HFCC Winter - I Got In!!!!!

U.S.A. Michigan

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I got in for January!!!!!!!!:roll:roll:roll:balloons::balloons::balloons:

I almost ran my car into the garage door when reading the letter yesterday. I'm sooooo excited. Anyone else starting in January? Anyone in the program that could lend some advise would be great!!

Specializes in ICCU - cardiac.
CONGRATS!!!!

It's a hard program, but you will love it!! Study hard, don't fall into any of the "drama" (like there is with most schools),pay attention to your teachers and not rumors from other sections. But the required books, but not the recommended ones until you get to class and see if you think you need them. (Save your money!) You will do great!

:welcome:

This is some great advice/tips! Just concentrate on what YOU are doing and not all the rumors that float around. And FYI- if u have a problem with your clinical instructor or need help clarifying lecture material, go to your FULL-TIME faculty/teacher. Do not wait until it is too late. They have office hours for a reason, use them. I am saying this cuz some ppl tend to not follow the chain of command; you must approach your teacher first and try to resolve it. Complaining to the dean will get u in whole lotta trouble that u won't want. It is a big adjustment for most students first semester so some things may be confusing but seek out help where you should.

Here are some things I have seen (and were warned about before I began): do not gossip about teachers or other students. There are ppl who like to stir the pot and you never know if that person will be in a future class or clinical. So be nice to everyone even though outside of school you would never be friends. You want to stay under the radar, do not act like a know-it-all and be proactive not reactive. We are all here for a common goal and you will meet many wonderful ppl and have a fun time 'learning' to be a nurse. Make it a positive experience the choice is yours.

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Congrats! :) :balloons:

It looks like I'm slated for the program Winter 2009.

When you do a winter start, does your class track look something like this?

Winter 2008: NSG120, NSG126

Spring/Summer: 150, 155

Fall: 221, 222

Winter 2009: 250, 255

Just preparing for the future ;)

I believe that's the schedule for winter but will know for sure on Friday when we have orientation. I'll keep you posted.

Are you on the wait list?

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This is some great advice/tips! Just concentrate on what YOU are doing and not all the rumors that float around. And FYI- if u have a problem with your clinical instructor or need help clarifying lecture material, go to your FULL-TIME faculty/teacher. Do not wait until it is too late. They have office hours for a reason, use them. I am saying this cuz some ppl tend to not follow the chain of command; you must approach your teacher first and try to resolve it. Complaining to the dean will get u in whole lotta trouble that u won't want. It is a big adjustment for most students first semester so some things may be confusing but seek out help where you should.

Here are some things I have seen (and were warned about before I began): do not gossip about teachers or other students. There are ppl who like to stir the pot and you never know if that person will be in a future class or clinical. So be nice to everyone even though outside of school you would never be friends. You want to stay under the radar, do not act like a know-it-all and be proactive not reactive. We are all here for a common goal and you will meet many wonderful ppl and have a fun time 'learning' to be a nurse. Make it a positive experience the choice is yours.

Thanks for the advise. I don't participate in gossip circles so that would work to my benefit. I worked too hard to get were I am so I refuse to let distractions such as classmate negativity get in the way of my goal. Is the clinical teacher different from the lecture teacher?

Also, just looking at the books I have to buy tells me there will be a huge adjustment. It's actually intimidating that I will need 12 books for my first semester:uhoh3:. It looks like some of them will be used throughout the program.

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Specializes in ICCU - cardiac.
Thanks for the advise. I don't participate in gossip circles so that would work to my benefit. I worked too hard to get were I am so I refuse to let distractions such as classmate negativity get in the way of my goal. Is the clinical teacher different from the lecture teacher?

Also, just looking at the books I have to buy tells me there will be a huge adjustment. It's actually intimidating that I will need 12 books for my first semester:uhoh3:. It looks like some of them will be used throughout the program.

I know, did your mouth drop open like mine when u saw the list?!

There is a med-surg on the list that I have never referenced yet; this class is second semester. U use Fundamentals (the BIG book) for 120 and 126. U need Pharmacology to study as an aid for the pharm test and for your careplans. U use the Davis drug book for clinicals and careplans. U use the 'Nursing Diagnosis Handbook" for learning how to write careplans. U have to buy modules for both classes and these are considered your bible. This contains all the information you must master to pass the courses. U use all the other books as reference to learn the info in the modules. There are probably some books I am forgetting and I will update them as I remember but these are the ones I am looking at right now. But it seems there are 4 crucial books and the modules.

Get a 3 ring binder, this is a must! U will get alot of info at your orientation that help u decide which supplies to buy.

TTYL,

Aim

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Specializes in ICCU - cardiac.
I know, did your mouth drop open like mine when u saw the list?!

There is a med-surg on the list that I have never referenced yet; this class is second semester. U use Fundamentals (the BIG book) for 120 and 126. U need Pharmacology to study as an aid for the pharm test and for your careplans. U use the Davis drug book for clinicals and careplans. U use the 'Nursing Diagnosis Handbook" for learning how to write careplans. U have to buy modules for both classes and these are considered your bible. This contains all the information you must master to pass the courses. U use all the other books as reference to learn the info in the modules. There are probably some books I am forgetting and I will update them as I remember but these are the ones I am looking at right now. But it seems there are 4 crucial books and the modules.

Get a 3 ring binder, this is a must! U will get alot of info at your orientation that help u decide which supplies to buy.

TTYL,

Aim

I did remember a very important book - the "Math for Meds" by Curren.

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