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  1. BagelBomber

    CCBC FALL 2019

    BagelBomber replied to AlyMick's topic in School, College Programs

    If you're in an ATB program and this is your first Bachelor's you don't get any "breaks," really. You'll have classes in winter and summer semesters. If you aren't in an ATB program, you'll have...
  2. BagelBomber

    Should I leave nursing school, even if I just started?

    BagelBomber replied to willowmadrone's topic in General Students

    I am about to start my final year of nursing school, and holy frijoles I can absolutely relate to you! I cried for a bit my first semester, not because of content or school being "hard," but because I...
  3. BagelBomber

    CCBC FALL 2019

    BagelBomber replied to AlyMick's topic in School, College Programs

    I was taking A&P2 and Chemistry when I
  4. BagelBomber

    CCBC FALL 2019

    BagelBomber replied to AlyMick's topic in School, College Programs

    Please do not stress yourselves out about the dosage test. Know your conversions: 2.2 kg = 1 lb 1000 mL = 1 L 1000 mcg = 1mg 1 tbsp = 15 mL 1 tsp = 5 mL When rounding, always round to the nearest...
  5. BagelBomber

    ARE MOST RN SCHOOLS LIKE THIS??

    BagelBomber replied to Anon143's topic in School, College Programs

    My program has a minimum exam average of 75%. Like your program, OP, they will not factor in any other grades unless the exam average is at least a 75. They invite you to tutoring if you score below...
  6. BagelBomber

    CCBC FALL 2019

    BagelBomber replied to AlyMick's topic in School, College Programs

    You can buy almost every book used without any problems. The only thing I really remember using the web-based material for was a handful of Funds labs, and the DocuCare information. So I would snag...
  7. BagelBomber

    CCBC FALL 2019

    BagelBomber replied to AlyMick's topic in School, College Programs

    Your shoes have to be white and leather with no openings. It doesn't matter if they have laces or not, as long as they're white and
  8. BagelBomber

    CCBC FALL 2019

    BagelBomber replied to AlyMick's topic in School, College Programs

    It is definitely harder with everything else in life going on, but it's really about maintaining organization. GET A PLANNER! My planner is my lifeline and I have it with me at nearly all times. The...
  9. BagelBomber

    CCBC FALL 2019

    BagelBomber replied to AlyMick's topic in School, College Programs

    The FSU texts have all been SUPER affordable thus far; the most expensive one has been the Ethics book, but even that I found on Amazon for $75. They offer some grants and scholarships that you can...
  10. BagelBomber

    CCBC FALL 2019

    BagelBomber replied to AlyMick's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm enrolled in the Frostburg ATB, and I received a "semester plan" from (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME) about a week after I sent my acceptance back. The orientation course is a joke- seriously. And to be...
  11. BagelBomber

    CCBC FALL 2019

    BagelBomber replied to AlyMick's topic in School, College Programs

    No problem at all! This program is no joke and looking back I would have been quite grateful for the insight before orientation scared the pants off
  12. BagelBomber

    CCBC FALL 2019

    BagelBomber replied to AlyMick's topic in School, College Programs

    I purchased a Littman III stethoscope and BP cuff combo on allheart (they tend to have pretty awesome sales). The only stipulation with the stethoscope is that it must be single-tubing rather than...
  13. BagelBomber

    CCBC FALL 2019

    BagelBomber replied to AlyMick's topic in School, College Programs

    I think I spent a solid $1200 on supplies and books for my first semester. I got two of the uniforms, shoes, penlights, stethoscope, BP cuff, nurse kit, and then the books. I have used my Funds book...
  14. BagelBomber

    How many people made it to the end of the program?

    BagelBomber replied to Snatchedwig's topic in General Students

    I will be half-way (one year) through my nursing program after this semester, so not sure how many will graduate...but I will say, we started with 43 students...we now have 24. I'm hoping the trend...
  15. BagelBomber

    CCBC FALL 2019

    BagelBomber replied to AlyMick's topic in School, College Programs

    The bulk of your information will come at orientation. Just a heads up, you'll need to get your CPR certification, an annual checkup, a PPD TB test, and lab work done and upload it all. You'll also...
  16. BagelBomber

    CCBC FALL 2019

    BagelBomber replied to AlyMick's topic in School, College Programs

    If you're not in an ATB program: 129 M 6-9 for the first six (?) weeks 153 Tu/Th 6-9; Saturday OR Sunday lab for the first six weeks, followed by clinicals on Saturday AND Sunday from 6-12 or 7-1...
  17. BagelBomber

    CCBC FALL 2019

    BagelBomber replied to AlyMick's topic in School, College Programs

    Do NOT do this to yourselves!!!! I can only speak from personal experience, but my SIMON said "decision made" long before my seat fee was populated...so I had a MASSIVE freak out for absolutely no...
  18. BagelBomber

    CCBC FALL 2019

    BagelBomber replied to AlyMick's topic in School, College Programs

    I can only speak for the Essex campus- our potential clinical sites for LTC (first semester) are Genesis, Oakcrest and Cromwell. Hospital sites for Med-Surg are Franklin Square, Mercy, Bayview, Union...
  19. BagelBomber

    CCBC FALL 2019

    BagelBomber replied to AlyMick's topic in School, College Programs

    As far as clinicals go...ya get what ya get. I'm not sure there's any rhyme or reason as to how we're
  20. BagelBomber

    CCBC FALL 2019

    BagelBomber replied to AlyMick's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm in the second half of my second semester in the evening/weekend program. I'm an ATB student, so my first semester I was in class three nights a week (for two courses), lab/clinical Saturday and/or...
  21. BagelBomber

    CCBC FALL 2019

    BagelBomber replied to AlyMick's topic in School, College Programs

    I hate to be the bearer of bad news here....but I got my acceptance last year on April 10th....the wait killed me, but hopefully this gives you all a better ballpark (refreshing your email and SIMON...
  22. BagelBomber

    CCBC FALL 2019

    BagelBomber replied to AlyMick's topic in School, College Programs

    I know when I applied...I counted down until the 6 week mark as well... and it was another solid twoish weeks before I found out. I think the day programs find out first, and then the evening/weekend,...
  23. BagelBomber

    Failed for Clinical-but no proof

    BagelBomber replied to Misscruella's topic in General Students

    Absolutely a fair point, here. No argument from me on that whatsoever. Of course things happen and patients cannot be handled at every waking moment. I would never argue against your point that...
  24. BagelBomber

    Failed for Clinical-but no proof

    BagelBomber replied to Misscruella's topic in General Students

    Yes, nurses have multiple patients, which is why when they have a student get one of their patients in clinical I look at it as an opportunity to alleviate as much stress from their day as I can. Yes,...
  25. BagelBomber

    Failed for Clinical-but no proof

    BagelBomber replied to Misscruella's topic in General Students

    I have never been a nurse. I thought it was common sense to notify both the CNA, nurse, and my clinical instructor if I was stepping away from the patient for ANY reason. If I was stepping into the...