Valencia CC Spring of 2011

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So who here will be starting the program at Valencia in Spring of 2011. I figured this would be a good place to share our excitement and questions.... because that e-mail we just got with our orientation materials was kind of over whelming lol.:yeah:

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Specializes in Surgery.

I'm starting in the summer of 2011, but would love to hear the process of how everything goes for you being that you are starting a semester earlier than me. There is not a lot of information about the process for other's that are not in the program to read up upon. I intend to write every detail down to help others. Good Luck.

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I'm starting in the summer of 2011, but would love to hear the process of how everything goes for you being that you are starting a semester earlier than me. There is not a lot of information about the process for other's that are not in the program to read up upon. I intend to write every detail down to help others. Good Luck.

They really like to keep you in the dark. My orientation date is November 19th and I start on January 10th. I just got my packet with all the information about 2 weeks ago.

While you are waiting I would highly suggest getting these things out of the way.

Get CPR certified- Valencia offers it for $40

Continuing Education for Health Professionals - Valencia Community College

http://www.valenciacc.edu/west/health/orientation/CPR_BLS_Certification_Requirement.pdf

Go to centra care for your physical and immunizations

http://www.valenciacc.edu/west/health/orientation/HEALTH_STATUS_FORM.pdf

http://www.valenciacc.edu/west/health/orientation/VCC_CENTRA_CARE_Immunizations.pdf

Also plan on spending about $160 for finger printing, drug testing and background check. You have to do that about a month before your program starts

http://ptlmail-prod.valenciacc.edu:6777/attach/NURSING_Generic_VA_06_VCC_CB_Student_Instructions_Drug_Screening.pdf?sid=&mbox=INBOX&uid=961&number=6&filename=NURSING%20Generic_VA%2006_VCC%20CB%20Student%20Instructions_Drug%20Screening.pdf

Here is a sample schedule- This does not include clinicals (our clinicals do not start until March)

WEST CAMPUS

Section RED (A) CRN 22597

Monday/Thursday (Theory) 9:00AM - 11:50AM

Tuesday/Wednesday (Nursing Lab) 1:00PM - 4:50PM

Tuesday/Wednesday (Seminar) 10:00AM - 11:50AM

Professors: TBA

Classroom for Theory: 4-120 & HSB 220, Seminars: HSB 220

Classroom for Nursing Lab: HSB 225

Section SILVER (B) CRN 22598

Monday/Thursday (Theory) 9:00AM - 11:50AM

Tuesday/Wednesday (Nursing Lab) 8:00AM - 11:50AM

Tuesday/Wednesday (Seminar) 1:00PM - 2:50PM

Professors: TBA

Classroom for Theory: 1-113 & HSB 120 Seminars: 1-113

Classroom for Nursing Lab: HSB 225

OSCEOLA CAMPUS

Section GOLD (O) CRN 22599

Monday/Thursday (Theory) 9:00AM - 11:50AM

Tuesday/Wednesday (Nursing Lab) 8:00AM - 11:50AM

Tuesday/Wednesday (Seminar) 1:00PM - 2:50PM

So at this point that is all I know. In about 3 weeks I will have more info.

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Specializes in Surgery.

I did notice that you really can't find any information what-so-ever. Thank you for all the information and really let me know how everything goes for you. I'm planning on posting everything because there are tons of people like me out there that would like to see or know an overview of how things really are. Good Luck on your orientation and let me know how it goes...I'm curious.

Maritza

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Specializes in L&D.

Hey! Thanks for that great info, I hate how they don't tell you anything before your orientation. I'm accepted into Valencia for the fall 2011 semester. Anyone else accepted with me?? I currently work full time and I'm not to sure what to do when classes start, just seeing if anyone else is in the same boat as me.

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We didn't find awhole lot out at Orientation today. We bought the polo shirts ($25 a piece, not covered by financial aid) that you have to wear on lab days. We also had to order one pure white UGLY scrub set that cost like $75 (which financial aid does cover) and this is where you also order your lab coat that you have to wear on lab days, if you already have one you can buy a patch at the book store for $1.50 and have it sewn on the left sleeve. We got fitted for those masks that you have to wear if your dealing w/ a patient who is highly contagious. Also stopped at the book store to order two name pins.

