MDC Spring 2012 Part Time Program

[Mwen]

Hello Future Nurses out there,

I have been accepted into the part-time RN program at MDC to begin in the spring (January 2012).

I'm reaching out to anyone interested in collaborating in a thread that is geared towards MDC Part Time RN students who will begin in Spring 2012. It seems like our class will be the first Part Time class starting in the spring. So, we're already making our first mark...

Here's hoping that we can start "meeting" each other here, pick each other's brain, encourage each other in preparing for this most exciting journey!

Mwen

[mishell]

:christmastree:Hello there...I am in the part time program as well. I met a couple girls at the orientation and then I also met a classmate in my CPR/BLS class.

I am working on getting everything I need. So far I have 3 of the books and the lab coat. I didnt buy the clinicals very attractive looking smock yet (ugh) because we wont have clinicals till next semester. Looking for a stethoscope, also want a color...do we need that for class or for clinicals??

Does anyone know what we are supposed to wear under the lab coat. I believe we have to wear the lab coat to campus for class.

Looking forward to getting to know everyone simce we will be together for the next 2 1/2 years.

:christmastree

[mishell]

Oh yeah and is anyone else having an issue with the background check. Apparently they had a technical issue and everything is backed up

:hlk:

[Mwen]

Hi Mishell,

I'm almost certain we'll need the stethoscope for skills lab on Saturdays and again when we start clinicals in the summer.

Yes, we're to wear the lab coat on Saturdays for skills lab. They did not specify what should be worn under the lab coat, but I plan to wear a plain T-shirt with either jeans or scrub pants (something comfortable) and closed shoes.

Nursing school will be dominating our lives for the next two and a half years!!! Our class is small (

I hear a lot of people are having issues with their background check not coming back, but it looks like, from the posts, it should not affect your ability to stay in the program. It must be annoying, though... Hopefully, it gets resolved soon!

[Chanel360]

Hi Ladies,

I'm sorry for the late reply but I've been busy with work, and at the moment, I'm getting ready to leave out of town (trying to get my vacation in before school starts! LOL). :w00t: Mishell: Mwen has pretty much covered your question regarding the uniform guidelines... As for the stethoscope, I've been told that the Littman II S.E., and the Littman lightweight II S.E., are both equally good. The Littman Lightweight stethoscope is more affordable in price than the Classic Littman II S.E. I've been recommended by several RN's at work to go with the Lightweight version. The only con is the availability of colors. You will find more availability in color with the Classic version.

[Mwen]

Hey Chanel360,

I agree with you 100%! Enjoy every minute of your vacation!

[Mwen]

Hey guys,

Haven't been able to find comfortable shoes yet!!! I do wear an odd size so don't want to buy online...

If you all know of any recommended store, let me know. I've already tried going to Uniform Advantage. Thanks!

[mishell]

:nurse:Thanks for the info guys. I will take a look at the Littman.

As for shoes I havent gotten mine yet. I looked at a pair of white sneakers but I havent tried them on yet. I want something comfortable but not to dorky...lol

Has anyone started reading yet? I have my fundies book but I only started a few pages in the infection control chapter that someone recommended.

[Mwen]

Mishell,

Also, remember that the gentleman in charge of the MDC bookstore mentioned reading Ch. 15 through 18 during orientation. I did start reading, I just finished Ch. 16.

Yes, I also read somewhere that pre-reading Ch. 34 (Infection control) was recommended. Happy reading!

[mishell]

Yep Thanks will do!

[mishell]

Happy New Year everyone!!!

Does anyone have Dr Alvarez? She emailed the syllabus with all the books listed. I am wondering if we will have to bring ALL those books to every class???????????????? They dont all fit in my bookbag so if we have to bring them all i will have to get a bigger bag.

If anyone knows can you let me know

Thanks a bunch

[Mwen]

Mishell,

I don't know and was wondering the same myself...

I do have a rolling bag, but I still don't plan to take all the "required" books tomorrow. I'll wait and see what she says about the books that are needed for that class.

See you tomorrow!!!

[Jmiami]

hey everyone, congrats! did you all take all of your pre-reqs before applying or were you enrolled in the last of them when you sent your application in. I want to do this PT program, but if it means waiting around for another year while I finish my pre-reqs I might as well get my LPN (have the pre-reqs done) then bridge to the RN.