Austin Community College ADN Spring 2021

ad2009 · Jul 11, 2020

I’m in RNSG 1105 now at RR. We don’t have open lab and we are only in the lab on Thursday’s for 2 hours because they had to split the class in 2 groups. The rest is via BB collaborate. It’s going to be a struggle for me, for sure. I’ve practiced some at home with my husband but still going to be difficult. The professors are really understanding though.

mariah0418 · Jul 16, 2020

Sooo for those of you who are like me and have completed all your courses and applied for fall and didn't get in what are you going to do in the fall while you wait until the Spring 2021. I don't want to take any time off I've taken too many breaks. I want to take a class or two in the fall but not sure what to take

Deannaleee1 · Jul 16, 2020

I am in the same boat, did not get in for fall and have completed everything for co and pre reqs for RN. So I will be taking my pre reqs for my bachelors through ACC as that is my end goal anyway. I will be taking statistics, human growth and development and English II this fall ?

mariah0418 · Jul 16, 2020

I've already completed my pre reqs for the bachelors as well... I thought about maybe attempting the EMT program....

Deannaleee1 · Jul 16, 2020

Oh yay! Honestly if you have nothing to lose and all the time I would take a medical Spanish class. I work in a hospital and I want to retake Spanish regardless but my plan is to take medical spanish too as I’ve heard how much it can help you prepare for Spanish speaking patients! Just a thought!

mariah0418 · Jul 16, 2020

Also after completing fundamentals, How do we go about testing for our CNA licensure?

kebrn · Jul 24, 2020

Hey everyone!

I'm applying to the ADN program for Fall 2021. Does anyone have any tips about the application process? Thanks!

Deannaleee1 · Jul 24, 2020

Hey @kebrn! CONGRATS on applying (or will be applying). The only advice I have is if you are able to before the application period opens have all of your co-reqs and obviously pre reqs done. Any points you can possibly get will help you on ranking. If you haven’t taken the HESI yet I recommend the HESI A2 SECRETS study guide. I used only that and utilized all the tests it gave me and I scored in the 90s so I always recommend that book! If you’re able to apply to the program as soon as the application period opens! I’m sure there will be other great advice but hope this helps! Good luck!

ad2009 · Jul 26, 2020

Hey friends! I just wanted some opinions. I just got offered a PCT job but its in a COVID unit. I didn't realize it would be the COVID unit when I applied. My husband and family aren't super comfortable with me taking the job...but I know how valuable it can be to have this experience before nursing school. What do you guys think?

hellohello · Jul 26, 2020

5 hours ago, ad2009 said:
Hey friends! I just wanted some opinions. I just got offered a PCT job but its in a COVID unit. I didn't realize it would be the COVID unit when I applied. My husband and family aren't super comfortable with me taking the job...but I know how valuable it can be to have this experience before nursing school. What do you guys think?

Honestly, it's up to you. If I were you, I personally wouldn't take the job just because I don't want to risk spreading COVID if I catch it (I live with my boyfriend and I also don't want to give it to him since he has a respiratory condition, so that's another huge factor for me). I'm waiting it out until there's PCT job that's in a much safer unit or in a unit that is related to what I'm interested in doing. That's pediatrics or the NICU for me.

If the COVID unit is something that is of value to you and something you would really want to go into, then go for it. Just be extremely cautious around your husband and family in the off-chance that you'll catch it. Understand the risks of working in COVID-unit is that there's a good chance you may catch the virus if you're exposed to it. Especially since PCTs deal a whole ton with hands-on contact with the patient.

Something to also consider is the pay-rate. If they're paying you a low wage to be around patients that have COVID, I personally don't think it would be worth putting yourself at risk.

Deannaleee1 · Jul 27, 2020

@ad2009 hey! Just my two cents- don’t do it. It’s not worth the risk. I am currently a PCT in a NICU and I took the position to help me get a head start in nursing but honesty everything you would do at that job you will learn in Nursing Skills (if you haven’t already taken that course). I also took this job to help me potentially get into ACC nursing as it is on the application if you work for one of the two major hospitals in Austin but it did not help me at all in getting in my first round of nursing so I’ll be a reapplicant. So in the end- I wouldn’t recommend it. Luckily they aren’t floating me to adults bc our babies are critical patients but if I were to be floated and knowingly worked with adults during this just for a pct position? Heck nah haha

good luck I know you’ll do what’s best for you!

-D

mariah0418 · Jul 27, 2020

Alright guys, So I am applying for jobs currently. For those of you that went through a recruiter to get hired as a PCT can you guys give me details on how to go about that?