New Nursing Student Checklist

SO here is the student checklist for the program..sorry its so messy, I actually used my checklist lol….But this gives everyone an idea of what they ask of you BEFORE the program start date. They typically give you this TO DO LIST about 2 month approximately before the start day of the program to complete.

My previous post had all of the prices and info about this..

Before I started the program the costs for all the tests/health physcials /uniforms/books etc etc etc cost me about $2000. Hope this post has been helpful..

See you guys Monday for FIRST DAY OF CLASSES !

Mandi

Nursing Orientation at South University! Class of 2015!

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

My Very First Post

Today I decide to start a blog about my journey through nursing school and beyond… Lets just say I have been through so many ups and down to get to nursing school it's not even funny… from pre-req's at several community colleges to pre-req's at my new school. Counting on to my second degree...I started this journey in Texas and now I'm in Florida about to start the nursing program at South University in Tampa in less than 2 weeks.

 I had so many questions about nursing and this program that I felt like maybe by starting a blog this would help future student interesting in this program as well as just nursing/nursing school in general…

The Teas V test I studied pretty hard for, probably about 3-4 weeks worth….def wanna get the ATI book because thats pretty much a perfect temple as to how the test will be. The Reading, Math and the English part are pretty much just like the book. The questions weren't the same but how they are asked are, and many of the questions are the exact same EXCEPT they are just not the same (numbers/ or for example paragraphs as the ATI practice book). The science section was a little more broad and you will have to study more than just the ATI book to do well on the science section IMO…..
 I got a 74% on my first try. The MAIN REASON I didn't do better I know for a fact was the TIMING!!! I ran out of time on 2 out of 4 sections. My advise to you is take the Practice Tests they have on the ATI site….This will realllllly help you get an idea of how to keep up with the time as being rushed makes a big difference on your thought process…. If you need any help on the TEAS V test feel free to email me. I have lots of tips on what to study. Also allnurses.com has a bunch of good info on teas test info and how to prepare.

I got accepted into the program for APRIL 2014 so I start in less than 2 weeks. I just got my books in the mail, ordered them from rental and used book sites and saved a lot of money. I would not recommend buying from the school unless absolutely necessary.

They ask that you get a health physical done (cost about $150-200) depending on vaccines/tests needed. The require the PPD test/ MMR series(rubella titer/rubeola titer/varicella titer)/ Tdap-Tetanus/ and the Hepatitis Series (this is however OPTIONAL) and last but not least regarding heath assessments is the INFLUENZA (FLU) VACCINE…which however is MANDATORY!!!

I have a WHOLE other topic to cover regarding MANDATORY VACCINES… so for now I will skip that topic and go into that on another post……..

Other things we need for he program are a valid CPR ($50)/ Certified Background check/fingerprints and drug testing ($160). Uniforms are about $25 each. (I bought 3 for now). Copy of Health Insurance and then they give you quite a few forms to sign..

I'm sure I have more but for now this is all I have, I'll make another post soon.

Thanks!