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:
Does anyone know where to take the CPR/BLS class for certification that is not too expensive and before the 21st and 22nd of this month. I was not able to take at MDC.
Check the American Heart Association site. They should offer some classes at fire stations and what not. Also check BCC's community ed. website
I got my MMR today! I am so happy, lol. My PCP thinks its stupid that they want a 2nd TB so he won't give it to me. :| I went to the nursing dept. on the third floor today before clocking in, and the girl told me its ok if I get my 2nd TB at another clinic as long as I turn in the results... Praise the Lord....
btw I got my uniform today!!!! WOO!!!
AHH!!! :lol2:We're sooooo close! Uniforms! YAY! :yeah:Can't wait to get mine!!
they are white zip up tunics. they have a collar, chest pockets, and hip pockets. It says MDC Medical Center Campus in teal. The sleeves are elbow-length and have teal colored hemming.
they are white zip up tunics. they have a collar, chest pockets, and hip pockets. It says MDC Medical Center Campus in teal. The sleeves are elbow-length and have teal colored hemming.
Guys, our orientation is still on the 18th and 19th right?
I haven't heard any different. I havent gotten any call or email saying that it's changed. I'll be there regardless...don't want to skip it due to MDC communication issues. We all know how well they relay info...
I just realized we are days away from ORIENTATION!!! It felt like just yesterday that I was stressing finding out if I was in or not! AHHH!!!!:bugeyes: I think the reality is just hitting me now..
EXXXX CCCIIII TIIING!!!
Can't wait to have no life and just have my head stuck inside a book...most people I know think I'm crazy when I get excited about reading but I love learning
My kids sit with me and "study" whenever I do..My two year old "cuh-yerz" (colors) and my six year old tells me to give her any word to spell.. last time I was studying for philosophy and gave her that word, end result "flasafy", was her spelling..too cute.:)
Sorry for rambling but YAAAYY!!!! Who's as excited as me?!?!
We all know how well they relay info...
:eek:
:bugeyes: I think the reality is just hitting me now..
on eagles wings, ASN, RN
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Check the American Heart Association site. They should offer some classes at fire stations and what not. Also check BCC's community ed. website