pasadena spring 2014 nursing applicant

jofapcastillo · Dec 12, 2013

Hello, guys! Have you ordered ATI's testing system? The brochure I've got from the orientation says, "Your class has been set up to use ATI's new online payment system......Until the payment is made, the system will not allow you to take any tests." So I bought this for $173.90, and today, I've got a box from ATI and it's full of many books. I am so confused...Do we have to buy this every sememester?
BTW, good luck to those who are waiting for the acceptance from PCC. I hope we will see on Jan. 13. lol ^^

Ho melowetta! Did u buy all the books yet? How much did it cost?

melowetta · Dec 13, 2013

I didn't buy the textbooks yet. The bookstore said that I could buy them nextweek. The books are really pricey, but the dean said that it would be more expensive if we buy books from somewhere else because of the code or something like that...I don't know. My friend who is in the program told me that she bought books from amazon. And she bought ATI testing system(?) for the tests in program...So I bought it from ATI website. It costs about $200. BTW, According to pearson person at the orientation, the bundle of books and stuff costs like almost $1000 plus pharmacology books and syllabi...wow...Has someone bought testbooks?

melowetta · Dec 13, 2013

And about the registration...I called the office, and the kind and nice staff told me that they were not ready yet....I should see who is gonna pass this final...So let's wait a little bit more..I told him about time conflict, so he will manage or tell someone who is in charge I hope...

melowetta · Dec 13, 2013

oh...my friend just texted me that the books from ATI's would be very helpful...

jofapcastillo · Dec 13, 2013

I didn't buy the textbooks yet. The bookstore said that I could buy them nextweek. The books are really pricey but the dean said that it would be more expensive if we buy books from somewhere else because of the code or something like that...I don't know. My friend who is in the program told me that she bought books from amazon. And she bought ATI testing system(?) for the tests in program...So I bought it from ATI website. It costs about $200. BTW, According to pearson person at the orientation, the bundle of books and stuff costs like almost $1000 plus pharmacology books and syllabi...wow...Has someone bought testbooks?[/quote']
Now did your friend have a hard time with the code and stuff? Did your friend save more, is it worth the buy from amazon than the bookstore?
Sorry too many questions. Im on a tight budget since Im going to quit my full time job to focus in school

lawrencencandy · Dec 15, 2013

I don't think you need the code but its up to you guys

jofapcastillo · Dec 15, 2013

I don't think you need the code but its up to you guys

Where did you get your books from?

melowetta · Dec 16, 2013

Hello, guys.

I called the pcc bookstore, but they don't have yet. The nursing program staffs told us in the orientation that we should read the textbook before we start. Then how come they don't set it up so that we could prepare ourselves...I don't know...anyway, my friend told me that she bought books from amazon and it was okay. She didn't have to buy mynursinglab parts, so she bought books from amazon...maybe the system is changed from the spring 2014...So, the bundle package costs $585, RealEHRprep with Cerner $297, and pharmacology books, and plus Ati costs almost $200...That's a lot...

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melowetta · Dec 16, 2013

Oh, by the way, did you guys buy the shoes? I have no idea what kind of shoes should I buy....Anyone has recommendation?

jofapcastillo · Dec 17, 2013

Oh by the way, did you guys buy the shoes? I have no idea what kind of shoes should I buy....Anyone has recommendation?[/quote']
Just go online for the shoes, probably cheaper. Did u get ur uniform from dove?

melowetta · Dec 17, 2013

yes. I ordered 2 sets of uniforms from dove. Oh I should go online and find one...Do we need shoes right away? And, jofapcastillo, have you registered? I've registered automatically, so I just have made the payment today...So, I've registered all but one subject. Nursing 50S...I don't know why it is not on the list of my registration...Any way, I think I am almost done with the checklist except shoes and books...i am still don't know I should buy the pricey bundle package....

jofapcastillo · Dec 17, 2013

yes. I ordered 2 sets of uniforms from dove. Oh I should go online and find one...Do we need shoes right away? And jofapcastillo, have you registered? I've registered automatically, so I just have made the payment today...So, I've registered all but one subject. Nursing 50S...I don't know why it is not on the list of my registration...Any way, I think I am almost done with the checklist except shoes and books...i am still don't know I should buy the pricey bundle package....[/quote']
Wait what? U just registered? And how come u didnt register for N50S? You need to take that this coming semester. Its not on your list? I dont get it..