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Just wondering if anyone else on here has applied to CCAC for the spring 2011 semester?
I'm a current CCAC nursing student and you are all correct in that they are not necessarily straightforward with what you'll need. Here are my suggestions:
Yes, get a stethoscope. You definitely need one. I suggest getting a high-quality one.
White shoes, they don't have to be nursing shoes. Just make sure they are all white.
Pen light, scissors, etc.
When you get your book list, I suggest trying to find the books online, it's much cheaper than the bookstore. Each campus is different so make sure the booklist is for your campus!
You have to get a drug test too. There are several places around the PGH area that do these. All of your clearances take about 2 weeks - oh, and you need to get the Hep B vaccine if you haven't already. If you have, you need to show them the results of the titer test.
Good luck!
No problem. Definitely get a Litman stethoscope, and make sure you put a label on it with your name. They run about $100 but you really want a good one - there is a big difference in quality. Look online for one - or maybe the uniform store. Oh, you'll also need a watch with a second hand. And I think it's a good idea to buy a BP cuff to practice (unless you already know how to take BP).
You can wear white or navy longsleeves under the scrubs. At least you can at our campus.
RoseanneMartin
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