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.
FYI.. for those who have not mailed/dropped off your order form for the nuring kit... Today's the deadline.. I dropped mine off at the place this morning on my way to work...hehehe
I know this is early, but when is everyone planning to do their clinicals? wed/thurs nights or sat? I was thinking of doing saturday, but I think I'll stick to weds/thurs nights so that I can have the weekend to study and run errands.
for the clinicals, do the professors or nurses let the patients know we are students? also, what kind of patients do we get for our first clinicals?
You often do not get to choose your clinical day and not every semester has a Saturday available. Basically, they will assign you and occasionally they will take requests.
I know you are excited but dont stress too much. Everything about clinical will be explained to you and you have about 6 weeks before you even see patients, so you will have time to work it all out and it wont be so abstract. You will tell the patients that you are a student and they usually love students since they get extra attention.
As for timing with work. The one thing (well, there are many things really) that I wish I had been told was how much time outside of class and clinical you will need to be at school, in the lab, practicing and filming yourself. You need several hours a week at first to practice your skills and they dont really tell you this. So, you need a flexible work schedule in order to get it all done.
You often do not get to choose your clinical day and not every semester has a Saturday available. Basically, they will assign you and occasionally they will take requests.
I know you are excited but dont stress too much. Everything about clinical will be explained to you and you have about 6 weeks before you even see patients, so you will have time to work it all out and it wont be so abstract. You will tell the patients that you are a student and they usually love students since they get extra attention.
As for timing with work. The one thing (well, there are many things really) that I wish I had been told was how much time outside of class and clinical you will need to be at school, in the lab, practicing and filming yourself. You need several hours a week at first to practice your skills and they dont really tell you this. So, you need a flexible work schedule in order to get it all done.
asp40 is on point here.....The validations in level 1 took alot of time. Not to mention that the Prof told me she never received one of my video clip...so I had to record a second time. Someone correct me if I am wrong....but in Level 2 we only had 1 -2 validation(s) and that was it for the rest of the program.
Also, not sure how it works now with the hospital closings, adequate clinical profs.....but the Saturday clinicals didn't start for me until level 2, but it was discussed in level 1...just never materialized since they had plenty of profs and clinical sites.
what kind of patients do we get for our first clinicals?
You will learn different Nursing Skills and then demonstrate to the professors that you can do it correctly. If any part of the skill is not done correctly, the Prof can fail you and you will need to re-validate with Mary or Prof Matthews in the Nursing lab. Some are done in person.....and others you will need to video tape and email to your prof.
I looked at the supplies we needed and it says nursing kit, stethoscope, pen light, and bandage scissors. What is included in the nursing kit we ordered? do we need to get the others separately? if so, what would you recommend?
Hey all! For those in the program now, what does the uniform look like?? I know the uniform place sew patches on the uniforms; is it possible to buy the patches separately? I'm asking because I thought maybe I can get different white pants or scrub shirts else where and just sew the patches on myself. Just trying to find ways to save money. Also, I'm always cold and I will probably need the suit jacket, does that also have a Bergen patch??
i looked at the supplies we needed and it says nursing kit, stethoscope, pen light, and bandage scissors. what is included in the nursing kit we ordered? do we need to get the others separately? if so, what would you recommend?
the kit comes with a gown, syringes, catheter kits, meds, gloves, face mask, iv bag and accessories, sterile field stuff…etc…..basically all that you will need for your validations and to practice at home.
you can also use what is available in the nursing lab as well.
you will need to get the bandage scissors (good to have but you may not use right away), stethoscope (make sure it has the bell and diaphragm)….and i believe i had a pen light in my kit…i am almost certain of this. you will definitely need the pen light…and if you can get a small ruler that would be helpful too.
also, some profs will prefer that you take vitals manually (schweiger)…so if you don’t already have…and can spare it….it may be worth getting a sphygmometer…(not mandatory…just a suggestion) to practice prior. another thing, some floors will only have 2 vital machines…..and with their being 8 – 10 students taking vitals at once….this may slow you down…so another reason to invest in this.
Hey all! For those in the program now, what does the uniform look like?? I know the uniform place sew patches on the uniforms; is it possible to buy the patches separately? I'm asking because I thought maybe I can get different white pants or scrub shirts else where and just sew the patches on myself. Just trying to find ways to save money. Also, I'm always cold and I will probably need the suit jacket, does that also have a Bergen patch??
Thank you in advanced :)
I posted the same question....but was advised to just go with what is available in the Uniform spot in Paterson. The uniforms do not look like scrubs. My top looks more like a short sleeve zippered lab jacket...and the bottoms are more like white dockers.
you may get the wrong prof that will question what you are wearing.
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FYI.. for those who have not mailed/dropped off your order form for the nuring kit... Today's the deadline.. I dropped mine off at the place this morning on my way to work...hehehe