AACC Spring 2012 hopefuls?

klstaley · Sep 28, 2011

Congratulations to all of you Spring 2012 Selectees! I'm in 1st semester now, so it wasn't that long ago that I was jumping up and down with excitement over getting my acceptance letter too. Best of luck to you all!
Congratulations again!
P.S. If you all have questions about anything, I'd be happy to help- Just let me know. :)

Any advice you have to give to us Spring 2012 Selectees would be great!

armywife94 · Sep 28, 2011

Congratulations to all of you Spring 2012 Selectees! I'm in 1st semester now, so it wasn't that long ago that I was jumping up and down with excitement over getting my acceptance letter too. Best of luck to you all!
Congratulations again!
P.S. If you all have questions about anything, I'd be happy to help- Just let me know. :)

I heard that at some point they allowed PDA's(or similiar devices) at clinicals. Is that true?

armywife94 · Sep 28, 2011

I just joined this site, but I wanted to add to this thread because I got accepted too! I'm in the on-campus classes, and I'm so excited. Since I moved to Maryland in June I've met basically nobody, I thought it might be nice to get to know some people I'll be in class with before classes actually start. Congrats to all of you!

Welcome to MD and congrats on your acceptance.

klstaley · Sep 28, 2011

I started a new thread for those in the Hybrid Program since it seems like most of the students on this thread are in class. I labeled the thread AACC Spring 2012 1st Semester Hybrid Students. I'll still be checking this one all of the time too though!

klstaley · Sep 28, 2011

Does anyone else here have little ones? I'll be going through Nursing School with a 2 1/2 yr old and a 1 yr old so it should be interesting studying and getting projects done etc. I did find a nanny to watch my boys for 5 hours 3 days a week to give me some quiet time to read, do projects, study, etc. It should be interesting though!

RLSpranger · Sep 28, 2011

I have three little ones. 7, 3 and 15 months. I am just hoping my husband remains as supportive and helpful as he has been. I'm am worried about juggling the kids, work and the nursing program. I just say, "sleep is for the weak." :dzed:

klstaley · Sep 28, 2011

I hear ya! Glad to know I'm not the only one. I'm hoping my husband stays as supportive as he has been also.

Sarcastikate · Sep 28, 2011

Any advice you have to give to us Spring 2012 Selectees would be great!

The very best advice I can give you is to pick up the Prentice Hall Nursing Fundamentals: Reviews and Rationales book (ISBN: 978-0-13-224078-9), which is available at the college bookstore and on Amazon, and start reading and doing practice questions. This will really give you a leg up on understanding the basics, plus it's a little easier to read than the other gigantic text books. Focus on what nursing process is and how it is applied to patient care, since that will be the main point of your first couple of weeks when class starts.

As for the PDA question; you will be required to carry something that allows you to access the Skyscape Nursing Constellation software. Most of us use a smart phone, some use an Ipod touch, and a few use a palm pilot. You can see a list of supported devices on the software homepage here: http://www.skyscape.com/estore/productdetail.aspx?productid=1044

Other than that, try to be very organized with your class materials. You will be jumping back and forth between NUR 120, 121, and 122; plus labs on a daily basis. So good organization skills are a must.

Most importantly, try not to stress out too much in the first couple of weeks- it takes a month or so to really get in the groove as far as knowing what and how to study. Nursing classes are very different from what you're used to in A&P and Micro, so don't be too hard on yourselves if you feel a little lost in the beginning. We all feel that way, lol.

It's a lot to take in the at first, but you will all do great, so just try to relax and roll with it.

Good luck all, and if there are any other questions I can help with just ask!

klstaley · Sep 28, 2011

The very best advice I can give you is to pick up the Prentice Hall Nursing Fundamentals: Reviews and Rationales book (ISBN: 978-0-13-224078-9), which is available at the college bookstore and on Amazon, and start reading and doing practice questions. This will really give you a leg up on understanding the basics, plus it's a little easier to read than the other gigantic text books. Focus on what nursing process is and how it is applied to patient care, since that will be the main point of your first couple of weeks when class starts.
As for the PDA question; you will be required to carry something that allows you to access the Skyscape Nursing Constellation software. Most of us use a smart phone, some use an Ipod touch, and a few use a palm pilot. You can see a list of supported devices on the software homepage here: http://www.skyscape.com/estore/productdetail.aspx?productid=1044
Other than that, try to be very organized with your class materials. You will be jumping back and forth between NUR 120, 121, and 122; plus labs on a daily basis. So good organization skills are a must.
Most importantly, try not to stress out too much in the first couple of weeks- it takes a month or so to really get in the groove as far as knowing what and how to study. Nursing classes are very different from what you're used to in A&P and Micro, so don't be too hard on yourselves if you feel a little lost in the beginning. We all feel that way, lol.
It's a lot to take in the at first, but you will all do great, so just try to relax and roll with it.
Good luck all, and if there are any other questions I can help with just ask!

Thanks so much! I went ahead and got the book on Amazon, its $25 brand new there, it's more expensive at the bookstore. I actually think it was about the same price for a used one at the bookstore, so might as well get it brand new!

AprilAnney · Sep 28, 2011

Just in reference to amazon.com, did you all know that you can get an amazon student account and get free 2 day shipping? You just have to register using a .edu email address.

And if any of you are moms with kids in diapers, sign up for amazon mom, too- you can save a butt ton on diapers (haha, I used "diapers" and "butt ton" in the same sentence!).

klstaley · Sep 28, 2011

Haha, yep I've had Amazon mom for a long time, you truly save a butt ton!!

AMC2123 · Sep 28, 2011

Does anyone else here have little ones? I'll be going through Nursing School with a 2 1/2 yr old and a 1 yr old so it should be interesting studying and getting projects done etc. I did find a nanny to watch my boys for 5 hours 3 days a week to give me some quiet time to read, do projects, study, etc. It should be interesting though!

I have an 8 month old....will be a year old when classes start. I'm hoping/praying that it wont be too hard studying and keeping up with her. Are you working as well while taking classes? I'm wondering how much if any I am going to be able to handle.