SCC Fall 2014

Thanks for the input on this program at SCC. Application is in, and I am waiting to get the timestamp, so I am at the point where I need to select the 5 schools to attend.

Since, there is a long wait list to get into the program I would list all 5 schools you can always change them. I would than start working on your classes for the CEP nursing program. Its a good idea since your waiting anyway. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the Maricopa schools. Have you seen this website.

Maricopa Community Colleges District Nursing Program

Since, there is a long wait list to get into the program I would list all 5 schools you can always change them. I would than start working on your classes for the CEP nursing program. Its a good idea since your waiting anyway. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the Maricopa schools. Have you seen this website.

Maricopa Community Colleges District Nursing Program

Well that makes it a bit better, I did not think about being able to change them while I wait. The plan is to chug away on classes until I get accepted to a program. Been doing that the past two semesters to make the program easier to manage with less course work to do.

Have you looked into the CEP program it might get you in the program faster. Its worth looking into thats what I did. Good luck in your classes

mrsboots & Kendell,

Thanks so much for your input!!! :)

I too just got accepted into the program at SCC.

Do they have HESI exams each block?

And I'm curious...is there a lot of public speaking/presentations invovled? or more group projects?

Thanks again for the help and good luck to you all too!

I too start at SCC this Fall. It is the most peculiar mixture of excitement and nervousness I've ever felt...

There are HESI exit exams each block, but they aren't a requirement for passing the block. You still want to do well because the test counts toward your proctored points that you need to get 76% total in, but the test in and of itself does not have a passing standard for moving forward. Get the HESI fundamental success book. I didn't get it and wish I did. My classmates who got it said that it really prepares you for the exams and the exit exam. As for presentations, there is only one at the end of the semester. The only real assignments for block 1 beside the careplans, are a pretty short evidence based practice (EBP) research paper using a PICO statement, and one group presentation. The rest is just math quizzes, checkoffs and, exams.

There are HESI exit exams each block, but they aren't a requirement for passing the block. You still want to do well because the test counts toward your proctored points that you need to get 76% total in, but the test in and of itself does not have a passing standard for moving forward. Get the HESI fundamental success book. I didn't get it and wish I did. My classmates who got it said that it really prepares you for the exams and the exit exam. As for presentations, there is only one at the end of the semester. The only real assignments for block 1 beside the careplans, are a pretty short evidence based practice (EBP) research paper using a PICO statement, and one group presentation. The rest is just math quizzes, checkoffs and, exams.

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Thanks so much mrsboots! You are always so helpful and informative!

Is the HESI Fundamental Success the same book that Kendall posted a link to (HESI comprehensive Review)?

Thanks again for the heads up about presentations! :)

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Thanks so much mrsboots! You are always so helpful and informative!

Is the HESI Fundamental Success the same book that Kendall posted a link to (HESI comprehensive Review)?

Thanks again for the heads up about presentations! :)

No, I believe it is has a blue cover. The HESI NCLEX book should be good too though because the questions will be written very similar to the types you will see on the exit exam while also helping prepare for NCLEX.

And thanks, I know before I started and had questions, it wasn't common for someone to come back and answer. So when searching I couldn't always find what I was looking for. Since I'm in summer, I figured I could come here and help the new students or waiting students with questions they have.

GL in fall. I love this school and the block 1 instructors are fantastic. It should be the same four that I had, and they are all very knowledgeable and friendly. Professor Miller is a hoot!

Can you post a link to the HESI book you recommend? I would appreciate it very much! :)

Anyone going into block 3 or know someone who is???

I'm in block 1 at SCC now. Its a great program. They just got a whole new building that opened last semester. The block one professors are awesome. They are very helpful and test questions mostly come from what is lectured and the reading is supplemental if you don't understand a concept, or if you just really like to read. The clinical sites are all over the valley depending on what block you are in. Block 1 is all at LTC. This semester there are groups at Friendship village, the VA, lifecare - 2 different facilities, and somewhere else I cant remember. The days are Thursday, Friday, or Sunday depending on what group you are in. You will have one day lecture for 4 hours and one day clinical for almost 7 hours. This semester we are Tuesday 8-1230 and Thursday or Friday (depending on what clinical group you are in) 8-245. Definitely good to work part time at most. It takes a lot of study time and quite a few hours split over a few days to do the careplan prep and careplan completion.

Honestly, for now the best thing you can do is relax. Once you start, it will go super fast and you will wish you enjoyed your last bit of free time. But you can start on the background check, the health stuff, and getting your supplies: a pair of really good white shoes (the shoe does matter because your feet, legs, and back will thank you for a good pair, I use danskos), a stethoscope (you don't need a super fancy one, but not a cheapy either, I use the littman s.e.II and it works great), and your scrubs can be purchased from apparel pro. If you don't like the pants, SCC lets you wear any brand as long as they are Caribbean blue (match the tops) and aren't "fancy" like some of the brands that have colorful stitching or bungees and such.

Congrats on getting in after a LOOOOOONG wait. You will love this program, even though sometimes you might want to pull your hair and scream because of the courseload. But, with good time management you should be able to squeeze in some free time for relaxing or hanging with friends and still do well in the class. But don't get behind or its near impossible to catch up. Review review review, and practice all skills from lab at home. GL next semester.

Hi MrsBoots, hope all is well thank you for all the feedback you have provided throughout this forum...it has been greatly appreciated! I just want to see if I understand this correctly...are you saying for block one at SCC you are only scheduled for 2 days a week, one day of lecture and 1 day of clinicals?