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OH...you might find it helpful to check out the thread called "HCC Fall 2010". There is a wealth of information there that should help! :)

Hi everyone, I am half way through the program and wanted to answer the Potter/Perry question. Definitely read the MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION chapter, the VITAL SIGNS/HEALTH ASSESSMENT chapter, and dive right into the first 7 chapters of the Clinical ...

FYI...on the scrub situation...ALL NEW/incoming students must have white tops/port wine bottoms. Those that started the program with the original scrubs CAN finish out the program with what they have. Although, personally (after more thought), I like...

Hello All... Sorry it has been so long!! Just wanted to say hello...our FINAL exam for NP2 is tomorrow...so I need to be studying but decided to take a quick break! AND relay some IMPORTANT INFORMATION: BEFORE YOU BUY ANY SCRUBS: I heard (through m...

You're welcome!! I finished NP 1 yesterday! I am glad to help, as there were many that have helped ME through this crazy but worthwhile process! Good luck and if you have any other questions, I will now be on here more often (until Jan. 10th) of cou...

1) what math book do you recommend or which one is being used now. i can pick up a used copy cheap and no worries if they update it before i start classes as i'm sure it won't be that different and if i have to buy a new book, the extra money will be...

This is MOSTLY good information...except for the part about you ALL not making "A's"... I am in NPI, a single mother of two with NO family in the state of Florida. I currently have a solid A and intend to keep it that way. IT IS possible...you just...

It depends on your instructor and how strict they are about it. No one in our class had an issue. And it really does look fine...but until you see it in person, you can't be sure. My suggestion is to order it and see how you feel when you get it. ...

It looks like the correct color, but everyone's monitor color, etc. varies to a certain extent. I have never seen this exact shirt in person, but it looks like it will be fine. I bought the Landau empire waist top (in wine), as posted previously, a...

There ARE some CPR classes that are NOT accepted for the Nursing Program. Just make sure that it is CPR for Healthcare Providers...and that it is an actual CLASS (NOT an ON-Line class), and that it is accredited by the American Heart Association. ...

Hopeful... You are SO welcome! Anytime...

I've never compared the editions side by side, so I don't know. There ARE people in our class that are using older editions...and our instructor said that it was fine. It is just a personal decision. Good luck and if you have any other questions, f...

I am currently in NP 1...there were 4 people that I knew about that were alternates at our orientation, and they ALL ended up getting in because people decided to attend another school or program, etc... Don't lose hope...and DO plan on attending the...

Clinical Calculations... ISBN #978-1-4160-4740-7 Potter & Perry "Fundamentals of Nursing" ISBN # 978-0-323-06784-3 I would also get an NCLEX Review book and begin to familiarize yourself with NCLEX style questions. All of our tests are in the ...

Hopeful... I posted on the other thread about this, but want to be sure you get the message. The Landau top is perfect in color....even though it says "wine" and not "port wine". That is the exact top that I chose, and I love it. Take care!

Hey there everyone... I am currently in NP1 and apologize for not being able to offer help earlier...things have been pretty busy as you can imagine! To answer a few questions... YES...cargo style pants are fine. I chose KOI brand (Lindsey style).....

Persgirl... I would highly suggest that you buy an NCLEX review book. There are TONS of them out there. I bought NCLEX-RN Strategies for the Registered Nursing Licensing Exam 2010 Edition by KAPLAN, about 6 months ago, and went through the entire b...

Thanks, Tebyrd! :) Yes, kmangirl and I are in the same class. I have UCH Carrolwood for clinicals and she has either T&C or St. Joe's. Hope you get a good night's sleep tonight and have a wonderful first day of clinicals tomorrow!! You will d...

That's for the semester... But there is also a Well Elder Care Plan which consists of a lengthy interview of a person over 65, a Nursing Care Plan, and a group presentation (at the end of the semester). Don't yet know how much time each of these ta...

Tebyrd, Thank you... and don't feel obligated on the Nike Shox...everyone's feet are different. I would encourage you to try them on, but some others have not liked the way they fit their particular feet. There are HUGE threads on here about shoes, ...

Hopefulin10, I am only 3 days into the program, but I will definitely give you feedback on this as time goes on. I have two children, ages 6 and 8, with basically NO help, and no family here, either. I already know that this is going to be a HUGE ch...

Oh, Tebyrd... Not a stopwatch, but a watch with a second hand (for taking vitals).

Tebyrd, I forgot that you don't have your clinicals until Saturday... Relax, it is FUN!! The instructors were more laid back than I imagined possible, and VERY inspirational! We practiced the hand-washing, bed-making, bathing, bed pans, and urinal sk...

Elga...thanks SO much! Ironically, I fell asleep when I went to put my little ones down for bed and did not end up studying any more. That's a good thing...because I felt like I was pretty well prepared...EXCEPT for the TEST!!! We had a (QUITE len...

Elga, Thanks for sharing...can you elaborate with any details? Did you stay for the whole time (6:30am-4:30pm)? Did you have to demonstrate any skills? I can't remember if your group was assigned any reading/skill studying ahead of time? Any deta...