Oct 19, 2009, 09:31 AM
Re: Has anyone taken the Critical Care Certificate (e-learning) at Durham College?
I have a few more questions...
1) Would you recommend buying all the "recommended" textbooks on the book list? (I know that sometimes programs list text books on their book lists and then never use them.)
2) Did you get the recommended (optional) PDA?
3) Did it take a while to get the program info sent to you, after you applied and were accepted into the program?
4) Have you contacted your unit of interest prior to the practicum piece, to let them know you are interested in their program?
Note: I graduated a couple years ago and did my consolidation placement in a MICU, at the hospital I currently work at. Back then they offered me a New grad position in the ICU, which I turned down: b/c I was getting married, and moving close to an hour away (my plan was to work at a local hospital, and somehow get into the ICU there.) Now I find myself back at my original hospital working on the floor, making the hour drive. I want to get back into the ICU I consolidated in, but I feel they may look down on me for wanting to "come back". I know it was a huge mistake, but I definately have learned my lesson. I have learned I am critical care nurse, down to the core.
Do you think it would be wise to return to the unit I once gave up on? Or try to get into their sister hospital's unit for a new start? I realise this is more of a pride issue, but sometimes things are very grey. I taking this program to increase my knowledge and make a me a more attractive candidate for the job.
Thanks for all you feedback, btw.
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