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pickledcookie · Dec 17, 2009

As a nontraditional student I found your comment to be quite rude. You really shouldn't talk about your future fellow classmates that way. These students worked very hard to be here. Although, you'll see people from different age groups, backgrounds, etc you'd be surprised at the camaraderie (look it up). My advice to you is be able to adapt because most of the people who you're going to be around are going to be 35 and older including patients, teachers, nurses, etc.

Are you saying I'm wrong? Can you honestly tell me that the majority of students were under 35?

proudtobeamom · Dec 18, 2009

Do you really think that's appropriate? It's offensive, and as an "older" student I don't appreciate it. As a future nursing student (and someday a nurse) you should start to choose your words more wisely. By the way since when is 35 and up considered old, and does it even matter? Just something to think about. I'm not going to go back and forth with you I just want to make you aware of the message you're putting out even though it may not have been your intention. :rollGood luck in the program!

pickledcookie · Dec 18, 2009

Do you really think that's appropriate? It's offensive, and as an "older" student I don't appreciate it. As a future nursing student (and someday a nurse) you should start to choose your words more wisely. By the way since when is 35 and up considered old, and does it even matter? Just something to think about. I'm not going to go back and forth with you I just want to make you aware of the message you're putting out even though it may not have been your intention. :rollGood luck in the program!

I'm sorry, but a facts a fact. The National Center for Education Statistics "found that in 2001, the number of students age 35 and older in degree-granting institutions was 19.2%." The Department of Education's website states that in 2005, under 18% of college enrollment was those 35+. The students represented at the orientation did not fit this standard.

GabbsRN · Dec 18, 2009

The point WAS not that people 35 and older are going back to school, it was that your comment was rude.

Oh, and can you say old people much?

No one is arguing the fact that there are people 35 and older in school. There are better and more mature ways to express your opinions, especially if you want to become a professional in the nursing field.

happyjj777 · Dec 18, 2009

pickledcookie,

You really dropped the ball on this one! Your choice should have been to post an apology for offending anyone, not to argue the point that there are so many students that are over 35. Really what is the difference?

You missed the point...

Not missing the point is one of the benefits of maturity. Oh and you can be mature and still be 21.

Try to have an open mind. You will need it in the course and I think proudtobeamom said it best. Please reread this passage..

"As a nontraditional student I found your comment to be quite rude. You really shouldn't talk about your future fellow classmates that way. These students worked very hard to be here. Although, you'll see people from different age groups, backgrounds, etc you'd be surprised at the camaraderie (look it up). My advice to you is be able to adapt because most of the people who you're going to be around are going to be 35 and older including patients, teachers, nurses, etc."

Posting an apology would be the right thing to do.

VegetasGRL03RN · Dec 19, 2009

Wow, this air in this thread got a bit heavy since my last post. Eep!

I feel like I'm wedged in the middle cause I'm a non-traditional student, but I'm 24... It's awesome though cause I now have friends that are married, single, with & without kids, young and old. They are all so amazing and bring so many different perceptions to the table that I might not have thought of without their unique life experiences, regardless of the age. But the same can be said for some negative people in the program... no different to life outside of NS anyway. Some people "man up" to issues and others don't. No big cause they never hurt my stride & always need to respect my hustle :cool:

VegetasGRL03RN · Dec 19, 2009

Oh I forgot to mention, as of December 17th, 2009......

I'M IN FOURTH SEMESTER!!!!!! :anpom::anpom::anpom:

I wanted to scream it to the heavens cause I thought I was going to have to repeat (which I came to terms with and was ready to accept the future & what it would bring), but I passed by .70 not even a whole point... OH, HOW I LOVE DECIMALS! Even after all the drama of a stupid friend-turned bf-now ex and the parents with their chronic kick-me-out-the-house syndrome, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!

Okay, wave of excitement has passed LOL.

So what's everyone doing during the break to prepare for the upcoming semester? I'd love to reasonably help in anyway I can if you'd like me to... especially before everything gets hectic for everybody (I know as soon as I get back, I have to start helping to plan our classes pinning ceremony).

klee18 · Dec 19, 2009

Oh I forgot to mention, as of December 17th, 2009......
I'M IN FOURTH SEMESTER!!!!!! :anpom::anpom::anpom:
I wanted to scream it to the heavens cause I thought I was going to have to repeat (which I came to terms with and was ready to accept the future & what it would bring), but I passed by .70 not even a whole point... OH, HOW I LOVE DECIMALS! Even after all the drama of a stupid friend-turned bf-now ex and the parents with their chronic kick-me-out-the-house syndrome, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!
Okay, wave of excitement has passed LOL.
So what's everyone doing during the break to prepare for the upcoming semester? I'd love to reasonably help in anyway I can if you'd like me to... especially before everything gets hectic for everybody (I know as soon as I get back, I have to start helping to plan our classes pinning ceremony).

