FSW SPRING 2020

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Hello!!

I'm creating this forum to keep in touch with upcoming nursing students interested in applying to the FSW 2020 nursing program. How many of you have taken the TEAS and are ready to apply?

I hope this year the offer the ANEW program for spring 2020 since last year they did not take any applications for the ANEW program.

I'm looking forward on hearing from other future students...

What shoes are you guys going to buy? I have feet problems so the non slip closed crocs are my top choice but I’m not sure if they are allowed. I don’t think they count as a closed heel..

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2 hours ago, sbru630 said:

On the Change of Student Data Form, do we have to complete the “add/change secondary degree and/or program to” part?

For this section you just have to print your last, first name along with your student ID.. then, print, sign and return it. The fsw staff will take care the rest.

28 minutes ago, LindsayMomof3 said:

Awesome thank you! I wonder if it’s included in price of scrubs or if we have to pay extra?

It is included in the total price of the scrubs.

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3 hours ago, oaktree said:

Does anybody's acceptance form contain an error about the location they're attending? Mine says I'm attending the Collier campus but I'm not.

I would suggest passing a line and adding the correct location and sending an email along with the attachment letting them know of their error.

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Does anyone know if the Hep A is optional to take? I only ask because in castlebranch it does not show you need it, however, it is asked in the health form.

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On 11/18/2019 at 3:02 PM, sbru630 said:
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I'm confused about the wording for some of the vaccinations and titers requirements. If we have documentation of our completed vaccinations for MMR and Varicella, do we still have to provide documentation of positive titers showing immunity for those two? It says for Hep B we need the series of vaccinations AND the Hep B titer. So is the only required titer for Hep B? Should we just get all of the titers completed to be safe?

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2 hours ago, oaktree said:

I'm confused about the wording for some of the vaccinations and titers requirements. If we have documentation of our completed vaccinations for MMR and Varicella, do we still have to provide documentation of positive titers showing immunity for those two? It says for Hep B we need the series of vaccinations AND the Hep B titer. So is the only required titer for Hep B? Should we just get all of the titers completed to be safe?

For the MMR and Varicella if you have the 2 vaccines and it is documented you can just upload that. If you don't have the documentation you can provide the titer to show the positive titers. It is either-or. For example, I provided my vaccines for my MMR and a positive titer for varicella because I had the virus from when I was a child.

For Hep B it is highly recommended to get the series of vaccinations and the titer however, if you don't have it, you can sign the Declination Waiver.

I personally did not get all the titers completed because it is pricey for me and only got what I really needed...but it's up to you. So far all my documents are approved in castlebranch. Good luck!

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12 hours ago, Ready2bpedsNurse said:

For the MMR and Varicella if you have the 2 vaccines and it is documented you can just upload that. If you don't have the documentation you can provide the titer to show the positive titers. It is either-or. For example, I provided my vaccines for my MMR and a positive titer for varicella because I had the virus from when I was a child.

For Hep B it is highly recommended to get the series of vaccinations and the titer however, if you don't have it, you can sign the Declination Waiver.

I personally did not get all the titers completed because it is pricey for me and only got what I really needed...but it's up to you. So far all my documents are approved in castlebranch. Good luck!

How long did it take you to get results of the titer and what kinda price are we talking?

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I’m having the hardest time getting this health form filled out.. my doctors office is unable to help.. the health department does not do titers nor a skin tb test .. I’m in my thirties .. I don’t have records of my previous vaccinations. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Also, how many series of hep A need to be competed and how far apart are they?

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Has anybody in the Charlotte area gotten or ordered their scrubs yet from the store listed? If so, is it easy to have the store order the ones we need and send them to be embroidered if they didn't have the correct size available? I was also wondering if it's cheaper to get the polo shirt and have it embroidered from them compared to buying it from the bookstore. I couldn't find the nursing logo polo on the online book store.

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6 hours ago, LindsayMomof3 said:

How long did it take you to get results of the titer and what kinda price are we talking?

I went to my PCP and she drew my blood on Friday and by Wednesday I got a call to pick up my results (this happened about 3 months ago). I guess it is based on when you go and where you go. So, I would say 2-3 business days.

My insurance covered a percentage as she ran it under my annual physical and I came out of pocket about $170.00 (my insurance sucks). I am pretty sure you can find it cheaper in your nearby clinic or urgent care. You can get your TB skin test done at any pharmacy clinic such as Walgreens/CVS:

TB testing

TB test placement (step 1 of 2)$35

TB test reading (step 2 of 2) $39

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3 hours ago, LindsayMomof3 said:

I’m having the hardest time getting this health form filled out.. my doctors office is unable to help.. the health department does not do titers nor a skin tb test .. I’m in my thirties .. I don’t have records of my previous vaccinations. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Also, how many series of hep A need to be competed and how far apart are they?

There are 2 series and will be completed 6 months apart. This is optional so don't stress now about Hep A.

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