Is it just me?

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Why is it that getting information for the nursing/CNA programs is like pulling teeth.

Everyone, with the exception of here (this website) are very tight lipped?

I really don't want to wait till the orientation. I have a lot going on.

I have a father dying of cancer, a mother at her wits end, 2 kids, and a very strict routine to BALANCE it all as too not miss or drop the ball.

I ask questions. A lot of questions and the vague the answers I get, are well to say the least of no info what so ever.

I am a worker bee, and I like to STAY ON top of everything as to not fall behind. But when you talk to educators, other nurses, granted I am not one yet, students, it's like a "wait and see," or, "you'll see," kind of attitude.

I'm not looking for vagaries, but just want to stay a heard of the curve.

Maybe it is just me? But, being former military, you have to be able to shoot, chew gum, march, eat, write letters home, and keep your wits all at the same time. That's why I want to be a nurse.

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god bless you with your pops. i know how you are feeling..

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What kind of stuff are you trying to find out and if you have been placed I would try reaching out maybe to the nursing director of that campus and explain what's going on why it would help you to have the information now.

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god bless you with your pops. i know how you are feeling..

Thank you...

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What kind of stuff are you trying to find out and if you have been placed I would try reaching out maybe to the nursing director of that campus and explain what's going on why it would help you to have the information now.

I did in a round about fashion, but the said that packets would be going out in the end of Oct...

And really I just wondered on many levels why info isn't shared when you approach individuals?

When I was working on becoming a CNA just basic questions were pulling teeth. Got to the website, or speak with counselor...?

Perhaps it is just me. I tend to stay ahead and plan for problems that may rise...

Thank you Mrs. BW. Like I mentioned this site is a blessing for noobes.

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It's not just you. I worked for a police department for 8 years with strict schedules and tons of planning for them before every shift bid. It drove me nuts that I couldn't get much info about nursing school. LMK if I can help. I am in Block 2 at a Maricopa Community College. I'm sorry to hear about your dad.

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Specializes in Labor and Delivery.

I have felt the same way at times and that is also why I am so glad I found this site! Having people on here to talk with and ask questions to has really helped my sanity.

I'm not a type A personality in general, but when it comes to my schooling I am very much type A and like things to be organized, clear, concise, and I LOVE to be ahead of the game. So I have also had frustrations with this process but I have become acclimated to the "wait and see" attitude as you called it.

Having interacted with many different employees involved with the nursing program at maricopa, I have come to realize that it's just the fact that there are so many variables with the program. It is difficult to keep up the level of organization and communication needed to run things real smoothly when they are dealing with multiple campuses, multiple universities for CEP, multiple clinical sites, multiple advisors and employees that are maybe new to the position and learning. Yes there is room for improvement but I have heard the exhaustion in the voices on the other end who are doing the best they can with what they have, and I feel for them.

Trust me, I want the supply list, book list, and most of all the schedule to be finalized and sent out like YESTERDAY! But it's out of my hands so I do my best to just not stress about it. Easier said than done ;)

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Even once you get started, it is still a wait-and-see game. My mother in law is in block 4 at GCC right now and still has no clue when/where her preceptorship is going to be. When it comes to things like that, it is all about waiting on clinical sites to give numbers. Hang tight, I think we all get your frustration!

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My experience thus far has been a lot of hurry up and wait. It's tough because we are all type A to get through our strong science based prereqs, then we get into a program that is focused on people, not science. I'd say get over the control issues prior to joining nursing school. You just gotta roll with the punches!!

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AZBlueBell - point taken. I am sure and I do understand that they must be overrun right now with questions. I having been in the military with the "hurry up and wait" processes, can acclimate. But...

With that said, this site is a God send just for clearing thoughts and getting some of the skinny when I need to keep my mind at ease.

On one hand I am excited as all get up, and on the other with my father and families uncertainties, perhaps this is coming just in time in a sense. I have to learn to keep my wits, and tends to responsibilities for caring of a dying family member and all that entails.

Thank you all for your kind words. This is truly a very "bitter sweet" moment in my life for me.

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My experience thus far has been a lot of hurry up and wait. It's tough because we are all type A to get through our strong science based prereqs, then we get into a program that is focused on people, not science. I'd say get over the control issues prior to joining nursing school. You just gotta roll with the punches!!

Goose - on that note. Now with the science behind, what is your retention of learned knowledge? Jeez, I don't even recall all the bones, let alone the "Krebs Cycle!??!?!"

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Goose - on that note. Now with the science behind, what is your retention of learned knowledge? Jeez, I don't even recall all the bones, let alone the "Krebs Cycle!??!?!"

It's good to understand the basics of how each system works. And of course to understand the basic concepts you built that foundation on chem etc (Krebs Cycle). An important part of nursing is making sure that people stay hydrated, that they keep their blood sugars in balance, etc. It's really nice to know why that is so important, but so far no, I haven't been tested on it.

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