Anyone accepted to Mesa Boswell Priority placement???

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I just got accepted to MCC Boswell priority placement!! I'm super excited!

Anyone else want to share their news?

I'm sooo anxious to recieve more info. Has anyone recieved anything other than their acceptance?

Im looking at the booklist email, and it says we can download these textbooks

onto a handheld device such as a pda/smartphone/itouch/iphone?

Hm should I just download it to my droid? I'm afraid I'll lose $150 if I'm unable

to bring phones on the floor?

So with tuition,packs,unis, books, roughly how much $ you think?

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I'm still trying to calculate but so far it looks like books might come to about $650ish. Keep looking on Amazon for better deals. Also, craiglist seems to be a good place to find some books. I bought 6 pairs of uniforms for $45 from cl. Sure they're a little used but still in good condition... If you need to buy an iPod, check on apple's website. You can buy an 8gig refurbished for $150.

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Ok So I got an email and it says that the refresher courses are for BLK 3 and ugh! :( I thought I read somewhere that we can use the iphone, but we cant use for personal use and that they can check our phones at anytime were on it to see, I have to find where I read it. I emailed a teacher there, about the iphone but haven't gotten a reply yet. As soon as I do I'll let you know.

I don't know how much everything is going to cost, I have a friend who's going into BLK 4 and it adds up she said plus with our uniform we need white shoes, plus the costs of supplies paper binders all this little stuff is added up quick.....

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Azstu25: u said previously you got 6pairs of unis for $45

at cl? Where is cl?

I just got back from mcc got my badge and stopped by

the Apparel Pro store and 1 set cost me $45! So

I'm planning on going where you went or buying some on

orientation day like they said.

ill be buying the nurse pack today and trying to find books on amazon.

Cant wait for school to start and meet all of you!

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this is the orientation letter that i recieved from our instructor for block 1 that i have copied and pasted. it includes the information regarding the math pre-nursing refresher course. i have edited the letter so that it doesn't include any names or affiliations in an effort to maintain privacy.

welcome to nursing school, what a life changing event!

let's begin to learn about nursing...

i am your primary classroom and full time instructor for spring 2011. i look forward to meeting each of you on the date set for orientation from 0830-1200 for orientation and a course over view. come at 0830 to begin the tour. we will start the orientation at 0900. students will not be able to use the webct class content until the start of the semester, so until then you can email if needed. i've included here our course[color=#3333ff] calendar and some reading assignments for you--which is another attachment.

1. the course calendar. these dates include class, campus lab, clinical lab, exams. fyi: there may be changes related to our clinical rotations in the clinical agency. we have no control about changes in the clinical agency so flexibility is highly important. hopefully you can begin to plan your busy lives as nursing students in 2011. allow time for reading, study, and skill practice. a major goal for nursing students remains keeping your life in balance throughout this journey.

see attachment 1

2. the book list. see attachment 2

it will also be posted on the the hospital student website. most of your books are purchased in the first semester and used as you progress in the program. we are using several publishers and book packages (bundles) with discounts for you.

pda's are required for my class with unbound medicine as the carrier. an i-touch (8 gig. will be ok) is recommended as it has no monthly fees and does not have phone capabilities (phone use is restricted in patient care areas). most of the electronic resources in the pda down loads are reference books. these downloads are good for one year and will update info throughout the service period. not all books have electronic versions. these will be used in both class and clinical. the itouch is recommended as no service contracts are required. you may choose a smart phone. check with your phone carrier and the requirements for unboundmedicine.com, nursing central to be sure that your device can be used. an alternative service provider is skyscape, requiring a fee.

students should not buy any books until the spring 2011 book list appears on our website, book editions frequently change therefore, students should obtain the most recent edition of text or resources required. print the text reservation form and your book list and either fax or take the text reservation form to the college book center. there will also be a specially discounted book bundled price coupon on our webpage to receive a discount on elsevier texts.

3. laptops can be used in the classroom for note taking and access to webct at your college.

4. orientation day. please bring your smile, it time to make new friends and study groups, car pools and develop nursing student coping skills.

down load and read the nursing student handbook dated july 1, 2010, prior to orientation.

you will be asked to sign documents that you have read and agree to these policies as part of orientation.

bring $4.00 cash to buy your scantrons for testing.

