Soooo….today was orientation. Everything went as expected..probably similar to many other programs I would assume.
Here is pretty much what we did: (not in any particular order)
Introductions (faculty and students), we got out photo ID's, payed for our parking stickers for the year if you didn't already have one, went over handouts such a Lab groups (which we were assigned to) and had first choice preference between the 8-11am lab, 12-3pm lab or the 4-7pm lab. We also went over the ATI website we are going to be using, the nursing central that they are asking us to purchase (which btw comes with access for the entire time you are a student at South University for $171.00). You can find it on other sites for cheaper but you only get 1 year access, then have to pay for the yearly renewal however, other people are by-passing this app and going for the free apps like Medscape etc… so the choice is up to you. (BTW….I went ahead and just purchased it from the school) Save myself the hassles of a yearly renewal fee or any other issues that may come with the free apps….
We went over the Student Handbook/Policies/Dress code (if you have tattoos or piercing they have to be covered and only piercing you can have are earrings and you can only wear studs)…They said no hoops or rings other than a wedding BAND..no big diamond rings etc..We took a group picture at the end, so we had to be in uniform with our lab coats during orientation.
I think I covered everything… be sure to say hi to everyone and get to know people during orientation. We are starting a closed Facebook group so that all of our class can help each other stay up to date on assignments and so that we can all have a connection to each other in case of emergencies, extra help and really just for a good start to the 1st quarter with a good support system.
So thats pretty much all I have for today, I think it went well and I am looking forward to getting started. Feel free to comment below if you have any questions!
Let the "fun" begin! LOL
Mandi
