CSN RN Spring 2014

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Hello, everyone I'm new to this forum and I'm applying to CSN for Spring 2014. I was wondering if there are any other hopefuls out there?

Actually first semester clinical is only 6 hours, once a week. 2nd semester is 7 hours twice a week. It's not so bad. Last semester I spent only 15 hours a week away from home for school stuff. This semester it's about 20/week. You will find a way for it to work out. It may be a tough balancing act until you get your schedule straight though.

Thank you Christina...your posts are always very helpful!!

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Actually first semester clinical is only 6 hours, once a week. 2nd semester is 7 hours twice a week. It's not so bad. Last semester I spent only 15 hours a week away from home for school stuff. This semester it's about 20/week. You will find a way for it to work out. It may be a tough balancing act until you get your schedule straight though.

Wow, I'm thinking 12 hours a few times a week because I hear my coworker nurses talk how they had to spend that much time in clinicals. Yet, they did the LPN program and I don't think it was at CSN. I think all of us trying to get in have a fear of some kind because we hear all of these different stories going on. But we must expect that the program itself will be a challenge. It's how we pursue and commit to that challenge that determines how well we can do. It's about the passion, not the fear of what could happen.

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Wow I'm thinking 12 hours a few times a week because I hear my coworker nurses talk how they had to spend that much time in clinicals. Yet, they did the LPN program and I don't think it was at CSN. I think all of us trying to get in have a fear of some kind because we hear all of these different stories going on. But we must expect that the program itself will be a challenge. It's how we pursue and commit to that challenge that determines how well we can do. It's about the passion, not the fear of what could happen.[/quote']

I don't think any students spend that many hours at clinical per week unless it's some sort of accelerated program. I'm fairly certain that the ADN program at CSN has more clinical hours that other schools, BSN included. So I think they were just trying to scare you. The clinical component is definitely challenging. I probably spent about 8-10 hours a week doing preclinical stuff and papers on top of lab, lecture and pharm stuff.

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Hi everyone! I just wanted to wish you all luck!

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Hi everybody! I just had to say a quick hi! I'm in my first semester of the program at CSN (full time RN track) and it's been really awesome so far. I've hardly been back to all nurses since classes started and ran across your thread and it brought back how exciting this time is!! These first weeks are a flurry but you get the hang of it fast. You guys will all do great!! I just wanted to note that if you are an alternate, make sure you show up to the orientations (I assume they have two for the spring students like they do for the fall ones?). In our group, many full time people didn't show up to the second orientation so I believe all of the alternates in attendance got chosen. From what I could tell, it seemed that there were still two or three spots left (and no one to fill them). The moral of this story is....don't give up. Show up!

Good luck guys!! See ya at the K building in the Spring!!

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I don't think any students spend that many hours at clinical per week unless it's some sort of accelerated program. I'm fairly certain that the ADN program at CSN has more clinical hours that other schools, BSN included. So I think they were just trying to scare you. The clinical component is definitely challenging. I probably spent about 8-10 hours a week doing preclinical stuff and papers on top of lab, lecture and pharm stuff.

I bet the classes themselves are incredibly hard. Putting those hours into studying and class work is a must in order to get by. I found a couple of the per-requisites challenging, so what we are entering is probably a totally new level.

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Hi everybody! I just had to say a quick hi! I'm in my first semester of the program at CSN (full time RN track) and it's been really awesome so far. I've hardly been back to all nurses since classes started and ran across your thread and it brought back how exciting this time is!! These first weeks are a flurry but you get the hang of it fast. You guys will all do great!! I just wanted to note that if you are an alternate, make sure you show up to the orientations (I assume they have two for the spring students like they do for the fall ones?). In our group, many full time people didn't show up to the second orientation so I believe all of the alternates in attendance got chosen. From what I could tell, it seemed that there were still two or three spots left (and no one to fill them). The moral of this story is....don't give up. Show up!

Good luck guys!! See ya at the K building in the Spring!!

Those orientations have been on my mind as well because I don't want to miss them. At times I will be out of town, so hopefully they don't land on those days. What a bummer that would be for anyone preparing so hard to to get into the program. I tell you, it's one little thing that could mess everything up.

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I bet the classes themselves are incredibly hard. Putting those hours into studying and class work is a must in order to get by. I found a couple of the per-requisites challenging so what we are entering is probably a totally new level.[/quote']

Yes, the four classes I have taken so far (fundamentals, pharmacology, med/surg I and mental health) have been more challenging than any other class I have ever taken. They throw so much at you at once and you really have to balance it well. I tried to work on the weekends towards the end of first semester and my grades started to fall. Clinical is actually more challenging than I thought it would be. There is SO much paperwork to do and you have no time to do it. But it will all be worth it in the end :)

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Those orientations have been on my mind as well because I don't want to miss them. At times I will be out of town so hopefully they don't land on those days. What a bummer that would be for anyone preparing so hard to to get into the program. I tell you, it's one little thing that could mess everything up.[/quote']

Once you're accepted, you actually can't miss an orientation. If you do, you give up your spot. Do not miss them!!! I would call the nursing office and ask them if they have it scheduled yet so you can work it around your job or other commitments. You're right. A tiny thing could screw up everything. You have to be on point with every step you take otherwise you will fail.

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Yes, the four classes I have taken so far (fundamentals, pharmacology, med/surg I and mental health) have been more challenging than any other class I have ever taken. They throw so much at you at once and you really have to balance it well. I tried to work on the weekends towards the end of first semester and my grades started to fall. Clinical is actually more challenging than I thought it would be. There is SO much paperwork to do and you have no time to do it. But it will all be worth it in the end :)

I figured that. I'm preparing mentally before going into this. It's going to be very difficult. Whether I succeed or fail, I know I will try my best like I have always done in school. I wish I can quit work to focus on college, but there are bills to pay in this real world. I work as a graveyard CNA. It's a tough balance that I will have to figure out.

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Once you're accepted, you actually can't miss an orientation. If you do, you give up your spot. Do not miss them!!! I would call the nursing office and ask them if they have it scheduled yet so you can work it around your job or other commitments. You're right. A tiny thing could screw up everything. You have to be on point with every step you take otherwise you will fail.

Right. The only time I won't be here will be the week of Thanksgiving. Other than that, I am free to do whatever is needed. I know those orientations are where the alternates take advantage. It's kind of sad how critical it is if you don't show up. At the same time, it's the full preparation before going into the program.

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Right. The only time I won't be here will be the week of Thanksgiving. Other than that I am free to do whatever is needed. I know those orientations are where the alternates take advantage. It's kind of sad how critical it is if you don't show up. At the same time, it's the full preparation before going into the program.[/quote']

My orientation was on 11/9. I doubt they will make it near thanksgiving so you should be ok.

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