Calhoun CC Fall 2014

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Anyone applying for Calhoun's nursing program this fall? I am and I am really anxious and excited!!!

I just signed up for the class on the 12th! Thank you for getting the info and sharing!

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Guys what nbr did y'all call and do we pay when we get there. I need to call also

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Yep we pay when we arrive! n/p

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Just dropped off my acceptance letter! If anyone else does and is unfamiliar with the health science building the office is on the 3rd floor. I never go to the Decatur campus so I had no clue lol

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HEHE! The day I took TEAS-V I was the moron driving in circles and I had to hunt down someone in the janitorial dept at 7:30AM in the bathroom to ask where the health building was. I gave her a good laugh. :banghead:

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Has anyone started buying supplies yet? I found a stethoscope and shoes I love but I wonder if I should wait because I have heard they are picky about shoes.

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The only thing I have gotten so far is a couple pair of scrubs from a recent graduate. I think I will wait until after the 23rd to do anything else. I tried to reach the Madison FD as well and only got the voicemail. Left my info but haven't heard anything back.

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I found 2 pairs of shoes at the tent sale at Parkway Scrubs for ten bucks each. The shoes must be all white and closed toes is all I was told.

I have bought couple pairs of scrub pants and my lab coat. Parkway Scrubs had the style nbrs. I also have those nbrs if anyone needs them. I bought my nurse watch, pocket organizer with scissors and penlight and school supplies. They said you can use any color of those items you want. Yippee cause I'm a pink aholic. I am waiting on the stethoscope until after orientation.

This website has the best scrub prices thatI have found and there is free shipping over $99.

http://www.greatlakesuniform.com

As far as the Madison Fire Department, the man's name is Russ and he will call you back. I am still a bit concerned about that class and have an email in to Mark Brannon at Calhoun but no response yet.

Mark told me that the certificate/card must have AHA or ARC on it. Russ at fire department said it isn't a AHA or ARC class but it is taught to AHA standards. The class is ASHI, (American Safety & Health Institute)

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scross0613 I am CPR certified but the nursing program doesn't accept the card I have. I emailed and asked them and they emailed me back the cards they accept. There are 3 different ones they accept.

CPR CARDS ACCEPTED BY CALHOUN HEALTH DIVISION:

1. American Heart Association – Healthcare Provider

2. American Red Cross – CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Providers

3. American Safety & Health Institute – CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer

Hope this helps.

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Scross can you use a regular wristwatch? I want a pair of Algeria? I think they are called shoes. Do they have them at Parkway Medical?

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It is frustrating that orientation is only about two weeks from the start of classes. Has anyone found a good site for purchasing the nursing textbooks? I am hoping most books are not, "generic". That would limit it to only Calhoun books, and they are outrageously expensive. As for shoes, watches, books, scissors, BP cuff, and stethescope I am holding off until after orientation. This secures my purchases.

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Also, for scrubs our program only accepts Landua correct?

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