I am a current post-bacc student at ASU. I wanted to start a thread for all of you who are applying for the 2017 class. Last year we had amazing support from the 2015 class, so we wanted to carry on that tradition and provide you all with the same support system. Feel free to use this thread to ask questions and seek advice. Many of my classmates will be on here answering your questions as well!
I actually looked back in my email and my advisor emailed me on September 1st confirming the 48 spots. Idk why I thought it was October. So hopefully you'll hear soon!
What books/supplemental material do you feel would be beneficial for us to have prior to starting the program? Also, do you have a required textbook list just to have an idea of the kind of books we might need.
Yes, they came to us to talk to us about possible changes, but I'm not sure exactly what they have come up with, and if they are done with those changes. I think they are trying to reorganize the course load though because the summer is very crazy for the post-bacc's. They have just started implementing other changes for the traditionals, but I am not sure if those changes will apply to your class.
So the only thing people really bought in addition to the required textbooks was the Saunder's NCLEX book. Some people thought it was helpful to have that book and follow along as the year progressed. If you aren't strong in pathophysiology, the book "Pathophysiology made Incredibly Easy" was recommended to us. I know some people bought that book and loved it! I used some great online resources for care plans and I also have a drug guide app on my phone. I think once you find your specialty and begin your preceptorship/immersion you'll find other books that will help you in that specific specialty. I can compile a book list and post it on here. For some courses though, there was not enough time to read, so I will try to survey the class and see which classes people actually read for and if it was needed.
I was checking out the place to buy scrubs just to get an idea of price and I was wondering if these requirements for the dress code are still valid (I saw that it was written in 2012). For example, do we still need white scrub pants and do we need to purchase a Polo as well?
The scrub pants are now black. You'll need the polo for some of your psych and community health rotations. Last year, some of the graduates gave away or sold their scrubs. I'm sure people this year will be interested in doing the same. I know I'll be giving away my scrubs if anyone wants them
They can be any black pants that look like scrub pants. We were advised 2 scrub tops, 1 polo, and 2-3 pairs of pants. The rest of the class and I would probably be willing to donate/sell the ASU scrub tops and polos as @farmraised mentioned.
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I actually looked back in my email and my advisor emailed me on September 1st confirming the 48 spots. Idk why I thought it was October. So hopefully you'll hear soon!