San Joaquin Delta College ADN Spring 2017

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Hey guys and gals. I noticed there wasn't a thread for people applying to the Delta Nursing program for Spring 2017, yet, so I thought I'd start one. This is a good place to talk to one another to post/share information about the application process and your experiences and/or questions. Good luck everyone!

Hey everyone! Congratulations for making it into the program. I'm a semester ahead of y'all so if you have any questions feel free to ask away.

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Hey @mgomez81 could you tell us what to expect and what it's like the first semester? Also what are clinicals like? Thanks!

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Its very fast paced. The first few weeks will be filled with these workbook exercises that have to be completed before skills lab and lectures but those will lighten up in ADN 02. ADN 01 is mostly just the theory behind nursing and isn't too bad. ADN 02 is more meat and potatoes of nursing as we are finally getting into the systems of the body and the pathophysiology behind it all. Its much more interesting than adn 01 but the reading is even more intense. Clinicals are by far my favorite. For ADN 01 you are mostly doing CNA type work but in ADN 02 we are signed off on more skills like NG tubes, foleys, glucose sticks, trach suctioning, passing meds. Most of us still havent had the opportunity to actually perform the skills that we are signed off on but at least we are able to if necessary. The program is really intense...

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What do the workbook exercises consist of? Also is there anything extra we can do to prepare for the first semester! Thanks

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The workbook exercises in the beginning are mostly critical thinking exercises. Have you registered yet for classes? There really isnt much that you can do until you have your books and your instructor has posted the syllabus. Once your instructor posts the assigned readings get a jump on those. Also, you should plan on signing up for the study skills class (eng 33) with Ms. Marta. Its all online with the exception of 4 days which is before the semester begins. She goes over a lot of things to help prep you for the program. I saw the list of instructors for yall and im excited for you. Not sure if it will be changing prior to the semester beginning but as of right now suffice it to say that im a tiny bit jealous ;) . Your instructors are pretty awesome.

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FYI first semester is super expensive. I think i spent around $1500 on books and supplies. ATI alone is $611 so be prepared for that.

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I haven't registered for classes yet my register date is dec1 :(. Do you feel like the eng 33 course is helpful? I'm soooo glad to hear that we have great professors going into our first semester. I'm ready to register and get my books, hopefully tomorrow I'm going to head up to the school.

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I wasnt planning on taking that class but Im glad that I did because its been really helpful. It's also 2 credits which will make you full time if you are receiving financial aid. Start looking online for your books as its cheaper than the bookstore. I highly recommend the nurse's pocket guide but you might want to wait and see. We were able to download an app called nursing central that has that book as well as a drug guide and many other really helpful resources but some clinical sites dont allow you to use your phones. Sign up for amazon prime (students get a free 6 month membership) so that you get free 2 day shipping. There will be a bunch of nursing school extras that you will probably want to get and having that free shipping was super helpful for me as well.

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Hello,

Thank you so much for all the info. I would like to know if the uniform is required for all classes or only on clinical days?

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Does anyone know if we have until Jan 4th for all of the requirements? On the paperwork it states Jan 4th. Or is this Wednesday the deadline?

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I think we have until Jan 4th, although on catlebranch it shows a deadline of the 30th but that can't be because the student signature page must be filled out after attending orientation... or atleast that's what is says. I'm going to the office tomorrow so I will ask.

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Perfect. Thank you so much. I also emailed them so we will see what they say. Really hope its Jan 4th.

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