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I didn't know either til I got dropped and had to reregister and that was the only available class I could take...it's a bummer!

What is the facebook account???? Does anyone take the calculations class in GC? Hope everyone is doing well!!! Trace

If we use the book for over a year that makes me very happy. At least then I feel like I've gotten some use out of it. I took A&P 105 already jgarrit, I originally thought I was going to be an x ray tech, and I did glance through the book some during that semester, but I think with the past addition, good notes and definitely the lab CD I should be okay. While I certainly wouldn't be happy with a C, at least the pressure of MUST have and A to get accepted has subsided some. (probably just til class begins though :)) I wonder if we should start a new thread for the class of 2013 to gravitate to???? What do you think???

I wonder if anyone knows what it is like to take just one class WITHOUT having to spend a couple hundred dollars on lousy books?! It is ridiculous!!!!!!!!!! I am going to try to take anatomy with the last edition. What are your ladies' thoughts on that? Do you think it can be done or do you think I will eventually have to break down and buy the right book? It just irks me!! Hmmm...looking back at my recent posts, I may be in a bit of a mood today... ....sorry girls!!!!!

I haven't bought my book/books for the calculations class yet. How much did it cost?????

Tues/Thurs 8:30. Tracy

Oops, nevermind to the last questions, the results are in and I am now cleared for take off...see everyone next week at school!!!!

Hey jgarrit, I can see in my certified profile that 3 out of the 4 background checks are complete, while the last one is still in "progress," but it doesn't show anything about the drug test, and that includes even a confirmation that I got the test done. Have you heard anything back from the lab yet? Does anyone know, does it take a couple of days for the lab to come back with the info and do they post it on the website and send you and email that it is complete or what?

Okay, off for my drug test and to stop by my docs and show the nurse my immunizations needed to see if they can/will give them to me since my insurance won't pay for them at the health center. I sure hope we can work something out!!!!!!!

Is that all we need for the program is Major Medical???

jgarrit, hmmm, I posted a note but don't see it anywhere, sorry. I didn't receive the email by 10 this morning so I called the customer service number on the receipt from the background check. They put the order in again for me and I received my lab email in about 10 minutes. I posted the number a few minutes ago in case you didn't have it, but maybe that's why my post isn't showing. So, if you need the number, leave me a little note and we will figure out a different way to get it to you! I for one will get it done today, I don't want any dispute whether I had my test done by the June 1st deadline!!!! Like KJ said, there is a lot of stuff to do, too much stuff to still be done for me to still have to worry about this...

KJN, during the orientation, which to me explained nothing and helped in no way!, a couple of us went up to look at the uniforms and a girl or two tried them on. I think they were mediums and these girls seemed pretty small and they were still tight, so I would assume the uniforms run on the small side. I think I will stop by a uniform shop before hand though and see if they don't have those brands and just try them on to see what works for me. If anyone else has an opinion on the uniforms I would love to hear it!! Thanks all!! Tracy

Did everyone do their background checks/drug tests already? I just paid for mine yesterday (always the procrastinator) and I still haven't received the email from the lab to do the test. I was hoping to get it today so I could have stopped by the lab, but nothing. Did it take a few days for everyone to get it? I obviously need it done no later than Tuesday and with the holiday weekend I am worried the lab won't get the email out in time!

Oh my gosh, where do you get health insurance for $55 a month. I was under a group plan and when the job was lost I have to pay $385/month for COBRA. How the heck do I get health insurance for $55 a month??????????? And as far as the immunizations, someone said it cost $800. If I do have insurance, are any of them covered under insurance???

I am not allowed to register online, or even calling for nursing classes either. I was able to register this summer for a pre req I still need but they told me that they would register me in nursing classes when I went to orientation.

Within 7 days of the receipt of what? Do you mean after going online and paying for the background check and drug test?

So did everyone send both disclosure forms signed back with their acceptance letters or are you taking them to orientation? Also, are we getting the information about immunizations at orientation? I just want to make sure I wasn't supposed to already have that ready as well. Thanks everyone for your help!!! Tracy

Knowing both MAs and RNs gabi, in my opinion, if you are going to go to school anyway, you may as well put in the extra time (which may be 2 years more at the most) to be an RN. In the long run, money and career wise it is just offers more.

Should be there soon Heather if it isn't already. I feel very confident for you with 17 points. It just feels successful to me!! We'll be seeing you in May!

After looking at the forms a little closer Kelly, I have decided the ones we sign and give to SWIC give them permission to release the results of the drug test and background check to the hospitals we will be working at, so I am just going to send them back with my acceptance letter. Does that seem right to you?

I'm sorry MyGenesis. If you take the soc class and do well will it give you an extra point? If so, I say take the soc class and the 6 week cna course and get that extra point. Maybe when you retake the test you will do better next year also. Or is there a class you didn't get an A in or even a B that may give you an extra point like Algebra or Anatomy which you can retake? Either way, with the CNA course it will bump you up to 16. Find out what the cut off is. It will probably be enough. Heck, if you are a CNA you could start working for a hospital and then they will help you with nursing school tuition when you get accepted next year. I would then take the remaining courses in the Spring to finish your 5 classes for your degree. That way you have both options covered. I am curious too about the cut off. Please let us know when you find out. Good luck in the path you choose. I am sure you will be successful whichever road you follow.

I'm IN!! I had 19 points if that matters to anyone at this point. I am not sure why I am more scared now than I have been even waiting for the letter, but I am!! And Kelly, I am with you, I am not really understanding all of those forms since we are supposed to do it online. Let me take a closer look and if anything clicks I will let you know!!! I look forward to this journey with all of you!!! Sincerely, Tracy, Class of 2013, RN in the making!

Guess nobody got that joke about the Sunday mail huh??? Hope we all get the letter we are hoping for today!!!!!

What?! No mail on Sundays???? Is this something new in the world???????

Oh sweet, I was thinking they were each like $100 a piece. At this point I would like to fast forward 2 years...anyone with me?