5. college email:

a. you receive an email account after you are registered for classes

b. to access your email account, your meid is your user name and you use the same password as logging into your student center. if you need help, call the student information system

c. you will be sent updates and information periodically on this account. it is up to you to check it regularly for messages.

6. uniforms, shoes and nurse packs are needed on january 26th. you may find information regarding uniform and shoe requirements in the nursing student handbook.

7. students often ask, "where do i begin?"

your nursing lectures begin with communications and mental health nursing content. these are the required readings for the first exam. power points and class discussion and activities from webct (as soon as you're enrolled in the class and the site is open) will help you learn these concepts.

a. another email will contain readings for communication, mental health (psych nursing)

b. additionally pharmacology math content, in brown & mulholland, math calculations read chapters 1-4. we will cover this and more the first 1-2 weeks of lab. this content is also on the first exam. ** if math anxiety is a condition you have, please sign up for the gcc class, nce214 mo. this course is usually offered during the week prior to the first day of class. we will not be offering this mini course at this site.

c. for the clinical lab portion of the course, in wilkinson, fundamentals vol.1 and 2 text books: safety hygiene and vital signs are a great start. specific chapter assignments for this book will come in january. the new addition is not out yet. my suggestion is only buy the new edition.

the semester will be filled with exciting challenges and rewarding experiences. i look forward to working with each of you in the classroom, campus lab, simulation and the clinical agency very soon.

happy holidays and safe and healthy new year to all!

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mursenick i purchased my uniforms on craigslist. of course it takes finding someone who is selling them but it's worth a shot.
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Oh durrrrrr... Cl = craigslist. Ok don't mind me I'm a little slow. Lol

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Hm. I think bringing a laptop to class and typing notes will

Be faster for me than writing. I'll look into that.

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Here's what I found in the handbook......

The Use of Information Technology

Pagers, cell phones, and/or all-in-one electronic devices disrupt lectures and clinical experiences. Place on a silent mode or turn it off. Personal cell phone calls or response to pagers may only be done while on break from the clinical unit. Students using cell phones for personal calls of any type or taking pictures in the classroom, nursing laboratory, or the clinical unit (unless sanctioned by the nursing department) will face disciplinary action that may include permanent dismissal.

Criteria for use of PDA during Clinical and Classroom Rotations

PDAs can be a valuable tool for healthcare education when used appropriately. The following guidelines apply:

Professional behavior and proper technology etiquette should be observed at all times when using cell phones, i-pods, PDAs, laptops or other electronic devices.

These may be used only when authorized by faculty and for clinical activities, not personal use.

No personal phone conversations or texting allowed at any time while in a patient area. Silence on the phone by placing int in "airplane mode". A clinical probation will be given for the first violation os using the PDA for socializing during clinical time. A second violation may result in course failure.

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here's from my teacher....mursenick which letter did you receive?

it sounds like from this letter we can use our phones aren't the iphone and deroid smartphones? it sounds like the "other" letter says itouch so you don't have to spend the monthly costs for the data usesage?

gosh, really now i'm more confused :(

azstu25 thanks sooo much for posting your letter i need all the info i can get :)

dear students,

i am delighted to welcome you into the profession of nursing. i know for many of you it has been a long wait to get into our program, so you are of course, especially excited to start. for others, you may have just found out you have a place in the program. i believe in the profession and the commitment to lifelong learning. i also believe in teamwork, hard work, positive attitudes and humanistic respect for all. in my class you can expect that there will never be a dull moment. i like to keep it interesting. we have long class periods and you can expect to fill that time with such activities as hands on learning, group discussions, and various activities which utilize cooperative learning methodologies.

i utilize evidenced based teaching and learning practices in the classroom. it is this very evidence that supports the use of mobile technologies like pda's (smartphones, or handheld technology such as itouch devices) so that you have instant access to information at your "fingertips." your pda should be loaded with several required textbooks. i expect you will use your pda in all aspects of your life, both professionally and personally. please bring the device each day to class and clinical. if you are nervous about learning how to use the device, students get very proficient after just a few class periods. also, the cost of the device is sometimes a concern for students; however, according to my previous students, they would "recommend the pda, 100%" of the time, as the device will pay for itself, as you will use it during the entire experience. please be sure that your device can support the software (go to unbound medicine.com for details regarding device requirements). also, it is recommended that you insure your device against theft or damage.

