I have been accepted into the TJU FACT program that begins in May but the orientation isn't until a week before classes begin and I would like to get a better idea of the scheduling. I know it's 5 days a week but does anyone have some more specific info? i have to arrange for child care and transportation and a general idea of the class/clinical hours would be helpful.
also...anyone else out there starting the program with me in May?
Regarding tuition, since we are registering tomorrow for classes (or is it during the NS orientation on Wednesday?), I'm betting tuition will be due asap for those who aren't paying via loans and/or grants. BTW, heads up. Although loans won't be disbursed until July 1, if you have money coming back to you because you are borrowing more than the cost of tuition, the Financial Aid office told me we can get an advance against our money coming back, up to $1500. They told me to stop by their area during orientation to make the arrangements. That should at least pay for the books and supplies. But of course, you have to have at least $1500 coming back to you, after tuition/fees are paid.
If you haven't checked your Jeff email today, there's a message from the Med. Calculations professor, with suggestions for stuff we should look over. :)
AtmoicWoman: The PDA that I am using is a Palm Treo 680. It is a relatively old (in tech years) hand-me-down but it seems to work fine. The specs for the PDA to install the software was sent via email a long time ago, and was included in the orientation packet I believe too. To install the software you must purchase the "rights" from the bookstore, and then you d/l and install the software on your computer via the Unbound Nursing website. You then d/l the software onto your PDA. The website walks you through the process.
Everyone, regarding JeffMail: I am not sure about others, but I have plenty of email addresses to keep track of as it is. So it may be helpful for you to forward their JeffMail account to your other email address. Log into JeffMail, go to 'Options' go to 'Forwarding' and enter your email address for forwarding. Depending on your email server (e.g., Gmail), you may also be able to add your JeffMail email address for sending emails too. For Gmail go to 'Settings' go to 'Accounts' go to 'Send mail as' and add your JeffMail address.
Yeah, I did buy the license for the software, but was confused as to whether we d/l it to our PC first, or directly to the PDA. Thanks for the clarification. The Unbound website isn't terribly clear on this issue.
Yea, the website was not very clear. But after you d/l and install the software on your comp, then it should automatically prompt you when to synch your PDA. BTW, I was in group A today and had a grey buttoned down shirt, in case folks are trying to match e-people with real-world people. Oh, and I am male, so that kinda narrows it down a bit.
Yes!!!!!!!!! I definitely underestimated this. Quitting has crossed my mind already. I feel like I'll need one of these long Memorial day weekends every week. . I'm also one of the people scheduled for clinical saturday and sunday.
Yes!!!!!!!!! I definitely underestimated this. Quitting has crossed my mind already. I feel like I'll need one of these long Memorial day weekends every week. . I'm also one of the people scheduled for clinical saturday and sunday.
Get ready for a looooooong summer.
Me too; I alternate between "I can do this" and "I can't possibly do this." I keep telling myself that lots of other people have done it before me. Yeah, that.
I hear ya! I figure things will start coming together as we get more in to the hands on application of what we are reading about. Boy is it a lot of reading. I am glad to hear that others are feeling overwhelmed too.
I hope everyone is having a relaxing and productive holiday weekend.
For all of you who have been accepted, would you mind sharing your GPAs, etc? I'm applying next year for FACT and am worried about gaining acceptance. I think I have a good chance, but this program is one of my top choices. I had a 3.4 GPA and am getting As so far in my pre-reqs, but I still have awhile to go.
. I'm also one of the people scheduled for clinical saturday and sunday.
I keep telling myself that lots of other people have done it before me. Yeah, that.
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Regarding tuition, since we are registering tomorrow for classes (or is it during the NS orientation on Wednesday?), I'm betting tuition will be due asap for those who aren't paying via loans and/or grants. BTW, heads up. Although loans won't be disbursed until July 1, if you have money coming back to you because you are borrowing more than the cost of tuition, the Financial Aid office told me we can get an advance against our money coming back, up to $1500. They told me to stop by their area during orientation to make the arrangements. That should at least pay for the books and supplies. But of course, you have to have at least $1500 coming back to you, after tuition/fees are paid.
See you tomorrow!