2012 CCP Nursing program

U.S.A. Pennsylvania

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Hi,

Just wondering if anyone has received their acceptance letters for the fall 2012 program yet and if so how many points did you have?

Cupidsqueen for the clinicals I honestly just registered for the first one. I figured they all look the same and they'd put me wherever they put me and I'll see where I end up. It would be nice to have some say where we go, though, but either way it will be good to get some varied experiences.

Bcolli I was told that they only accept 9's, 8's and 7's, but I'm sure if not enough people scored that high they would start considering 6's to fill the 135 spots. Perhaps they're filling as those who were offered spots are sending back declines if they prefer to go elsewhere. I will pray for the best for you.

Yeah I just registered for the first available as well. If they offer the alternate clinical times I guess you would then be able to pick your hospital based on if you are one of the first to accept the alternate times.

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I'm not sure how true that is because we were told that they want us to be prepared to travel to wherever they decide to place you. It doesnt matter where you live or where you work or if you have to arrange child care, you have to be able to get to and from your clinical site. It would be sooo nice to get a hospital thats close to where you live, but its not guaranteed.

Yeah I wasn't sure. I forget who told me that but I wasn't sure how accurate it was. I prepared myself to just do whatever they make me do so it doesn't matter to me where I have to go..of course it would be more convenient to be close to home but I was prepared to be downtown for most of my stuff. I guess if they offer the additional clinical times and places you have a better chance of getting what you want if you response right away.

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Hello everyone,

I have just recently gotten accepted for the 2012 nursing semester(literally got the letter today). I was surprised to say the least, since I got a C last semester in Chemistry.

I was actually 99% sure I wouldn't get in. Either way, it's a surprise, and congrats to everyone else that has gotten in! I plan on giving my check this week, does anyone know how the class selection/physicals and all that stuff starts?

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Hey cupidsqueen420, my e-mail is [email protected]. Hopefully it's not too late to come to your cpr session.

TeenBean87 I'm sorry I wasn't able to get you added to our group however, I can try to arrange another group if you are interested. One of the girls that was supposed to make it to the first class was unable to and the woman who conducts the class would be more than willing to do another one if I can get another group together. I need at least 3-4 people and we would have to arrange a meeting place. Let me know if you are interested and I can see what I can do.

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Hello everyone,

I have just recently gotten accepted for the 2012 nursing semester(literally got the letter today). I was surprised to say the least, since I got a C last semester in Chemistry.

I was actually 99% sure I wouldn't get in. Either way, it's a surprise, and congrats to everyone else that has gotten in! I plan on giving my check this week, does anyone know how the class selection/physicals and all that stuff starts?

Pazuzu, There are 4 portions for the nursing class that you have to register for.. a lecture, seminar, lab, and clinical. Most of the dates and times are the same so there isn't much to chose from. All classes are during the day for lecture, lab and seminar. The clinicals only show day times available but I was told from someone who was accepted last year and was unable to attend that they may email us with additional clinical times on a first come first serve basis. We should all be receiving orientation packages in the mail within the month because orientation is usually the first week of May. At the time of orientation you must have completed the following..criminal background check, child abuse clearance, drug screening, CPR certification, and proof of health insurance. The orientation package will have all the information you need to get all of those done. Hope this helps.

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Pazuzu, There are 4 portions for the nursing class that you have to register for.. a lecture, seminar, lab, and clinical. Most of the dates and times are the same so there isn't much to chose from. All classes are during the day for lecture, lab and seminar. The clinicals only show day times available but I was told from someone who was accepted last year and was unable to attend that they may email us with additional clinical times on a first come first serve basis. We should all be receiving orientation packages in the mail within the month because orientation is usually the first week of May. At the time of orientation you must have completed the following..criminal background check, child abuse clearance, drug screening, CPR certification, and proof of health insurance. The orientation package will have all the information you need to get all of those done. Hope this helps.

I see, that makes sense. So do we need to complete the criminal check/CPR certification and stuff BEFORE the orientation, or do we get told AT orientation when we need to do those things?

