FSCJ Summer 2013 Nursing Students

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Hi everyone, well I'm starting this convo so we all can get an idea of who, what, when, and where with FSCJ. Good topics would include testing materials, the average ranking of points for the upcoming term, and any other useful ideas that will help us all get into to this crazy hard nursing program! :) So, lets see if we can help each other out....and it's kinda fun to talk about nursing as well :)

Thanks a bunch! I emailed her yesterday and also left a message. Still waiting to hear back.

What's ur email addy? I've found it! :)

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What's ur email addy? I've found it! :)

Could you possibly e-mail a copy to me too? I seem to have misplaced my hard copy :o)

E-mail is [email protected]

Thanks ever so much! Lucy

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Hi guys, just wanted to stop by and say hello! I was accepted for Spring 2013 and we just had orientation Monday and Tuesday! I'm so excited!

I have some advice:

1. Don't stress over the NAT. Sure, refresh yourself on everything, but don't stress when the time comes to take the test. Relax, and do the best you can. PRACTICE YOUR SPEED! The test goes by really fast. If you realize time is running out, go back to all the questions you did not answer for that section, pick a letter, and mark all the unanswered questions with that letter. You don't get penalized for wrong answers so what's the worst that could happen?

2. If you're transferring from another school, send your transcripts to FSCJ as soon as possible so that the classes you took at the other school will appear on your FSCJ transcript by the time you apply.

3. Get your CPR certification BEFORE you apply. They're requiring it now, but I know on some people's applications, it does not say that. Save yourself a world of trouble and get it done before submitting your application. They only accept American Heart Association.

4. If you think you may have a good chance of getting accepted, start saving money NOW. Once you get your acceptance packet, you will only have a few weeks to get everything done and it costs money (especially if you will not be using insurance to get your medical things done). You have to get a background check, fingerprints, drug test, lab work (titers for Hep B, Varicella & MMR), a physical, flu shot, TB screen and passport photo. Not to mention, you'll have to buy uniforms, shoes (if you already don't have them), a stethoscope, BP cuff, and other items.

5. Also, if you think you have a good chance of getting accepted, start thinking about Worksource--especially if you do not receive grants and scholarships. If you qualify, they'll pay for tuition, fees, and required books. Most people qualify. I believe you just have to make less than $25 or be unemployed. There are more rules than that, but you should check with them. Check the Learn, Return & Earn section. They'll require you to take a few assessments, then do an intake with them where they make you submit a lot of paperwork.

I also wanted to let you guys know that FSCJ (the entire college... not just the Nursing program) is moving to a 12-week summer session. The dean told us during orientation. :madface: So, where summers used to be 16 weeks, there will only be 12 weeks. Meaning you will have the same amount of work, but less time to do it all. Just wanted to make sure that you guys are aware, because it could mean that Term 1 will be tougher than it already is! I'm also not sure if they will be offering nights/weekends for the Summer term. You may want to call the nursing office and find out.

Thanks so much for this awesome information! Is there a specific stethoscope they recommend? And also, what shoes do you need to have? I'm asking because even though I'm not anticipating starting before Summer, I am struggling with things to put on my Christmas list and this might be the perfect solution!!

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What's ur email addy? I've found it! :)
[email protected]
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@ abpeeler.

I just took my final exam yesturday with Dr. Bloodworth at Deerwood for microbiology. You are going to absolutely love her! Let me know if you have any questions. Just turn in all of your work.

Good luck on your application. I was accepted into the Spring 2013 nursing program - so I was still enrolled in micro at the time of application.

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@ abpeeler.

I just took my final exam yesturday with Dr. Bloodworth at Deerwood for microbiology. You are going to absolutely love her! Let me know if you have any questions. Just turn in all of your work.

Good luck on your application. I was accepted into the Spring 2013 nursing program - so I was still enrolled in micro at the time of application.

