PHCC Fall 2011 RN/LPN ROLL CALL!!!!!!

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Hello everyone!! I would like to start a thread for the 2011 Fall semester RN & LPN applicants! I applied to both and with the deadline to turn in the application tomorrow, I am already super anxious. :eek: I figured this would be a great way to check in with each other and hopefully meet our fellow classmates!!!!!!!!!!

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Hi, PHCC nursing students!

I am starting the LPN program at the West campus in August.

I had a question for anyone who has gone through the LPN program. I want to apply for the bridge RN program for next August. In order to be accepted, I need to take Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2, as well as Microbiology prior to May. I have taken all other general courses and prerequisites.

I'm trying to get permission to do so, but I was thinking about taking Anatomy and Physiology 1 in the fall while taking the LPN classes. I am not working and do not have any children. In your experience, is this too much? My issue is PHCC only has fall admission for the bridge program so if I don't take these classes prior to May, then I have to wait a year.

What are your thoughts on this?

Thanks for your opinions on this!

Hey anmsmith,

I graduated from the PHCC LPN program. In my opinion, of all the semesters, 1st semester is the hardest. You are taking Funds I/II, and there are TONS of papers for clinicals for Funds I. They really hit us hard. I think I recall writing 7 papers/week, and that was on-top of multiple skills check-offs and exams. Obviously, it could have changed since then (I graduated in July 2010)... but definitely something to consider. Also, I know many of my classmates tried to do the same thing you are, and admissions made them jump through hoops to do it. All kinds of appeals/approvals and such.

I was in the same boat as you when I started LPN school, I wanted to start RN right away. Personally, I waited a year- and it was seriously the best decision I've made. The work experience has helped me grow so much as a nurse. It also gave me some time to re-energize myself to go back to school, because by the end of the program- you will be exhausted!! :)

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just curious, anyone know, do we have to have a particular brand/type of BP cuff and stethoscope for classes?? i dont want to have to buy a new set if i dont have to...

ressicaxdanielle,

They don't care what brand, but I would invest in one that will last awhile. I bought a Littmann, and I still use it to this day. Also, I didn't buy a BP cuff. They have them available in lab that you can use, and if you're at clinicals you will use the BP cuffs they have at the facility. If you have your own that's great, but you'll mainly use it for practice at home OR in lab if you choose not to use theirs.

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Thank you so much for your reply. I'm glad I got an opinion from someone who had been through it. I just don't want to make any mistakes by overwhelming myself because that may jeopardize my opportunity to get into the bridge program, let alone finish the LPN. Thanks so much for your thoughts!

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Thank you so much for your reply. I'm glad I got an opinion from someone who had been through it. I just don't want to make any mistakes by overwhelming myself because that may jeopardize my opportunity to get into the bridge program, let alone finish the LPN. Thanks so much for your thoughts!

Glad I could help.. :)

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so there are some other threads on here about it but i can't seem to find any ALL WHITE leather nike shox anywhere!!! has anyone found any in a store or anything around??

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Hi jessikafl21:

I went to Foot Action in Gulfview Square Mall and found boys'/mens' pair of Nike Shox. There are a few different models of the Shox. Some had silver around the check and on the back; however, the model I found did not have anything around the check or back of the shoe. There is no silver anywhere on the actual shoe part except for a little bit of silver on the top of the shox (the sole of the heal of the foot) and bottom of the shox (the sole of the heal of the shoe).The model I bought are called the Nike Shox Deliver (the receipt shows a shoe number of 6374837904050). They were the closest to all white I could find in the Nike Shox. Finish Line told me they didn't have all white anymore and the all white only came in mens' sizes, which she said runs big so they wouldn't have my size anyway.

I asked Dr. Gabbard, the Associate Dean of Nursing, if this is acceptable and she said I'd be fine. The silver is minimal and I think our pants will probably cover most of it anyway.

I found a picture at this link: http://www.champssports.com/catalog/productdetail/model_nbr--89835/sku--18130111&SID=8731&inceptor=1&cm_mmc=SEO-_-Feeds-_-Froogle-_-null

I hope this helps. Good Luck!

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I have Nikes from Nordstrom Rack that have a minimal amount of silver and black on the swoosh and they were approved.

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anmsmith: yeah those were the only ones i could find as well. my problem is that i dont fit in "big Kid" sizes. i wear a 9 1/2 women's lol.

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well apparently i do fit in big kid sizes... bought a pair today. :) ps-----> did anyone else wait in that horrendous financial aid line today? i waited almost 2 hours!!! buuuuut everything is done. The lady looked at me like i had three heads when she asked how much i needed for the bookstore and i said "a thousand" lmao!!!

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ALSO..... does anyone know when you can use book authorizations for the bookstore? I have over 45 credits and im using a loan deferrment. thanks for your help!

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Jessika...I believe Monday the 15th they can be used. Did you do the tuition deferment plan? I did it as well and have loans, but wasn't sure if we would be able to do book authorization with that???

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I did the deferrment as well. When you did it they should have asked you how much you need for the bookstore and added it on. Then you go to the bookstore with your ID and its in the computer.

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