anyone from middlesex community college rn program

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Hi, I am new to this forum and I am wondering if anyone has graduated from mcc in lowell the 2 year rn program. Also if anyone is in the middle of the program or applying for it. I am applying for 2010 evening program. I completed my prereqs already. Didn't know if anyone had any thoughts bout it. Also what is a good bsn program to follow through with. Please reply with any thoughts or comments. Thanks. Erin

Specializes in Psych, Hospice, Surgical unit, L&D/Postpartum.

Wow so much info and thanks for the insight.. sounds exciting to me as each new semester unfolds. I actually read some of the info in the ATI book. The questions are helpful. We will be doing basic meds first and I can't wait to learn them and pass them to the patients. My weakest thing is math tho. Do u have math tests each semester like we do in first semester? I know it'll only get harder, esp calculating drip rates and such..

Did u guys get a rotation in the OR and ICU? I'm curious about those fields. Have u thought about what field of nursing you may be most interested in? Well keep in touch and let me know how the rest of the semester goes for you....

Thx again, Erin..

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Specializes in Labor & Delivery/ OBGYN.

Math will be on every single exam you take during the program. Its kinda really important, during your semester breaks try to practice some problems. Memorizing the formulas is key once you have that down, your 3/4 of the way there. Unfortunately we don't have any OR, ICU, or ER rotations, because their considered areas of advanced nursing. In the last semester, some lucky few get to spend a day either in the ER or ICU shadowing a nurse just to get a feel for it, but thats about it. I've always wanted to be a Labor and Delivery nurse, I currently work as tech in L&D and at a OB/GYN doctor's office, so I'm hoping I can get a job in that field....But the nursing job market is tough now, so I might just take what I can get.... Let me know how everything goes.

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Specializes in Psych, Hospice, Surgical unit, L&D/Postpartum.

Labor and delivery is a nice area to work in. I work as a pca in preop/pacu. I should practice more math.. well enjoy your week and I will catch up later with you....

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Hey Krista I too am starting in 2012 however it will be in the fall

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Hi all , I got my letter I am starting in the Fall of '12 anyone else starting then?

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Hi everyone, I've already applied to the program, but I'm dying to hear about my application status. I've already called them 2 weeks ago, and they said they should be mailing out the letters for this week, and I'm debating whether I should call and ask them again, or if I should wait. All of your stories have been very motivational for me, and have learned a lot! I can't wait for this journey to start.

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Specializes in Psych, Hospice, Surgical unit, L&D/Postpartum.

Hi guys. Goodluck with getting in. I started last fall and I am in the evening program. Its good so far but a lot of work. Try to gain some exp outside of school as a can if u can. It'll help a lot with cert and clinical. Erin..

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Wow! I am so excited and anxious to start

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Laceybugbear- I was wondering when you submitted your complete application, and how long it took for them to get back to you.

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Specializes in Psych, Hospice, Surgical unit, L&D/Postpartum.

so for the srubs i believe i paid about 13 each for top and bottom. u also need lab coat and two patches and name badge. they want u to get a penlight too. save up for books because they cost first semester about $600.

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Specializes in M/S, pedi.

They send the letters out around mid-June and then again around mid-December...Keep your head up the time flies by!

I'm just finishing second semester (IGN) and pharm and can't wait for the summer for some time off.

Lyn

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Hi shey!! Ok so I got my letter in December I appled in July of 2011 and got my letter December 2011 so it wasn't a bad wait . Last Friday was registration and I also ordered all my scrubs and name badges patches and lab coat. Have u heard anything yet

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