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Hi,
I'm just curious if anyone applied for JTCC nursing program for Spring 2015? I applied in August and heard there was a lot of applicants this semester.
Ok, I was really excited about nursing school starting, but the bookstore really put a damper on things. I went to the bookstore today and my grand total was almost $2,000. I knew that it would cost, but I still was shocked. The person who rung me up was like, "It's all worth it in the end." Which is totally true, but that doesn't make it hurt any less now lol. Well, now I'm so ready to start and get my money's worth.
I'm in the traditional program, and ended up buying the set with physical books. I debated over and over whether or not I'd use the hard copies, but I tend to study better with a physical book in my hand to turn pages, reference, etc. For only a $200 difference, I think it's worth it because buying the books outside the package (let's say you end up buying them all) used or not, it's more than $200. I also bought some NCLEX review books and study guides for NUR 195. Anyone else taking that class? I stopped by the NEC for the first time today to pick up my ID and got a tour--it's all on one floor and fairly small, but the labs are spacious. Parking will be a nightmare, but the alternate lot where we're allowed to park isn't very far from our building. I'm excited to get started and meet many of you on Monday!
I also brought the package with books and ebooks. I not taking NUR 195 though. I'm not saying that that class isn't beneficial, it totally is. I made sure that I finished all of my co-reqs before nursing school started so that all I have to do is concentrate on nursing school solely and not have to worry about other classes. I feel that we will get the tools we need to take our exams and the NCLEX with our regular nursing classes. If I had the time and less responsibilities, I would take NUR 195.
I haven't gone to get my ID yet, but I probably will get it on Monday. I'm also excited to meet you all and finally actually start learning. It's been a long wait. Oh, has anyone started reading? I received an email with some more info. I'm just going to skim to get a overview of things.
Yeah I didn't register for 195 either. I figure I'm gonna have my hands full with the other two classes and the routines I do on a daily basis. I have started reading in Giddens. I was glad they gave us a chance to get a head start! I'm gonna go to the library tomorrow to finish my reading. I'm not sure who is gonna be who. But I look forward to meeting you all.
I'm in 195. I figured it certainly couldn't hurt and it's only 8 weeks. I need to get used to tuesday being full anyway, since that's my clinical day. I also bought the books and ebook package. I wanted that though and was thrilled that it wasn't all that much more. I just don't think I can handle reading on an electric device alone.
Drp27910
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Yeah that's what I was thinking about, school starting right after the holidays. But oh well just have to suck it up if it doesn't drop any. As far as the stethoscope, I went ahead and ordered me one off of Amazon. I used it when I got it and it works well.