Hi! I will be starting VCC in August 2006 Nursing Program. I turned in my application in July 2005 for the program and got accepted for the August 2006 Program :yelclap:
So I took some classes in Fall 2005 towards an AA degree so that in the future I can have all my prereques done to get my BSN. I didn't totally waste this year-long wait. I want to start with the ADN and start working before going back for my bachelors. I am happy with the school I chose. I have weighed every option here in Central Florida and felt it was worth it to wait a year to get into the program. After reading some of these posts, I am still confident I am at the right place.
Anyway, I feel like I am a little in the dark from the school. They are waiting till the last minute it seems like! What can I expect? How soon before school starts will we have orientation and what exactly do they cover in the orientation. I've read some schools have anywhere from 1 hour to 3 day orientations. Just wondering what to expect at Valencia?
What about uniforms? Do you have to buy them from a traveling truck that are horrible quality like I read so much about? When do clinicals start and are they built into the class schedule that I'm seeing online or should I expect clinicals to be over and above those hours?
I am also currently working full time and planning to cut down to part time once I start the program. It would be great if I had this information so I could plan ahead since August is only 3 months away!
Any help would be appreciated and if there are any nursing students currently attending VCC that want to email or PM me so I don't have to bother the advisors, I would really appreciate it! :typing
I am in the 2nd semester and well actually the white cardigan..i didnt get one because i thought it was too much for a jacket that is only one size fits all..So my teachers told meI could just get an all white jacket with no hood and buy a patch in the bookstore for 2.00 then sew it on. I just got a scrub jacket for like 12.00 and its actually more comfortable because it fits me. Good Luck:wink2:
Cococure
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hey motyandproudofit
thanks for the info. I had no idea that I would have had to spend any money at orientation...I am so glad that you told me ;-)
thx again
coco:yeah: