (testing) and Friday 4-8pm (for remediation). Are you expected to attend for all these times for the full session, or is it just a part of it? Just trying to figure out my childcare needs! Thanks a bunch.

Are you now looking for jobs? How's it going?

[IrishMommy]

Do you have any scheduled teaching labs? As I said before they have completely changed the curriculum for the incoming September class so I can only tell you what we did. The labs were only in NU100 (your first semester) one day a week for 3 hours.They are labs for teaching skills like taking vital signs, transfering patients, dressings, med administration, etc. We were also required to pass competency testing on these skills on test days. Remediation lab is for people who have failed a skill test or if a clinical instructor feels you need more practice with a certain skill. We also had open lab time to practice our skills which I highly recommend attending if they still offer it.

You may not know what your actual schedule is until the first week of classes (we never did).

[mastudent]

Thanks IrishMommy. I have a Health Assessment Skills Lab Mon or Wed 8-11, but also these "Open Lab for Testing" times, 4 hrs on a Friday and 5 hrs on a Monday. Just wasn't sure what these were. Maybe it's during this time that we're tested on skills learned in the teaching lab. I'm trying to get an answer from the college but haven't heard back yet. Thanks for your help, I appreciate it.

[MashkinM]

Hey guys,

I hope all is well. Quick question did anyone hear when our books will be available for purchase?

Thanks!

[mastudent]

I think they said at the Study Skills session in late Aug - but I might be wrong!

[MashkinM]

Thank you mastudent... I haven't gotten any info on study skills session yet, but I hope we can get our books soon so I can get a jump start on reading...

[mastudent]

Me neither, I think they said the last week of August, but haven't heard for sure yet.

[hypercaffeinated]

Hey all,

I am starting at Massbay ADN day program this Sept. However, I have no idea when we are going to know our schedules, and I have sent a couple emails to some of the administration about important questions I have had, and have gotten no replies! One of the things I need to know is about that darn nutrition class. I am one of the people who was advised to take nutrition beforehand, so I took the 3 credit class. Then the faculty at the orientation said that the 3 credit class doesn't count, only the 2 credit class, and that we would have to take the 2 credit one over the summer. There were a bunch of us who had already taken the 3 credit class, though, so the dean said she would consider giving us credit. She sent me an email saying she would make a descision by the 15th. I wonder if anyone is in the same situation as me? I send out emails and cross my fingers that someone replies! I have a feeling I am going to drive them nuts over the next two years!

[milksteak]

SCHEDULES aren't known til thr dirt week..think lecture is Monday tand wed..then lab one day after lecture or on tues/Thursday..and clinical on either tues these or Fri depending on ur schedule.

[MashkinM]

All this info is making me more confused... Question for those of you who are in evening program the classes that we registered for fall pharmacology and found. Nursing what days is it on? I thought it Tuesday and Wednesday only...