Thought I'd get this started for the rest of us who, sadly, did not make it in for Fall 2010. I'm hoping to re-submit my application for Spring today (or this week). Does anyone know, do we receive the form from the nursing office? Or, is this something we should grab from the website?
My score upon re-applying will be 54.899. Dang, sure am hoping this will be high enough and get me in this round!
How's everyone else holding up? Did everyone complete the pre-req - 1105 already? I have not and won't (due to extenuating circumstances) until early Fall. Will this negatively impact my chances of getting accepted? According to Tammy and the office, no. But, wanting to get everyone's input. Hoping we will hear about acceptance by Sept. Does anyone know this date for sure? The application period closed July 15, don't know why it takes them so long to get this word out.
Anyway- good luck to you. This is my 3rd round of applying so I sure am ready to get in and get on with this career change!
Wow...I suck. Got totally nervous in my 1105 mastery check-off last night and made a lot of stupid mistakes. Got hung up on applying the TED hose, which I did 100 times on my mom with no problem...it's hard on a mannequin with fake skin and screws in his ankles!! I passed, but I almost feel like that's worse...not having a chance to do it again better. I know I could benefit from open lab times, but I work full time right now so I won't be able to go until the semester's over.
Did anyone else feel this way with the mastery checkoffs? I knew the material very well, but got flustered because the instructor was watching me like a hawk. After it was over I felt like crying because I did so badly and I couldn't even concentrate on learning what we were supposed to be doing in the lab. I know it was my fault...and I know I need to do better so I keep my patients safe and don't get yelled at in Level 1. I just need some strategies to not get so uncomfortable with someone watching me. I feel like I'm the worst one in the class right now.
Wow...I suck. Got totally nervous in my 1105 mastery check-off last night and made a lot of stupid mistakes. Got hung up on applying the TED hose, which I did 100 times on my mom with no problem...it's hard on a mannequin with fake skin and screws in his ankles!! I passed, but I almost feel like that's worse...not having a chance to do it again better. I know I could benefit from open lab times, but I work full time right now so I won't be able to go until the semester's over.
Did anyone else feel this way with the mastery checkoffs? I knew the material very well, but got flustered because the instructor was watching me like a hawk. After it was over I felt like crying because I did so badly and I couldn't even concentrate on learning what we were supposed to be doing in the lab. I know it was my fault...and I know I need to do better so I keep my patients safe and don't get yelled at in Level 1. I just need some strategies to not get so uncomfortable with someone watching me. I feel like I'm the worst one in the class right now.
Don't worry, it has happened to us all. I remember screwing up big time on changing a gown on my partner with the IV. At Seton we have the snap gowns so it is easy there but I totally blew it in skills. I always walked away from the skills checkoffs feeling like a goof and I have been in the medical field for 12 years now. So don't fret!! Our instructors were very patient and as long as we talked our way through the skills and explained our rationales for doing things they were understanding.
I hated ted hose! I got lucky and did not have to apply them in mastery. For some reason my achille's heel was the darn quick release knot for patient restraints!
Thanks, Radiation...I am glad somebody responded and even more glad that someone already in the medical field is still prone to feeling clumsy at these checkoffs. I hope my next one is better...it sucks to feel like the moron of your class. I don't feel uncomfortable talking to or dealing with patients during my volunteer time. Granted I'm not giving them a bath, but I NEVER neglect safety precautions at the hospital. I guess lab is tougher because it doesn't feel as "real" and it adds a level of silliness that will not be there in clinicals.
Ugh, the quick release knot...it took me forever to get it down and then I didn't even get tested on it! I practiced ROM over and over too, and didn't get checked off on it.
Thanks, Radiation...I am glad somebody responded and even more glad that someone already in the medical field is still prone to feeling clumsy at these checkoffs. I hope my next one is better...it sucks to feel like the moron of your class. I don't feel uncomfortable talking to or dealing with patients during my volunteer time. Granted I'm not giving them a bath, but I NEVER neglect safety precautions at the hospital. I guess lab is tougher because it doesn't feel as "real" and it adds a level of silliness that will not be there in clinicals.
Ugh, the quick release knot...it took me forever to get it down and then I didn't even get tested on it! I practiced ROM over and over too, and didn't get checked off on it.
No problem! That's why we try and form friendships in nursing school so you can have someone to vent to and go to for support. I took nursing skills from January to March of this year with a great friend of mine who works as a PCT at St. Davids. When it came time for our first patient scenario checkoff where we had to do more than one skill we both fumbled through it. Even though we passed, we made stupid, stupid mistakes. Nothing that would've caused the patient serious harm, but stupid things like forgetting to introduce ourselves to the patient, my changing of the patient gown with the IV, and other things. We both walked out of there happy we passed but super disapointed in ourselves. Neither of us felt confident. We had great instructors though and they were always there for us and of course they understood our nervousness. I think the majority of our class was the same way. We would get together afterwards and discuss our silly mistakes and EVERYONE had a story of their own.
