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My hospital wants me to do something to prove myself -- part of me was upset but part of me understands, in my case I'm 8 years out of nursing school. I know I can go somewhere else and probably find a job, but I'm coming up on my third year here and frankly liking the idea of that extra week's vacation. And they HAVE supported me by reimbursement at their usual tuition rate for most of my exams and are considering paying 100% of all of them in hindsight if I can convince them I'm a good buy.

I suggested an internship which they are liking the idea of, but I'm pretty sure I will need my own insurance since I am not backed by a school's insurance as most of their interns are. For those who have done similar things -- like for Deaconess, any recommendations on insurance?

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My hospital wants me to do something to prove myself -- part of me was upset but part of me understands, in my case I'm 8 years out of nursing school. I know I can go somewhere else and probably find a job, but I'm coming up on my third year here and frankly liking the idea of that extra week's vacation. And they HAVE supported me by reimbursement at their usual tuition rate for most of my exams and are considering paying 100% of all of them in hindsight if I can convince them I'm a good buy.

I suggested an internship which they are liking the idea of, but I'm pretty sure I will need my own insurance since I am not backed by a school's insurance as most of their interns are. For those who have done similar things -- like for Deaconess, any recommendations on insurance?

Hello, Laurie,:balloons:

I am not sure what you mean, "My hospital wants me to do something to prove mself"??????

You can go online to NSO and get a quote for insurance liability, if you are referring to . Very inexpensive rates.

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Has been very supportive during the program, making exceptions and paying a large part of my test fees and so on.

But. I am several years out of nursing school and they aren't comfortable with my background what with Excelsior not having clinicals. It would be different if I left my ADN program say a couple years ago but it's been more like 8 years.

I personally know what I have and have not retained and having gone through so much of the traditional program and working as a CNA as well as a unit secretary now feel I have the same or better background as any of the other new grads they have hired, but I actually do understand their concerns. I think they are wrong, but I understand. Having been an employee for almost 3 years though, and having been an excellent secretary and recently a CNA who needed virtually no training (except specifics on treating our type of patients -- ortho and neuro) they want to work with me they just weren't sure how.

Thanks for the suggestion, I will lookfor a link.

Hello, Laurie,:balloons:

I am not sure what you mean, "My hospital wants me to do something to prove mself"??????

You can go online to NSO and get a quote for insurance liability, if you are referring to malpractice insurance. Very inexpensive rates.

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Has been very supportive during the program, making exceptions and paying a large part of my test fees and so on.

But. I am several years out of nursing school and they aren't comfortable with my background what with Excelsior not having clinicals. It would be different if I left my ADN program say a couple years ago but it's been more like 8 years.

I personally know what I have and have not retained and having gone through so much of the traditional program and working as a CNA as well as a unit secretary now feel I have the same or better background as any of the other new grads they have hired, but I actually do understand their concerns. I think they are wrong, but I understand. Having been an employee for almost 3 years though, and having been an excellent secretary and recently a CNA who needed virtually no training (except specifics on treating our type of patients -- ortho and neuro) they want to work with me they just weren't sure how.

Thanks for the suggestion, I will lookfor a link.

That is strange. I do not understand why they want you to do something extra after all these years. Now, you are an RN now or a CNA? I am a little confused on this.

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That is strange. I do not understand why they want you to do something extra after all these years. Now, you are an RN now or a CNA? I am a little confused on this.

A Unit Secretary and a CNA. They are concerned that a program that does not have clinicals will not be enough, at least not several years after I've had clinicals. I only went back to CnA work a couple months ago. I've proven my work ethic, but not my clinical experience. I really want to stay on this floor -- I know all the doctors (and their handwriting!) and my co-workers. Barring that I want to stay in the hospital I am liking the idea of 6 weeks leave a year!

I checked the LSO link, thanks, the rates seem really cheap. I was surprised.

I am taking the CPNE in November.

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.
A Unit Secretary and a CNA. They are concerned that a program that does not have clinicals will not be enough, at least not several years after I've had clinicals. I only went back to CnA work a couple months ago. I've proven my work ethic, but not my clinical experience. I really want to stay on this floor -- I know all the doctors (and their handwriting!) and my co-workers. Barring that I want to stay in the hospital I am liking the idea of 6 weeks leave a year!

I checked the LSO link, thanks, the rates seem really cheap. I was surprised.

I am taking the CPNE in November.

So you are in an RN program now, yes? And, you dropped out of a program years ago?

You definitely need clinical rotation in your nursing program. Unfortunately, being a CNA and unit secretary does not prepare you for the real world of nursing.

I do hope you can get this issue resolved. Good luck.

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You can't even be accepted to Excelsior unless you have the clinical rotations. Between the LPN program I dumped for the RN program and 3/4 of an RN program done, I have had more clinical hours than the average 2-year ADN traditional grad. I don't know of ANY way (nor would I want to) that you can become an RN just by reading a book.

Oh, nevermind.

So you are in an RN program now, yes? And, you dropped out of a program years ago?

You definitely need clinical rotation in your nursing program. Unfortunately, being a CNA and unit secretary does not prepare you for the real world of nursing.

I do hope you can get this issue resolved. Good luck.

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.
You can't even be accepted to Excelsior unless you have the clinical rotations. Between the LPN program I dumped for the RN program and 3/4 of an RN program done, I have had more clinical hours than the average 2-year ADN traditional grad. I don't know of ANY way (nor would I want to) that you can become an RN just by reading a book.

Oh, nevermind.

Then, and, again, I apologize for not understanding your original problem, you are currently working as a CNA and your hospital wants you to "prove" yourself, why? You are not an LPN or RN as yet. So, I just am confused..

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Keep you chin up :) I understand your frustration. If I were you I would start looking at other hospitals to work at after you take your boards. I work at a hospital as an aide and the very subject of online learning at the beginning level is treated like you will become a mass embolizer :rotfl: (if that is even a word). All I hear about from some of the staff RNs about precepting was their license will be at stake. Well gee, I stand lots to lose as well; lets see, expelsion, never able to be an rn, payments on a very big student loan without a degree etc. Don't worry, everything will work out. The important thing is never stop believing in yourself you will be an RN

You can't even be accepted to Excelsior unless you have the clinical rotations. Between the LPN program I dumped for the RN program and 3/4 of an RN program done, I have had more clinical hours than the average 2-year ADN traditional grad. I don't know of ANY way (nor would I want to) that you can become an RN just by reading a book.

Oh, nevermind.

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