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The instructors told us during the 2pm orientation that we should bring paper, recorder, and a pen/pencil.

I have to say this orientation, for me, went better and was more useful. I also just checked blackboard, and my instructors are starting to upload stuff. So I would totally check it out because some have the schedule for the course posted and could be used to get a head start on.

That is good to hear! And yes it has just flown by. I still have to get my books and tote. I have to wait until the book voucher is put on because I don't have the funds else wise. But hopefully that will be pretty soon. Yeah I am going to it as well. I am not sure if it will be the morning or afternoon one though. I do find it interesting that it is only being held at Metro this time. As for being ready, I don't know if I could answer that. lol

Well we are all down to the wire. 2 weeks from Monday we will be starting. How is everybody doing on getting stuff ready? Anybody going to the additional orientation next week?

Congrats all!! I also start on August 25th!

I am right here with you all. I start next month and I am excited to get started but nervous as well. The major test for me is making sure I am well organized and creating a good study plan.

That's what I figured. I was just making sure they really didn't require us to be in like a dress shirt or polo at all times.

"Day 1. She thought she knew!"

Associate had it right. I didn't read it fully just yet but I will be sure to at least start planning within the next week or so. I was reading through the handbook on the uniform because I have to get ready to go grab my stuff within the 2 weeks. So I never noticed but we have to dress business casual in lab and class? It says jeans are allowed but have to be neat. I just don't remember them saying it had to be business casual, just look neat and presentable.

I knew I should have expanded on that. They posted that we need to be ready with our math and some stuff I have looked up on my own. A lot of articles and past nursing students have mentioned that getting ahead on your reading will help tons. So it was just personal interest readings that I came up with that.

Im out in Lorain County and I know the hospitals around me do both. Either you are a Patient Care Assistance or Certified Nursing Assistant. I am curious about the option to take the test as well though. I see that there is a form that Tri-C can sign to give your permission to test once the basic patient care and disease prevention classes are completed. If I am correct, this would make you eligible after the first semester right?

Anybody else know when the book funds will became available? I know they changed the last few semesters to a week prior but with everything I am showing, it seems like we really should have our books at least a few weeks prior to starting. Anybody else have an opinion on this?

I haven't gotten the chance to work on it just yet. Hopefully I'll have it finished on my end asap.

Awesome! That was originally my first choice but since I work as well I had to choose a weekend. I went with Hillcrest.

It went well for me. I'm waiting for registration as I am in the night program. The semester is already getting so close!!