I didn't get tested on the quick release knot, *whew*, but for some reason my mind just doesn't think it is as easy as it looks.
Thanks, Radiation...I am glad somebody responded and even more glad that someone already in the medical field is still prone to feeling clumsy at these checkoffs. I hope my next one is better...it sucks to feel like the moron of your class. I don't feel uncomfortable talking to or dealing with patients during my volunteer time. Granted I'm not giving them a bath, but I NEVER neglect safety precautions at the hospital. I guess lab is tougher because it doesn't feel as "real" and it adds a level of silliness that will not be there in clinicals.
Ugh, the quick release knot...it took me forever to get it down and then I didn't even get tested on it! I practiced ROM over and over too, and didn't get checked off on it.
TEXAS CELESTE!!! Don't feel bad, MASTERIES are hard and very anxiety provoking! the instructor who graded you is particulary hard and I think she likes to intimidate the students, IMHO. I had her for the first one and she literally had to explain Isolation Dress to me during the mastery (while rolling her eyes). I goofed up so bad, I went home and cried for 3 days later. I lucked out for Mastery #2 and my instructor was more interested in going FAST than me doing everying perfecly...I did the wrong side for ROM, skipped putting dentures back in and had to redo my messy Mitered corners! It is so hard because a lot of it is pretend. I've heard of others who did NOT like this class at all. Have confidence in the fact that you are great in interacting with real patients at your volunteer job. Believe me....you are definitely NOT the moron of the class. I think you are one of the smart ones. See you monday! :)
TEXAS CELESTE!!! Don't feel bad, MASTERIES are hard and very anxiety provoking! the instructor who graded you is particulary hard and I think she likes to intimidate the students, IMHO. I had her for the first one and she literally had to explain Isolation Dress to me during the mastery (while rolling her eyes). I goofed up so bad, I went home and cried for 3 days later. I lucked out for Mastery #2 and my instructor was more interested in going FAST than me doing everying perfecly...I did the wrong side for ROM, skipped putting dentures back in and had to redo my messy Mitered corners! It is so hard because a lot of it is pretend. I've heard of others who did NOT like this class at all. Have confidence in the fact that you are great in interacting with real patients at your volunteer job. Believe me....you are definitely NOT the moron of the class. I think you are one of the smart ones. See you monday! :)
Thanks. It makes me feel better to know that other people are taking it as hard as me when they mess up. It literally took me a few days to feel better about how I did but I think I'm ready for class tonight.
I had a big realization though...the things I messed up on were all because I stopped paying attention to my "patient" and started performing for the person who was watching me instead. A good nurse, IMO, never stops thinking about and advocating for her patient...and there will inevitably be distractions in the room! Next mastery I am going to try hard to pretend there are 4 walls in my "room" and talk to/care for my lab partner/patient ONLY. Maybe that will improve my performance.
Quick question for you all: has anyone heard anything from Tammy, etc. about when the Spring '11 handbook will be posted? That's the only thing I have outstanding to turn in my completed packet and get cleared for clinicals (I'm sure y'all are in the same boat.)
Quick question for you all: has anyone heard anything from Tammy, etc. about when the Spring '11 handbook will be posted? That's the only thing I have outstanding to turn in my completed packet and get cleared for clinicals (I'm sure y'all are in the same boat.)
I think the website says November 15th. Hopefully today!!
Got it! Now to find time to get my paperwork up to the Round Rock campus before December 1st!
Hey RadiationRN2BE, I think the packet can only be turned in to the EVC. Just wanted to let you know so that you dont waste your time making a trip to RR.
so I sure am ready to get in and get on with this career change!
I am sooooo happy! They are giving me until DEC 15 to get the Checklist done.
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Wow...I suck. Got totally nervous in my 1105 mastery check-off last night and made a lot of stupid mistakes. Got hung up on applying the TED hose, which I did 100 times on my mom with no problem...it's hard on a mannequin with fake skin and screws in his ankles!! I passed, but I almost feel like that's worse...not having a chance to do it again better. I know I could benefit from open lab times, but I work full time right now so I won't be able to go until the semester's over.
Did anyone else feel this way with the mastery checkoffs? I knew the material very well, but got flustered because the instructor was watching me like a hawk. After it was over I felt like crying because I did so badly and I couldn't even concentrate on learning what we were supposed to be doing in the lab. I know it was my fault...and I know I need to do better so I keep my patients safe and don't get yelled at in Level 1. I just need some strategies to not get so uncomfortable with someone watching me. I feel like I'm the worst one in the class right now.