They gave us our list of books that we need and told us we need to get our lab kit. I'm ordering both of those the first week of December. Still have to go out and get a stethoscope and a BP cuff.

That schedule that I posted earlier is the definite schedule. So I'm assuming that's what the hours will probably look like for you as well. One guy who was already a student and volunteering at the orientation was telling us "I failed the first semester because I tried to work, so I had to quit my job and retake that semester." From what they are saying its pretty hardcore.

I want to get in at the West Campus in the silver section, so this Sunday we have to get up at 7:00 am ON THE DOT to register and get the class we want. The instructor said one year someone said at 7:01 they went to go register for the specific section they wanted and didn't get it because it was full.

Its late and I'm tired so that's all I can remember for now. I'll keep you guys updated =)

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Hey! Thanks for that great info, I hate how they don't tell you anything before your orientation. I'm accepted into Valencia for the fall 2011 semester. Anyone else accepted with me?? I currently work full time and I'm not to sure what to do when classes start, just seeing if anyone else is in the same boat as me.

hi, i'm accepted into VCC for the Fall 2011, too. Hope to see you there :)

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Specializes in Surgery.

Great...I hope to see you there also! The fact of starting the program hasn't hit me yet, but I'm excited right now.

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Specializes in Psych, Emergency, Med/Surg.

Hi guys :) I just received an invite to start Spring 2011. I was slated for Summer 2011. I've heard of them doing this to a few select but never dreamed it'd be me! I look forward to meeting everyone. Of course, I didn't get to go to orientation. Thanks for the recent posts explaining how it went. Just a few more weeks!

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Hi guys :) I just received an invite to start Spring 2011. I was slated for Summer 2011. I've heard of them doing this to a few select but never dreamed it'd be me! I look forward to meeting everyone. Of course, I didn't get to go to orientation. Thanks for the recent posts explaining how it went. Just a few more weeks!

Oh wow LUCKY you. I was hoping I would get moved up but that didn't happen. I was wondering when I went to register for my classes at 7:00 am, I heard they filled up REALLY fast. I checked back the next day and there were still ALOT of spots left.

That's got to be super exciting but a little stressful w/ such short notice. Did you have most of the requirements finished already? Don't they hold another mini orientation for those that get moved up?

If you haven't already did your background check etc. I will just warn you that certifiedbackground is a pain in the butt big time.

Let me know if you have any questions, I'd love to help out if I can.

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Hi guys :) I just received an invite to start Spring 2011. I was slated for Summer 2011. I've heard of them doing this to a few select but never dreamed it'd be me! I look forward to meeting everyone. Of course, I didn't get to go to orientation. Thanks for the recent posts explaining how it went. Just a few more weeks!

OH BTW... in the fundamentals of nursing book they suggested we read chapters 32, 33 & 34. I'm pretty sure those are correct... I'll double check for you, but the first chapter is Vitals and the second is doing Physicals and what not.

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Specializes in Psych, Emergency, Med/Surg.
Oh wow LUCKY you. I was hoping I would get moved up but that didn't happen. I was wondering when I went to register for my classes at 7:00 am, I heard they filled up REALLY fast. I checked back the next day and there were still ALOT of spots left.

That's got to be super exciting but a little stressful w/ such short notice. Did you have most of the requirements finished already? Don't they hold another mini orientation for those that get moved up?

If you haven't already did your background check etc. I will just warn you that certifiedbackground is a pain in the butt big time.

Let me know if you have any questions, I'd love to help out if I can.

Thank you so much. Yeah I found out Wednesday and mini orientation was today. I've been running around getting everything ready. It's been hectic.

I saw what you're talking about with the remaining open seats thing. Not sure what that's all about.

How is the background website a pain? I'm going to be doing that this weekend.

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