WCCC does NOT have an accredited nursing program

lotus32 · Apr 22, 2008, 09:27 PM

Hey guys,
You have to score better than the North American Average, which right now is 57. I strongly suggest you do NCLEX questions before you take it, There was a ton of OB, Psych and weird cardiac drugs on there.

BTW, I was on Webgate today and I found a WHOLE section of NURSING classes not being offered by the Nursing dept. They're available through Workforce development. A few of the courses are:
NCLEX exam prep
EKG interpretation
Nursing careplans and documentation
Nursing student study skills
RN First Assist- Theory and clinical

So look into it

Steph

*TurnLeftSide* · Apr 22, 2008, 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by lotus32

Hey guys,
You have to score better than the North American Average, which right now is 57. I strongly suggest you do NCLEX questions before you take it, There was a ton of OB, Psych and weird cardiac drugs on there.

BTW, I was on Webgate today and I found a WHOLE section of NURSING classes not being offered by the Nursing dept. They're available through Workforce development. A few of the courses are:
NCLEX exam prep
EKG interpretation
Nursing careplans and documentation
Nursing student study skills
RN First Assist- Theory and clinical

So look into it

Steph

I wouldn't bother with the EKG class. You'll probably end up going somewhere to be ACLS certified if you get hired on a critical care unit.

lotus32 · Apr 22, 2008, 09:43 PM

I disagree, if you decide you're going to work in critical care EKG interpretation is mandatory and if you haven't taken MS2 yet, it's invaluable and gives you a leg up on that first test, which is a monster. Like I said these classes are outside of the Nursing program so if you don't do well, it's not held against you and plus they are really cheap. I like being proactive. Why wait for ACLS?

*TurnLeftSide* · Apr 22, 2008, 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by lotus32

I disagree, if you decide you're going to work in critical care EKG interpretation is mandatory and if you haven't taken MS2 yet, it's invaluable and gives you a leg up on that first test, which is a monster. Like I said these classes are outside of the Nursing program so if you don't do well, it's not held against you and plus they are really cheap. I like being proactive. Why wait for ACLS?

It might help you in MS2, but employers aren't going to care that you took an EKG class in school. They will want you to be ACLS certified. There is more to ACLS other than rhythm interpretation. Unless, you'll be able to get ACLS certified with this class. Regardless, employers are going to make you get ACLS certified.

lotus32 · Apr 22, 2008, 10:00 PM

You don't get it. I'm not trying to debate whether or not they are worthwhile or not, I'm talking about surviving school, what's the use of trying to look good for an employer, if you don't get through school? I see you've been an RN for 2 years. Good for you. Those of us who are posting in this thread are still students trying to survive school. I lost a lot of classmates in MS2 that would have really benefitted from this type of info. I'm not trying to push extra courses off on anyone, but the point is, that the availability of these Nursing classes are not even made known to us currently enrolled at WCCCD. So I advise people to check out what's available that's all.

*TurnLeftSide* · Apr 22, 2008, 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by lotus32

You don't get it. I'm not trying to debate whether or not they are worthwhile or not, I'm talking about surviving school, what's the use of trying to look good for an employer, if you don't get through school? I see you've been an RN for 2 years. Good for you. Those of us who are posting in this thread are still students trying to survive school. I lost a lot of classmates in MS2 that would have really benefitted from this type of info. I'm not trying to push extra courses off on anyone, but the point is, that the availability of these Nursing classes are not even made known to us currently enrolled at WCCCD. So I advise people to check out what's available that's all.

I do get it, thanks. I understand you are trying to get through school. No need for the attitude. Take the class if you think it will help. How much of EKG do they go over in your med/surg because at HFCC we didn't have much.

lotus32 · Apr 22, 2008, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by Kati2005

I do get it, thanks. I understand you are trying to get through school. No need for the attitude. Take the class if you think it will help. How much of EKG do they go over in your med/surg because at HFCC we didn't have much?

Again, do you get it?, you say you do, but it doesn't seem to be clicking. I'm not saying people should or shouldn't. I just want to let them know what's available. EKG interpretation was covered extensively in our first test. Like I said before, my comments were for the students currently enrolled at WCCCD. And as for the attitude, well, take it how you want. I'm done discussing this. I've got to study.

PEACE

*TurnLeftSide* · Apr 22, 2008, 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by lotus32

Again, do you get it?, you say you do, but it doesn't seem to be clicking. I'm not saying people should or shouldn't. I just want to let them know what's available. EKG interpretation was covered extensively in our first test. Like I said before, my comments were for the students currently enrolled at WCCCD. And as for the attitude, well, take it how you want. I'm done discussing this. I've got to study.

PEACE

Nope. I got it. Next time I won't reply to a post if it relates to a nursing student, seeing as how I am not a nursing student anymore.

have loads of fun studying. Peace.

MySimplePlan · Apr 23, 2008, 05:54 AM

Wow - pass score on RN Assess is 57?

SillyRabbit · Apr 28, 2008, 07:16 PM

I have heard about WCCCD not having an accredited nursing program also. This has never stopped me from attending. People who feel that it will hurt them just puts me that much closer in a spot in the program. Davenport Unversity is not accredited through the NLNAC either and they are a unversity. People just seem to focus on Wayne County all the time. I wonder why. This type of accreditation is not necessary. They are people who just got hired at Children's hospital where I work from Wayne County. I am so excited to see them there.