ADN class of 2013

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Just wondering who's starting the awesome journey with me? I went to orientation and now its starting to feel real!!

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Wow they are really getting all of you started. You are already doing research assignments. Well at least you are working ahead and getting them done. I look forward to hearing about what else you are doing, can't wait for your next post :)

You know you really made my day :). I thought I was rambling on for my own benefit. Any way, I made a mistake in class today. I misunderstood a question and I told the teacher that I didn't do the assignment (when I actually did). I think I was because I was hungry and thinking about the lunch I could have had. Anyway now everyone in the class probably think I am a slacker but my grades say other wise. Close friends and teachers know about me. But I am not stressing myself about that because it was funny. The teacher and I got a good laugh out of it.

Today we had a long 3 hour "presentation" from an English professor about grammar, researching, writing, and plagiarism. When that was over we went over our Math quiz from Monday, she gave us some conversion factors we will need to know and hinted that we will be having a dosage calculations quiz on Monday. I will be proof-reading my research paper, learning conversion factors, brushing up on basic math, beginning dosage calculations, getting my physical exam (to get it out of the way) the rest of the week. Until Monday...

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Specializes in BSN Student-Class of 2015.

Wow, sounds like you have a full plate but it so exciting!! :D I can't wait till I'm able to start doing stuff in my program then it will definitely feel real. It comes out on Wednesday I have a mandatory orientation to attend and I was told I will be able to register for my nursing classes then. I'm so anxious about all of this.

Good luck with your assignments, looks like you are already doing well and will continue to do so. Until your next post....

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Congrats everyone! I will also be starting the ADN program this fall. We have our orientation July 28th. I already have all my vaccinations and BLS certification out of the way. Ordered my uniforms, student nursing kit, and shoes. I am so excited and nervous at the same time. Best of luck to everyone!!! :w00t::w00t:

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Specializes in Lactation.

I am ready to get this show on the road!! I have my CPR class scheduled for next thursday, all my shots taken care of, my TB test done. Now I am looking into getting a scope and some new shoes soon. Orentation is July 12. I am so excited!! WHoOt wHoOT!!

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Specializes in Med-Surg and Ambulatory Care (multispecialty).

I'm all in for this thread too! :yelclap: I have already gone to orientation, my immunizatons are done, already registered for fall semester, waiting to hear if I won a scholarship in July, CPR class this Saturday & uniform fitting. August cannot come soon enough!:w00t:

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I Start in August as well. I had my CPR cert. yesterday I have bought all of my books, uniforms, steth, I have had my physical, TB test and Titers drawn. The only thing left to do is ( we have to wait till July to buy it so it stays in effect through the rest of school. It is SOOOOOOO expensive though!!:sstrs: I have already spent over $700 and school does not start for another 3 months

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I Start in August as well. I had my CPR cert. yesterday I have bought all of my books, uniforms, steth, I have had my physical, TB test and Titers drawn. The only thing left to do is liability insurance ( we have to wait till July to buy it so it stays in effect through the rest of school. It is SOOOOOOO expensive though!!:sstrs: I have already spent over $700 and school does not start for another 3 months

Wow already over $700 spent, I haven't started purchasing my stuff and I wonder how much I will be spending. How much is your ?

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It is only $65.00 for 2 years

And I was incorrect on the amount. It is actually $837 Here is the breakdown from my budget spreadsheet

Fall 2011

Books $341.74

Uniforms $79.95

stethoscope$83.97

Background$43.00

Medical Screenings$255.00

shoes$33.39

malpractice insurance

CPR Certification$40.00

School Supplies

Semester Total $837.05

These totals are without Tuition Insurance, and general supplies (pencils, notebooks, Ect) included.

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wow - $65 for 2 years? I paid $24 for the first year for $1M/$6M aggregate - that seems really high!

Anyone else's school have a certain vendor you had to get the scrubs through that you find out are plain old cherokee scrubs that you could order from anywhere (for half the price)? I ordered one set through the school and as soon as they come in and I can review the colors I'm getting them online for cheap!

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Specializes in BSN Student-Class of 2015.

I checked my packet of info and according to this paper they claim for our insurance it will be around $39 for a year of coverage so $65 for two years doesn't seem bad to me.

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I am here with you. Wish me luck - I have 3 little kids and work part time. But, I am about the most positive, motivated and dedicated person you will ever meet - and I know I can do it!

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

The hospital I work at is revamping the tuition reimbursement policy... they are most likely not going to pay for ADN programs, only BSN programs starting next year. Current ADN students would be grandfathered. Wow!! Is all I can say, and glad I'm starting before the change.

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