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Hey nurses, I had a quick question about the WGU program: Is anyone able to provide a list of books that are used for the program? I'm trying to buy some of the books prior to class (use some 2022 CE funds before they expire), I know the ebook is included in the courses but I adamantly hate ebooks. I tried getting a list of books from the school but they weren't able to help me out until further in my registration process. This is a list of some of the courses I'll be taking: D236 Pathophysiology Applied Healthcare Statistics Interprofessional Communication and Leadership in Healthcare Intrapersonal Leadership and Professional Growth Scholarship in Nursing Practice Information Technology in Nursing Practice Organizational Systems and Healthcare Transformation Comprehensive Health Assessment Healthcare Policy and Economics Global and Population Health Emerging Professional Practice Thanks in advance!

So exactly how long have those nursing students been working on their care plans?

"You know Jim, we could make some extra cash this fall opening a haunted house through this extra room"

It's not worth it Jim, let's head to the physicians break room. That actually gets some use.

They say this is the year they finally budget for a break nurse. I'll believe it when I see it.

Of course this is standard practice before surgery! Now just don't leave your neck too exposed.

I understand wanting to make sure people aren't breaking HIPPA but these microphones are a bit ridiculous.

I wanted to be sure you could wash that hospital smell off right when you walked in the door.

Today must be Dr. Miller's first day back from paternity leave.

It's not every day you see a patient run IN to a psych ward.

Thanks RN403! Yeah I was planning on paying close attention to the drugs that I come across but I wanted to see what to focus on prior to my first clinical. Thanks for the heads-up. I'll check out that app MurseH, thanks!

Hey everyone, I'm in my third quarter and I'll be starting my hospital clinicals next week! I was wondering what the top 10-20 drugs I should make sure I'm the most familiar with prior to the clinical. Thank you in advance!

Thanks for all the help! I haven't asked my instructors their suggestions yet but we're on break now and I was going to in person when we get back. Some of the resources we have through the program are a bit all over the place on the material so I was trying to find something more concise (preferably online).

I'm probably a glutton for punishment (I am in nursing school so that's definitely true) but I was wondering what would be helpful to get a jump on studying for the NCLEX while in nursing school. I just finished the first quarter so although I know 150% more than I did before starting the program, I'm certainly far from having the full knowledge to take the test. Any assistance would be helpful! On a side-note, I do plan on purchasing the Saunder's review book (6th edition I believe) so I will have that as another resource. Thanks in advance!

I'm in the program as well @jdcline03! I haven't heard anything beyond the offer and then the confirmation that they received my acceptance. I've been considering emailing the nursing admissions coordinator to find out what our next step is but didn't want to bug them if they're still sorting things out...

We're on the quarter system, ends mid-December (I think) then winter quarter from Jan-March and spring quarter from March-June(ish)

I wonder if now would be a good time to let her know nursing school starts next week?

I found out on the same day (July 25th) and start on September 29th! What school did you get into MrsSmith?? I got into Lake Washington Tech in Kirkland, WA

I also applied to this program, good luck to all of us! Where else have people applied/plan to apply. I applied to Bellevue College and plan on applying to Lake Washington IT as well as Tacoma CC (providing that they actually have a program/post their application soon!)

Thanks! Yeah that's the only one I applied to this quarter. If I don't get in then I'm just going to save up a bit more money and apply for several in the Fall.

Well I just sent my application to LWIT today! I have been speaking with a number of people at my work (I work at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance) including nurses and NPs regarding that certification. It sounds like many hiring managers (at least in the Seattle area) aren't so picky about the national certification but they do look for students that are going to pursue RN to BSN programs. That is another thing to consider when looking at these programs, I've heard it's much easier to secure a job if you are already enrolled in an RN to BSN program. Just another thing to think about!

Where did you find out they are accredited jaycam? I corresponded with the admissions counselor and knew they were working on it but never heard they got it.

Hey Kristiesin, I was wondering if you found out anything after attending the information session...I have attended one already but didn't ask about the accreditation. Based on a number of different factors, LWIT is currently the only school I plan on applying to this Spring (Shoreline due to the competitiveness: similar grades as you mentioned, Tacoma CC has discontinued their Spring program, and I failed to attend a nursing information session for Everett CC in due time...) and I hope to not have to wait until the fall to begin school. Any further information would be helpful!

I know that Washington IT and Shoreline are both on the points system but I'm not sure about Everett. There are a few of them that start Winter and Spring (some possibly Summer too?) but I personally missed out on the Fall applications.

Hey everyone, I'm going to be applying to a few schools this coming winter and was wondering what the difficulty of acceptance was like, the difficulty of the program and what type of work (if any) current or previous students have had. I am applying to Lake Washington IT, Tacoma CC, Shoreline CC and Everett CC. I'm also considering working as a CNA during the program, just completed my certification class but need to take the test. Any information on these programs would be greatly appreciated!