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It was nice to meet some of you at the CPR training. I must saying I'm getting a bit nervous about finding a job, even though I haven't started school yet. I hoped to work at the hospital near where I live because they're the only place that accepted ASN nurses without a year experience. I'm volunteering there this summer and hoped they would hire me as an aid while in school. Anyway, I just checked their employment listings and it appears they changed everything. You now need a BSN to be a nurse there, and a be a BSN student to work as an aid. Even the long term care facilities don't take new nurses. Yikes. Are you all concerned, too, or is it just me? I guess now's our time to start networking!

Sadly almost everywhere is passing rules that you have to have your 4yr degree to get a job. Even if you were already employed by the hospital they won't hire you without your four year first. My plan was to try and get an administrative type job at a hospital while in school and then hopefully get them to pay for my additional 2 yrs and then start working as soon as I'm finished. I plan on taking the NCLEX right after graduating from CCP just to do it but I was planning on getting my BSN regardless because no one will hire you without it now. What hospital were you hoping to work at? You can always try to apply to whatever hospital you do your clincals at...they might be more willing to hire right out of school since you trained there.

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I see, that makes sense. So do we need to complete the criminal check/CPR certification and stuff BEFORE the orientation, or do we get told AT orientation when we need to do those things?

You need to show proof when you go to orientation that you completed all of it. When you get the packet in the mail it will show you how to get a criminal background check and child abuse clearance online and also where to take your drug screening.. but you have to have it done by the day of orientation. They want you to bring all of your paperwork with you to orientation to show proof. If you don't have it done you cannot proceed into the program.

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I see, thank you cupidsqueen420. I must say I am excited for the program, the only worry now is finding a job with RN...if thats possible, lol.

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Hello everyone,

I have just recently gotten accepted for the 2012 nursing semester(literally got the letter today). I was surprised to say the least, since I got a C last semester in Chemistry.

I was actually 99% sure I wouldn't get in. Either way, it's a surprise, and congrats to everyone else that has gotten in! I plan on giving my check this week, does anyone know how the class selection/physicals and all that stuff starts?

Congrats, pazuzu!! I can relate to your chemistry surprise. I got a C- in Chemistry and still got in. This was my only C in high school, so of course I was pretty anxious before I got my letter. You can register for lecture, lab, clinical and seminar through MyCCP. All the other information should be in the info packet we're all eagerly awaiting. See you in the fall!

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Sadly almost everywhere is passing rules that you have to have your 4yr degree to get a job. Even if you were already employed by the hospital they won't hire you without your four year first. My plan was to try and get an administrative type job at a hospital while in school and then hopefully get them to pay for my additional 2 yrs and then start working as soon as I'm finished. I plan on taking the NCLEX right after graduating from CCP just to do it but I was planning on getting my BSN regardless because no one will hire you without it now. What hospital were you hoping to work at? You can always try to apply to whatever hospital you do your clincals at...they might be more willing to hire right out of school since you trained there.

I was looking at Nazareth. I'm applying for a couple administrative jobs there now, as well as to volunteer. I think volunteering where you want to work would be a great way to get to know people who work there. I would also love to work for Hospice. I'm definitely planning on getting my BSN as well. I have found one place that doesn't require that their nurses have a BSN and previous experience: the Philadelphia prison system. For those who can handle it! :)

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I was looking at Nazareth. I'm applying for a couple administrative jobs there now, as well as to volunteer. I think volunteering where you want to work would be a great way to get to know people who work there. I would also love to work for Hospice. I'm definitely planning on getting my BSN as well. I have found one place that doesn't require that their nurses have a BSN and previous experience: the Philadelphia prison system. For those who can handle it! :)

It looks as though both you and I have the same ideas..hehe Yeah I have been applying all over, Penn Hospital, Holy Redeemer, Jeanes, etc. I have a lot of administrative experience and sadly no one wants to hire me..lol There is a girl in my Anatomy class who's sister went through CCP's Nursing program and she did her clinicals at Holy Redeemer. She said after she was done school they hired her since that's where she was taught. I'm hoping we get that lucky. She also started right away on the maternity floor, which is exactly where I want to be, or the NICU. I always thought you would have to pay your dues on a med-surg floor or something similar first but she said they will put you where they need help at the time. So i think we may have a shot getting in somewhere that we do our clinicals unless they have a strict policy on having your BSN first. I'm crossing my fingers.

I'm starting to get freaked out that I haven't received anything about orientation yet. Its like a month away. How are we supposed to get all these checks done in a timely manner if they don't tell us anything until the last minute. grrrr

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