sewnmom

sewnmom BSN, MSN, RN, APRN, NP

oncology/hematology, med-surg, FNP

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  1. CCAC Fall 2011

    sewnmom replied to emilyjoy's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am a little nervous about how hectic things will be. I am just working hard right now on getting everything here organized and ready for the fall. So much to do around the homefront and having two...

  2. CCAC Fall 2011

    sewnmom replied to emilyjoy's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I started a group on FACEBOOK where we can all connect if you want. I check facebook a lot so I would see updates quicker. The group is open for now (unless a lot of spammers show up). Feel free to...

  3. CCAC Fall 2011

    sewnmom replied to emilyjoy's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I did my fingerprinting today. It was not that bad. I found a place in the west end I stopped at on my way to class today. It took about 20 minutes to do it. All electronic - no messy ink. I had not...

  4. CCAC Fall 2011

    sewnmom replied to emilyjoy's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I just checked CENTRAL and there is no one in any nursing class yet for Allegheny, South or North. I know blackboard and central were acting up after the last update. I dont know when or how we will...

  5. CCAC Fall 2011

    sewnmom replied to emilyjoy's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Each campus mails out their own packets. Our information is all due back by June 30. Each one has different requirements as far as equipment goes. Allegheny does not have to get the nurse

  6. CCAC Fall 2011

    sewnmom replied to emilyjoy's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am working down the list of what needs to be done. There is no book list yet for my campus. Hoping by next week they have it ready to go. Scheduled my physical, cpr class. check. Sent in the two...

  7. CCAC Fall 2011

    sewnmom replied to emilyjoy's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The day nursing is Monday/Thursday 8:30 - 10:20 for lecture, lab is various times and then clinical is Tuesday or Wednesday. I actually worked my schedule out a little better pending that I get into...

  8. CCAC Fall 2011

    sewnmom replied to emilyjoy's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I just talked to Allegheny's Nursing Department. She did say that the first packet went out on Friday with all the clearances. The second packet for registration and orientation will come out later -...

  9. CCAC Fall 2011

    sewnmom replied to emilyjoy's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I got my letter early but didnt get the packet yet. Was it a big envelope? I will be on the look out for

  10. Mnemonic for cranial nerves

    sewnmom replied to KR's topic in General Students

    THANKS SO MUCH! I like this one and I think I can remember it! I found the racy ones very funny. I don't want to laugh in an exam nor do I want to write that on the back of my paper and leave it...

  11. GPA for nursing program at CCAC

    sewnmom replied to agray80's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Not sure if you still need this info - the newest applications state that the entrance selection rests solely on your PAX score and your GPA. You get extra points for taking AP I, APII and Micro. The...

  12. CCAC Nursing Program?

    sewnmom replied to Glowstix's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I just got accepted to CCAC Nursing for Fall 2011. I already have a degree and only need a two more bio classes. My daughter is going to CCAC in the fall as well. She wants to do the nursing program....

  13. CCAC Fall 2011

    sewnmom replied to emilyjoy's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    rebecca6890 THANKS! I am working on my system for storage for all my paraphernalia! I like to be organized and prepared. Do you think a kindle would be helpful? I am getting a net book (for a side...

  14. CCAC Fall 2011

    sewnmom replied to emilyjoy's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I got accepted to my first choice, Allegheny

  15. CCAC Fall 2011

    sewnmom replied to emilyjoy's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    2brnsomeday - ??? I already took the PAX and got accepted. Thanks

  16. CCAC Fall 2011

    sewnmom replied to emilyjoy's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    A few quick questions rebecca6890 One of my nurse friends gave me some books in the small reference type. Included are: RNotes pocket guide Clinical handbook for Medical Surgical Nursing:Critical...

  17. CCAC Fall 2011

    sewnmom replied to emilyjoy's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Rebecca6890 Thanks so much for the extra info. I had called the department and got some information

  18. CCAC Fall 2011

    sewnmom replied to emilyjoy's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I have a daughter in a very expensive private college. My second one will be coming to CCAC in the fall to do her prereqs and core classes. We will have three full time tutions. Yikes! Sometimes I...

  19. CCAC Fall 2011

    sewnmom replied to emilyjoy's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I estimate with the extra health care fees and the testing fee - if you are an Allegheny county resident - tuition will be in the area of $1489.26 - that is just an estimate. OH and that is based on...

  20. CCAC Fall 2011

    sewnmom replied to emilyjoy's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am going to do some serious studying this summer. After A and P I is over beginning of May, I am going to CLEP out of Hum Growth and Dev. I am going to start studying some medical terminology. I got...

  21. CCAC Fall 2011

    sewnmom replied to emilyjoy's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'm going to wait for the packet to come before I set anything up for appointments. My son has to take CPR for lifeguarding so I guess we will be doing a mother/son class! One of my nurse friends...

  22. CCAC Fall 2011

    sewnmom replied to emilyjoy's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Well my head is spinning today. I have been looking ahead to what I need to get. I was told by several of my nurse friends to only get the two required books (fundamentals and the nutrition book) and...

  23. CCAC Fall 2011

    sewnmom replied to emilyjoy's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The reason it was faster is they made a new position between the Nursing and Admission offices - Nursing Admissions Co-ordinator. She was the reason everything went so smoothly and quickly! Amber is...

  24. CCAC Fall 2011

    sewnmom replied to emilyjoy's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I got my letter today too! I got my first choice of Allegheny Day. I was told by advisors all along not to be discouraged if I didnt get in. My grades are good and I scored extremely high on the PAX...