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I was just accepted into Bergenn CC's Nursing Day program for Fall 07. I was just wondering about a few things, so anybody that has been or is currently in their program your help would be greatly appreciated.
So I know there is an orientation late August, but I would like to find out some things sooner. Besides the Criminal Background check, is there definitely a drug screening? Is that needed to register for classes as well or is that done later on?
Also, what types of materials did you need to purchase? Does the program allow PDA's and if so did you use them often?
Any adivce would be great! Thanks! :wink2:
hey just thought i'd let you guys know i registered on tuesday. (i went there and did it) i had gotten my email from safeguard last thursday as well and you don't need to have your physical and all that done before you register. they still had a hold on my registering but they let me talk to this professor and i told him that i had already received my background check but im still being held back. so he told me to email him the report and then he cleared me. so it's done. im official!!! im going for my physical today. oh and when you register you get a packet. it's a packet of allll this other crap you have to do. order uniforms, get cpr certification, get Liability Insurance, and purchase a skills kit for $115.00. AND THE WORST PART..... it says you have to do it by JULY 10!!!!!!! i don't really get that. i think they have their dates messed up or something. but just incase i suggest you people get a move on it. as soon as you can that is. oh and i called the people and they said the skills kit doesn't include a stethescope or bp cuff or any of that he said it has stuff like iv tubing insulin kits etc. i guess just stuff we can "play" with. IM SOOO EXCITEEDDD. k i hope you guys get your stuff done. we haven't even started yet and these people are demanding so much!! lol oh well i know it will be worth it!!
Yea, I actually just got back from the school...running around for a good hour and a half...Well they cleard my background check and I was finally able to register...I did all the 001s...I actually liked the 002 schedule better but after a visit to ratemyprofessors I chose the 001 schedule lol.
But yea, it seemed like alot of people are having trouble with the hold, a few others were there with the same problem but it looks like they might have jus fixed all that.
Yea, I got the packet right after, I don't know if they mail it, it says to pick it up in the letter. But yea there are several things on there that they said must be done by July 10th! I went back to the guy that cleared me and asked if that was correct...he talked to the Dean and told her that's pretty much impossible...she said just do the best you can...Guess we just have to wait for the Nursing Dept. head to come back on the 16th.
Also for the CPR it says it has to be done by AHA or American Red Cross...Yea, I took the CPR and First Aid course at Bergen and aksed the guy it that was acceptable..he said it should be, but to just wait for the head of the dept to come back....so we'll seeee haha.
But yea, very excited about all of this stuff...No way it's gonna be done by the 10th though...I think they're trying to check up on that date and might change it...hopefully.
Also, I was just wondering something else...On the letter it talks about Orienation for the Class of 2010...Is that just general and it depends what you have done already? Because I thought I would be done by Spring semester of 2009...I only have the core Nursing courses to do and Micro (which I'll do a summer maybe) and thought that took 4semesters/2years...so yea 2009???
Yea i think they are a little confused over there with their dates. It is definitely 2009. They don't know what they are talking about. lol but i registered for 001 schedule. so i guess i'll see you both there. if i knew what you looked like lol.... but yea im certified for cpr already i just have to renew it which i can do at my job for free. sweetgrl do you have a card saying that you are certified? i think you may need that. and as for the packet lori i don't think they'll mail it to you. to be safe, so that you can start to get all that stuff done, i would go and pick it up.
Do you have the CPR certification for prefessional rescuers - I believe that is the one we need.
Well, you know me - I could be your mother :), my kids are older than both of you. But - I have a big dining room table if you guys want to study together.
My name is Lori - but since I was not creative with my forum name I guess you already figured that one out.
And your names are...
Lori
sweetgrl do you have a card saying that you are certified? i think you may need that.
Yea, I have 3 cards for each type of certification...I showed them to the guy that cleared the background checks and he said they should be okay...but I want to make sure and that means waiting until Carole Baxter gets back on the 16th..so I dunno if I should hold off signing up for anything?..but I guess I will.
....And my name is Desiree btw :)
oh and i called the people and they said the skills kit doesn't include a stethescope or bp cuff or any of that he said it has stuff like iv tubing insulin kits etc. i guess just stuff we can "play" with.
So have you ordered a stethoscope yet? I know there's an option of getting one at the uniform place, looking to go there for fitting this week hopefully. I would like to get a Littman.
So we need both a stethoscope AND a BP cuff? I wish they would list all the materials that you need to purchase on the website because I thought the packet would and I don't want to wait until orientation to start ordering everything haha.
So, picked up my packet today. I am signed up for the course at the Red Cross that is tonight and Wednesday night.
So, now I just have to get the uniforms, order the kit, download the handbook, and get malpractice insurance.
This is getting expensive!
Lori
So have you ordered a stethoscope yet? I know there's an option of getting one at the uniform place, looking to go there for fitting this week hopefully. I would like to get a Littman.So we need both a stethoscope AND a BP cuff? I wish they would list all the materials that you need to purchase on the website because I thought the packet would and I don't want to wait until orientation to start ordering everything haha.
well i have both a stethoscope and a BP cuff. i've had it. but im getting a new stethoscope, a littman. i might get the pink breast cancer one. im not sure tho. but i know that if you want a good one get a littman. and as for the handbook please let me know when one of you get's in b/c even with the new password from the packet i can't get in.
RNisme
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Well, on the website they stated they cannot rush it from the other states, they (well, I ) just have to wait- I hope the results come in before the 15! Maybe I will call the nursing dept if I don't get any word before the 11th.
I also did the online application on the 19th - so hopefully I will hear something soon.
Lori