SPC Spring 2018

Everyone, Hi, I'm Maria. I was told to get scrubs now. They will have to have an SPC logo. Navy with Logo all black or white or blue shoes. I will be doing days hopefully, I live in St. Pete. Wondering how the VA is? Which will be my first choice (I think). ANyone else going days. Does anyone know the day instructors? I have all friends in SPC right now at night classes. They are doing BonSecour.

1. You must be CPR/BLS certified through the American heart association. They'll require that you upload a copy of your card to castlebranch. So definitely get that out of the way asap.

2. I think you can wait. I waited until about a week before; i wear xsmall though, so I didn't have a problem lol.

3. I got my second choice. Like I mentioned, I was accepted as an alternate though.

4. I don't think they need to be non porous or non slip. I come from the restaurant industry though, so I went ahead and spent a pretty penny and got a pair of danskos... I know the value of well made, non slip, easy to clean shoes. I've seen other people with porous type material and want to vomit thinking about the amount of bacteria that's been tracked in to their cars and home. I've wiped mine down with bleach several times. But at the end of the day, this is 100% your choice.

Paige , Can you give me your email address?

I PMed you, carito04.

Hi Paige. I got in for spring 2018 as well. Can you send me your email address as well as I have a few questions :) Thank you!

I PMed you, carito04.

Hi Paige. I got in for spring 2018 as well. Can you send me your email address as well as I have a few questions Thank you!

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Get nonporous ones. You're going to need to be able to clean them. It's not part of the dress code, though. It's part of the dress code to wear socks that match the color of your shoes, but it's not enforced. Also, I don't believe you can wear blue shoes. It's either black or white. And for god's sake don't bring your shoes into your house. Hospitals are nasty places.

Also, there is an instructor to avoid. I can't post it here, but you could PM me

Also, there is an instructor to avoid. I can't post it here, but you could PM me

whats your email? my PM is broken it won't allow me to send messages

Hi Purple_Clover, my PM is disabled, can you message me?

Purple_clover can you message me as well

Get nonporous ones. You're going to need to be able to clean them. It's not part of the dress code, though. It's part of the dress code to wear socks that match the color of your shoes, but it's not enforced. Also, I don't believe you can wear blue shoes. It's either black or white. And for god's sake don't bring your shoes into your house. Hospitals are nasty places.

Thanks for the input Purple_Clover! I'd PM you, but it looks like Allnurses doesn't let newbies PM. :) Are you in day or evenings; I'd definitely like to know which teachers to steer clear of, lol. Additionally, would you - or any of the Level Oners out there - be able to assist with some more questions? I'm sure this will be covered in orientation, but I'm just trying to complete as much as I can before then.

1. When you say all black or all white shoes, does this mean including the sole color? For example; would all black shoes with a white sole be permitted? Also, I'm assuming this means full color - as in - no logos/ornamentation of any other different colors, correct? Like, if a shoe is black, it can't have a white Nike logo?

2. What are some other materials you might suggest purchasing beforehand? (Stethoscopes, nursing watches, scissors, etc?)

3. For the vaccinations - where did everyone go to take care of these?

4. Are any of you utilizing the GI BIll? If so, what's your experience been like?

Thanks to anyone that would like to provide their experience/input! You guys are awesome and your guidance is SUPER appreciated!