biggabe52

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1. ccbc essex???

   biggabe52 replied to embradsmom's topic in Maryland

   The instructors are just not very helpful. I overheard one saying to another "we need to be relentless" The director told me personally that they will hold the grades in order to keep us from receiving instant gratification, and one girl asked for he...

2. mouth care for vent patient

   biggabe52 replied to fatoma's topic in MICU

   Many patients in ICUs are prescribed Heparin to prevent DVTs and therefore I believe the harm could come from small cuts or abrasions caused during mouth care with a bristle toothbrush. Where I work we only use green tipped sponge swabs to clean the ...

3. When to apply to CCBC program?

   biggabe52 replied to Brit1114's topic in Maryland

   I recently graduated from CCBC Essex day program and I applied while still in a&p 2. I was accepted the first try but they do look at your gpa and teas test scores when making the decision. Good Luck, Essex day program is a difficult one and the ...

4. ccbc essex students

   biggabe52 replied to embradsmom's topic in Maryland

   I had a 4.0 and 90th percentile on the TEAS but have just completed the program and finished with some who had much lower GPAs and TEAS scores so it is possible. I would highly recommend looking into other programs in the area before Essex though.

5. ccbc essex???

   biggabe52 replied to embradsmom's topic in Maryland

   Congrats on the acceptance. I just finished the day program at Essex and it is not one I would recommend. There is little to no support from the staff and we began with 68 and graduated with 22. They do teach you what you need to know but it is almos...

6. Ccbc

   biggabe52 replied to skyblue77's topic in Maryland

   Hi, I just finished the day program at essex. It is pure hell, torture for the full two years, talk about jump through hoops, be prepared. Not trying to scare you, just giving you fair warning that the instructors take pleasure in abusing you in ever...