Wake Tech Spring 2017 Start

PirateRN_919, BSN · Aug 12, 2016

Definitely get a titer before you determine whether you need to get the series a third time. I had to have a titer to prove I wasn't immune from the first series in order for insurance to cover it. I'm hoping I gain immunity after this series. I won't be able to get a titer until December since I have to wait 30 days after my last shot before they draw blood. Luckily the nursing program will take my first series of shots and getting a titer is our personal choice.

PirateRN_919, BSN · Aug 13, 2016

Got a flu shot today. I hope the program will accept me getting it this early! Information on the nursing website makes it seem like the flu shot for students is typically due by 10/1. Wanted to get it out of the way.

WSMom · Aug 15, 2016

CN_2bRN919 I think you will be fine. If you really want peace of mind, contact Barbara Smith, Clinical Compliance Administrator at 919-747-0105 or [email protected]. Ms. Watkins replied to my email and said that i didn't really have to get it done before orientation on October (I think she thought that's what I was asking). As with TB test, she said I could email Ms. Smith. Yes, orientation is in October, so that really means we are getting the letters next month.

PirateRN_919, BSN · Aug 15, 2016

WSMom, CNA, thank you for the contact information. I followed up with her. I'm sure me getting it already is probably fine. I talked with a couple of friends some are in the program and some graduated.. they said that they typically got theirs in August to get it out of the way. Concerning all of the clinical requirements for the program, none of those components would be due until several weeks after orientation. With the exception of the background check, that is due before orientation. From past posts, it seems as though students get the info for the background check in the mail with their acceptance letter.

Laila34 · Aug 15, 2016

38 days until we're possibly getting our letters! I'm guessing September 23rd and then October 7th for orientation. Just a guess but any date in September would be nice. :woot:

WSMom · Aug 16, 2016

38 days?!!? ahhhh! I'm excited and nervous at the same time!! :nailbiting:

Yes, I am definitely working on the requirements now.

Jpeters247 · Aug 16, 2016

WHATS UP EVERYONE. It's been a while since I've posted. Nothing new or worth mentioning I guess, just shooting the breeze when there is any with this weather we've been having, yuk. Too hot to even think about anything. Blogging and reading other blogs, and nursing school videos has been fun and getting the little one back into school mode. Hubby starts his nursing prereqs tomorrow. Eng 111, Psy 150 and Math. 38 more days to a letter, 2 more weeks until I decorate for the Fall and 1 more week until my first grader is back in school.

P.S Thanks for checking out my blog! Cant wait to add more on nursing things, but for now just simple the simple stuff

PirateRN_919, BSN · Aug 16, 2016

So I was told that if students want their flu shot to be valid for spring 2017, they should receive it sometime between 9/1-9/30. I was told that the flu shot that I recently received was acceptable as long as it was for this flu season.

PirateRN_919, BSN · Aug 17, 2016

JPeters247, good luck to your hubby today! I am sure he will do fabulous! Soon you'll be talking to him about what he should expect when he gets to the clinical phase since you'll know firsthand

This time next month I'm sure we'll be asking each other if anyone has received a letter. I marked on my calendar that they'll probably start sending them out around 9/18. Ms. W said that she would begin reviewing applications for spring 2017 once the fall semester begins. Happy first day of fall semester --- we're getting there!!

Jpeters247 · Aug 18, 2016

Thanks so MUCH. It was like nurturing a child into the right direction, lol. I printed out his course outlines and made him a schedule from now until the semester is over. I guess because I know how much these classes matter once you submit application for clinical phase. With two kids, working 4 twelve hour shifts, keeping his gym routine, being there for kids and myself, I really want him to have a balance and still obtain good grades. I was just telling him it's really possible to get all B's, easy if you will. But it takes a little more push to stretch it out to A, even with all that we have on our plate.

I also did email Mrs. Watkins and asked if she'd be using my HUM 115 which was my only A and not my first humanities class which was RELIGION. She said she had not began looking at applications, she nor any other advisor because they're busy advising, etc. However, she knew for sure that they'd use the HUM 115.

WSMom · Aug 18, 2016

CN_2bRN919 I'm glad they said OK for your Flu shot. Yeah, Ms. Smith replied back to me as well. She said I should wait for the shot till September.

Jpeters247 Yay for hubby in taking nursing! :up: We know you got him, you are the best adviser than the one in school:yes:, you just finished your pre reqs!.

gaaah! one more month!! I can't take the suspense and excitement when I think of it. I have to focus on my BIO, gotta pass this class.

PirateRN_919, BSN · Aug 19, 2016

Finally purchased a manual blood pressure cuff so that I can start practicing my vitals again. I was previously using a cuff that I borrowed from a friend. Haven't practiced blood pressure since I passed the NACES in May í ½í¸³ Trying to continue to be proactive while I wait until September. Past posts have said that there is a vitals exam the first day of class and to continue to practice CNA skills. Still crossing my fingers for an acceptance letter in 30 days!! So anxious, nervous, and excited!!