in closing please refer to the faq page where i have tried to address the most common questions of incoming students.

warm regards for an enriching nursing education experience.

faq's

1. what should i bring to orientation?

nursing student handbook-download bring to class

http://www.nursing.maricopa.edu/pdfdocs/nursing_student_handbook.pdf

2. where do i buy my books?

students should not buy any books until the spring 2011 book list appears on our website, book editions frequently change therefore, students should obtain the most recent edition of text or resources required. print the text reservation form and your book list and either fax or take the text reservation form to the college book center. there will also be a specially discounted book bundled price coupon on our webpage to receive a discount on elsevier texts:

college book center,

3. college email:

a. you receive an email account after you are registered for classes at my.maricopa.edu then click on googleapps@maricopa.

b. to access your email account, your meid is your user name and you use the same password as logging into your student center.

c. you will be sent updates and information periodically on this account. it is up to you to check it regularly for messages.

4. what should i bring to orientation?

come to orientation at 0830 for a tour of the school and:

a. read and print out a copy of the student nurse handbook obtained from the nursing student website (www.nursing.maricopa.edu)

b. book list

c. $4.00 (one-dollar bills) to purchase test taking scantrons

d. students will need to go to mesa main campus to obtain a student id. be sure that when you sit for your id you declare that you are a nursing student. your identification card will appear on a maroon background and have a hole punched in it, so you can wear it during class and clinical times.

6. when can i get my course calendar?

your course calendar is attached to this email.

7. what can i do to prepare for the spring semester and get ready for nursing school?

get oriented to the resources that come with your textbooks. register immediately for textbook resources by following the instructions on the inside flap of each textbook. also, read how to prepare for nursing school in the fundamentals success textbook, which describes specific strategies to be successful in nursing school. additionally complete the following tutorials.

- medical terminology tutorial: http://www4.caes.hku.hk/mt/

- med math tutorial

this tutorial should be completed before school starts. sign in to this tutorial as a guest. cut and paste the following web address into your browser:

http://www.m2hnursing.com/medcal/module1_1.php

8. get used to evidence!

here are a few websites that will be helpful to you during the semester.

nursing objects resources:

http://www.mesacc.edu/dept/d31/nursing/learning_objects/

student nurse resources:

http://rncre8r.wetpaint.com/?mail=1124&t=anon

introduction to ebp online resources:

http://consultgerirn.org/resources

pathophysiology podcasts

http://rncre8r.wetpaint.com/page/pathophysiology

9. what else can i do before the semester starts?

nursing school can be stressful, therefore consider how you might reduce your stress, exercise, courses, workshops. many of these courses/workshops are available on the main campus, or held on other sister colleges throughout the maricopa community college district, some courses are offered during the winter intersession.

10. what should i bring with me the first week of class?

a. simi pyxis

students will need to gather the following supplies for use in class the first week. collect at least 15 medication containers (pill bottles). just remove the old labels from the containers, and when you come to school you will be issued a set of labels to match the simulated clients you are going to learn to care for during the semester. also, plan on putting your medications in a simulated medication drawer, this drawer should be the size of a standard shoe box. a plastic box might be more durable and portable. labels will be distributed during class and you will assemble your medication bottles during a class session. wash out each container, and then fill the container with candy, of any kind as long as you can cut the candy in half, to administer accordingly. previously, students have used m&ms, sweet tarts, mints or other types of candy. avoid candy that can melt in hot temperatures.

b. unbound medicine

use the mesanurse code for your pricing discount at nursing central located on the book list. copy and paste this code into your browser. always check that your pda/smart phone/itouch or other device can support the software from unbound medicine.

https://www.unboundmedicine.com/ubstore/ub?invid=ink&svar=a|ub&dcode=ugbupu

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So yes! I can use my droid. Just has to be on airplane mode

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