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  1. Phlebotomy Question

    springgarden posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering if new grad nurses are taught phlebotomy during orientation. My program, to the best of my knowledge, does not teach it during our program nor do we get experience during clinicals. I...

  2. CCP Student Insurance

    springgarden replied to librarynerd's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I know the school has mandatory health insurance for international students - why, I still do get it when even 50 million Americans cannot afford any health insurance - which American citizens are not...

  3. CCP fall schedule?

    springgarden posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Could any current or former CCP students please let me what a weeks schedule is like. I want to know what I'll be expecting in terms of scheduling so I'll know if only a weekend job is feasible for...

  4. Frustrated in Philly - CCP past Grads advice welcome

    springgarden replied to David's Harp's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks for this thread. As an international student, with the tution almost 4 times that of in county residents, I thought i'll relieve my parents a bit by attending CCP at the reduced cost. I do not...

  5. Does GPA matter after graduating?

    springgarden posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am going to a CC for my nursing. One of my teachers said in class that grades at a CC does not really matter since you transfer credits not grades to a 4 Yr college. But don't schools look at the...

  6. Does GPA matter after graduating?

    springgarden replied to springgarden's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry for being patchy. He also said one starts on a clean slate with 0 GPA after transferring. He was like his turning 21 and he knows the boy with turn riot - partying and stuff- and the boy would...

  7. Does GPA matter after graduating?

    springgarden replied to springgarden's topic in General Nursing

    oooppps I should have said he was refering to his son who I believe is a Liberal Arts major. Does the same apply to

  8. Child Abuse Clearances

    springgarden replied to Sarah LnDHopes's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am also afraid I won't get my child clearances on time b4 May 22nd. I called the police and was told my clearance had already been mailed out. that would have made it about a week of processing....

  9. Child Abuse Clearances

    springgarden replied to Sarah LnDHopes's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Do I need to include addresses abroad? Also should I include times I stayed with a relative for a few months between breaks or getting on my feet in this

  10. Any CCP 2007 People?

    springgarden replied to librarynerd's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I GOT IN !!!!!! My sister called me and was like there is this thick letter from CCP nursing and should she open it. Still mixed with all sorts of thoughts - is it good or bad for the letter being...

  11. ? about CCp fall 07 admission

    springgarden replied to springgarden's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    CONGRATS Sarah!!!!! I'll have to admit the anxiousness is now reversed most especially since I have worked soooooo hard for this. It's been driving me NUTSSS that late arrival of my transcript could...

  12. ? about CCp fall 07 admission

    springgarden replied to springgarden's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    My understanding of the process is that it is up to the applicant to choose what category he/she wants to fall under. If you had taken courses at CCP afresh and pick the current students options, I...

  13. ? about CCp fall 07 admission

    springgarden replied to springgarden's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    WOWW!! Just checked mine and it hasn't changed so I guess it's a deliberate thing. Also, if you are on 9 points you shouldn't be too anxious. The vibe I am getting is that a 9 pointer is as good as...

  14. Foreign-trained nurses

    springgarden replied to mysfit5's topic in General Nursing

    I just had to reply because of this quote is shouting I AM

  15. That woman

    springgarden posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've talked with my two of my instructors this week about "that woman". I suppose it could be that guy as well, but mine is a woman.You all know her, she's been in one or all of your classes. She has...

  16. That woman

    springgarden replied to springgarden's topic in General Nursing

    Alright, Today for kicks in Nutrition class I counted her questions and comments. Within the 55 min class, she asked/made 9 questions/statements.Three- "I know someone who", three - "my daughter...

  17. ? about CCp fall 07 admission

    springgarden replied to springgarden's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Just curious, Are there just 2 of us at CCP in this forum? Well, me just just might

  18. ? about CCp fall 07 admission

    springgarden replied to springgarden's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Just back from speaking with the chair. Basically, I was told it is still very early. The applications are just being reviewed at this time. I was told that if I Haven't been able to get me HS...

  19. ? about CCp fall 07 admission

    springgarden replied to springgarden's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am going to talk to the dept chair. I am also very on edge because my transcript has to be translated and evaluated. It's been a pain in the backside getting it done. I did talk to one of the...

  20. Food pyramid!!! How close is your diet

    springgarden posted a topic in General Nursing

    As healthcare proffesionals, My nutrition class got me thinking as to how many of us follow or try to follow the new American food pyramid that came out last year. Not sure if this pyramid extends to...

  21. Food pyramid!!! How close is your diet

    springgarden replied to springgarden's topic in General Nursing

    Just did my 3 day food analysis and basically I'm all stuffed with empty calories! Kcalories - 3601 total fat - 110g , RDA 56-98g Omega-3 Linolenic - 9% Discretionary - 139% meats & beans - 186%...

  22. lactose intolerance

    springgarden posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm taking nutrition and i'll like to find out if a lactose intolerant person would still derive all the nutients available in milk if he/she still drank milk. Does the milk just get all pooped out...

  23. Childbirth in Italy

    springgarden replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General World

    I got to say I found many of the previous post shouting I AM IGNORANT to be polite. How can one a poster say that people come to America because where they are coming from is not so great? For you...

  24. Is applying 2 multiple schools a given?

    springgarden posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I applying for FALL 07 semester in my school. On the scale or point system it uses, I am on 9 points out of a max of 10. Only 1st degree holders can get the max of 10. My advisor said I am on very...

  25. Is applying 2 multiple schools a given?

    springgarden replied to springgarden's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My options for me now is limited to ADN program because of cost issues. If money was not an issue, there are no other ADN programs in my county meaning I would have to drive long distances for earky...