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Since yesterday was the first day of class.... just wanted to see if anyone could give us advice on how to study? Yesterday she gave use certain things she will be covering in class. I printed out all the powerpoints, and all the information seems very scattered. Also I am looking at the Modules which have each individual topic listed, learning outcomes,resources,and activities. So should I go through each module topic by topic and answer the learning outcomes? Read the text,watch videos? I'm just trying to understand how to piece everything together so there is some sort of organization when it comes to studying. It just makes everything more confusing when they aren't doing chapter by chapter discussions, and have it organized that way. Any suggestions,thoughts or tips would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance!!!!

Tfesmire- Thank you so much for all the information you have given! It is very appreciated! I was wondering if you had any tips on studying and what we should utilize the most. I know former students have told me to utilize ATI like crazy, as they use alot of questions and information from those resources. Do you study from the power points? Do you try to answer questions from the objectives they have in the syallabus on each subject? Also students have said that they used NCLEX comprehensive reviews and practice questions alot to help. Peronsally, I'm one of those who tend to over study and try to study everything so if I can try to narrow it down I think that would help alot. Also I'm a very big over analyzer and tend to read into questions too much, so I know that's a no go in nursing! Any advice and help would be GREATLY appreciated! :) Also I wanted to let everyone know that Mrs.Sarmiento emailed us the Clinic Roster with our schedule!

Has anyone received their uniforms yet? It's been a little over 2 weeks so I was just curious! :)

No I haven't received anything. I doubt they will be contacting each individual person to let them know they received the required paperwork. I would assume, no news is good news personally.

I was wondering if anyone is in the same situation I'm in. They said that just the Nursing classes is only 8 credit hours and if you have Financial Aid to be considered Full-Time (which is 12 hours) we should take other classes to fulfill our degree or prepare for our BSN. From what I've heard from the last class their first semester was around $2000 dollars not sure if that's even including tuition. I'm freaking out because I only have $2263 for Financial Aid. Is anyone else taking any other classes? Has anyone heard anything different in regards to cost of the semester? I'm hoping it was $2000 for everything including tuition.

They went over things that need to be done before certain due dates. If you weren't at the orientation session you wouldn't be able to do the drug test/background check because you have to have a certain order form to take to LabCorp for the drug test. Basically they told all the alternates to not do anything that costs money, so if I were you I wouldn't worry about anything. If you're an alternate you basically have to wait to get a phone call/email and then you start the process from there. Accepted students have to have drug test done and form turned in by November 4th. So I'm assuming based on the event that anyone fails the drug test and background check, that will be when you could expect a call or email from them.

Hey guys. Those of you asking about CPR Certification... Look up CPR Works of Greensboro. The location is in High Point and it's $50 for the BLS Course and it's through the American Heart Association (Provider level). They print your cards at the site as well. I am turning in my CPR card along with my Medical Form all together so they have everything they need! Those asking about alternates... I have heard of alternates getting in, it's just a matter of wether people are accepting their seats and getting everything turned in by the deadline. Good luck to you guys, I hope you get in! :) I'm excited to meet everyone on the 21st for Orientation. And I'm sure if you're an alternate you would definitely know something by then since you'll have to do orientation and get fitted for uniforms.

I received my letter yesterday, and was ACCEPTED! Yayyy!!! For those of you who are waiting and want a heads up.... they are requiring a physical and a medical form needs to be completed by the Dr. Also CPR certification at the provider level throught American Heart Association. I lucked up and found a class this upcoming Thursday at 6pm if anybody wants the info. It's through CPR Works of Greensboro and just go on the website. It lists a calendar with dates/times they offer the classes. Good Luck to the rest of you guys!

Mshashem- Thank you for the update! I was really hoping to be getting my letter this week! I think with Tiffany leaving and now having another Nursing Advisor the whole process is going to take longer than they anticipated! Hopefully someone else can send the letter, and we don't have to wait for Mr.Cross to get back next week! UGHHH!!! Also in regards to the question about the alternate list. If you are on the alternate list you have a number. So when those who are originally accepted, they have to accept their seat or decline. Once they get the results, those who declined their seat are then offered to those on the alternate list. From what I've heard, they call you and say you're number such and such on the list, do you accept the seat or decline? Hope that answers your question! :)

jbrent890: I can't believe they consider a german shepard an aggressive breed, that's ridiculous. But to answer your question, I currently live at Lake Brandt Apartments and as far as I know they will accept any breed except for pit or pit mix. I have a boxer, and have seen a lot of different breeds while walking around the complex. Also, there is a trail right at the very end of the complex that runs into Old Battleground Park and my boxer loves it. There is also Lincoln Green you could try that is right across the street from Old Battleground Park and like not even 2 mins from Lake Brandt Apts that has a "bark park". Not sure on breed restrictions though, and just a fair warning they do change their prices daily for rent rates :/ Hope this helps!

HEY everyone!!!! I am so glad someone has already started a thread for GTCC Spring 2016 class. I applied with 61 points so I'm fairly confident I will get it, but regardless I'm anxiously awaiting the acceptance letter so it's official! :) I wish everyone the best of luck and hopefully we'll soon enough get to meet each other! From what I have heard from friends who have recently been in the program and have made it out alive. They have changed the curriculum so from what it once was it is more "organized", or I guess it kind of flows better and subjects aren't as scattered. They have changed the test passing score from a 70, to a 72 and now I believe from the information session its a 78! EEK! I heard it's hard enough just to get a 70 or 72! Lord, help us all! lol

my first semester was really hard as well. i also am an a student and failed my first nursing exam, but somehow i passed my first semester. lol! i am really hoping that next semester will not be as hard, i have peds and med-surg.

i bought nike shox because every nursing forum i go to, this is the top shoe that provides the most comfort and lasts the longest! the only thing is they are made very narrow, so if you have wide feet these are not gonna be comfortable. also they have a great arch in them. oh and went i went to the er a few weeks ago with a friend, all i saw the nurses wearing is nike shox. crazy lol

i will be starting my nursing classes the 17th (mon). can't believe it's already here, i am so excited and nervous all at the same time! got my uniforms, books (all 14 of them, lol) and my nursing kit. all shots done except for my last hep b and have to update my tb skin test. we will be starting clinicals 2 weeks after our first day, i will be on the med-surg floor. well i wish everyone the best of luck on their first days, i will def let you know how mine goes!

i just realized i will be starting nursing school in 18 days, my oh my where did the summer go?!?!?! haha! i am scared to death about what i just got myself into! lol