Biscuits&Cheese

Who has applied to CTC for Fall 2015 ASN? I noticed last year's group on allnurses, and I thought I'd start us off with a thread for Fall 2015 hopefuls.

For some of my clinicals, I have to get up at 0430. I get out of bed as soon as I hear the alarm - whether I'm awake or not! I can always trick myself to "5 more minutes" if given the chance - so I don't give myself that chance. I also have back up...

Congrats everyone that got accepted!! You've worked incredibly hard to get here. Take a moment to soak that in. Prepare to get on an entirely different kind of crazy train than the one you took to get where you are! JFS476 - I sent you an email re:...

Well, it turned out the vaginal birth was uncomplicated (mom delivered baby out in two big pushes), but the neonate did have some serious issues my partner and I had to address. Overall, a success! Next Wednesday, I have another OB SIM. Everyone has...

nothing to see here... move along

I remember vividly being in your place! I wanted to get my hands on as much info as possible. Summer semester has started for the seniors - 2 days in and we are all behind. I have to get ready to deliver a SIM baby next Wednesday!

Last year, our fundamentals book was an ebook package with online components that we needed for assignments. No way around buying it that I remember. You will also receive ATI books. There should be a drug book too. In addition, I would suggest to ...

In regards to the nursing program following regular school calendar: Yes, they do follow the regular school calendar. However, there is a slight possibility that something random could occur - like a makeup day for clinical for a whole group.

Be proud of your accomplishments! There is no need for you to compromise your excellent patient care and sense of professional ambition to satisfy others who are complacent. Keep being a leader. Perhaps you will be able to mentor in the future and p...

How would it be if you brought all the bath stuff in, ready to go. And said, "I thought we'd give you a bath this evening, ok?" Sometimes patients seem to not want to bother anyone (but don't take the initiative to do anything on their own either.) I...

Start searching around for possible nursing school interview questions, and then practice what you want to say out loud. Dress professionally for the interview. Eye contact is your friend. Have a question or two prepared to ask the interviewers. Some...

I finally read through the comments in this thread all the way through. I'm so excited for you all! I remember not being able to think of much of anything the last summer except the mystery of nursing school. I wanted to know every little piece of i...

Looking back, I want to point out that the Foundations class will be for the "junior" nursing class. That Adult Health II class is what is often referred to as Med-Surg 2. That will be our senior class.

JFS - Do not put any stock into what banner says about class times and days. They have to give Banner "something", but it is by no means your actual schedule. So for everyone, do not make any commitments to anyone until you get the official schedule ...

Hello all!! I'm Patricia and am in the current cohort graduating in December 2016! So excited to see you all here! Good luck to each of you!

I'm not sure. I hope we can be put into groups that make carpooling easier. i live in Woodstock. Anyone else out my way?

LD, I know that was a nerve wracking wait for you! Congratulations!!

Crossing my fingers for you, LD!

Lots of congratulations to go around!! Now, we have to play another waiting game for orientation to roll around. I have so many questions!

I'm sorry to hear that. Good luck on your other interview. :)

I just received my acceptance letter on today's mail!

I'm excited to meet you all, Philly, at the orientation. (I'm thinking positively. I'm choosing not to worry about the answer that is two whole weeks away.) Any my suggestions or tips for us while we wait? The next items on my to-do list is to finish...

Yeh, they teach that poker face in interviewing school for sure!

I agree with you! Just give it your best everyone!

Did they mention the time frame for the move?