CCAC Fall 2009!

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I finally got my acceptance letter! :thankya:I'll be attending the Boyce campus. I know if I got my acceptance letter today, then other CCAC students have as well. Share the good news!:up::D:yeah::w00t::balloons::balloons:

I had orientation this morning. I wish it would've been held earlier this month because there was so much info and people were confused about books. But anyway, the entire 3 hours was about where we would go for clinicals this week and other expectations for the program. At the end of orientation there was a mad rush to the computer lab and everyone was printing out powerpoint lectures at the same time. It was so confusing! I'll be at Presybeterian Senior Care. How was everyone else's orientation?

Hey guys....second semester at Allegheny campus here. Try not to stress out too much. Honestly, the most important thing you can do is make sure that you keep up with your reading. There is a TON of material and if you fall behind you will NEVER get caught up. Just pay attention and listen to what your instructors tell you. Clinical can seem a little scary, but you will survive.

As for the dosage calc test - yes, you need to pass with a 92%. You get 2 attempts, if you do not pass both, you will have to drop the course and retake 101 again in the Spring. When you start 102, you take the test at orientation. Again, you need to pass with 92%. I know that there are those out there that think that they would not want a nurse who only gets it right 92% of the time taking care of them....well, there are a lot of nurses that get it wrong more often than 8% of the time and they are practicing. You need to remember that in the "real world" you will have resources available to you including computer systems and coworkers when you are calculating medications. For the exam, it's just you and a calculator.

Stay on top of your certifications (Child Abuse, Criminal Record, Fingerprinting and CPR) because you need to renew them every year. Only exception would be CPR - many of those are 2 years depending on where you were certified. A good way to do this is to keep a binder with everything in it. I have a binder that has all of my certifications, and all of the skill sheets that I was signed off on. This way all of my stuff is together and I can prove my ability to do anything at any time. NEVER count on the school to keep track of anything for you....be self-sufficient and keep track of things yourself. Once you are out of school, you have to keep up with everything yourself anyway.

Good Luck to everyone starting their first semester!! Hang in there and know that YOU CAN DO THIS!!!

I divided up my syllabus: clinical, skills, and assessment. I looked over everything yesterday, but I'm going to look over it again because it seems like there's always a quiz or something to turn in! Organization definetly is the key. I still have a lot of reading I have to get done by tomorrow!

Hello, can anyone help I'm trying to apply to CCAC Allegheny for Spring 2010 deadline is Sept11 and need to know if your chemistry is over 10 years will they still accept it? Also if all pre-req's are done do you usually get in or what is the process if anyone know's and I hear they give you a choice of 2 campuses to pick what would be a good one to pick I'm coming from AZ so can use a few tips if anyone has would be much appreciated thanks everyone. Also are there any other programs I might can apply to just in case I don't get into CCAC?

Hello, can anyone help I'm trying to apply to CCAC Allegheny for Spring 2010 deadline is Sept11 and need to know if your chemistry is over 10 years will they still accept it? Also if all pre-req's are done do you usually get in or what is the process if anyone know's and I hear they give you a choice of 2 campuses to pick what would be a good one to pick I'm coming from AZ so can use a few tips if anyone has would be much appreciated thanks everyone. Also are there any other programs I might can apply to just in case I don't get into CCAC?

If your pre-reqs are done I see no problem with you turning in your application. However, you'll still have to take A&P 1 and 2, Developmental Psychology, and Micro. According to the timetable, you take those along with your nursing classes. However, most people take those before they enter the nursing program. That's what I did so all I have are just my nursing classes to focus on. If I remember correctly, I went to an information session last year and I was told there is no time limit on Chemistry anymore but you may want to call someone at the school to double check. If you're only worried about the Chemistry, you should just turn in your application and see what happens.

When I filled out the application I chose 2 campuses I wanted to go to and I was accepted at my 1st choice. I've met other students who were accepted into their 2nd choice. It all depends on how fast the seats get filled up at your first choice. Even though I've heard Boyce and South have the best nursing programs, I can't really make any recommendations for you since that's a personal decision. It depends on where you live, if you have reliable transportation, if you have other obligations, and how far you're willing to go.

If you don't get accepted into CCAC, there are other nursing programs in Pgh: West Penn, Shadyside, and St. Margaret's are diploma programs. Then you have 4-year and accelerated programs at the local universities.

HTH!

I think your Chemistry needs to be less than ten years old, but I'm not sure about that. They use your GPA, Net scores, and if all pre req's are not complete, they don't even consider your application. I know for a fact that a lot of people with 3.5 gpa were turned away this year. You do get to choose between two campuses, however, you may not get your first choice. Hope this helps, and good luck to you!

You should call the school and ask. When I applied you had to have chem within 10 years, but I don't know if that is still the case. I know that there was talk of changing that. The program office will be able to give you the most current information. Good Luck!

Just want to know how everything is going with everybody. I took my first exam in lecture today and in skills we've started PO medications. I've been keeping up with my readings and taking notes. I'm busy, but not overwhelmed because I stay organized and I prioritize. We take our dosage calc exam early in October. I'll be relieved when that's over!

Okay ladies I want to thank you all for your kind words and assistance. I finished everything that was needed before the deadline which was September 11th for the spring session. I only have the nursing courses to take, now just waiting to see if I've made the cut. I definitely hope I do, what do they really look at? I know there are alot of people applying another question ladies if you don't make it what do you do just reapply or what? I am so nervous about this process is everyone usually placed? and seeing that only 2 campuses are accepting students this spring is that less of a chance of getting in? if I don't make it maybe there's a better chance in fall when the other campuses are accepting than. Also looking to apply to other programs but this diploma nursing what's the difference between that an ADN, is it widely accepted? never heard of diploma nursing over here. Is there a difference in pay or what again thank you ladies again for all your support.

Have you thought about applying to other schools? Diploma and ADN nurses get paid the same, but BSNs get paid just a little bit more. Good luck!

How is everybody's classes going? I'm hoping to get into Allegheny this spring. Is anyone at the allegheny campus that could tell me about the nursing instructors? lol i've heard things on here about how the campuses differ in terms of the quality and attitude of the instructors, but haven't really heard anything about Alle.Campus.

How are the clinicals going so far? After reading what people said about how some staff at these facilities treat the student nurses, i'm kinda anxious. I don't want to tell someone off or suffer experience-wise.

I just finished my 5 week clinical at an LTC and in a couple weeks I'll be going to an acute care facility. I'm glad about that because LTC was becoming boring. The staff there was nice, although a couple of my classmates had a problem with one particularly rude staff member. I also work at a hospital and Allegheny nursing students come to my floor all the time. Some of them have told me how pleased they are with the program.

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