Is there anyone else out there, or is it just me? :)
I'd love to connect with others who are applying for the Fall 2017 nursing program.
I am signed up to complete my prerequisites in the spring. English and Public Speaking are already done with an A, from a prior degree with Ivy Tech. They are also going to waive the IVY112 class because I am an Ivy Tech grad.
So I am signed up for APHY101, MATH123, PSYC101, and SOC111.
On one hand, I can't wait for classes to start! On the other hand, with the Holidays, I know the time is going to fly by.
About me: My degree is in Business Administration and my work history is mostly in accounting, but I've been home with our 3 boys for the past 16 years. We have homeschooled for the past seven years. They all went to public school this year, and they are doing GREAT! Now I need a new direction, as well... I've got maybe 30 years of working ahead of me, and I want to have a solid career. I hated being stuck at a desk. Nursing ~ here we go!
Good grief, I'm sorry you have to go through all that trouble! I'm pretty sure I'm going to get a seat with a 153/160, so now I'm just super anxious about getting all the vaccination and CPR BLS certification in time. Can't catch a break!!
I don't think you need to be super anxious. They don't expect anyone to have these things done until they tell them to do them and give them all of the appropriate paperwork (after acceptance).
In my case (you know, being old and stuff :) ) I just want to get started on these darn immunizations that I know I'm going to need. I really prefer to space them out... I've always done that for my kids, and I'll do that for myself if I am able to.
The wait for the final grades to be posted is terrible! It's going to be a long summer waiting for word on who was accepted. I think I'm already driving my husband nuts! Lol
I just called the dean I spoke to yesterday back. I also created another help desk ticket. This seems like a giant cluster beep and I feel like there should be measures in place for issues like this. This is beyond stressful and no one seems to have an answer as to why it's not working and why the grades aren't being posted. Grrrr í ½í¸¡í ½í¸¡
The dean called me back. She said it just appears that since the semester is over, the system isn't seeing anyone as enrolled anymore. She said just give it a day since grades are due by midnight and hopefully everything will be fixed by the morning. And if not, she will figure out a way to get my application in since this is in no way my fault. So there's good news! Just keep in touch with your dean is my advice! At least that way they know there is a problem that they will have to try and resolve'
Successfully submitted my application just now. 152.14 points. Every duck in a row, every i dotted, every t crossed. :)
I feel like a completely different person than I was when I started this thread almost exactly 6 months ago. Thanks to all who've been here -- I know I've said it a thousand times, but I really mean it! This has been such a journey so far, and I know there is so much to come. I hope you'll continue to pop in.
Leadkrm, I miss you. I hope you'll still be able to find time to share your journey with us, as well.
Did anyone else notice the wording here:
"Please also note that emails will not go out to those not selected until after the fourth round of invitations, about 5 weeks after the application deadline."
I wonder if that means that we will all find out at different times? Like if you are selected in the first round, maybe you'll know in the next week or two? I don't think that's how it has worked in the past ~ but that part made me wonder.
Great job 37changes. I was reading about your thoughts on the shot records. I would say for your own safety and piece of mind, get the labs drawn to check ur immunities. I actually had no varicella immunity when I got my labs done, even though I know that I had to have gotten vaccinated as a child due to going to public schools. I was also close to the benchmark on one other immunity too. Can't remember which one. You also should set up ur tuberculosis test too if you haven't had one in a year or so. They will have an orientation day where all of the info is covered about immunity records and drug testing. My insurance covered my labs and. Immunizations including the tb testing. They will not allow you to start clinical until your shot records are up to date. So when you learn about it in orientation, it's important to get it out of the way early.
First semester was not very bad. I will say that you need to study if you want anything more than a C. The assigned readying is a jagged pill to swallow. With less than 2 hours of study time per week and not really reading the full chapters, I got A, B, and 2 C. I learned that the ATI books are really great for saving time late in this semester. The text books have so much fluff in the writing that I was easily distracted and dozing off a bunch. The ATI is like he condensed version. Just the no BS meat and potatoes of the content. I'm no sure about everywhere, but in Lawrence we received a box of ATI books on our orientation day. I've been told by many that the 1st semester is the hardest. Good luck in lab guys! Clinical was a great experience that I would recommend people take super serious. It is where you put everything learned in lab into action. Please just hit me up if u need help or explaination at any time.
37changes, ASN, RN
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I don't think you need to be super anxious. They don't expect anyone to have these things done until they tell them to do them and give them all of the appropriate paperwork (after acceptance).
In my case (you know, being old and stuff :) ) I just want to get started on these darn immunizations that I know I'm going to need. I really prefer to space them out... I've always done that for my kids, and I'll do that for myself if I am able to.