Los Medanos College

Chicahearts · Jul 11, 2010

Kristin,

Thanks for the ISBN #'s, i will def check them out. I know what you mean; the parking lot was full when I went to campus. But i didn't even see that many students on campus! LOL. Is your husband ok? i hope so. I agree. There is no way i am paying tons of money on the books @ the school. I will probably have to call the Nursing department and request more info. about books, or something. No worries! I am totally EXCITED too!!! YIKES!!! Funny thing is that I felt very anxious when i went to campus to register for classes! It HIT me like a ton of bricks! i was like 'OMG! OMG! This is it!' LOL! I'm such a dork! i mean, it wasn't even the first day of school or anything. hahaha. i thought about getting some Nike's or something, but my friend told me that Walmart has 'medical shoes' they are white and have non-slip soles, so i might check them out. I've researched some websites and nursing shoes are freaking expensive! But i am still not sure what I am going to do. And, NO, the packet mentioned nothing about shoes. I went to try on some scrubs too, after i registered for classes!!!! And UGH! OMG, i hate them! i thought scrubs were supposed to be comfortable, but the material must be cheap or something because i felt like i as wearing a potato sack! Maybe once they are washed and hit with tons of fabric softener they might be a bit more comfy??? *I hope! LOL! maybe it was just me? I really don't care how i look. And, yes, we will look silly together! =) But i am SO happy we are NOT wearing all white! Whew! Because I did not want to make nude my new best friend! Oh, and no, i haven't started the modules yet. ugh! i have to get started on them pronto. i also need to get a parking permit. I hope parking won't be a major issue....don't we have class really early anyways? But regardless of the time, I have to make sure i get to campus early and on time since I live so far. boo! The drive to campus wasn't too bad..about 40 minutes w/o traffic...and i wasn't speeding. lol! I hope you get your packet soon. Sheesh. Talk to you soon!

- Stephanie

danish2 · Jul 11, 2010

Thx so much. I want to be as prepared as possible and have heard the test cam be pretty difficult. I'll definitely call the school and see if they will tell me what version they are using. Congratulations and good luck.

Chicahearts · Jul 12, 2010

Kristin,

So, I found some of the books listed in the textbook "bundle". The packet included the images of the 6 books we need. But since the images are small, it's hard to make out the author, and or edition. I did 'my homework' (it would have been so much easier if they had included the ISBN #'s.) So I Googled the titles and this is what I have found so far:

* Fundamentals of Nursing: Caring and Clinical Judgment (ISBN-13: 9781416034360) 3rd edition.

* Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, by Harrington (I can only make out 1 of 4 authors because the font is blurry.) I have not found it online yet, and not sure what edition we need. But it may be the 6th edition?? I say that only because there is a huge 6 on the upper right hand corner. LOL! I don't know??

* Nursing interventions & Clinical Skills by Elkin Perry Potter 4th Edition. I can't seem to find the ISBN# but here's the link from Amazon: Amazon.com: Nursing Interventions

Here are the titles of the other books we need, but again, i can't make out which edition we need.

* Medical Surgical Nursing, by Lewis at. al

* Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, by ???

* Maternity & Women's Health Care, by Perry and ?

I hope this helps. I want to call the Nursing department to help fill in the blanks. When you get your packet you will see what I am talking about. I don't want to wait until Aug 1st to check out what they have in the bookstore because i am afraid that shipping will take too long. But then again, I might just be a little paranoid. LOL! Talk to you soon!

-Stephanie

Calinurse4 · Jul 13, 2010

I've been calling the nursing department and there's NO ANSWER!! Does anyone ever work there? lol Thanks for those books; I know that the Fundamentals one is the one my friend said I would need to get. I bought my drug book last night at B&N :) The school recommends Davis, but I bought Saunder's 2011 Nursing Drug Handbook. I just liked how it read better. My friend said it doesn't matter which book we have, they have all the same info. There's just so much to buy and I want to get it slowly out of the way. We only have 4 weeks left!! :) :)

Calinurse4 · Jul 13, 2010

Oh, and my friend that is alternate #17 called admissions yesterday. She was told that there were two more alternates ahead of her, but everyone else had accepted there spots up until this point. I can't believe HOW close she is!! Unless two more people change their minds, she won't be getting in I can't think of a worse spot to be in!! I told her to stay positive, there's still 4 weeks for people to make other decisions :)

rntm85 · Jul 14, 2010

It's good to find you guys on here. I am#19 on the alternate list... Congrats to all of you who made it!!!

Calinurse4 · Jul 14, 2010

good luck, rntm85!! the last 2 years they got up to alternate #20+, so i'm hoping that they get that high this year. i really want my friend to get in!! how many times have you applied?

oh, and i had to correct something i typed. i know it's silly, but spelling errors bother me and it won't let me edit it~lol.

"but everyone else had accepted there spots up until this point. i can't believe how close she is!!" of course, that should be "their"

stephanie, i finally got my packet!! long story behind it, but i got someone in another department to help me :) so, ignore my email~lol. see you saturday :)

Chicahearts · Jul 14, 2010

Kristin,

I was just about to email you but then I saw your second post. OMG! I'm so happy you finally got your packet! Whooo hooo! :yeah:Now it truly is official! Well, even though it was already official once you registered for classes, but you know what I mean. LOL! I also got no answer when I called the nursing department! And when I went to campus there was no one there, which I thought was a little odd, but I assumed folks were on vacation or something. Oh wow! I will keep my fingers crossed for your friend! That IS really close!! *sends positive vibes* =) OMG! This will soon be us :nurse: :nurse:!!!!!! LOL! *dance for joy! * LOL! Talk to you soon! Oh, will meet you on Saturday! =)

- rntm85,

Good luck! Keep us posted! =)

Calinurse4 · Jul 14, 2010

Oh, and about the uniforms; yes, they will soften up. They're the brand I wear mostly at work. They are pretty stiff at first but they soften after several washes I was also looking into ordering the books I need, but then I noticed that it said the book store manager would be there on Saturday. I want to be sure I order the correct books since I'll be buying them used and probably won't be able to return them. I found the Fundamentals book in the picture for less than $5 used and I know just that can't be right~lol.

Monique85 · Jul 14, 2010

Hi everyone, I am so glad I found this site!! I was alternate #11 & found out I got accepted two weeks ago!! I got my packet & have been trying to get everything done asap since I only have till the 30th. I went by the bookstore yesterday & they have zero information on the book bundle. No prices, titles, or ISBN!! I'm glad that I can find out some info from all the post on here & hopefully on Saturday. Is everyone going? I am so excited & can't wait to meet everyone!! Thanks for all the info.

Monique

Calinurse4 · Jul 14, 2010

hi monique! congratulations!! you must have been so excited to get that call :) i just got my packet last night (it's been such a hassle!) and i feel so rushed to get everything done, so i understand. i'm hoping they give us book info on saturday. i know a few people that got in and they will all be there saturday, myself included. i can't wait!!

~kristin

Monique85 · Jul 14, 2010

Hi everyone, I am so glad I found this site!! I was alternate #11 & found out I got accepted two weeks ago!! I got my packet & have been trying to get everything done asap since I only have till the 30th. I went by the bookstore yesterday & they have zero information on the book bundle. No prices, titles, or ISBN!! I'm glad that I can find out some info from all the post on here & hopefully on Saturday. Is everyone going? I am so excited & can't wait to meet everyone!! Thanks for all the info.

Monique