Tarrant County College fall 2013

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Welcome! I thought it was time to start a new thread for TCC fall 2013 applicants and future hopefuls. I've followed the past 2 threads for TCC and there are at least a handful of us finishing up pre-requisites this summer and fall.

Feel free to join the conversation and pass the word to others.

Last day to turn in acceptance letters!

Specializes in Progressive Care Unit (ICU step-down).
Hey ! Is anyone in the nursing program that knows how big the nursing classes are at the trinity river campus? Also what is the age range of the students in the program. I go to the south campus and everyone is so much older than me it's hard to meet people. So in your experience how old area most of the students? Also what is the best way to study for the HESI to get the best grade possible?

Hey Alian18,

I started at TCC in Spring 2012 and my experience at TCC has been great! Your clinical groups are never more than 10 students and my largest theory class was probably no greater than 30 students. For the most part, every teacher I've had has learned my name. The OB/pedi semesters are a little bit more difficult to get to know everyone just because of the abbreviated semesters but really you will get to know those people in theory and clinical very well. The age range is probably 20-50ish. As for studying for the HESI, I'm a pretty far removed from taking that test but don't stress out too much! You'll be fine. Just be confident. Good luck!

Hey Alian18,

I started at TCC in Spring 2012 and my experience at TCC has been great! Your clinical groups are never more than 10 students and my largest theory class was probably no greater than 30 students. For the most part, every teacher I've had has learned my name. The OB/pedi semesters are a little bit more difficult to get to know everyone just because of the abbreviated semesters but really you will get to know those people in theory and clinical very well. The age range is probably 20-50ish. As for studying for the HESI, I'm a pretty far removed from taking that test but don't stress out too much! You'll be fine. Just be confident. Good luck!

When did you find out your schedule?

Can you please send me the FB link also? I got in for the fall!!!

Oh don't be nervous. You will make lots of new friends and have fun. This might help. Go to youtube and search for TNSA2013 (no space) go down a few links until you see the one actually titled that. Click it and watch the movie inside. It's a recap of our spring semester.

Hie again Student 213 :) I just have a quick question. Do you know what all is supposed to be completed before the orientation, like the drug screening, criminal background check, physical examination etc. Do they have to be done before orientation or can they be done at just anytime but before the first day of the semester?... one more question :) how long did it take for you to get your drug screening and criminal background check results?

I'm sorry if the questions are a little weird :) I'm just a bit confused.

Thank you

Hey Dolphin, have you received an information packet or orientation date yet? I'm not sure if we're supposed to start on our post-admission requirements now, or wait for that email. Where are you getting your drug screening and background check done? I don't think we can register for classes until we have everything completed.

Hey Monica, I haven't received anything yet.. I wonder when they are going to send the information packet. I'll be caught up for most of the summer so I just wanted to know what all needed to be done before orientation so I could figure out how to go about it.

I emailed the school some time ago and they said that you could get The Criminal Background through Dallas Fort Worth Hospital Council and the drug test through Texas Resources Occupational Health.

I have no clue...well, thanks for the info. I guess I'll get started on those. :)

Had everyone moved to the Facebook page?

Congrats on those who have been accepted for the Fall. I have just finished up my first semester and wanted to give some info regarding some questions that I have seen on here. The below info is based on the Spring 2013 semester so they might have changed things but at least it will provide some answers hopefully.

The background check cannot be completed greater than 30 days before you start clinical, which for us was Jan 5 and our first day at the hospital was Feb 6. You will meet with your clinical group at school for the first 3 weeks or so of school. You will complete the background check online and pay for it there as well. The nursing department will send you an email.

The drug screen for us was prescheduled by the nursing department between Dec 31-Jan 3. They will send you an email with your day and all the details. You will pay for this at Business services at TR and take the receipt to Harris Occupational.

Orientation is mandatory and for us it was Nov 30 from 7:30am-4:30pm. It was long, overwhelming, and full of info. Make sure you take cash as you can buy t-shirts, uniforms, stethoscopes.

You will need to take the following to orientation if you have it:

  1. Immunizations – cannot expire during the semester
  2. Physician Health Form
  3. CPR Certification
  4. Photo Id – Recent photo with name on the back; no larger than 3X5
  5. Health Insurance – Insurance print out listing you as the recipient of benefits for 2013. They will not accept an insurance card.

CPR - TCC offered classes at the beginning of January before school started; however most people had already taken CPR somewhere else by then to get it out of the way. Just make sure the certifications are from the American Heart Association for Health Care Professions (BLS) or you will need to take it over again.

As far as your class schedule the nursing department will assign and register you for your first semester. They is an option to switch with another student, but if you do you can only switch the whole schedule not a class. Once you have registered and paid you can go to TR Police center 3rd floor 3702A to receive a TREC Parking decal. If you already have a parking pass they will just add a TREC sticker. Make sure you take your paid fee schedule for Fall and your ID otherwise they will not issue.

Congrats and good luck. Let me know if you have any questions as I know how overwhelming this process is. Enjoy your time off as well!!

Jamie

Had everyone moved to the Facebook page?

Is that why there's no activity here?? I was thinking that there's no way I'm the only one that's anxious, nervous, excited, & scared about getting everything completed. Haha I never got the fb link, did you?

Jamie! You don't know how much your comment/post has put me at ease. You pretty much answered every single one of my questions. I really appreciate you taking the time to help! Thanks so much! :)

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