DeAnnaDanley

I am starting the ADN program here at Trident Tech. I am really hoping that I can still use the hardback books because I had several of them lined up to borrow to try to save some money as it is really adding up! And thanks for the info on the 2 step PPD!

So, my nursing classes start this Fall at Trident Technical College in SC. Over the past few months, we have been informed of several new requirements and changes to the nursing program. 1. Our shot record is no longer an accepted form of proof for vaccinations. We have to have titers drawn and show immunity - MMR, Hep B, Varicella. Now, I have had all the vaccinations at required and recorded, but the immunity was lower than the required for the "red measles". I had to get a booster shot, and now I have to wait and have another titer drawn in a few weeks. And when did they start a 2 shot series for the PPD test?? 2. They have just come out with information that we will be starting to use "e-books" for classes. I am not very pleased with this change, as I HATE using e-books for anything other than pleasure reading. A few other students have also expressed their displeasure with this turn of events. If anyone has any tips for using "e-books" PLEASE let me know!!

I think it would depend on what kind of job you have and how the nursing program is set up. I am a paramedic, so I have some flexibility with my schedule. I work night shift from 6pm to 6am, 3 nights one week and 4 nights the next week. I have already looked at the schedules for the nursing classes I will be taking, starting in the fall. Class generally starts around 8a and clinicals begin at 7a. Fortunately, I have a wonderful husband who is very supportive and great with money, so we have arranged things over the past year to allow for me to drop from full-time work to part-time work while I am in school if needed. So, it all depends on the schedule and your support system!

I just turned 30 a few months ago. I have finally broken down and am starting my nursing courses in Fall of this year. I have been a paramedic/EMT for 15 years now and it was time to move to a higher paying, better hours job.