Austin Community College Fall 2013 Class

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Hey there! I have used this website for great insight throughout the process of deciding where to go to nursing school, what I'm going, motivation, etc. So I decided to check and see if anyone had started a forum for incoming students to the Traditional Track ACC nursing program. Since I can't find one, I started one.

I thought it would be a good idea for us to start networking and exchanging valuable info asap. We can start a blog or FB page to communicate easier. I will be attending the CEC campus and I know 2 other women going there as well.

Congratulations & I can't wait to meet everyone!

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Hi back.... I will finally get to apply next spring very excited.

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Hello! I'll be starting at the CEC campus this fall too, nice to meet ya! Unfortunately, I don't have much valuable information at this point, but it does seem like a good idea to get in touch with fellow classmates, we're probably going to need each other. In the nursing skills class, I wasn't much good at group study when it came to theory; but I don't think I would've passed if I hadn't practiced for checkoffs outside of class with my peers. Do you work/how much are you planning on working while in school? I'm getting excited/nervous!

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No, I don't work and won't work in the program either. But I'm sure if you work part-time you will be fine. I'm getting very excited and nervous as well. I may start a FB page for the CEC folks... Hopefully I can post that info on here if they allow it. I will follow up soon with that. :)

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Hey there, not sure if it's allowed but here's my email linked to my FB: [email protected]... If you are on FB you can add me and I'll add you to the group I started for CEC students. :)

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So they told us not to start the drug screen until after July 19th, but on another page it says don't start until told to start by the department. Are we supposed to be receiving emails that say "Start the drug screen"? I don't want to wait too long to register.

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Hey... I think the page you are reading must be old information. The email states between July 19th and August 19th. I registered yesterday and will probably go by in the next few days to do the test. When you register it lets you choose a location and it doesn't give you an appointment. You just go anytime thats convenient for you during that locations hours. Also, it's $50 which is crazy to me... most expensive drug test I've ever heard of... although I have never had to take one before, my friends and family said that's absurd. Anyways, hope that helps. I would go ahead and register if I were you and go to the test in the next few weeks.

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Thanks jenny3dean! I'm also wondering about the lab packs we had to order. I followed the instructions to the T but haven't had anything shipped to my residence yet. I noticed the order form says "order ship date 8/20/13", do you think that means they all ship out at the same time? Just want to give myself ample time in case I need to submit a new order.

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Yes I saw that as well- mailing out 8/20... So I think we are safe. I finished all steps except I think I still need a flu vac by sept 15th. Going to worry about that later though. Did you see that we are being tested over dosage calc the first week? My friends didn't see that page so they were grateful to know to refresh on that stuff as well as skills. Just a heads up. :)

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Hey Jenny,

What a great idea for our group to connect! I had my FB disabled since January, but I got it reactivated and now trying to find a way to join the goup. I am trying to find you on FB and having trouble... Shouldn't I just be able to type in your address in the search bar? I tried that and it's just giving me web search results.

Could you add me, my address is elfimka at gmail dot com, or tell me how to add you?

Thank you so much!

Elya

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Hey Elya! I tried to invite you to my FB but it said your privacy settings wouldn't allow it. I'm not very FB savvy either so there may be a better way but I don't know it. lol... Anyways, try searching for the group name: "ACC (CEC Campus) Fall '13" I probably should have just posted that at the beginning of this whole thread! If we still can't figure it out, I'm sure we will have time on Thursday to all get connected on there. I think because of your privacy settings only you can request friends or groups. See you soon!

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Jenny, I changed my privacy settings, could you try to invite me again? If not, then we'll figure out something on Thursday, for sure. I tried searching for the group, and it's not coming up either.

See you Thursday :)

Elya

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