:dancgrp:[color=#483d8b]welcome and congratulations!!!!:dancgrp:
we should reeeeally form a group and support each other thoughout this journey
[color=#483d8b]i was inspired by jessiboopcna to start this thread, her energy is great!:)
[color=#483d8b]it has been a long, challenging path to get here; but all the hard work has paid off!!!:yeah:we all deserve a pat on the back and a little party weekend!:thankya: i look forward to the coming semesters and meeting my fellow nursing students. let's get things started!:w00t:~jeaneen
Hello everybody. I got the emails from Truman and they put me in the evening class but I need to have the class in the mornings. Is anyone willing to trade with me? I'll PM you so we can ask the people in charge if they can do it for us.
I didn't find my schedule in any of the emails they sent me. I thought we'd find out our schedule at the orientation..
As per the last email I received from Vanisha Harris:
"--If you have received an orientation letter that indicates 9:00a.m. -1:00p.m. [on 8/16, at Truman], you have been assigned to register for the Nursing Program Day Schedule
Day students have classes on Monday and Wednesday mornings, with hospital clinicals on Tuesdays and Thursdays (7 am – 1 pm or 2 pm – 8 pm). Clinical days are subject to change, due to hospital availability.
--If you have received an orientation letter that indicates 4:00p.m. -8:00pm [on 8/16, at Truman], you have been assigned to register for the Nursing Program Evening Schedule
Evening/Weekend students have classes Monday and Wednesday evenings, with hospital clinicals on Fridays and Saturdays/Sundays (7 am – 1 pm or 2 pm – 8 pm). Clinical days are subject to change, due to hospital availability.
Reminder: you must attend both orientations at Malcolm X and Harry S. Truman College. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY."
To Zbb13 or other who didnot get the emails: here is the first email. There is 5 file attachments (Booklist, Health History, Health Record, Immunization form, and student statement release). Let me know if you need them.
June 1, 2011
Dear Student,
Congratulations! It is our pleasure to inform you that your application for admission into the City Colleges of Chicago Nursing Program at Truman College for fall 2011 semester has been accepted. Your academic preparation has prepared you with the high caliber qualifications necessary for success in our Nursing program.
Now we need you to take important next steps to complete your admission into the Nursing program. Please read the instructions below carefully and complete as specified.
IMPORTANT
First, please complete your medical, criminal background, drug screen panel and CPR requirements as soon as possible.
The deadline for submission of this information is July 15, 2011. You will NOT be allowed to register for classes until your health record is complete. The Nursing Office will not accept incomplete medical packets. All requirements must be complete by the deadline
Second, please see the available class schedule below for either the day or evening/weekend sessions:
Day students have classes on Monday and Wednesday mornings, with hospital clinicals on Tuesdays and Thursdays (7 am - 1 pm or 2 pm - 8 pm). Clinical days are subject to change, due to hospital availability.
Evening/Weekend students have classes Monday and Wednesday evenings, with hospital clinicals on Fridays and Saturdays/Sundays (7 am - 1 pm or 2 pm - 8 pm). Clinical days are subject to change, due to hospital availability.
Please note Clinical section times, days, and locations are not guaranteed. They are subject to hospital availability and scheduling decisions. Please anticipate that clinicals could be rescheduled for Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays, AM or PM shifts, regardless of your enrollment in the morning or evening cohort.
Third, please plan to attend the 2-day mandatory nursing orientation sessions. These sessions will provide you with extensive information about the Nursing program, as follows:
1. Overview of the Nursing curriculum
2. Review of Nursing policies and procedures
3. College resources available to you to promote your success
4. Medical, criminal background, and CPR requirements (these will need to be completed over the summer, by July 15, 2011)
5. Registration for Fall 2011 Nursing courses
The following is the CCC Nursing Program mandatory orientation session schedule:
Monday, August 15 General Nursing Orientation Malcolm X College, Theater, 1900 West Van Buren Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612
9am - 12 Noon
Tuesday, August 16 Truman College Nursing Orientation, 1145 West Wilson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640 Room to be announced on Truman's Campus
9am - 1pm
Registration
Registration will take place during your Nursing Orientation on Truman's Campus. Please bring your Truman ID and proof of residency (IL Driver's License, IL State ID, etc.) to the orientation session. Applicants will be accepted to the day or evening/weekend cohorts on a first-come, first-served basis. Once all the seats are reserved in either cohort, students will be assigned to the remaining seats in the other cohort.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Please review the Fall 2011 Schedule for a complete list of current tuition and fees. Please review the Fall 2011 Schedule for a complete list of current tuition and fees at the following web address
http://www.ccc.edu/student/tuition.asp Additionally, you will incur costs for nursing fees, books, uniforms, and other program participation requirements, including a health physical which includes, titers or immunizations for lack of immunity (see attached document), drug screening (10 panel) CPR, and a criminal background check that can be done at the following web address: http://certifiedbackground.com/ (pass code AY08) cost $20.00.
Please complete your Financial Aid applications immediately. Information about financial aid is available in room 1935 or by calling 773-907-4810.
Uniforms
The information regarding the City Colleges of Chicago Nursing Uniform will be shared during Nursing Orientation.
Summer Courses
There is one course you should take during the summer if you have not taken it already: Biology 226 Human Structure and Function I. This course is required for Nursing 101 which you will take in the fall. Alternatively, you can take this at the same time as Nursing 101 during the fall semester. However, Nursing is a rigorous program! Our best advice is to complete this course prior to enrolling in Nursing 101.
If you have already taken this course, please consider completing Biology 227 Human Structure and Function II or Micro Biology 233 during the summer. You will need to complete them at some point during your first year in the Nursing program.
