CCAC Fall Applicants 2013

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CCAC just posted the application packet for the fall 2013 nursing program. Just wondering who else is applying. I have all of my pre-reqs and co-reqs done except for micro which I am taking this semester along with medical terminology and infection control. I'm also applying to St. Margret's. Anyone else?

From what I understand they are sending the letters out in waves. On my acceptance letter it stated that if I didn't confirm my seat in writing by the 19th that they would move onto the next person (they worded it nicer). So my guess would be that more people are going to get letters next week.

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Congrats to all of you who have been accepted!! Im currently in my first semester at Allegheny and it is hard! But in pulling B's and passed my first ATI exam, which is incredible!

A few things to prepare for:

All documents must be dated AFTER your acceptance letter (background checks/titters/etc)

It's going to cost roughly $400 to get all the stuff you need to do before you start (scrubs/stethoscope/titers/CPR/etc)

Books will cost approx $1,000 if you buy all of them (required & optional) They will last the entire program with the exception of ATI, you will buy that every semester.

The program is really hectic & unorganized, but try your best to stay focused. Our books didn't come in until the 3rd week of class!!!

If you guys have any other questions, feel free to ask!!

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Thank you, PghGirl7! That was a nice, concise summary of what we'll need.

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Do you like the program so far?

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I do like the program, but I don't have anything to compare it to, to know any different. I do know that the teachers don't stick to the syllabus, lol.

Your schedule will be as follows (for Agh day):

Mondays (class 110) 8:30-11 lecture 11:30-2 lab

Tuesdays or Wednesdays clinical 7-3

Thursdays (class 120) 8:30-12

Just some money-saving advice...get titers drawn at the Health Dept...it's much cheaper. If you don't have insurance, you will get any shots you need or TB test for free (titers are $15 each). I bought my Littman Classic II stethoscope on eBay (new) for $65 (compared to over $100 at a store). 1 set of scrubs with the lab coat costs $64 plus shipping, or you can opt to pick it up. You only need 1 set. The BLS CPR certification at CCAC is only $50 (elsewhere it could be up to $100). Drug test is $65 at Concentra, FBI fingerprint (done at UPS) is $28, and the criminal background check is $10 done online.

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Thanks for the info, I don't know any current students so it's really nice to hear from someone who has jumped through some of the hoops already.

I'm hoping we get out info packets soon, however I talked to someone today who said they wouldn't be sent out until next week or the following. I guess were still doing better than previous classes because was found out of acceptance status much sooner.

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Congrats to all of you who have been accepted!! Im currently in my first semester at Allegheny and it is hard! But in pulling B's and passed my first ATI exam, which is incredible!

A few things to prepare for:

All documents must be dated AFTER your acceptance letter (background checks/titters/etc)

It's going to cost roughly $400 to get all the stuff you need to do before you start (scrubs/stethoscope/titers/CPR/etc)

Books will cost approx $1,000 if you buy all of them (required & optional) They will last the entire program with the exception of ATI, you will buy that every semester.

The program is really hectic & unorganized, but try your best to stay focused. Our books didn't come in until the 3rd week of class!!!

If you guys have any other questions, feel free to ask!!

Thank so much for the info and do you know anything about allegheny nights schedule?!!

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I am a LPN and I just got in Fall Allegheny evening. So In the fall I will be in NUR 130 and 140 I skip the first semester. Do you know what Med Surg book they are useing?

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No, I'm sorry I don't know the class schedule for night. I know its 2 days a week 5-10. But I think clinicals are 3-11 Fridays (maybe Wednesdays, not sure) or 7-3 Saturdays

The med/surg book is by Brunner & Suddarth. There's 2 volumes.

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I took a look at the course catalog the other day (after a scan of CCAC Central proved mostly fruitless) to get an idea of the schedules, and was able to theoretically set myself up with Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, but it looked like there was some flexibility. We'll see how that pans out when I actually get to register, though!

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No, I'm sorry I don't know the class schedule for night. I know its 2 days a week 5-10. But I think clinicals are 3-11 Fridays (maybe Wednesdays, not sure) or 7-3 Saturdays

The med/surg book is by Brunner & Suddarth. There's 2 volumes.

Another question what drug calculation book do you guys use ? I brought my own just so I can get familiar with it , but is that a good idea because the teachers might have a certain way they want us to study drug calculations?!!

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I am also new to allnurses and just saw this posting. I was also accepted into the south campus day program for fall 2013! Have you heard anything as far as the schedule goes? I looked at the old handbook from last year, and it looks like mostly 2 days a week with lecture/lab and then an 8 hr clinical for the first semester. Have you received anything else after sending in your acceptance? I am anxious and excited to start!

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