What to expect for 1st round of clinicals?

[scorpiogrl]

Like many out there starting their first semester of clinicals... I'm getting a bit ansy! I've been a p/t student since 1999. For semester, upon semester of classroom work, I've always known what to expect. But, this is a whole new ballgame. What am I walking into on Jan. 13th??? What is the orientation like, I have that on Jan. 9th? How does the grading scale work & where do clinicals usually begin... in the lab or what??

Just call me clueless!!! LOL:lol2:

[Yellow Rose RN]

Most of my time during the first semester was spent in the lab doing check offs.... we had one clinical day and spent most of the early part of the semster at a nursing home.... then we went to the surgical floor of the hospital. You will be fine and just remember to practice all of the skills you learn and you will do great!!

good luck

sk

[cloudydrms]

I'm starting clinicals January 13th too, so I can't give you a lot of info, but from what I've heard we'll start rotations in week 5 and just do the basic CNA stuff for the first semester. We have a week of orientation learning study skills, the schedule, etc.

A couple of us are having lunch with some friends of ours that started clinicals last semester so we can pick their brains and get tips. Do you know anyone you can aggravate and annoy with questions? I really think that will help alot.

Anyway, good luck to you.

Cindy