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Has anyone had any luck with applying at National University for their nursing program? I applied back in Oct 06 and have been waiting to hear from them. They are supposed to notify in 3 months. I have called and called and written email upon emails with no response really. :banghead: Please, if anyone has applied and received some sort of letter, I would greatly appreciate your reply.

Thanks

Specializes in Cardiac.
Hi Everyone,

I am about to start my application process for the nursing program with National University but I have a problem with the 6-8week rotating clinical schedule. Does anyone in the program have a sample clinical schedule? Or could anyone please let me know how their clinical rotation has been. Do you have a choice of AM or PM shifts? I have childcare/employer issues and would need help in setting up my schedule. Thanks in advance for your response.

Look at my previous post :) The majority of my cohort has children, thus has these issues from time to time :( Everyone who worked, pretty much stopped working until we got towards the end (seems to ease up as you become more experienced?); although, the majority still don't.

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Specializes in Near Future: ED, Future Future: ACNP!.
Clinical times are completely random. The only way to switch is to find someone in your class to switch with.

Example:

Theory = 1600-1930 Mondays

Clinical Group #1 = Tuesday & Thursday 0700-1500

Group #2 = Tuesday & Thursday 1500-2300

Group #3 = Wednesday & Friday 0700-1500

Group #4 = Friday & Saturday 1500-2300

These times are not exact and can change depending on each clinical group instructor. Each group can vary on the amount of days and hours per shift. I'd say my average clinical day was about 10 hours.

Thanks! I saw in your next post you said that most people stopped working. Unfortunately I don't have that luxury. If I want to continue to go to school, I have to work. I would just have to request and pray that I could get the Friday and Saturday PM clinicals (or whatever is offered like that for each class) :)

You sound like you are finished or are close to finishing the program. How did you like it? Any advice for those of us just entering?

Thanks again!

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Hey everyone,

I have a question for the people who have taken nursing 403: theories and Models. I have my books early and will start the program next month. I was wondering if it would be a good idea to begin reading the transcultural nursing book, the publication manual: of the american psychological association, and the nursing theory book? If so, is there any book that i should prioritize and any book that does not need to be read through all the way? Thanks!

I have one more quick question. Will we have to read around 3 books every time for each course or just this one? 688pgs+223pgs+253pgs make me slightly sad inside :[ lol.

-Murse520

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Specializes in Near Future: ED, Future Future: ACNP!.
Hey everyone,

I have a question for the people who have taken nursing 403: theories and Models. I have my books early and will start the program next month. I was wondering if it would be a good idea to begin reading the transcultural nursing book, the publication manual: of the american psychological association, and the nursing theory book? If so, is there any book that i should prioritize and any book that does not need to be read through all the way? Thanks!

I have one more quick question. Will we have to read around 3 books every time for each course or just this one? 688pgs+223pgs+253pgs make me slightly sad inside :[ lol.

-Murse520

I don't start until July, but I have 2 other degrees from National, and I can tell you that the APA book is just a reference for how to reference your papers, you don't need to read it cover to cover. Also, going through 2 other accelarated programs there, it's rare that you read entire books, let alone multiple ones in a 1 month period. Although, with the nursing program it is possible with the 2 month classes (as it was with the 2 month prereqs I took). Someone who has gone through it, feel free to prove me wrong though!

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Honeybee, how is your life as a new grad RN? I remember you telling us that when you were hunting for a job you got as many certifications as you could. What certs did you get? ACLS? ECG? How did you make yourself stand out in a crowd of new grads? It feels like it's getting so close and i'm trying to get a head start on how to make myself stand out. Any advice would be great. PS - Which new grad program are you in?

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Specializes in NICU.
I'll be entering community next class. How were your groups made up? Were they assigned or do you pick them yourself? Not that I care either way, just curious (since it is an online course in a sense).

There are several different classes that are all taking community at the same time (2-3 online classes and a hybrid). We got to pick our groups of 4, so long as all the students are in the same class.

Sorry for the late reply,

Harparia

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PrettyinPink57,

My new grad experience is going great. I was accepted by the Sharp New Grad program. I honestly do not know what set me out within the 1200 applicants. But here are my guesses: GPA, certifications(I got BLS, ACLS, NRP, Behavior management class,) previous degrees, and most important being honest when answering supplemental questions. other than that i think it was also luck since only 30 people were hired out of the the 1200 applicants. I would definately recommend a new grad program since you get a combination of classes and a preceptorship program. The staff and educators are supportive through the transition period and you learn so much. I have been onmy own as a nurse for about a month and am doing great and learning something new everyday.

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i wanna say that so far i havent seen any clinicals that are jsut at night. most of the clinicals are 8-12 hours. two days a week. i know plenty of people that work that try to trade with someone that has fri, sat, or sun clinicals from 7am-7pm. i have yet to see an entire pm shift. I do know that some clinicals have every other sunday when they have weekend clinicals. every course must meet a 136 hour requirement therefore some groups can afford to do every other sunday.

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Specializes in Near Future: ED, Future Future: ACNP!.
i wanna say that so far i havent seen any clinicals that are jsut at night. most of the clinicals are 8-12 hours. two days a week. i know plenty of people that work that try to trade with someone that has fri, sat, or sun clinicals from 7am-7pm. i have yet to see an entire pm shift. I do know that some clinicals have every other sunday when they have weekend clinicals. every course must meet a 136 hour requirement therefore some groups can afford to do every other sunday.

All of your clinical groups meet from 7a - 7p? None start at 2 or 3?

How do you like the program? Thanks for the info :)

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to anyone in the july cohort: are we supposed to receiving the orientation packet (with immunization/phsyical forms) anytime soon?

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Specializes in Near Future: ED, Future Future: ACNP!.
to anyone in the july cohort: are we supposed to receiving the orientation packet (with immunization/phsyical forms) anytime soon?

A month before orientation, which I believe is June 4 or something? On your letter, there is a person you can email for the immunization packet, or you can send me a message and I will email you the packet (I have it)

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I understand your disappointment. For a few days my head was spinning as to why I didn't get into the July cohort, but I had heard there were just a lot of applicants to consider and only so many slots open. I realized I can't take it "personal" and just need to continue waiting to see what happens in October. I decided the best thing to do is to keep reviewing my A&P and Micro education, practice nursing dosage math, and try to keep my knowledge base up. This will help once I get into the program. I tried not to focus my essay on "what a good nurse I will be", instead focusing on the personal and professional benefits nursing will provide to myself and family, along with how nursing will fulfill my goals for my life. Also, how some of my own life experiences influenced my choice of nursing as a career. Not sure how it went. I have to call about my score on the essay.

Sorry to hear that you didn't get accepted. I'm sure you will the next time around. I have couple questions if you don't mind me asking. I'm looking into the generic bsn program. I'm starting my biomet stat class online in May and English class in June so that i can apply before the july deadline for the October class at the LA campus. I'm really nervous now on how they select their student. I have a 3.5 overal GPA. 2 B's and a C in my science classes. When i spoke to the admission lady about my science grades, she said it's not a problem because i didnt have to retake any of those classes. Which, supposively thats what they look at. What should i do? Also, i was trying to ask her what the proctor essay was all about, and she couldn't tell me anything. Any advice on that? thanks, any advice would help.

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