RNbeach

Im registered for 201 session 1 and 345 session 2

will be doing so shortly... both of those are open so you are taking nursing courses back to back instead of a LA and Nurseing course... hmmm they told me I should take an LA and a Nursing Course... I may just register for those 2....

What are you taking for session 1 and session 2 ?

I will be calling tomorrow for sure, I'll post as soon as I know!

Hmmm I guess that I may be taking those as well. LOL!!

I just got accepted and my transcript just reveiwed, I'm waiting for their recommendations, althought there isn't a lot open now. BUT I will be taking something !!

I have completed the ATCN training and I hightly recommend it. I loved it and learned so much! My certifcation is good for 5 years before I have to renew.

I will be starting the program this fall as well!!!!

I work for a hospital that has Magnet status. Magnet status is based on the 14 forces of magnetism. The hospital must meet all 14 forces. The hospital is designated to be one where nursing delivers excellent patient outcomes, where nurses have a high level of job satisfaction, and where there is a low staff nurse turnover rate and appropriate grievance resolution. The hospital where I work, nurse are highly involved in the decision process and day to day operations of the hospital. We are held in high regard, respected, and encouraged to continue our education. You will also find that many of the people in managment are former nurses. I LOVE working there and am very proud of our magnet status. Below are the 14 Forces of Magnetism upon which a hospital needs to demonstrate to achieve Magnet Designation. 1. Quality of nursing leadership refers to knowledgeable, strong risk-taking nurse leaders who follow an articulated philosophy of nursing and demonstrate support for staff. 2. Organizational structure refers to structures that are characterized as flat, rather than tall, with unit-based decision making prevailing. 3. Management style hospital and nursing administrators demonstrate a participative management style that incorporates staff feedback. 4. Personnel policies and programs refers to competitive salaries and benefits inclusive of flexible staffing models and clinical promotional opportunities. 5. Professional models of care refers to models of care that give nurses responsibility and authority for the provision of patient care. 6. Quality of care refers to nurses involved in providing high quality of care with nurses in leadership positions developing the environment to provide such care. 7. Quality improvement quality improvement (QI) activities are viewed as educational and staff nurses participate in the QI process. 8. Consultation and resources adequate consultation and resources are available inclusive of knowledge experts, particularly advanced practice nurses. 9. Autonomy nurses are permitted and expected to practice autonomously consistent with professional standards. 10. Community and the hospital refers to the ability to recruit and retain nurses and maintain a strong community presence. 11. Nurses as teachers refers to nurses incorporating teaching in all aspects of their practice. 12. Image of nursing refers to nurses viewed as integral to the hospital's ability to provide patient care services. 13. Interdisciplinary relationships refers to positive relationships with all disciplines. 14. Professional development refers to significant emphasis placed on all types of education and professional growth and development opportunities.

I graduated from OCC this past May, It took me 3 years to complete my pre-reqs and one semester off before I could get into the program. The program is very difficult but doable. OCC does truly prepare you for the NCLEX. Out of my graduation class, we have all passed our boards on the first shot. As for clinicals, I believe it's all luck. If you get an excellent clinical professor, you will learn a lot and get a nice foundation to build upon once you are out in the real world practicing as a RN. However, if your clinical professor is weak, then you can go a whole semester without learning any valuable clinical skills. I have two instructors that I highly recommend and truly care about the students and the education that they get. That is Professor Arlene Witman, and Professor Leah Kelly. I feel fortunate to have had Professor Kelly my last semester b/c she made it all come together. and everyday that I'm at work now, there isn't a minute that goes by that what she taught me come up. Do I reccomend OCC, well, for the location, time and money it take to get your RN, then yes. Do I like them personally no, absolutely not, but hey I got my RN, I passed my boards, and I'm working, so ultimately that is the goal to be an RN, and it accomplishes the goal. I got a job prior to graduation because I started interviewing in April. I can give you more information about that if you message me privately. I also happen to live in your neck of the woods. Good luck!

Taking Chemistry now! It's a 50/50! The actual labs have been easy, I have received 100 on each of them so far! It's the actual test that I have found to be tricky! What I have learned is that chemistry is practice, practice, practice!!! To me it's Algebra just in a science format! I happen to stink at math, so the actual course has been a lot more challenging, and I have had to devote more study time to the class! However, I received an 80 on my last test, and plan on at least getting a 70 on my next one! LOL Good Luck and feel free to ask me any other questions! Brenda

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Taking Wellbutrin SR for 3 months now.. I take 300 mg, 150mg in the AM, 150mg in the PM! I haven't noticed any physical side effects, I do agree with Bonnie Blue, my dreams are very colorful very vivid, and at times completely bizarre since I have been on the drug. Otherwise, it has been a life saver for me! Brenda

------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Originally posted by sunnygirl272 yes...just not allowed to be mean or judgemental towards the member itself. all penies are entitled to be different and it is not our place to judge them.... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ok.... I just peed my pants! :roll

WOW!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks this is very helpful! This site never ceases to amaze me! Brenda