I look forward to seeing you at orientation. Once again, congratulations!
question 1: what type of cpr card do i need? a cpr card from the american heart association or from the red cross?
answer: either card is acceptable but it must be a healthcare provider. no other format is acceptable in order to meet the clinical guidelines.
question 2: what happens if i miss nursing orientation?
answer: nursing orientation is mandatory and its part of your nursing program. the orientation is vital to your success in the nursing program. unfortunately, if you are unable to attend you will not be able to register for the nursing program.
question 3: can i switch from a day session to an evening session? or can i switch from a evening to a day session?
answer: on the nursing application you indicated your preference of day or evening session. due to limited availability of seats we will not be able to switch students at this time.
question 4: what types of blood test are required?
answer: you must ask your physician to draw titers to indicate your immunity and results need to be submitted, this information is a requirement of our clinical affiliation sites.
question 5: will i be able to submit part of my health record while i await lab results from my physician?
answer: your entire health record must be complete and turned into the nursing office located in room 2170. we will not accept an incomplete record. please be sure to make a copy for your own health record, the nursing office will not be able to make any copies.
question 6: when can i register for my nursing courses for fall 2011?
answer: registration will take place on august 16, 2011. please refer back to your letter regarding the time.
question 7: how do i submit my medical records?
answer: medical records should be hand delivered to the nursing department by july 15, 2011 please be sure to make a copy for your own records. copies will not be provided.
question 8: i already have cpr bls certification through the american heart association as of january 2011. this is valid for 2 years. will they approve this? (with that i mean to say: do i need to take this again since i already have certification)?
answer: your cpr card cannot lapse while you are in the nursing program it is your responsibility to keep a current cpr card while you are in the nursing program. if your cpr card is elapse you will not be able to attend clinical no exceptions!
question 9: where and how do we sign up for orientation? do we sign up online or just show up the day of at both malcolm x and truman campuses?
answer: no, you do not have to sign up for orientation. you were assigned a time on your letter.
question 10: classes are offered on a first come, first serve basis. how do i ensure that i can get my desired time slot?
answer: registration is done in a lottery format. you will be able to pull your number on the day of orientation
question 11: where can i go get my drug testing? can i go to my own physician or do i have to use the list that was provided in the e-mail.
answer: you can have your physician complete your drug testing you do not have to use the list of places that was listed in your acceptance letter. remember it must be a 10 panel drug screen.
question 12: what is the difference between the nursing orientations at malcolm x college verses the one offered at truman college?
answer: the orientation as malcolm x college will provide you an overview of the city colleges of chicago nursing program the one offered at truman college will provide more specific details related to the truman campus.
question 13: can i miss the first week of class?
answer: due to the rigor of the nursing program it is important to attend all of the courses.
I didn't find my schedule in any of the emails they sent me. I thought we'd find out our schedule at the orientation..
As tlukman posted Vanisha Harris sent an email saying that if someone got scheduled for a morning orientation that means the person got the morning session. I got the schedule for an evening orientaion in my email so I have classes in the evening and I know for sure I chose the day schedule.
Sorry for posting too much info I just need to get the day schedule. So blessedthio, did you get the 9 am or 4 pm orientation? :)
:dancgrp:[color=#483d8b]welcome and congratulations!!!!:dancgrp:
we should reeeeally form a group and support each other thoughout this journey
[color=#483d8b]i was inspired by jessiboopcna to start this thread, her energy is great!:)
[color=#483d8b]it has been a long, challenging path to get here; but all the hard work has paid off!!!:yeah:we all deserve a pat on the back and a little party weekend!:thankya: i look forward to the coming semesters and meeting my fellow nursing students. let's get things started!:w00t:~jeaneen
Thank you for posting the info about orientation. I was emailed a copy by Veronikaloveshorses. I really appreciate the help. Can't wait to start school. Hope it all works out, schedule-wise, for all of us.
Thank you for posting the info about orientation. I was emailed a copy by Veronikaloveshorses. I really appreciate the help. Can't wait to start school. Hope it all works out, schedule-wise, for all of us.
As per the last email I received from Vanisha Harris:
"--If you have received an orientation letter that indicates 9:00a.m. -1:00p.m. [on 8/16, at Truman], you have been assigned to register for the Nursing Program Day Schedule
Day students have classes on Monday and Wednesday mornings, with hospital clinicals on Tuesdays and Thursdays (7 am - 1 pm or 2 pm - 8 pm). Clinical days are subject to change, due to hospital availability.
--If you have received an orientation letter that indicates 4:00p.m. -8:00pm [on 8/16, at Truman], you have been assigned to register for the Nursing Program Evening Schedule
Evening/Weekend students have classes Monday and Wednesday evenings, with hospital clinicals on Fridays and Saturdays/Sundays (7 am - 1 pm or 2 pm - 8 pm). Clinical days are subject to change, due to hospital availability.
Reminder: you must attend both orientations at Malcolm X and Harry S. Truman College. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY."
As tlukman posted Vanisha Harris sent an email saying that if someone got scheduled for a morning orientation that means the person got the morning session. I got the schedule for an evening orientaion in my email so I have classes in the evening and I know for sure I chose the day schedule.
Sorry for posting too much info I just need to get the day schedule. So blessedthio, did you get the 9 am or 4 pm orientation? :)
I got the day schedule and that's what I need with my work schedule.
I got the day schedule and that's what I need with my work schedule.
Good for you. I wish there's someone out there who needs evenings. By the way, does anyone know if we can rent the nursing books from Truman's bookstore?
blessedethio
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I didn't find my schedule in any of the emails they sent me. I thought we'd find out our schedule at the orientation..