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Level 3 In the summer is too intense I strongly encourage you to make sure that is what you want. This program takes up ALOT of time when it's not crunched into a summer semester so if you have god aweful amounts to study do it, as long as you don't mind having zero social life . That's my advice to you. I know a lot who failed the summer course because it's time consuming

Good luck to all you newbies in level 1 tomorrow.

You take the TEAS test in the nursing testing center on the 2nd floor. You have to schedule it. It basically tests your knowledge from everything science, history, georgraphy, basic algebra and math, anatomy, etc. Don't freak out about it, it's just to help your instructor see where you need more help at that's all. For finerprinting, the administrator will approve it, don't worry too much about it..mine wasn't approved till 4 weeks into the semester and if you have something on your background, trust me you wont be able to start, they will make sure you are pulled from class till the issue is resolved, so don't freak out if it hasn't been checked off yet, during enrollment they have over 120 of them to process along with dealing with this and that and questions and answers and registrations. You get the point. My recommendation is, try to stay on top of things and read ahead IF you can. The tests are not easy. Level is the foundation for everything you do. If you don't build a solid foundation you will be behind. My suggestion is to start understanding and memorizing lab values because it will help you in clinicals and understanding the body a little more better. Another recommendation is, although I don't recommend the SPC book package, since I only used my FUNDAMENTALS book, if you want to know whats essential for level 1, its the FUNDAMENTALS Book, the NANDA book and I strongly suggest you buy a good physio/pathology book (you will need it) and buy the Basic fundamentals for success book. It will help you out for tests TREMENDOUSLY. The questions in that book are almost identical to what the test questions will look like. anyways if anyone has questions let me know.

I was at HealthSouth this semester and it was fun, the staff is awesome and helpful, and you learn a lot and get to play nurse for real with real life patients. Don't freak out, after the 2nd week you will be a pro at it, trust me, we all were nervous that first 2, 3 clinical days we started. Yes for the first 8 weeks, you are in class. The days are long and the lectures are tedious and some of them can put you to sleep. Recommend you read up on the powerpoints so when they go over stuff, it will reinforce what you read and it will help answer any questions that you may have. I worked 40 hours a week and studied my tail off. The tests are not easy. You HAVE TO use you critical thinking skills on each answer. there will be questions that sound like the right answer is infront of you but I am going to tell you this right now...READ THE QUESTION. I can't stress that enough. There may be 4 answers that are correct, and they all are.. but which one is more of a priority or more important or must be done first is where you use your skills. Let me know if you have anymore questions.

3.82 was mine

has anyone else registered their simchart yet?

check the ADN discussion board i posted a attachement response with the handbook HWY girl it was the 2013-2014 version so it was the updated version

course links are up on angel

Jennifer read my previous post on page 26 about the ATI signature thing. alj, you can wear regular clothes, you dont need to wear scrubs or anything. I am going tomorrow for the syllabus review.

no i got all mine

For the ATI testing signature proof, go to ATITESTING.COM and put in your username and password. click my results, click the report you want (the teas one , not the purchase report). Your results will come up. put your mouse of the top of the page and you will see a download option. just download and save the file to computer, than go to CP and upload that file. It worked for me and they accepted it. As far as TB thing, you have to show some documentation you had it done, it doesnt have to be a form or anything filled out. just results and date it was done. The classes havent reported yet to ANGEL Highway girl. However there is a notice on the login page that says "when reporting for clinicals, show up at 7am for days and 3pm for evening" not 6am and 2pm as the courses are listed on MYSPC for start times Also there was a email that just posted on angel that said THE FOLLOWING IS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING CERTIFIED PROFILE!!! Your instructor will need a "COMPLIANT" To-Do list at the beginning of the semester, prior to your attending clinicals. Instructions for printing To-Do Lists are found on Angel Commons under Lessons, CertifiedBackground.com. Any requirement that is due for renewal during the semester (will show as "OVERDUE" after the due date or "INCOMPLETE" prior to the due date) MUST be updated on or prior to the renewal date in order for you to be permitted in clinicals. According to our contracts with the health care facilities, all requirements must be kept current during the semester in order for you to attend clinicals so, any "OVERDUE" or "REJECTED" item needs to be taken care of ASAP in order for you to be permitted to attend clinicals. Any "INCOMPLETE" item will be coming up for renewal within the next 60 days and will need attention. An Assessment of Health Status form is only necessary as an annual renewal of your Physical. A NEW Health History and Physical (trip to the doctor) is only necessary upon admission to the program and annually if there are major changes in your health as shown on the Assessment of Health Status form. Pay attention to the due dates on the alerts. Annual flu shots are not due until 9/1 each year. Upon receipt of the flu shot, load the documentation in Certified. A flu shot declination is also an option with the requirement of wearing a mask while on the clinical site during flu season. Documentation of the annual flu shot or decination must be loaded in Certified by your first clinical after 9/1. For students who are not in their first semester ---- Due to some updates to the program, student Health History and Physical and/or Assessment of Health Status forms may have been deleted from the appropriate requirement in your account and need to be reloaded. If your Health History and Physical requirement was previously "Complete" but now shows as "OVERDUE", your Health History and Physical form should be found in your "Document Center" and be easily loaded back into the appropriate requirement. Attached is a detailed list of the Clinical Requirements for Certified Profile which is also on Angel Commons. If you have any problems with Certified Profile-Clinical Requirements, please feel free to call, email or stop by my office. Have a great semester! Thanks,

I went to the clearwater campus (you can go to any campus with financial aid). I spoke to Alice Marks and she told me i can email her my book list (from angel) along with a receipt from the bookstore showing you ordered the supplies that shows the total. Her email is [email protected] @highwaygirl Wow i cant believe your insurance doesnt cover it. mine covered the TB tests, the TDAP shot and my complete blood work for the other immunizations to show what I am immune to (the only thing that showed i was not immuned to was the HEP B so i declined it for now but am planning on starting the 3 series soon just incase). @Jennifer, you can get BP buff, i got mine off amazon for like 20 bucks or so. the bookstore sells one for like 35 but there are cheaper options out there, just make sure its the manual one you inflate yourself not an automatic one. CVS has one for like 20 bucks. Mine was a standard size adult arm cuff. Fingerprints, like nblue said, whenever they get to it, its not important its just they have alot of applicants and they are waiting to see who is getting in, who isn't passing based on backgrounds, etc, just get the scan done and you are done for that requirement. For those that are wondering, clinicals dont start for 8 weeks into the semester so you have time to get them done, just dont wait till the last second. I have to go get my second TB test done this week. Got my TEAS test tomororw....

You will always encounter arrogant and idiot people in your journey/career. Natural stupidity will never beat artificial intelligence.

Sorry meant the DAVIS package (which includes the TABERS) and the prentice package