Luanrmoonsky

I would call and ask how long the wait is. I was at CSCC but it wasn't going anywhere. Last I heard, the wait was two years. However, I have had other students that came from there after me saying it was three now. I am not sure about that one though. If that fits, I also think that CSCC would be the best option for a working individual.

I am in nursing school and this has not been a problem. We have sisters that are there together. I think that it may help some because it can reduce the normal anxiety associated with this program. It can also give you many reasons to stick with it and give you someone to support you. I have found that support is extremely important for success.

I think that is something that should be brought up with a representative of the school since it could cause issues for you. In the event that it would disqualify you, knowing early may help with other options. It may not cause issues though, and it would be better to know that way you know where you stand and aren't just guessing.

Well with the tattoos, the only thing that I can think of is wearing something underneath that covers the arms. The nose ring, you could get one thats small enough that it isn't noticable for everyone, but you should check the school policies on this one. Some of them will say absolutely not. I have seven piercings and I have taken them all out because I wanted nursing school that badly. The good thing is, mine haven't closed up and I can still put them back in during breaks if I choose. I like them a lot too, but I understand why they are generally not accepted.

Well, I can start by saying that if you were meant to be a nurse, you will be. Don't let anyone else discourage you. You have made so many sacrifices already for the sake of nursing, don't let any of it get you down. Failing is just another hurdle, you get back up and try it again but now you can do it with additional information on what went wrong. I think that accommodation for tests would be successful for you. I know someone at a school that also has anxiety and she has to have accomodation for them to be able to pass exams. She realized it in high school though. Keep trying I wish you the best :)

I would start with the basics of chemistry if you haven't already. They flew through it in my course (A&P) and many people had trouble with that portion. It is usually in the beginning of the course and that's a bad time to start getting confused. My instructor assumed everyone knew, and they didn't. Basic math skills are essential as is dosage and calculation, I would get a grasp on that and become comfortable with it. You could also skim through an NCLEX book, it shows you what kind of questions are asked and my classes reviewed this every week. They also incorporated parts of it into their exams so that you begin thinking critically in relation to the material.

I would get a wheeled bag for books and whatever else. Our first term had so many books that no one wanted to carry those around. Everyone went out and got one with wheels. A planner, you will need it to keep everything straight. I'd also be familiar with studystack.com early. It allows you to imput your notes as you wish so that you can study and helped me a great deal. Lastly, a life-time supply of Mt. Dew, it got me through. :) You could also get a better stethoscope if you wanted. The one they gave me was dreadful.

I have never heard of that... ever ever... We used mannequins and pretended on each other, then examined our patients in clinicals.

http://www.testandcalc.com/quiz/index.asp This is the one that I used to pass my Dosage and Calculation. We were required to have 100% on the test and I passed it. You should probably also memorize conversions (F to C and lbs to kg especially)

You know, Im a term two and I feel the same way some days. Other days I feel that I know what I need. It took being thrown into clinicals and having to do it to realize that I learn by doing. I can practice in the lab night and day but until I have to "do it" I dont feel that I know it. I am burned out, exhausted and completely sleep deprived. Some people have already cracked from the stress they were under. I think we're all happy this term is over and we'll be on to the next.

I agree with everyone on A & P, but my issue was the foundation in Chemistry. That is one of the things that my course started with and sometimes its hard to get unless you're prepared beforehand.

I am at Hondros-Columbus, and I can tell you that it is nearly impossible to work and complete this coursework. However, we do have some class mates that are doing it, but they end up falling asleep sitting up in lecture! I wouldn't go to Hondros (it is full-time) I would look for a part-time program that wouldn't put too much pressure. And yes, you need GEN ED (Intro psyc, Lifespan, English) but they offer them there. My first term schedule was this: Monday: BIO 0830 to 1020, NUR 1030 to 1145, another NUR 1230 to 1520 and Dosage and Calculation 1530 to 1630. Tuesday: BIO 0830 to 1020, NUR LAB 1230 to 1420. Wednesday: BIO 0830 to 1020, NUR 1030 to 1145. Then on Thursday for weeks 1-5 you have a 4-hour lab that starts at 0830. Additionally, in weeks 6-10 they drop that lab and add clinicals on Thursday and Friday. Some days are more doable than others, but with projects, study time, reading and everyday responsibilities I would say not to. BIO is hard for many to pass and we have had multiple people that couldn't pass it, dropped out or are going to be repeating it next term. There are a few other things that most people won't tell you until after you sign the enrollment agreement and have to start because you can't get in anywhere else with such short notice.

Wow, I thought that I was the only one who noticed the issues with Hondros. I am also at Hondros and wouldn't recommend it. Not because of the level of education that you would receive, but because of the staff (directors, instructors, front desk). They do treat you like you are second-class and I hate that. But this is a private, for-profit institution and they can do as they see fit. I don't care for the Nursing Director. I do not believe that he is interested in the students and preparing them, we are $$$. When you go in to meet with them, they'll tell you everything you want to hear and it will make you want to attend, but just know that everything it isn't the way they tell you it is. It is very disorganized and things are constantly changing. They just simply don't have it together. The course of study is the most intense that I have seen, and I have been to four different schools. I'm not too sure the intensity isn't more about having to prove themselves than it is about preparation. At the end of finals I seriously wanted to to crawl under the bed and not come out. That is how draining it was. That's not necessarily a bad thing, because I feel that I have learned a lot from the few good instructors.