Amber89

Everything will be submitted online and the official due date is Aug.18th. They didn't give us anything to fill out during orientation. The only thing you need to bring is a signed copy of your VECHES waiver agreement. You will find this in your admission email. Hope this helps

I'm doing nights at HealthSouth. Looks like we are all taking different routes lol. I'm almost done with the checklist, just need to get my CPR certification and the TDAP booster.

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Oh okay, I didn't know the results were going to take that long lol. Thought it was 3-5 days. Anyways, just glad I got it done and out of the way

I opted for the TB blood test (single IGRA: QuantiFERON) instead of the skin test. Looks like it would take forever to get results from the one that requires 2 steps.

You're welcome! I actually bought mine on amazon. You can buy them at Scubs N Stuff, but I found them much cheaper online. Here is the link: Amazon.com: 3M Littmann Lightweight II S.E. Stethoscope, Black Tube, 28 inch, 245: Industrial & Scientific

I don't think it really matters what brand or color you buy. Just as long as it's a decent stethoscope because we'll be using it for our exams. I bought the 3M Littmann lightweight version in lilac.

Somewhere in my email it states that too, so no worries!

Thank you! I got mine at 2:15 PM

I got in too! Congratulations to those who were accepted and praying that everyone remaining gets in as well ♡

I'm doing great over here! Just keeping busy until July 1st! I seriously can't believe how fast time is passing. We have exactly one month to go! I'm also going on a long vacation. I think we desperately need one before nursing starts lol. Hope you all have an amazing summer and Good luck to the ones taking summer classes.

Thank you! I'm not too worried; however, you never know these days, somthing could happen. I've heard that it's much harder to get into the fall than spring. Theres definitely pros and cons with taking day/night classes. At least you'll get the summers off! It's nice to have a long break.

So happy that this semester has finally ended! I finished all of my prereqs, and applied to the program with 70 points! If I'm accepted, I would go with the night courses. You graduate a semester early and you get to sleep in lol. I decided to take the summer off, just to relax and not worry about deadlines. I know we'll have plenty of those in nursing. Can't wait until July 1st!

Thanks for clarifying that..lol.. I thought they replaced the reading test with that exam. I actually took this course my first semester. It was super easy and useful.

What's the CGS exam? Is this a new requirement for the nursing program? I'm confused, sorry.

Of course! I originally used my phone too, but like you, it was taking up all my storage lol. Here is the link for the recorder: Amazon.com: eBoTrade Digital Audio Voice Recorder / Dictaphone / MP3 Player -8GB / 65

I use a voice recorder and it has been so helpful! I would definitely recommend using one during the program . I actually got a really nice one from amazon - it's awesome! If you're still looking for a good recorder let me know. I think I'm most nervous about starting clinicals. I don't work in the field yet, so having that initial exposure to the hospital is going to be a little intimidating and nerve-racking. But, I'm sure with time it will get easier.

Hey peachez, I believe there is only 20 questions, so it should only take you half an hour to 45 mins. To complete. But honestly, it took me an hour to complete the reading test (slow reader).. it all depends on how fast you can read the passages.

Haha let me revise that: finish line for our prerequisites! It took me two years to finish my prerequisites due to having to take all of the developmental courses before the actual courses for nursing. BUT! I'm glad I did it and I cannot wait to start the nursing journey:up:

Hi, Rick! And congratulations, we're almost to the finish line! I spoke to an advisor regarding the time we have to apply, and he assured me that we have plenty of time as they start looking at the applications May 16th. Our grades (like you stated) will post may 5th. Good luck to you:nurse:

Thanks smw! My friend recently had orientation and they still don't do the TEAS test. Very happy about that

That's a great idea :) I think it's an online course too, so it shouldn't be too inconvenient for you. I'll have to look into that TEAS book as well. Even though I passed the reading test, I still struggled a bit. So I think that book can help prepare me too because there's a lot of reading in nursing lol

I haven't heard anything about the TEAS test in orientation yet. But I have a friend that's starting nursing school in the spring. I'll have to ask her about that and get back to you. Were you able to retake the reading test?

All I know is that it's an adaptive exam. Each answer determines the next question.

The pert reading test is different than the reading accuplacer for nursing. The passages are much shorter and only 20 questions. Good luck to you