I am so glad I was directed to this discussion forum. I believe it is a great place to share and learn. I am extremely interested in Jefferson's FACT program. I plan to apply for May 2012. I just wanted to reach out to anyone with similar interest and your thoughts on the process. I would like to know who else plans to apply for May 2012 and if your pre-req's have been completed.
Just to share a little about myself, I am completing my BS in Public Health at an online University (3 weeks left!) and have all the pre-req's completed. I am just excited about this next journey.
I also love how Jefferson FACT students automatically are accepted into the MSN program. My goal is to become a Women's Health NP, and Jefferson seems to be the way to go.
I would also love to hear from current students as well.
Hi,Im a bit confussed with the notarization. When I got the fingerprints they told me I did not need to use the card that I got on the envelope or the letter that was supposed to notarize from Databank but Im not that sure anymore, do any of you got the same answer? Good luck to those who are waiting, sending good vibes.
Hiya mrscreixell,
The fingerprint card is a standard FBI form that most fingerprinting places have on hand I think, so if you lose or damage the card you can get a replacement.
There are two other forms that come with the finger-printing card for the FBI background check. They don't really have anything to do with the people who do fingerprinting, but rather are releases for this company who is gathering our background information for Jefferson. As far as notarizing, from what I remember, that form is basically giving permission for American Databank to receive your personal information from the FBI, and a notary just checks to make sure you are the person signing the form to release that information. I hope that was clear and answers your question...but I would call the American Databank if you have any questions or concerns about the form needing to be notarized or about the process at all. I would not disregard instructions based on information from someone who has no familiarity with this specific process or American Databank.
Good luck finishing up this rather extensive process!
Thanks, you are right, it was silly to trust this guy. Also, in the past I had gone through the process here in PA and I did not have to notarize, but hey what do I know. Anyway I got it notarized today and will be out in the mail tomorrow. I added a receipt from Cogent showing that the fingerprints were done electronically.
Anie76, I asked during the interview and she said around 13-140, so it is a big class. As for the CPR class if you want to take it here at Jefferson go to the JeffSTAT page: JeffSTAT and you can sign up, it is an all morning thing but you are done quickly.
Steillare: I received my pre-req. agreement form as a word.doc attachment in an e-mail from Ms. Kelley couple of hours after my interview (my last pre-req. class was listed on the form). The medical form (Tier I) is here: Student Services - Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals - follow the link in the second paragraph. Also, for the drug test, I would actually call my assigned Quest lab location to confirm my appt. I scheduled mine on the Quest lab website and received a confirmation and a reminder but when I showed up they said they couldn't help (they were temporary staff and didn't have required passwords)! I had to run back home to get my car and find another location nearby (I did not have an appointment there, so I had to wait for a while...) - today I can laugh about this.
You are absolutely right: pre-matriculation requirements are overwhelming. I was actually hoping to relax and take it easy before May. Instead I am running around getting shots and tests and fingerprints...
Congratulations! We have made it so far, we can get through this and start the really tough part - classes.
thanks Emg2008 for sending the link for the academic calendar. i've been hunting for that link and never found it!
for the people relocating, will you be staying on campus or off campus? if off, how is your apt hunting going? it's really getting down to the wire! January is almost gone! time is just flying and before we know it, May is here!!
For the background chk, child abuse clearance, drug text and fingerprinting, how is everyone completing this requirement?
Should I order the package for $95 from Jefferson's link to the AmercianData bank? I just want to check with everyone before going ahead and pay, pay, and pay.
That is what I did. Just so you know there are going to be additional costs than the $95, you also need a money order for $10, plus the fingerprinting. I'm not sure how others did the notarization but I did it at the Jefferson Hospital (Patient Services) for free.
I just got accepted!! I had my interview today and received an acceptance e-mail a couple hours later. I'm so relieved but excited at the same time :) Now I just need to get started on that pre-matric list LOL.
Best wishes to those who are still waiting, I hope you hear good news soon!!
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Hiya mrscreixell,
The fingerprint card is a standard FBI form that most fingerprinting places have on hand I think, so if you lose or damage the card you can get a replacement.
There are two other forms that come with the finger-printing card for the FBI background check. They don't really have anything to do with the people who do fingerprinting, but rather are releases for this company who is gathering our background information for Jefferson. As far as notarizing, from what I remember, that form is basically giving permission for American Databank to receive your personal information from the FBI, and a notary just checks to make sure you are the person signing the form to release that information. I hope that was clear and answers your question...but I would call the American Databank if you have any questions or concerns about the form needing to be notarized or about the process at all. I would not disregard instructions based on information from someone who has no familiarity with this specific process or American Databank.
Good luck finishing up this rather extensive process!