WorkingStudent2011

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1. Alternatives for students that fail out of traditional nursing schools

   WorkingStudent2011 replied to sampson44's topic in General Students

   You are right, dcsolpn. Experience is priceless. A big part of my gripe is the accelerated manner in which nursing schools churn RNs who, after landing their first job, don't know what the he** they're doing when they're on the floor, to say nothing ...

2. Excelsior College & California

   WorkingStudent2011 replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in Excelsior

   Too many sheep here: the bigger problem.

3. Excelsior College & California

   WorkingStudent2011 replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in Excelsior

   That's California for you. Shameful.

4. Alternatives for students that fail out of traditional nursing schools

   WorkingStudent2011 replied to sampson44's topic in General Students

   You are absolutely right, TC3200! Obsolete. Nursing education needs an overhaul, as the demographics have changed and the traditional "way we've always done it" approach no longer applies to today's students. The problem with students failing has mu...

5. Alternatives for students that fail out of traditional nursing schools

   WorkingStudent2011 replied to sampson44's topic in General Students

   Kudos, Pixie.RN. The fact that you can't get licensed here in the Golden State with all your expertise tells you something about the disarray here. Trust me, you do not want to live here anyway. There are many things desperately wrong with California...

6. Why do students voluntarily drop out of nursing school?

   WorkingStudent2011 replied to pink0605's topic in General Students

   Late reply but I totally agree that nursing education needs to change. The amount of reading, assignments and skills that need to be mastered within the allotted time frame is excessive. I have no doubt that many talented, (academically honest) nursi...

7. COC Fall 2012

   WorkingStudent2011 replied to H&Mmama's topic in California

   Hi @mbragasin! Today is 8/20 and I just got your message. Sorry. I just downloaded the schedules from Blackboard. I believe we do start next week, the 27th. Maybe the other class is starting on the 23rd? I haven't ordered the recommended books yet an...

8. COC Fall 2012

   WorkingStudent2011 replied to H&Mmama's topic in California

   Does anyone know if we're allowed to use electronic versions of the textbooks?

9. COC Fall 2012

   WorkingStudent2011 replied to H&Mmama's topic in California

   Hi mbragasin, I'm in your group. :) Very glad to have been assigned to Holy Cross 'cause it's very close to home.

10. COC Fall 2012

    WorkingStudent2011 replied to H&Mmama's topic in California

    It was indeed a pain gathering the information, especially since I couldn't find my immunization record from school. I also had a harrowing experience upon finding out just last week that Kaiser did not perform the 10-panel drug test that they assure...

11. COC Fall 2012

    WorkingStudent2011 replied to H&Mmama's topic in California

    -------- did say that we will be in school five days a week during our first semester. I don't remember if it was she who said that the first semester is the hardest.

12. COC Fall 2012

    WorkingStudent2011 replied to H&Mmama's topic in California

    MayeLVN, thank you very much for your advice.

13. COC Fall 2012

    WorkingStudent2011 replied to H&Mmama's topic in California

    Since we're unclear about how many clinical days we will have during our first semester, I don't know how many sets of uniforms I should order. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated.

14. COC Fall 2012

    WorkingStudent2011 replied to H&Mmama's topic in California

    I've signed up for it and want to take it but it will depend on my work situation. It seems like a good class to take.

15. Can't get hired as a CNA!!

    WorkingStudent2011 replied to Frustrated CNA's topic in CNA/MA

    Usually, the reason why CNAs, RNs, etc. can't get hired is because they lack experience. Many hospitals will welcome you with open arms if you come in as a volunteer. You can gain valuable experience by watching and helping wherever you can. If you ...