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Candygyrl, I'm in my first year of three at The Christ Nursing College - Cincinnati, OH. My advice to you: apply for a PCA position in ICU. You'll get to know the staff -- more importantly, they will get to know YOU. Many of my fellow nursing students are working part-time at the hospital. Me, personally, I'm giving 100% attention to nursing school. So, I guess it is just preference. Gemstar

Regarding your "old" credits -- I would contact: Vicki Gaffney @ The Christ College - Asst. Dean or, Fred Wingham @ The Christ College - Registrar. They will know the answer -- I'm not certain. My English credits were not accepted -- they were too old. So, I took English I, II, and III at Cincinnati State. Also, I had to take Chemistry and Biology before I applied. Again, Vicki and Fred will know exactly what you need. They are really very caring people and very helpful.

Dear Amanda, You will enjoy meeting Sandy Millward -- she is the Assistant A&P Professor. If you have any A&P questions -- she's your go to person! QUESTION: Which Track? I took Track D for the following reasons: 1) The classes are THUR & MON. 2) I like the Professors: Bolt, Kowel and McFadden. QUESTION: Two or Three year program I am in the three year program. I started last year as a two year students, then switched to the three year track. So, when clinicals begin in August, I'll be starting my second year at the school. I'm so glad I did it this way. QUESTION: Medical Supplies I went to Allheart.com for my nursing supplies (they seemed cheaper to me). After you register for your classes, you'll go to e-campus.com to buy your school books. That is where you will find a list of the required medical equipment. I purchased: 1 Stethoscope 1 blood pressure cuff 1 nursing clipboard chart 1 pin-light 1 Gate Belt QUESTION: Purchasing PALM That is a question for one of the nursing instructors. My recommendation: Drive-up to the school, stop-in and ask to speak with anyone of the clinical instructors that might be available. It's also a nice way to introduce yourself to the instructors and get to know them!!! They can tell you if a PALM would be helpful. Hey, let me know what they say!! QUESTION: Can I work? Yes -- we just had the HR Personnel stop by two weeks ago. They said they have a special code for Christ Nursing Students. It identifies us as Christ Nursing Students. Call HR at Christ HOSPITAL and they can tell you. WOW! I think I'll stop here or this is going to become a book!!! See ya, Renee

4-23-08 Dear Amanda, Congratulations! You will always remember this time in your life. I am a current student at Christ and I dearly love the school. The professors are very caring people. The school is small, which means you'll make friends quicker. You will really enjoy your time at Christ. If you need any books cheap -- let me know. Renee

I'll be submitting my application to Christ in 2007. I'm currently working on my prerequisite classes. I completed Algebra and I'm working on Chemistry. I'll be taking Biology next. I'm in Anderson Township.

Dear Dawn, My brother passed away of brain cancer 2/11/05. Good Samaritan Hospital -- Oncology Department helped us from 2000 - 2005. I am not a nurse, but from a patient/family perspective, LOVE THEM. If you can. Greet them with a smile and a joke. Take the time to hold their hand. Each time you see them, remember, but for the grace of God, it could be you or your family member. My brother and I were so lucky to be cared for by Good Sam. They loved him all the way through to the end. They laughed and cried with us. I'll never forget them. I pray God will bless each of them forever. Sorry if this sounded too serious, but, just wanted you to know, you will make a difference. GOD BLESS!