Rio Hondo College ADN Spring 2020

[dnk11]

Hey everyone! I thought I'd open this forum for those of us applying to Rio Hondo. Applications are right around the corner and it would be great to use this as a means of communication. Feel free to post, ask questions, or respond. I hope to hear from you!

[dodgers564]

17 hours ago, nursesrit said:

To Everyone,

I accessed the Rio Hondo College website. Even though we have not been "officially accepted yt since our CastleBranch has to be reviewed and cleared, here is the LVN to RN course information:

ADN 075 - LVN Trans/ADN Prog

2.5 Credits

CRN #36061

Nursing Professor-Monique Velasco

***On Mondays only!

From 07:30 am - 12:00 pm, Science Room #202

From 01:00 pm - 04:25 pm, Science Room # 204

I don't know if we have to attend both sessions all day. Or, if the class is split into 1/2. Where maybe 8 people attend 07:30 am - 12:00 pm. And, the other 8 people attend 01:00 pm - 04:25 pm. We will find out soon. Has anybody received their nursing uniforms yet? Thanks ?

Think it’s all day and it’s a break for lunch

[Chels]

Hello,

Has anyone purchased their books ?

[dnk11]

@Chels I've only purchased the uniform so far. I keep hearing mixed opinions about buying textbooks. I know they say that we'll use them throughout the entire program but apparently those used in the first semester are not as heavily relied on as say those pertaining to med/surg, pharm, etc. They only offer you a fraction of what you bought them for when you try to sell them back. So renting may be a better option. The coursepoint is likely mandatory. I'd like to see the syllabus before I start purchasing anything because at this point we don't know if we're allowed to have tablets or computers in lecture. That will likely dictate whether I spend on the hardcopy or pdf versions of the textbooks.

[nursesrit]

On 12/21/2019 at 11:56 AM, Lauren Renee said:

Hi everyone so I wanted to if anybody could help me out. So I need to get. TD is booster and I cannot find anyone that does it they all just do the t dap not even my dr. I spoke with roxanna and via e mail and she corrected me saying I need the TD booster when I said my dr has the t dap. I would have thought that getting another t dap would be okay my dr said they don’t do boosters they just give the t dap every ten year as did cvs Walgreens and rite aid. I tried to clarify with her if I could get the tdap vaccine from my dr but she did not write back and I believe they’re off until the 2nd. If anyone knows where I can get a td booster please let me know thank you!

On 12/26/2019 at 6:18 PM, nursesrit said:

To Everyone,

I accessed the Rio Hondo College website. Even though we have not been "officially accepted yt since our CastleBranch has to be reviewed and cleared, here is the LVN to RN course information:

ADN 075 - LVN Trans/ADN Prog

2.5 Credits

CRN #36061

Nursing Professor-Monique Velasco

***On Mondays only!

From 07:30 am - 12:00 pm, Science Room #202

From 01:00 pm - 04:25 pm, Science Room # 204

I don't know if we have to attend both sessions all day. Or, if the class is split into 1/2. Where maybe 8 people attend 07:30 am - 12:00 pm. And, the other 8 people attend 01:00 pm - 04:25 pm. We will find out soon. Has anybody received their nursing uniforms yet? Thanks ?

I have not purchased my books yet. I have a friend of mine who is in the 2nd year of the LVN to ADN Program. She said Rio Hondo College charges too much for nursing books. She ordered her books from Amazon. Way cheaper and free shipping.

[nursesrit]

Does anyone from the LVN to ADN Program know which Nursing Fundamental book will we be using?

Is it:

1. Lebon, Lippincott, Williams, Wilkins, Lynn, & Taylor

(Fund Nursing w/SG & CoursePoint)...SG = Study Guide

Edition: 9th

ISBN: 9781975140892

Author Lippincott-Williams & Wilkins

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Price $328.28

OR

2. Lebon, Lippincott, Williams, Wilkins, Lynn, & Taylor

(Fund of Nursing w/CoursePoint Access)

Edition: 9th

ISBN: 9781975141431

Author Taylor

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Price $300.49

***These prices are from the Rio Hondo College bookstore.

[Chels]

On 12/28/2019 at 11:56 AM, dnk11 said:

@Chels I've only purchased the uniform so far. I keep hearing mixed opinions about buying textbooks. I know they say that we'll use them throughout the entire program but apparently those used in the first semester are not as heavily relied on as say those pertaining to med/surg, pharm, etc. They only offer you a fraction of what you bought them for when you try to sell them back. So renting may be a better option. The coursepoint is likely mandatory. I'd like to see the syllabus before I start purchasing anything because at this point we don't know if we're allowed to have tablets or computers in lecture. That will likely dictate whether I spend on the hardcopy or pdf versions of the textbooks.

perfect, thank you! I was thinking the same thing. can't wait to meet you all in january ?

[dnk11]

just received my uniform. anyone else?

[Chels]

28 minutes ago, dnk11 said:

just received my uniform. anyone else?

I received an email saying I will receive my uniform tomorrow !

[Chels]

I received my uniform today. We should be registering for classes soon right ?

[nursesrit]

I have not received the 2 uniforms I have paid for yet. So far, no word yet about the LVN to ADN Program. I am going to Rio Hondo College tomorrow on Jan. 9th to speak with one of my academic counselors. After that, I will swing by the Department of Nursing and ask for an update. I will let you know what I find out. As far as I know at this time, the LVN to ADN (LVN Transition to ADN/Nursing Fundamentals class) begins on March 28, 2020.

[dodgers564]

5 hours ago, nursesrit said:

I have not received the 2 uniforms I have paid for yet. So far, no word yet about the LVN to ADN Program. I am going to Rio Hondo College tomorrow on Jan. 9th to speak with one of my academic counselors. After that, I will swing by the Department of Nursing and ask for an update. I will let you know what I find out. As far as I know at this time, the LVN to ADN (LVN Transition to ADN/Nursing Fundamentals class) begins on March 28, 2020.

Yeah I haven’t heard anything either. It sure when they’re sending add codes

[nursesrit]

Hi Everyone,

I went to Rio Hondo College today and stopped by the Dept. of Nursing. I spoke with Ms. Roxanna Gomez. She stated we should be receiving an email by next week confirming our CRN # number for our "LVN to ADN Transition Course."

As far as uniforms go, Rio Hondo's Dept. of Nursing is not in charge of that. I called Vista Uniform today, and the lady stated our nursing uniforms are being shipped out. Some people have already received them. If you have not received your nursing uniform, then call Vista Uniforms at office phone number [phone]. Has anyone purchased their nursing shoes yet? They need to be white and made of leather material. It is recommended nursing shoes are slip resistant. Skechers? Nurse Mates?