Congrats on making it into fourth, that is a great accomplishment!!! You deserve a huge pat on the back:yeah:. I am going into second and can't wait to be in your shoes!!!! I am planning on trying to get a jump start on my reading over the break although I would love to just sit on my behind and do nothing!! Any suggestions for second, I hear it is the toughest of all?

proudtobeamom · Dec 20, 2009

Oh I forgot to mention, as of December 17th, 2009......
I'M IN FOURTH SEMESTER!!!!!! :anpom::anpom::anpom:
I wanted to scream it to the heavens cause I thought I was going to have to repeat (which I came to terms with and was ready to accept the future & what it would bring), but I passed by .70 not even a whole point... OH, HOW I LOVE DECIMALS! Even after all the drama of a stupid friend-turned bf-now ex and the parents with their chronic kick-me-out-the-house syndrome, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!
Okay, wave of excitement has passed LOL.
So what's everyone doing during the break to prepare for the upcoming semester? I'd love to reasonably help in anyway I can if you'd like me to... especially before everything gets hectic for everybody (I know as soon as I get back, I have to start helping to plan our classes pinning ceremony).

Congratulations!!!

I know it feels great to be in 4th semester :up: . You're almost there!!! I'm going into 2nd semester, and I'm sooo nervous. Any advice would be helpful. Enjoy your holiday!

purplevega · Dec 20, 2009

I have a QUESTION? Do clinicals stay on Mondays and Tuesdays in 2nd and 3rd semester? I know 4th semester is 1 12 hour day with a preceptor. Just trying to line up my childcare for August. It is crazy but preschools are regestering in January.

TIA

Kim

VegetasGRL03RN · Dec 20, 2009

Congrats on making it into fourth, that is a great accomplishment!!! You deserve a huge pat on the back:yeah:. I am going into second and can't wait to be in your shoes!!!! I am planning on trying to get a jump start on my reading over the break although I would love to just sit on my behind and do nothing!! Any suggestions for second, I hear it is the toughest of all?

There are some people that say second was the toughest, but I don't personally agree. I have a strong basis in A&P so once I knew what went wrong, you have a list of interventions that apply to those specific problems/disease processes. I've actually heard fourth is the hardest since we will have two rotations in one semester and only two tests per a rotation, along with a research paper.

You'll be looking at disease processes by systems. I think it's been called the toughest semester because it's a lot of information & considered the meat and potatoes of nursing. On top of that, it's the first time you'll start studying patho after coming from fundamentals, so it's an adjustment period to a new thought process. IMO, it's not the toughest, but definitely pay attention to what works for you and what doesn't. I would recommend going to one of Daytonite's posts and get the Critical Thinking Flowsheet. It takes a very targeted approach to each disease that will definitely help with studying for tests and personal knowledge.

I have a QUESTION? Do clinicals stay on Mondays and Tuesdays in 2nd and 3rd semester? I know 4th semester is 1 12 hour day with a preceptor. Just trying to line up my childcare for August. It is crazy but preschools are regestering in January.
TIA
Kim

Full-time PROGRAM CLINICAL (depends on instructor)

2nd semester: Mon & Tues about 0700-1300 (6h)

Med-Surg rotation that spans the semester

-- on one of these days, you will have a med-surg simulation day

-- you will need to complete a community experience on your own time

3rd semester: Wed OR Thurs 0700-1900 (12h)

Two rotations (OB & Peds) that span the semester (may not be split equally)

-- on the opposite day of your clinical, you will have two simulation lab days for each rotation & one day at the Health Dept

-- you will need to complete a community experience on your own time

4th semester: Wed OR Thurs 0700-1900 (12h)

Two rotations (High Acuity Med-Surg & Mental Health) that span 2/3 of the semester

-- on the opposite day of your clinical, you will have a high acuity simulation day (not sure for Mental Health)

-- you also have to complete a community experience, which in this semester will be a scheduled smoking cessation class

Preceptorship makes up the final 1/3 of the semester

-- during preceptorship, you work the schedule of your preceptor so it will vary

Hope this helps a bit. I know that for us this past Fall 09 for third semester, if you saw that your clinical day didn't work for you, you find someone you wanted to switch with, write down the agreement on a request form they provided signed and dated, then turn it in. You would also switch the simulation and health department days with the other person. The "request for change" process goes much smoother when you have someone else to switch with, but it's has been done by someone on their own. Just be real calm and professional if there are any issues & try to find your own solution if you can before you present it to them for the best chance of success.

klee18 · Dec 21, 2009

VegetasGRL03V,

Thanks for all the great info. I actually looked at the critical flow sheet as you recommended in one of your previous posts, again thanks for another great tip. I hope you enjoy your break before the semester begins. Again, best of luck and congrats on making it to fourth semester!!!!