MDC *Generic F/T* Fall 2011 ;-D

[on eagles wings]

hi and congrats to all of us! i made this thread so we could all exhange info for out ft cohort. that way we won't get mixed up with the other p/timers and ao track! congrats to them too!

for those who are just tuning in:

• our orientation is july 18th, the ati assessment is july 19. mark your calendars!
  
• we do need to get titers for 2 tb's, mmr, varicella and hep b is highly suggested! i think hep a too!
  
• the program is 4 semesters. we graduate in december 2012!!!!!!:yeah:
  
• we have to turn in all our paper work for orientation, which includes our drug screen, health record, background check(i think they receive this from the actually company though)
  
• make your ati account!!! atitesting.com
  

what i have left to do:

• get my drug screen and 2nd tb! should go tomorrow.
  
• uhhh all my titers actually
  
• my unform--although i've already gotten my skirt for clinicals (don't wear pants), i don't have the top or lab coat!!!
  
• get my books-- i've gotten supplementals like an nclex book and stuff but not the actual texts.
  

what i have done to get ready:

• i am going on a diet! healthy meals all day! i don't want to gain 10+ lbs--don't like the idea of being an unhealthy nurse lol
  
• going over some, but not all a&p--mostly bones, muscles, heart, endocrine, and stuff like that.
  
• cleaning out my room to make more space.
  
• i got an extra desk--its big and spacious for those late night study sessions. i have another one but its small. mostly for the computer. but it has lots of shelves for my "enjoyment books".
  
• i am cleaning my shelves(i have lots) and organizing the books by subject (anatomy, physio, patho, bio, chemistry, dictionaries, etc) and as time goes by, i'll put the nursing books as follows: (fundamentals, health assessments, pharmacology, patho, medsurge, specialties, references/dictionaries, review books)
  
• i'm cleaning my filing cabinet out but i am making copies of all my important documents, including my health record incase mdc loses it, lol. so i'll have files for my health docs, extra copies of my other valuable docs(house docs, car docs, insurance etc), and drug screen results. i'm also going to keep file of my ap notes. this is all for simplicity!!!
  
• i'm going to buy those under-bed storage bins to store my extras-- extra back packs, extra office supplies, and my sewing supplies(yes i love crafts)
  
• make sure my dental appointments and my dog's shots are up to date!!!
  
• i printed a ton of "grocery list/menu planner" sheets. i am going to put it on a magnetic clipboard and put it on my white board. every week or month i am going to pick out a day just for meal planning and grocery shopping. i am going to work it out so that the first semester i only have to go shopping twice a month. most of my meals, if they turn out alright lol, will be freezer meals.
  
• i think i need to buy a mini freezer lol
  
• i'm going to do all my fun stuff before school starts. i want to go to the zoo and see some museums and other geeky stuff with my mum. might not be able to for a while
  

what other misc stuff are you doing to organize your life? i *love* organizing :redbeathe any tips would be great!!!!!can't wait :redbeathe:eek::rolleyes::clown:

[NRSGRL4583]

Hi full timers, I am currently a part-timer but am thinking of switching to FT this summer. Could one of you please tell me your schedule for Semester 2? I want to get an idea of the differences in the program. Thank you!

[yisy4u]

Hi guys!

I'll be starting the program (F/T) this January at the medical campus. Since I'm new I'd like to ask you for any word of advice.... Things that you think are important for newcomers to know! I don't know! Anything will be appreciated!

[on eagles wings, ASN, RN]

hey yisy.

i don't remember if i wrote already about advice but here i go:

1. read and write notes at the same time. that way you will be ready for exams and finals.

2. use the book's companion websites and CDs. they are awesome.

3. for dosage calc, practice everyday or every other day. use practice books if you want but the case studies in the book are pretty good.

4. study alone before you meet with a study group. know who you can and cannot study with. some people i get along with and are nice people but i can't study with them.

5. n-clex questions are really awesome for test reviews! i'll post some sites where you can find good ones for fundies.

6. USE YOUR ATI BOOK! its *awesome*. it is in bullet points so it is excellent for reviewing or for making flashcards from. the questions at the end of the chapter are also very good indicators of whether or not you truly know the info.

7. the charts and boxes in the fundies book might look like "extra" but they are actually excellent bits of info that your professors may sneak into test q's.

8. use the tutors in the success center if you need them. they are nice and helpful.

9. if you want to read over the break, read chapter 34 infection control and the chapters on mobility/immobility, and skin integrity and wound care.

10. btw. when you start making careplans, don't rely only on the little pocket guide. go to the library and read the care plan books we have in reference and reserve.

[on eagles wings, ASN, RN]

Hi full timers, I am currently a part-timer but am thinking of switching to FT this summer. Could one of you please tell me your schedule for Semester 2? I want to get an idea of the differences in the program. Thank you!

My schedule is as follows:

Tuesdays: 8AM-11:40AM Medsurg lecture

Wednesdays 10AM-11:30AM Pharm; 1PM-4:20pm Medsurg skills (only a month long class, btw)

Thurs and Fri: Clinical 3pm-11:00pm (thinking of switching to 7am-3pm)

hope this helps

[yisy4u]

On Eagles Wings you always so helpful. :) Thank you very much for all the tips.

I notice that you mentioned the ATI book...which one is that? I didn't see it in my book list. BTW, I received today my Fundies & Health Assessment syllabuses You were right, chapter 34 & 4 are the 1st ones we have to read

[on eagles wings, ASN, RN]

On Eagles Wings you always so helpful. :) Thank you very much for all the tips.

I notice that you mentioned the ATI book...which one is that? I didn't see it in my book list. BTW, I received today my Fundies & Health Assessment syllabuses You were right, chapter 34 & 4 are the 1st ones we have to read

You will get the ati book probably around your first exam. It's actually a box of books for each class. They are excellent and should be used as soon as you get them. I got an excellent score because I used it a lot! During midterm start taking the practice exams they offer online. Good luck everyone :)

[yisy4u]

You will get the ati book probably around your first exam. It's actually a box of books for each class. They are excellent and should be used as soon as you get them. I got an excellent score because I used it a lot! During midterm start taking the practice exams they offer online. Good luck everyone :)

Ohh Ok!!!! Thanks for everything! I'm glad that you did good on your first semester.

Good luck on the next one!!!

[on eagles wings, ASN, RN]

everyone ready for pharm and medsurg? :)

[kerima]

Not really... I had planned to read during the break, but I still havent cracked open a book. I've been enjoying my free time, sleep, and my son. But I'm definately getting back into "school mode" tonight. I think the first topic for med surg is Neurological so I'm going to try at least read that before class. Have you gotten a syllabus from any of your teachers? I'm in seq B so I have Coombs for both Med Surg and Pharm. Who do you have?

[on eagles wings, ASN, RN]

Haha I understand. I've been trying to relax too. Yea neuro should be our first topic. I haven't gotten anything from our teachers. I'm seq1.

[on eagles wings, ASN, RN]

Did anyone get their book unbound for medsurg? I did and am getting them rebound with spiral bounding. It looks awesome and I think it will save my poor back. They debound both volumes for free. Then each book was rebound for like 5.35 at kinkos.