Montgomery College, Fall 2011, 1st semester students

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Here is our new thread ladies (Nikki, Andrea, Kristian, Marissa...and whoever else will be starting at MC this fall).

I know it has come up before but I don't think it was really discussed much...is anyone planning on using their laptop during class/lecture? I know digital recorders were mentioned.

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I think I'm going to go with this backpack. I can wheel it or wear it and I have confidence in the Jansport brand. Got good reviews. Not too thrilled about these color options though so I am still looking around.

http://www.ebags.com/product/jansport/driver-8/20186?basketalready=yes&productid=1289445&itemid=1&cartlink=view

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Yeah, I think they are a magnet hospital. But why wouldn't they hire ADNs?

Sorry about the book situation. I decided to go w/ textbooks after not receiving a book from a seller on ebay- the seller was easy to work w/ and I did get refunded.

That backpack looks huge! Good thing it can be rolled. Jansport is a good brand. I had a Jansport backpack about 20 yrs ago, it was my favorite-got stolen at Kings Dominion during our last coaster ride w/ all our valuables inside. Turned a great day into a real pain in the butt!

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Oh, as for a laptop, I haven't decided. Are you bringing yours?

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Yeah, it is a large bag but it should fit EVERYTHING, including a laptop, a lunchbag, all my books, equipment, and notebooks. There is a smaller version but it was a bit too simplistic.

The book thing really stinks but it sounds like it will be resolved no problem. I already heard from them. Probably just a mass email apologizing and thanking me for my business.

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I have been told by several nurses that magnet hospitals aren't hiring ADNs anymore. Something about their status and the quality of their staff, etc, etc. But maybe we will get lucky since it is our school they are building on. Might be something to ask Prof. M about at some point in the future. I thought I saw it was going to be completed in the fall of 2013 at one point. Not long after we graduate. Maybe the top of the class will be offered positions there???? They will only have 5 beds for L&D though so there won't be much there for me.

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I am concerned about having only an ADN. How competitive will that be? Where would all the new grads go? On the other hand, I'm keeping an open/positive mind about our future in nursing.

I've started to get overwhelmed too. I'm going to try to take it 1 day/1 assignment at a time, easier said than done cuz I'm so not that way at all!

Are we going to set up study dates, if not in person via conference call maybe?

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I remember Prof. M saying that all the classes are exactly the same, no matter which instructor you get. That should make for studying together much simpler. BUt I am sure that we will have at least one class with another pal in our group since there aren't a lot of classes to choose from.

I have been concerned about the ADN vs. BSN for awhile. But when we graduate, I can also work as an LPN or CNA to earn money and gain experience while getting my BSN online. WIth the market the way it is I am not expecting to land a job too quickly upon graduation. That is why I think establishing relationships during clinicals is going to be key.

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I'm itching to get registration done so I know what my schedule will be. I was asked if I'd be interested in taking a job in a dermatologist office: mostly administrative work. I have 2 concerns-can I handle working and the program (even a PT job) and wouldn't be more beneficial on a resume to have work experience in a hospital setting vs. an office?

What do you all think?

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Doesn't hurt to try it. If it becomes too much you can leave the job and focus on your studies. And so early on, I think having ANY experience in a medical arena can only be seen as positive on a resume.

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Thanks for your input, Nikki. I have experience in a pediatric office (albeit many yrs ago). I was my uncle's assistant. My parents thought it would be a nice environment to gain work experience and they were right. I worked there for 5 yrs-from 14 to 19. One of the best decisions I've ever made.

Once registration's done, I'll have a better idea of a scd. I can commit to.

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I am not having a good morning.

I took my son to his swim class and he just sat there and sulked, acting like a baby. He has sensory integration disorder and has fears and anxieties that my husband and I don't know how to deal with. He used to be so much worse but with OT he improved. We stopped therapy about a year ago and I'm wondering if it is time to revisit it. Problem is, our insurance only pays 70% of it and that other 30% adds up. DH says we can't afford to put him back in now, with my tuition and nanny fees coming. I offered to take a semester off to focus on our son and DH said no.

On top of that, my dad informed me last night that he may have prostate cancer. We just went through this in the past year and they said he didn't have it. But his symotoms continued and with further testing they are leaning toward cancer again. So now he is going through a battery of tests. The real problem is that my father is against treatment/living if it lessens his quality of life. I guess impotence is a possibility and that is what he is most afraid of. It is just selfish but he is stubborn, after seeing the quality of his parent's lives after they fell ill to disease.

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