Georgia Highlands College Waiting Game!

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Hopefully, we are getting close to hearing something. I wanted to start a new thread and see if anyone wanted to play the waiting game for fall ADN Program. We've been waiting since April 1st and it's about time we heard something.:anbd:

Specializes in CNA- many years ago.

43 days until classes start!!!!! :yeah:

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So, the countdown begins!!!!!

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I think we find out in August about the Marietta program. We still have a mandantory interview after our application deadline, July 15th. I will be happy either way because this is what I really want. The wellstar program will of course be less drive for me. About 20 min, opposed to a 1 hr to Rome and then 1 hr drive home

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Specializes in CNA- many years ago.
I think we find out in August about the Marietta program. We still have a mandantory interview after our application deadline, July 15th. I will be happy either way because this is what I really want. The wellstar program will of course be less drive for me. About 20 min, opposed to a 1 hr to Rome and then 1 hr drive home

I really admire the students who drive an hour one way to get to class....that's dedication!

Have you ladies read any of the other threads on here about organization tips for starting nursing school? In particular, the ones that suggest de-binding your textbooks. Just curious what your opinions are on that.

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Specializes in CNA- many years ago.

I'm going for my second TB shot today! I do believe I'm tired of being poked on now. lol After I get my TB spot checked on Wednesday, all of my paperwork for registration will be in order. YAY!!!!

I take that back....I totally forgot about my CPR class tomorrow. After THAT, my paperwork will be all done.

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I really admire the students who drive an hour one way to get to class....that's dedication!

Have you ladies read any of the other threads on here about organization tips for starting nursing school? In particular, the ones that suggest de-binding your textbooks. Just curious what your opinions are on that.

I've read about that. I'm just not sold on doing it yet. I usually sell my books back on half.com. Ex. I bought my Micro book used for $105 and sold it for $88 on half.com.

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I have read some of the organization tips....man, it was long!!! I have wrote a list of items to buy based on what they have suggested. Also, I am definitely thinking about debinding the textbooks. Seems weird, though. I will debind one and see if I like it or not.

I am also taking their advice on buying a Littman lightweight stethoscope.

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I also found interesting about the nursing made easy books. They have stated it REALLY helps!!

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I have read some of the organization tips....man, it was long!!! I have wrote a list of items to buy based on what they have suggested. Also, I am definitely thinking about debinding the textbooks. Seems weird, though. I will debind one and see if I like it or not.

I am also taking their advice on buying a Littman lightweight stethoscope.

I am straddling the fence on the stethoscope issue. I went ahead and bought a stethoscope and blood pressure cuff way back at the beginning of the year (the one that our nursing department suggests that we buy during orientation). I bought it from Lynn's Uniforms in Rome. I believe it was about $20. HOWEVER....my aunt graduated from the nursing program at Georgia Highlands (when it was still Floyd College) and said that those cheaper stethoscopes can be really hard to hear. She retired as a cardiac nurse, so she has one of those spiffy Littman Cardiology stethoscopes. I absolutely LOVE her stethoscope, but it is very expensive. I would love to have a nice stethoscope for school, but I have been told many times that they grow legs and walk. I won't have the money to replace such an expensive stethoscope during school. So......not sure what I'm going to do about that. I guess if I have problems hearing on the one I bough, I will have to move up to a better one. ???

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I heard that you can have your name engraved on it....My suspicion would be that this would keep it from walking off.:lol2:

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Does anyone know what color shoes we need?

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I am quoting this from the nursing catalog at the highlands website,

"White shoes and laces must be clean and the shoes must be polished. The shoes should be standard nurse's shoes or plain white athletic shoes. Clogs are acceptable, however, they must be solid, and must have a heal strap."

I hope that helps.:)

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