I'm sure that it's probably waaaay to early for this thread, but I figured what the heck. I have all of my application documents just about ready for submission. Just need to add the self addressed postcard and my check.
My main concern though is my Eng I credit. I already have a BS in Biology. The school I attended rewarded me with the Eng I credit based solely on my ACT score. I was originally going to apply for the Spring 2009 class and as I was reviewing my transcripts, I notice that HCC had not given me credit for Eng I. I contacted the Dean of Student Services at the DM campus about it and he referred me to the Asst Dean. From there it pretty much got ugly. My transcript originally had it listed as CLEP credit but I didn't have any CLEP scores of course. I had transferred several times and was given credit every where I went with no questions asked. Not to mention that I actually already have a BS so you would think that I wouldn't have to worry about any of the general education courses. I told all of this to the Asst Dean and the reply that I got was that the original "college awarded the credit in an unorthodox manner and that it wasn't her fault that HCC had higher standards than the other institutions that I had transferred to." Her email pretty much told me to f off in a not so nice way. It didn't help that I gave her a piece of my mind after receiving such a response. *sigh*
I managed to get my original transcript updated so that it no longer says CLEP. It says "ACT score 28" instead. I had an updated copy sent to HCC along with a letter explaining the change, however HCC has yet to update anything. That was last August. Sooooooo, I will be trotting my happy butt in to see an advisor on Friday and praying like heck that they make the change and accept the credit. Because I already have my BS, I absolutely refuse to go back and take Eng I. I'm not happy at all with HCC's administrative staff, but because I can't find another true evening nursing program that doesn't cost an arm and a leg....I'm pretty much stuck with them. I can't afford to quit my job and go to school full time...if I could I would be doing USF's accelerated program instead. :)
Okay so I went out and did my shoe shopping, and I must say it was AGONIZING!!!!! I ended up getting the new Timberland Pro Renova slip on at Uniform City. They are more expensive then some $99 but they are comfy, have lots of support and where highly recommended by everyone I talked to so I went for it. I am so glad that part is over!
Okay so I went out and did my shoe shopping, and I must say it was AGONIZING!!!!! I ended up getting the new Timberland Pro Renova slip on at Uniform City. They are more expensive then some $99 but they are comfy, have lots of support and where highly recommended by everyone I talked to so I went for it. I am so glad that part is over!
I also bought the Timberland Pro Renova's a few weeks ago and really love the way they feel. I got mine through Sears because they were on sale with free shipping.
We will be moving to this area shortly and I wondered if anyone can tell me how many people they accept each term? Thanks and congrats to everyone that just got accepted!
Orientation is boring! You do drug tests the first morning (don't pee when you first get there). Other than that everything else is irrelevant. You can do CPR before; you just have to make sure it's CPR for healthcare workers and AHA approved. They gathered some people's cards at orientation for your "files". All the physical and immunizations/titers will be explained to you there. I left early the second day because I couldn't take it anymore lol.
DO NOT start studying now... spend time with you families and yourself. Have fun and relax!
The coorifice load is not that bad. If you have a million things going on then it'll probably suck, but you just have to read a little everyday. I'm at PC days, so if you guys can get Mrs. C then that's awesome. She's great!
Pregnancy isn't an issue. 2 girls were pregnant in my class, one already delivered. They won't allow you to be around patients with contact precautions in the hospital. You don't really do too much, but assess and take vitals. Everyone is really understanding, and if you do miss a clinical day you can make it up with another group :).
I bought 2 pairs of scrubs. I've only used 1. Make sure shoes are comfortable!! I do have undershirts. I'm very cold natured anyways. ICU and PCU floors can be very cold, but I found the undershirts to be fine.
Just be normal now. Trust me, you will turn into crazy nursing student robots. All you do is talk about nursing things and make your normal friends and family feel awkward... lol. MOST IMPORTANTLY: don't ever question yourself! The first 3 weeks of "clinicals" are in the lab, and until I got to the hospital I was constantly asking myself if I wanted to do this. It wasn't until I got there that I was completely confident in my abilities. Do not give up and do not doubt yourself!!!! You will get pooped on, you will get harassed and cursed out, you will feel dumb, you will get RNs to follow that hate you, you will cry, and you will feel overwhelmed; but you will love every second of it.
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Wow, it looks like I have missed a lot in the last couple of days!
Congrats to all of you who have gotten your appeals approved!!!!!!
Can't wait until orientation, less then two weeks now yayyyyy!