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Sorry I can't tell you that. Since, I didn't have this prior information myself before I started the program. I don't think they're "bad" instructors per say, they just have a different way of doing things compared to other instructors. I can tell you this though, in my pharm class, there are several of them who are re-instatements. Some of them said, it's because of pharm. (Nurs 125b). I've met a few people who are re-instatements because of Nurs 101. It's funny because when you first start the program, they don't tell you a lot (it's overwhelming enough). Once you're in the program, that's when it gets interesting. The RN program is great, but the way the program is set up, you'll understand why a lot of people are re-instatements (if they're lucky enough) or fail. The program is doable, it's also an all-or-nothing deal.

i really thought all the teachers had the students best interest in heart. i went through 2nd , third and 4th semster and loved them all. i loved them.. they really get you ready for boards and take the time teach you. i ejoyed the program and was impressed by the level of knowledege i had when i graduated. excellent program and worth every minute of sleep you loose.

If only that were true. I have nothing against any of the instructors so far, but students talk ALL the time. You went to CSN years ago, it is a completely different ball game. For one thing, they didn't have this many applicants compared to now. A friend of mine graduated from CSN about 8 years ago and I told her how it is now --> she was surprised, she said it was WAY different back then. She was in the CSN RN full-time program back then, now she is an RN in California.

it was about 4 or 5 years ago. i think alot of the same teachers are still there. when i was a student 400 applied and 110 got in. there were 18 lpn's who applied and only 8 were accepted. the students talked about the teachers when i was there , but i have been a nurse a long time and can tell when a teacher knows what they are talking about. these teachers are good and i have great respect for them. all students talk about the teachers, but really they are not nurses and have no idea what the heck they are talking about. believe me when i say your in a excellent program and be proud.

[quote=ohmeowzer RN;3543021]it was about 4 or 5 years ago. i think alot of the same teachers are still there. when i was a student 400 applied and 110 got in. there were 18 lpn's who applied and only 8 were accepted. the students talked about the teachers when i was there , but i have been a nurse a long time and can tell when a teacher knows what they are talking about.

Here's the thing, I can't go against or agree on what you're saying, I can only go with what upper level students have been telling me. I mean there are reasons why people still have to withdraw or fail when they get to the upper level semesters and it's not because they have a family issue or anything like that. In reality, there are still people who fail in the 4th semester, I don't know what happens to them after that. The upper level students just tell the 1st semester students, not to go to the program blindly (that's all). I'm not bashing the RN program or any of the instructors. But honestly, no one really knows until you are in the program. I just keep my eyes open and ears listening. So far, I like my first semester instructors but I can't say the same for the next future semesters. Also, I'm not questioning any instructor's ability to know the material or know what they're talking about, it's something else. I prefer not to say more since I know a few CSN nursing faculty read this site.

I graduated in December 2008. Hmmm...good teachers?? IMO all of them were great in their own way! If you take their teaching styles personally then your feelings about them will become way more personal than they should really be.


Two in 101 - with these two it's hit and miss. They are tough and some might even say that they can be condescending - I disagree. They just don't mess around. I always though one was a little strange in her ways and the other was in the Army (or comes from an Army background..idk?)...so that explains her style

For for clinical - I though one did a lot to help you learn. She was very approachable but she also doesn't let you slide. If you don't know your 'stuff' and are not prepared....just be prepared to hear it from her.

I took pharmacology online (something I wish I hadn't done) but I passed.

For Mental Health - I loved the instructor!! She is funny as heck. She doesn't like hugs, she loves carrot cake and she really knows her stuff! Very, very approachable and she always goes out of her way to make you feel comfortable....she's great!!

For Med/Surg I - One is a charcter himself - he can be sarcastic BUT don't take it personally!! It's not you - it's just his personality! He likes to question you not to make you feel stupid but to get you thinking....like a nurse The other - wow! She will give you some of her background info and then you're gonna think wow....now I really have no excuse not to successfully complete this program! She's also notorious for starting off her lectures by asking you questions...a ton of them and she will stress that she wants you to 'THINK LIKE A NURSE'

For pediatrics - Instructor was always helpful, approachable and funny. There's never enough time in her class. She makes learning so enjoyable that time just flies and you don't want class to end. I also had her for clinical and she was always available if we needed her but she didn't 'hover'....she let us do our thing...another thing is she's very protective of her students in clinical...she makes sure you're always being treated fairly and with respect by the hospital staff!!

One instructor was alright. I didn't care too much for her teaching style because she jumped all over the place. So after realizing that that's just how she teaches I just started jumping all over the place with her. Pretty straightforward though when she feels like you're not paying attention - she will say something...

For Med/Surg (4th semester) - She is great - with a sense of humor that I loved (kind of sick....but then again not surprising for people in the medical field) she again will challenge you to think...you can just tell that she only wants you to learn but she can be tough at times...pushing you until you feel like you can't be pushed anymore...

Well that's my

[quote=NVplates2005;3543092] well , i was in the program and i can tell you it is a great program . when i graduated we had 16 fail the last semester and thats when you should know the material they have taught you all those past semesters. maybe the students that are failing need more instruction on the material. i thought the last semester was so interesting and the teachers will tell you..." this is where you have to bring all you have learned the last semesters together" and you need to know the material. no program is perfect , no human is perfect. but you have to know what you are doing throughout the program. the teachers know the material they have been nurses along time , and because a fourth semester student who has never worked as a nurse , dosen't have a license in nursing , has done a few cliniclal hours tells you something that is their perception... does not make it true.

you just keep in mind all you have learned semester to semester and you will make it through. because it all counts in the end, and you have to pull it all together and pass . then you must pass boards, which you will if you listen to the teachers and not the students. you have to know all they teach you to pass boards...

soon you'll be signing RN after your name and you will see "ohmeowzer was right , i passed boards the first time because i know the material" and i will applaud you !!