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I found out last week that I have been accepted into the Newport day program starting in January 09. I've finished up all pre-reqs and need to only focus on the clinical portion. Is there anyone out there that has been through the program or in the process that can tell me what to expect? Is it mostly work in nursing homes for NUR I? I've heard different things, is it lecture two days a week, clinical rotations two days a week? Whats the schedule like? Hope some of you experienced CCRI students/graduates can help - Thanks!:wink2:

One of my biggest worries is the financial aspect as well. I also have kids, a home and my husband is going to have to be the main bread winner over the next two years. I am looking into student loans, I kind of dread taking out a loan, but I just have to think of it as an investment for me and for my family. By the way crissy2629, did you take your prereqs in Newport? I wonder if we were in any of the same classes...

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Hi sunsand, I only took anatomy in Newport and that was in the summer of 06 with Dr J, were you in that class??

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No, I took anatomy in the fall of 06, also with Dr. J. I give you alot of credit taking anatomy during the summer, that must of been pretty intense.

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It was intense but in a way a little easier, you didn't have a chance to forget anything! I would take all my classes that way if I could. Have you heard anything abouot orientation?

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No, I took anatomy in the fall of 06, also with Dr. J. I give you alot of credit taking anatomy during the summer, that must of been pretty intense.

I may have been in your class. :nurse: I took it w/ Dr J during the same time.

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It was intense but in a way a little easier, you didn't have a chance to forget anything! I would take all my classes that way if I could. Have you heard anything abouot orientation?

No, I havn't heard anything yet. Deb Watson said the orientation would be sometime this month, I might give her a call by the end of the week If I don't hear anything by then.

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I called her today, left a message but she hasn't called me back :o.

RhodyGirl, are you working as an RN??

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I called her today, left a message but she hasn't called me back :o.

RhodyGirl, are you working as an RN??

Not yet:nuke:

I'm in the nursing program at RIC, but I took Anatomy at CCRI when I was doing prereqs. Congrats on your acceptance!!

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Hey Sunnsand, I finally got in touch with Deborah. Orientation is December 15th in Wariwck at 1 pm, I'm sure you heard. I can't believe we're actually starting! I don't know about you but it feels like it was just yesterday I was taking intro to nursing. Well life will be upside down for the next two years but it's worth it! Hope to see you there! :yeah:

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That's great news, thanks for letting me know! I just jotted it down in my calender (as if I would really forget!). I'm really excited to start as well, in fact I just took the CPR certification course and met two more of our Newport classmates. Look forward to seeing you at orientation!

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I still have to do that, how long did it take?

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I still have to do that, how long did it take?

Crissy- I took CPR cert at Kent Hospital and it was about a 6.5 hour day. It was $40 to take the class, which was the cheapest I found when I was calling places.

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