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  1. Merritt ADN 2013

    heartdrop replied to Confusedd's topic in California Nursing

    first semester is two parts. the first nine weeks is the theory "bootcamp" you have Fundamentals lecture 8am-12, skill lab (pm), and Drug dosage on Wed. Tests were on Friday for this last...

  2. Merritt ADN 2013

    heartdrop replied to Confusedd's topic in California Nursing

    Lynn, I would assume that you'd be using the 8th Ed of Perry & Potter, though it is not definite.... I would wait for orientation, it's only a week from today. There will be used books for sale...

  3. Merritt ADN 2013

    heartdrop replied to Confusedd's topic in California Nursing

    Hi @kidzpastorlynn, I have just graduated from this progam and what you heard is true: the summer bridge program IS important to take and it takes A LOT of discipline to get through it. It will...

  4. Merritt College Fall 2012

    heartdrop replied to DisneyDreamer's topic in California Nursing

    after you've updated your profile, click on the "My Purchases & Payments" and enter the Payment code and Class code that was given to you at Orientation. after that you'll be able to make your...

  5. Merritt College Fall 2012

    heartdrop replied to DisneyDreamer's topic in California Nursing

    the 18 chapters covered for our first test were: -the client & healthcare envronment -critical thinking in nursing -activity/rest&sleep/hygiene -urinary & bowel elimination -skin...

  6. Merritt College Fall 2012

    heartdrop replied to DisneyDreamer's topic in California Nursing

    So this was from our reading list/schedule. I dont have the exact titles of the chapters because I no longer have the Fundamentals book, however this will most likely be what you will cover as well....

  7. Merritt College Fall 2012

    heartdrop replied to DisneyDreamer's topic in California Nursing

    we used the 7th edition and the book that you guys have is the 8th edition make sure the chapters line

  8. Merritt College Fall 2012

    heartdrop replied to DisneyDreamer's topic in California Nursing

    Our uniforms are from Dove. They come in zippered or button form, we will have some uniforms at the raffle as

  9. Merritt College Fall 2012

    heartdrop replied to DisneyDreamer's topic in California Nursing

    Nursing Notes can be useful. the second page wouldn't scan clearly but it goes over Tier 1 & 2 of the CDC

  10. Merritt College Fall 2012

    heartdrop replied to DisneyDreamer's topic in California Nursing

    I have the Med-surg ebook and I don't like it much. We didn't have the option for ebooks, however our class as a general consensus prefers actual text

  11. Merritt College Fall 2012

    heartdrop replied to DisneyDreamer's topic in California Nursing

    I too purchased my books through amazon and saved a lot of money doing so. And the bundle doesn't include the recommended books.

  12. Merritt College Fall 2012

    heartdrop replied to DisneyDreamer's topic in California Nursing

    the summer program is great for several reasons: 1. discipline: for those who need that push to work/read when you have the propensity to slack on your own. 2. critical thinking: you will...

  13. Merritt College ADN 2011

    heartdrop replied to GetThere's topic in California Nursing

    Yes, we used Perry & Potter Fundamentals 7th edition 2008. good

  14. Merritt College Fall 2012

    heartdrop replied to DisneyDreamer's topic in California Nursing

    510-434-3930 is the ADN answering machine, I called it just a moment ago and you can leave a message. You can try replying to the email they used to send out information:

  15. Merritt College Fall 2012

    heartdrop replied to DisneyDreamer's topic in California Nursing

    This might be a good time to mention to make an appointment with your doctor. there are health documentation you need for the program and they are very specific to what you need. you will need: a...

  16. Merritt College Fall 2012

    heartdrop replied to DisneyDreamer's topic in California Nursing

    I don't recall getting a schedule at orientation, that was later mailed to us shortly before the fall started. it looks like there might be a shift in the schedule according to the Merritt Fall...

  17. Merritt College Fall 2012

    heartdrop replied to DisneyDreamer's topic in California Nursing

    They'll give all the information for that class and the required materials at

  18. Merritt College Fall 2012

    heartdrop replied to DisneyDreamer's topic in California Nursing

    The summer class is a face paced program that will get you prepared for Fundamentals. You will read the book, and other books like the Hogan R&R, and DDC. Do practice questions and get tested on...

  19. Merritt College Fall 2012

    heartdrop replied to DisneyDreamer's topic in California Nursing

    You should study the "Dosage Calculations" by Gloria Pickar 8th edition, i don't think they will be changing the book for this incoming semester and you'll find out for sure on orientation June 5th....

  20. Merritt College Fall 2012

    heartdrop replied to DisneyDreamer's topic in California Nursing

    Hello c/o '14, I am entering my second year as well, with Chris SN. there was a question about having to retake DDC if you already took it at CCC: you will have to retake it or have to test out. I...

  21. Merritt College ADN 2011

    heartdrop replied to GetThere's topic in California Nursing

    Hey ThatGuy, There are a lot of things you can do: refine your individual study habits, get organized, find a study group, do practice Nclex questions wherever you can find them, pay attention to what...

  22. Merritt College ADN 2011

    heartdrop replied to GetThere's topic in California Nursing

    as a student who stuck with it, I'm doing good... better than okay. I am enjoying it. However, It is and can be frustrating and ridiculous at times, but I am striving and getting there. my...

  23. Merritt College ADN 2011

    heartdrop replied to GetThere's topic in California Nursing

    Hey there... getting things done, got my books and going to start reading soon. I'll be attending the summer course on the 20th as well, hope to see you all there. Is agelinayum confirmed for a...

  24. Merritt College ADN 2011

    heartdrop replied to GetThere's topic in California Nursing

    I am on the other side of that 30-40 minute drive... I live near

  25. Merritt College ADN 2011

    heartdrop replied to GetThere's topic in California Nursing

    I have about the same commute dreamnurse511, where do you