Last Thursday I was at the college for the purpose of collecting my Chemistry grade with some classmates. Apparently, there was a graduation ceremony for RN's going on that night as well, and my friends started talking to one student to ask her about the program. I didn't hear the entire conversation, but one of my cohorts told me the student had stated that ELEVEN people had failed out of NUR-181 alone during her course!
Now, there's always a chance there was some sort of misunderstanding or miscommunication, but does this sound right? For what it's worth, I would think the application process and competitiveness of getting in to the program would assure a strong student population, so it makes me nervous to hear these things. I already received some insight from someone privately, but I was wondering what the public population made of this info.
Hey All!!! I just wanted to make a recommendation to anyone looking for a PT job in the medical field (just to get your foot in the door.) I was just on Craigslist and there are a few offices looking for PT Medical Receptionist near Clifton, Paramus and Belleville. If I remember correctly, one of the postings is for a OB/GYN office. Receptionist positions are not really Nursing related but you can still learn from the doctors and medical assistants. Maybe you can offer to help with the back office to gain some experience.
FishermanIV---thanks for the info on what to do and what not to do during clinicals. :)
HI, you will learn or should have learned all of this is fundamentals. ( I'm not sure if you started classes yet) you will wear your uniforms, name tags, have a stethoscope, pen light, black pens, white shoes. With the right clinical instructor they will walk you thru the process. You will not be left on your own. IMO when you get to the clinical site, work as a team..if you need help- ask a friend, and if you have time help someone else. Get to know the nurses well. Ask them questions about what and why they are doing things..if you don't ask-you won't learn...also, don't chew gum, don't use your cell, be as helpful as possible and you will be amazed at what the nurses are willing to show you..FishermanIV
Fisherman is on point here,
and i would add to bring ur validations sheets with you. minimize the size of the copies for easy carrying. remember the steps for mixing insulin (RN), how to give a subq and IM shot. How to hang a piggyback and etc..
The books are listed on the online bookstore at BCCC. I'm waiting for amazon to send me the 4 required which were way cheaper. I'll wait until classes start before I purchase the other books that the Profs require.
so for clinicals, we are going to actually administer the shots? like draw blood etc? i'm afraid of doing the whole inserting the needle into the vein thing, even though i'm going to be a nurse. do we practice? is the nurse going to be there? im so nervous.
has everyone finished completing what's on the nursing package? i finished my health forms yesterday so i'm handing them in today, got the malpractice insurance. i only have to send in the nursing kit form once i get my paycheck, do the cpr and get my uniforms. i feel like im so behind, but im low on funds so waiting for my next paycheck
The only shot we have administered was demonstrated by the instructor and we gave the second shot. Learn your insulin shots and why they are rotated. We have done saline flushes but a drug push or drawing blood is only done by the nurse. Don't feel like you are behind. The uniforms I tried on and took home the same day ( get 2 name tags )the CPR class is one day and you get your papers the same day. Since you are going into your first semester ( from what I can tell ) you will have plenty of class time before you even start clinicals--WEEKS. You can not start clinicals until all your paper work is in order , and they will remind you 2 weeks prior if something is missing...Don't buy your books on amazon, got to dealoz.com for better deals, get the previous editions if they are cheaper, also check craigslist..esp for the calculate w/ confidence...I spent a quarter on that 1..fishermanIV
A bit off topic, I am registered for section 601. In regard to the shoes we should buy, how strict are they? If there is gray on them, will they not be allowed? Which shoes do you recommend?
When you say SOME gray..how much is some gray? I have 2 pairs Merill moc pro and the others are Rockers that I bought from allheart,com. The latter I are so comfortable that I wear them out to the stores and around the house. they are like walking on air. I have worn them all day long and not had a problem, not even the first day I wore them...............FishermanIV
New Balance makes a pair that are all white but the soles are a very light gray the N is also outlined in a light gray and there is a small line of gray in the back. I read reviews on them, and they come highly recommended by nurses.
This is for DaddyO, Moojie, Ukgirl, Fisherman (and all those who are in the program)..I was just thinking.. I'm sure you were once in our (newbies) shoes..
All this aniticipation going on.. first it was just to get pass that entrance exam with the hope of making the cut.. celebrate!!!.. Then before you knew it was a whole new reality for the next 1 1/2-2yrs.. Was the experience all you expected it would be (whether you're level 1 or 4)?
I know some of us are probably "psyching ourselves out for no reason" with tons of questions before the semester even starts. But!... knowing what you know now, was it worth getting the heads up before you actually started the program or did it not make THAT much of a difference?
I guess what I'm asking is should we really just chill out and wait until we start and not get our nerves twisted until it's time??
how much did the total come out for the uniforms? as the the shoes, what are some comfortable yet afforable shoes? i have problems with my legs and need comfortable shoes.
Go with the ALL white shoes/sneakers. your not sure which clinical prof you will have and some are more anal than the others......part of the clinical grades involves your appearance and if you are wearing proper uniform, name tag and footware.
This is for DaddyO, Moojie, Ukgirl, Fisherman (and all those who are in the program)..I was just thinking.. I'm sure you were once in our (newbies) shoes..
All this aniticipation going on.. first it was just to get pass that entrance exam with the hope of making the cut.. celebrate!!!.. Then before you knew it was a whole new reality for the next 1 1/2-2yrs.. Was the experience all you expected it would be (whether you're level 1 or 4)?
I know some of us are probably "psyching ourselves out for no reason" with tons of questions before the semester even starts. But!... knowing what you know now, was it worth getting the heads up before you actually started the program or did it not make THAT much of a difference?
I guess what I'm asking is should we really just chill out and wait until we start and not get our nerves twisted until it's time??
i think the nerves being twisted is inevitable. if not, i would think that something is wrong with you....LOLOL For me it was worth getting the heads up because i don't like going into anything fresh. The experience was definitely more than I expected....I thought since I have a 4yr degree I was well equipped for the rigors of the programs.....Shiat...I thought wrong...LOLOL But please don't get it twisted...it's not an unsurmountable task....its doable....but you will need to make sacrifices. And I didn't expect to grow so close to my classmates. But I spent more time with them than I did my own family. I like to think I made many new life long friends in addition to completing the program (11 more days to go...hehehe)
I can tell you to relax.....but if you are anything like me, it will be hard to do so....so please ask away.
Above all, as you go on, come back and share your experiences, both good and not so good so those coming behind you can also learn from your experiences.
I had Absolutely ZERO health experience and took one Physic class....and I relied heavily on the people here on this board. Read the first couple of pages in this thread and you will see me asking 1000 questions a day. My inbox/sent box were constantly full....but at no time did anyone NOT answer any of my questions.
I just want to reciprocate the generosity that was given to me.
DaddyO....Level 4......11 days to go (Hopefully...hehehe) and counting....hehehe
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Hey All!!! I just wanted to make a recommendation to anyone looking for a PT job in the medical field (just to get your foot in the door.) I was just on Craigslist and there are a few offices looking for PT Medical Receptionist near Clifton, Paramus and Belleville. If I remember correctly, one of the postings is for a OB/GYN office. Receptionist positions are not really Nursing related but you can still learn from the doctors and medical assistants. Maybe you can offer to help with the back office to gain some experience.
FishermanIV---thanks for the info on what to do and what not to do during clinicals. :)