Maricopa Spring 2016 Block 1 students

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So we all should have heard weeks ago about our placement now I wanted to start a place for the preparation for Block 1.

I know Fall semester still needs to start and end before we can even get to block 1, but hey I'm to excited.

How is everyone doing getting situated for the universitys?

When is everyone thinking about starting the stuff that needs to be done for Maricopa (I.e. medical papers, titer tests, CPR)?

Its for the titers to show you are immune.

I didnt have my vaccinations records, but I had my varicella and MMR, so I had titers drawn to prove I had the immunity. Pretty sure thats what "Labs" they are referencing to.

Ohhhhhh is that it. I was wondering what exactly they wanted like health history I thought. I figured everyone had their shot record I guess. Now makes sense. Thanks! Oh and did U see about the gloves cost? That's a bit much I think and we can't even see what kind of gloves.

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Ohhhhhh is that it. I was wondering what exactly they wanted like health history I thought. I figured everyone had their shot record I guess. Now makes sense. Thanks! Oh and did U see about the gloves cost? That's a bit much I think and we can't even see what kind of gloves.

Its for sterile gloves also. You will use them during lab to practice lots of stuff like foley, trach (later) etc.. Its not just for gloves tho, so feel better about the cost LOL

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Let me know what you hear and I'll do the same! I prob will do those classes bc they're offered for a reason. Probably because it's the areas people struggled in the most and I don't wanna chance it and fail. Do you like the schedule? Does anyone know about what they mean about lab reports on the immunization area in packet? I tried calling Mesa many times no one answers the advisors. All I have is shot texts so I'm wondering what labs they need?

Here is a description of the second "optional course", i just copied it from the schedule. :)

" Strategies for success in nursing (suggested topics)

A. Set up and maintain an organized homework study record and notes

B. Prepare and practice taking tests with critical thinking questions

C. Self-assessment of nursing process/critical thinking skills

D. Effectively use college resources

E. Other

II. Solving nursing problems using critical thinking and steps in the nursing process under guidance of instructor. "

The Math one is this...

A. Metric

B. Apothecary

C. Household

D. Conversions Within and Between Systems

II. Nonparenteral (Oral) Medications

A. Introduction to Medication Administration

B. Abbreviations Used in Administering Drugs & Solutions

C. Interpreting Medication Labels

D. Calculating Dosage Using Ratio/Proportion and Dimensional Analysis

E. Sample Medications for a Course of Therapy

III. Parenteral Medicatons

A. Introduction to Parenteral Medications

B. General Parenteral Medications

C. Reconstituting Medications for Injection Using Ratio/Proportion and Dimensional Analysis

D. Calculating Units of Measurements Using Ratio/Proportion and Dimensional Analysis

1. Heparin

2. Insulin

C. Reconstituting Medications For Injection Using Ratio/Proportion Analysis

D. Calculating Units of Measurements Using Ratio/Proportion Analysis

1. Heparin

2. Insulin

V. Pediatric Medications Based on Body Weight

A. Introduction to Administration of Pediatric Medications

B. Calculating Pediatric Medications Using Ratio/Proportion Analysis

1. Single Doses

2. Daily Doses

3. Minimum/Maximum Safe Doses

VI. Intravenous Fluids

A. Introduction to Administration of Intravenous Fluids

B. Kinds of Solutions

C. Drop Factors

D. Flow Rates

E. Infusion Times

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Wow def taking them they look extremely helpful. Where did you get these? I haven't seen these descriptions anywhere. They wouldn't be graded I wonder. Since they're optional. Thanks!

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I wonder if these optional classes are newer. Never heard of them before that they even offered these.

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They offer them each year.

The students that I have heard from did not take the math, but its 50/50 with the nursing one. Its more of questions and reviewing what is in the block you are in. :)

But you need to do what you think you need! :)

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Oh okay. All looked very good to me. Can you tell me where you found this info? Was it under Mesa schedule or something ?so each block has these additional classes then? That's great if so

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Oh okay. All looked very good to me. Can you tell me where you found this info? Was it under Mesa schedule or something ?so each block has these additional classes then? That's great if so

Just google Mesa Community College schedule and then search the course.

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Oh okay thanks

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Anyone from GateWay get their orientation packet?

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Specializes in Labor and Delivery.

I can't believe we have about 2.5 months left before we start!!

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It's exciting!!!

I just registered so be sure if you haven't got your Flu shot to have it before you register!

And make extra copies of all your items so if they get lost or in block 1 if they ask for them again, you have them handy and ready!

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