New Grad Certifications

EricJRN, MSN, RN · Sep 23, 2011

Can you tell us more about the course/certification?

NewGradRN_Rose · Sep 23, 2011

hi eric,

here is the website:

http://www.hprovider.com

the website descriptions states: "[color=#002000][color=#006000][color=#0066ff][color=#ff9933]california school of health sciences (cshs) is proud to offer a certificate of completion in adult critical care nursing. the certificate shows that the student has undertaken a comprehensive range of classes related to care of the adult critical care patient. graduates will develop the specialized skills and knowledge to become critical care nurses, and be prepared to recognize and support the unique characteristics of the critical care patient population. requirements for the certificate of completion include nine classes in the adult critical care series listed in the course outline."

i called them and they said that at then end, you get a certificate of completion. the course includes 9 eight hour classes that include everything from ecg interpretation to ventilator weaning.

do you think this is something good for a new grad to take?

EricJRN, MSN, RN · Sep 23, 2011

I notice that they use the term certification in several places on the website. People do use that term loosely to describe things like PALS and ACLS completion, but to me, a legitimate critical care certification is something that you obtain by first becoming a licensed nurse, then gaining solid experience in that specialty, and then passing an objective exam. CCRN is a good example.

This may be a solid class that will cover a lot of good information, but it really gives me pause that they use the term certification so differently than what it is commonly understood to mean. I'd really be wondering about what other parts of their advertising might be stretched just a bit.

I just noticed that you posted this in the California Forum. You may get some good answers from people who are familiar with this school. Good luck to you!