Harcum Evening Nursing Program 2012

oreland · Apr 5, 2012

I had no clue about the clinical hours either.I thought it was 3 days a week and everyother weekend. I guess it will all be covered at orientation. I'm working full time while going to school. My husband lost his job, so I need to carry all the medical insurance for our family. The drug test was not covered under insurance I called around for prices Quest wanted $525. to do the test. I ended up going to Main Line Heath. It cost $55. Did anyone get any information on financial aid. I've emailed several times, and they keep telling me I should get the award letter in the mail next week. Three weeks later I'm still waiting.

Danny, Are_In, BSN · Apr 9, 2012

I received a letter about financial aid like last week, about some costs for this year( summer I, fall, spring) in regards to loans and grants, but that's about it . I was missing forms from when I filled out my fafsa so they say. I'm going up to the school tomorrow so I can talk with the financial aid office and give my paperwork to terry gordon.

hiswife0223 · Apr 9, 2012

Hi,

I too will be starting in May, and I am a little nervous.I hope during orientation we'll find out what books to purchase, I looked on the website and the Summer course is not listed (MBS DIRECT) Just wanna get as much done as possible,I hear the program is "intense".Good Luck see you all Thursday!!!

hiswife0223 · Apr 9, 2012

Did you do your FASFA? I got my letter (financial aid) fast, also make sure you had your sar sent to Harcum so that way they know what your eligible to receive!

Danny, Are_In, BSN · Apr 11, 2012

Congrats Hiswife!!! I hope by now everyone received what they needed to get started. I turned in all my paperwork in and spoke to financial aid, just to make sure that there's nothing to hinder me from starting on May 14th. See you all tomorrow! We will all do well I'm sure, just have to be willing to help each other out.

nurse-ready · Apr 11, 2012

Congrats to everyone!! I so agree, are_in_student. Team work is the way:up: I look forward to meeting everyone, tomorrow.

hiswife0223 · Apr 12, 2012

Yes ladies(?) i agree we'll do well! I'm just nervous/anxious as to what the road ahead holds,the only thing i am sure about?:I will give this my ALL!!!

Danny, Are_In, BSN · Apr 16, 2012

What did you guys think of orientation! Did it get you more excited to start, I definitely can't wait now!!!

hiswife0223 · Apr 16, 2012

Hi! yes I am totally ready to get started! I noticed that there are a few "repeats" in the upcoming class, 4 so far that I counted.Just really hoping they don't ruin this experience with a whole bunch of"the last time we did" wasn't able to determine the cause/reason for their lack of success the 1st time but I hope they will be good sports and "play nice"! BTW did you order your uniforms yet, and is it mandatory we purchase from that company?

oreland · Apr 17, 2012

I have to admit I'm scared to death to start. I really thought I was prepared. I took all my pre-reqs at Montco Community College and everyone I talk to said if you can get through the sciences there on the first try you will be fine. I'm starting to question that haha. The student nurses I talked to said they lose about 1/2 the class the first semester. WOW thats alot!!! I've never worked in the medical field so everything is new to me.

Danny, Are_In, BSN · Apr 18, 2012

Hiswife-Yes, I did see the repeats too, I'm hoping they're not a problem either but if so I'm ready for them :). As far as the uniforms go, I ordered the two sets and white lab jacket and that's it. The gentleman from the uniform store was trying to make me buy the accessory kit that was like $200 bucks, I told him I have everything except that chart n the cpr mask but he was trying to make me. I emailed our teacher and asked if we had too and she said no, use what I have and that he just wanted the business. I thought that was funny!!

Oreland-Don't question your ability, you'll do just fine, you've made it this far. In regards to losing students, that is a lot people...that class size was huge at orientation. I have medical experience that I hope will help me along the way and therefore allow me to help you and others if they need it. We're all in this together, we have to be strong...we're gonna look back on this day as RN's and laugh

NENurse61211 · Apr 19, 2012

Did everyone have a chance to see which clinical day(s) they were assigned to yet? I'm in group G looking to switch with someone in group D because of the location. Any takers???