Montgomery College- Fall 2010

U.S.A. Maryland

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Does anyone know when they send out their acceptance letters?! The suspense is killing me!

I took my prereqs at MC, but not on the Takoma Park campus. I'm curious too about a typical first semester schedule. I wonder if I'll be able to work part-time while in the program or if I'll have to quit my job!

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I feel the same way about work, so many questions we all have.......guess we'll find out soon.

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Congrats to everyone and welcome to MC Nursing! I just finished my first semester there and can tell you what to expect for your schedule. You will take 3 courses total. The big course is NU 110 (Fundamentals). It is 8 credits and requires 4 hours of lecture, either Monday morning 8-12 or Monday afternoon/evening 4-8. NU 110 also requires one full day of clinical or two half days of clinical per week. Half days might be mornings or evenings. Your day(s) and location for clinical are done by a lottery system -- pick a low number and you'll get the site/date/time you want... pick a high number and you get what's left. Your hospital orientation will probably be in the third week. The first couple of weeks you will report to the the campus instead of your hospital during your clinical hours to do skills practice in the campus lab. Throughout the semester you will occasionally report to the campus lab for skills training (e.g. wound care, medications) during some of your clinical hours.

Also on Monday will be a one hour, one credit class called Nursing and Health Care (NU 105) so if you take the morning 110 lecture you'll get a hour for lunch then come back for one more hour of lecture and get out by 2 pm. If you take the afternoon/evening 110 lecture, you will have to show up at 2 to take the later section of NU 105. Then you have a hour off before your 110 lecture starts. In addition to the Monday classes and your clinical assignment, you will also take a one credit Assessment class (NU 121) that meets for 3 hours -- there are many sections of this throughout the week so you just find one that meets your schedule.

Also, for both 110 and 121 there are some mandatory lab hours which means you will need to come to the school to practice different skills in the lab on your own or with a partner throughout the semester. You can schedule these whenever is convenient for you as long as the lab is open.

Thats about it for the first semester classes. These 10 credits will keep you plenty busy -- be glad you have all your pre-reqs done!

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0i812, thanks for the info, it helps a lot.

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Thanks for the info!

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How do you like the program so far OI812? Which hospital did you do your clinical at?

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Love the program! It's very well organized and the faculty and lab staff are there to help every step of the way. You will always know just what is expected of you and as long as you do your share you'll do fine. My best advice is to read the text before every lecture -- I know this sounds so basic but you would be surprised how many people think they can just skim the text & study the power point slides and then are shocked when they do poorly on the exams.

I'm not going to mention the hospital I was at because I don't want to bias anyone. It was a great experience for me but I haven't heard any complaints about other placements either so you will be in good hands at any of the locations. Also, the hospital sites might change from semester to semester and sometimes can change even after registration, so stay flexible!

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Congrats to everyone for getting into the program, I will also be entering the program this Fall. Its been a long journey and I am so excited!

Quick question for oi812, can you finish the program in less than two years?

Thanks and I look forward to meeting everyone!

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Hi Foxx -- congrats!

No, there is absolutely no way to accelerate the program. Whether you start in spring or fall, you have to do the 4 consecutive semesters in the exact order because the skills build on the previous semesters. The required courses are not offered in the summer.

The only Nursing courses offered in the summer are

1 - Pharmacology (3 credits: NOT a required course)

2 - A 2 credit supplemental clinical class. This is a 3-week, 3-days a week clinical-only course for those who want more hospital exposure. This course cannot substitute for a required course nor can it be used to make up for a failure in clinical during the school year.

3 - Basic Health Assessment (NU 121: one credit)

I'm guessing that the only purpose for taking the 1 credit Basic Health Assessment in the summer would be 1) if you are starting in the fall it could make your 1st semester easier to have this out of the way or 2) if you failed it in the Spring (you have to get a C or better to pass). You have to pass this course before you can register for the second semester classes.

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Specializes in Intensive Care.

thanks so much for the helpful information oi812! And congrats on finishing your first semester of NS!

On a different note, what kind of stethoscopes do all of the students have? I'm planning on getting a littman classic SE but my friend said the cheapo ones that come in the kit works decent too. I'm just worried about losing an expensive one amongst students.

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Hi Foxx -- congrats!

No, there is absolutely no way to accelerate the program. Whether you start in spring or fall, you have to do the 4 consecutive semesters in the exact order because the skills build on the previous semesters. The required courses are not offered in the summer.

The only Nursing courses offered in the summer are

1 - Pharmacology (3 credits: NOT a required course)

2 - A 2 credit supplemental clinical class. This is a 3-week, 3-days a week clinical-only course for those who want more hospital exposure. This course cannot substitute for a required course nor can it be used to make up for a failure in clinical during the school year.

3 - Basic Health Assessment (NU 121: one credit)

I'm guessing that the only purpose for taking the 1 credit Basic Health Assessment in the summer would be 1) if you are starting in the fall it could make your 1st semester easier to have this out of the way or 2) if you failed it in the Spring (you have to get a C or better to pass). You have to pass this course before you can register for the second semester classes.

Hello there.

I just ead that you are from montgomery collge.Pleas I need yor help with the teas test. I took the test twice and I have one more chance.My problem is with the reading part

Thank you in advance.

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Hello there.

I just ead that you are from montgomery collge.Pleas I need yor help with the teas test. I took the test twice and I have one more chance.My problem is with the reading part

Thank you in advance.

Hello again

I need help with the teas plesa?

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