Oh that's wonderful! Congrats! :) thanks for the info....It helps knowing a little more each day about what to expect. I take my nat next week and I'm enrolled in micro for spring! If your looking to sell your books, and if she still uses the book from this semester, let me know and il buy them from you. :) I've already got goggles and lab coat, so I'm good there. School is expensive when you don't have FA, or anything. Lol. I made too much money last year to get anything, so I'm looking forward to filing FA this spring. But thanks again and good luck with all ur stuff! Have you thought of what type of nursing field you want to go in? :)

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@ abpeeler

I rented my book at the College Book Rack on Roosevelt near Kent Campus. I'm self pay as well. I think it was around $45 - but to buy it was $300+. But the best part is that Dr. Bloodworth does not require you to get a specfic book, and even better - does not want you to buy a lab manual - she provides all labs. For the primary book - she wants you to use any microbiology book that has been published in the past 5 years. I can honestly tell you that I only cracked the book in class when I forgot to print the notes. All lecture notes are available on Blackboard. She recommends printing them before coming to class or using a laptop or iPad during class.

Projecting forward a little to the actual nursing program - keep the figure $2800 in mind. That's the approx cost between tuition and books for the first semester. Gets much cheaper for subsequent semesters.

Also, have you looked at the Worksource WIA Scholarship. Most people qualify! I have applied, but have not heard back yet.

As for the nursing field, I'm already an LPN in long-term care and my intentions are to continue at my current place of employment. How 'bout you?

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@ abpeeler

I rented my book at the College Book Rack on Roosevelt near Kent Campus. I'm self pay as well. I think it was around $45 - but to buy it was $300+. But the best part is that Dr. Bloodworth does not require you to get a specfic book, and even better - does not want you to buy a lab manual - she provides all labs. For the primary book - she wants you to use any microbiology book that has been published in the past 5 years. I can honestly tell you that I only cracked the book in class when I forgot to print the notes. All lecture notes are available on Blackboard. She recommends printing them before coming to class or using a laptop or iPad during class.

Projecting forward a little to the actual nursing program - keep the figure $2800 in mind. That's the approx cost between tuition and books for the first semester. Gets much cheaper for subsequent semesters.

Also, have you looked at the Worksource WIA Scholarship. Most people qualify! I have applied, but have not heard back yet.

As for the nursing field, I'm already an LPN in long-term care and my intentions are to continue at my current place of employment. How 'bout you?

Okay perfect thank you! That will work out perfect. :) My work does tuition reimbursement, but that's the problem, pay after YOU pay. Ugh. So for Xmas I've asked for nursing supplies and money. Lol. I will definitely get FA and hopefully work source as well for the summer semester. But I work at a hospital...I think il be staying in that field as well. I have a lot of experience in psych, so I've given that some thought too :) but to again for all the info.

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Has anyone taken their BLS course yet? If so, where did you take it? And would you recommend them?

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Thanks so much for this awesome information! Is there a specific stethoscope they recommend? And also, what shoes do you need to have? I'm asking because even though I'm not anticipating starting before Summer, I am struggling with things to put on my Christmas list and this might be the perfect solution!!
The instructors like the Littman Cardiology III. You don't have to get that one though. As long as your stethoscope has a bell and a diaphragm, you're ok. You need to have all-white, leather shoes. No clogs. I got some all white leather Adidas. I know a couple of people got New Balances.

Referring to your BLS course, I took mine with a lady in Orange Park named Nancy Crider. Only took a few hours one Saturday morning, and she prints out your certification on the spot afterwards.

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By the way guys, the Worksource WIA scholarship is a huge help! I can't stress that enough. Like LPNnowRNhopefull mentioned, most people qualify. Majority of us who are starting in January have been approved for Worksource. They make you jump through hoops to get it (taking the assessments---which takes 3-4 hours total, filling out paperwork and bringing documents, making appointments to be seen, etc.). At times, I was like 'screw this', but I'm so thankful I got it. My tuition and fees are paid for and they gave me a book voucher for the exact cost of my required books (which was $1,071.63 for Term 1, FYI). You don't have to pay them back. The only thing you have to do is submit time sheets every month (so they can make sure you're going to class), submit grades each semester (you have to keep a 3.0), and keep in touch. Seriously, keep it in mind.

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