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Oy. At least half of my last job was spent dealing with upset, enraged, family members. Especially the family members who felt slighted by the provider because no one ever talks to him. possible words: "I can see that you're upset and I am definitely hearing everything that you're saying. Having a loved one in the hospital can be really stressful. What I hear you saying is ______. What can we do to solve these issues?"

I'm just finishing my second year in nursing. I just took an ACLS class through my hospital and was recertified. I completed the online BLS portion but had to use the hospital RQI mannequin to complete the BLS. I fought for an hour trying to get my compressions deep enough to complete even just the CPR portion. I failed every single time and hurt myself in the process. 75% is the passing. I only made 43% at the maximum. I was literally in tears and shaking when I had to admit defeat. I had to go out and do an outside course in order to complete my BLS. However, I've been told that in the near future that my hospital is going to be only using these horrific mannequins and RQI in order to complete BLS. I don't know if the mannequin was faulty or I have just a very weak upper body strength (which I do) but I fear the future. I fear that I will be suspended and not be able to work as a nurse because of the stupid BLS recertification mannequin. Has anyone else experience this? What was your solution? I went through too much with nursing school and I'm in so much debt from nursing school. I can't lose my job because of this RQI nonsense. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Hello, friends. I am going on my second year of bedside and I'm already thinking I don't wanna do this long term. I have a BSN and two years is my full experience - one in medsurge and now in women's services. Is there any other job I can do what I can make the same pay as bedside and not have to work doing bedside? to be honest, I've encountered so much toxicity in the way that the doctors treat the nursing staff and in the way that the nurses treat each other that I can't imagine doing this for too much longer for my mental health. I'm always nice and thoughtful and I end up getting yelled at and treated with condescension daily. I just don't understand that behavior? It's not the patients at all. The patients are lovely. It's the toxicity of both hospitals that I've worked at. I can't imagine how people do this for 30 to 40 years. Any ideas of what else I could do and make the same kind of money? Thank you so much for your excellent advice and for taking the time to respond! ❤️

I know this is gonna sound like a weird question, but please bear with me. I'm going on almost my second year working as an RN. My first year was in Medsurge and I am now in women's services. I still cannot start an IV for the life of me. I feel like I just end up hurting patients. I have an absolute fear of it at this point and I'm always looking for help and everyone's giving me a really hard time. How can I learn to become professional with IVs without having to practice them at work? Are there outside classes or ways of doing this where I don't have to do it at work and be continually judged and mocked there? This is a serious question. Thank you so much for your kind input!

Thank you - I really need to hear that. I’m in tears here. ❤️ Is the remediation exam very different than the first exam?

I just took my block 2 exam and have to remediate. How can I get 90% on my own?! I am devastated and wondering if I should drop out before spending a ton more money. Anyone else have to remediate? I put in so much work and feel so upset.

Thank you!!!!! Thank you!!!!

How are you all feeling after orientation? I’m terrified of this 90% passing grade for everything. I’m wondering if I’ve made a terrible mistake in going to Roseman. I would especially like to know about anyone who’s already been in the program for a bit and how they feel about the 90%...?

Has anyone received this (as per the acceptance email)?: “A Clinical/Supplies Packet will be emailed from the clinical coordinator containing information regarding textbooks, clinical requirements and supplies 30 days prior to Orientation.”

Thank you! I’m trying not to stress and you’ve definitely helped. ?

Thank you. It’s not clear at all. I don’t see that in the Henderson email. As there are several doses for some, maybe the series can be started by orientation. I don’t know. I find communication very lacking thus far. I’m surprised this was not sent out with the acceptance letter. ?

Does anyone know if we need all vaccines/immunizations before the start of classes in February — or is it staggered as some have several doses?

I agree with the last poster. Most seem to want Henderson, so I don’t think that would be a problem. I wouldn’t wait to contact the enrollment dept to ask.

Congratulations! I thought the SJ campus was really pretty. ?

I got into Henderson!!! ??

I know it’s still early — but has anyone heard anything yet from the September interviews in SJ? Thanks! ?

I only know the answer to (1) as it was clarified in the September interview. You have to buy the Dell laptop through roseman as it has their software on it (for exams, etc) and they have technical support on campus. It is not a choice, unfortunately. ?

In the recent interview information session, this exact question was raised. The only answer given was to check with the masters program you are interested in to see if they accept this type of grading system. We were not given any further answer on that, unfortunately.

No problem! I think we’re all so stressed these days ?

They are still listed as CCNE accredited. Isn’t that enough in itself? https://directory.ccnecommunity.org/reports/accprog.asp

Hi Cindy! For your interview, what was the essay question? Also, did they ask you any tough questions - like “tell us about a time when you had to use leadership skills or problem skills,” etc? Or was it all conversational? Thank you!

Hi. Landon left Roseman. I had the same problem. I would recommend calling The ABSN program (866-892-2928) to ask about how you can move forward. They might even assign you a new advisor. Good luck!

So, I have an interview coming up for the next cohort. Is anyone kind enough to share their experience in the previous interviews? What was the 15-minute writing sample question? Are the interview questions behavioral (“tell us about a time when you had to use compassion/professional judgement/etc?”). Does it feel like a job interview? THANK YOU!! ?

Is it possible that Henderson is already full for Feb 2020 due to the alternates that were not accepted into the Fall cohort?