Being aware of expectations after applying...

[ProudStudent]

Hello all!

I'm not sure why it didn't occur to me in the beginning, (perhaps I was too busy trying to complete prerequisites) but there is actually a lot of preparation involved in registering for classes after being accepted to the nursing programs. No, I didn't get an acceptance letter (yet.. fingers crossed), but I am better aware of the required immunizations, titer and certifications I am expected to provide before-hand. For example, at State College of Florida, we are being asked to become a CNA (just when we thought we were done taking classes ). I am sure the titer and immunizations part is something expected at all programs. What kind of things are YOU expected to do? I figure it's best to get ideas from others and wonder if that's something I'll need to do as well.. than to sit back and wait for suprises. Thanks for reading!

[leenak]

If all goes well and I get into the Fall program I am applying for, the things required are:

Buy a watch, scrubs, lab coat, shoes, stethoscope, pressure cuff

Provide proof of health insurance

Update vaccines/get titers

Provide background check and drug test

Get CPR certified

Provide final transcripts to school

Buy a new laptop

Familiarize myself with drug calculations

Find a place to live, move, rent out current place, etc :)

Attend orientation

[♑ Capricorn ♑]

hello all!

i'm not sure why it didn't occur to me in the beginning, (perhaps i was too busy trying to complete prerequisites) but there is actually a lot of preparation involved in registering for classes after being accepted to the nursing programs. no, i didn't get an acceptance letter (yet.. fingers crossed), but i am better aware of the required immunizations, titer and certifications i am expected to provide before-hand. for example, at state college of florida, we are being asked to become a cna (just when we thought we were done taking classes ). i am sure the titer and immunizations part is something expected at all programs. what kind of things are you expected to do? i figure it's best to get ideas from others and wonder if that's something i'll need to do as well.. than to sit back and wait for suprises. thanks for reading!

i agree alot with leenak. my school does not require that i be a cna. i know some schools like that. so, i'll just list what i need to do this year before this fall.

i need to:

- complete my fafsa

- complete my master promissory note for my school loans

- complete my taxes

- provide proof of health insurance

- complete a physical exam by my physician

- immunizations/titers updated

- background check & state child abuse check

- drug testing

- pre-requisite transcripts submitted

- complete cpr & first aid training

- complete fire safety training (for my hospital)

- attend orientation

- receive my nursing student badge (for my hospital)

- purchase needed books and textbooks & supplemental books (optional)

- purchase lab & clinical supplies (stethoscope, bp cuff, watch, penlight, scissors etc.)

- purchase school uniforms

- purchase nursing shoes and lab coat

- purchase school supplies (paper, notebooks, pens, pencils, highlighters etc)

- purchase a rolling backpack (i'm not going to kill my back, no thank you! )

- confirm if my financial aid has come in & pay miscellaneous school expenses

- review my a&p material

- relax! and, have fun. :)

[Nurse2b7337]

Wow, this is alot of stuff to prepare for. Ashcoyle you stated earlier about being concerned with prereq's seems that those have nothing on these lists oh my.