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Acute areas "aim" for 5:1 but usually it's 6-7:1... Urgent care is a free-for-all.

That's true... Don't talk to the counselors!!!! Best advice is to ask specific questions to actual students or the actual nursing dept. Feel free to PM me if you want.:) I don't know how much help I'll be but I'll try!

It's going.... I'm doing really well in all of my classes but emotionally, I'm a wreck. I feel like there aren't enough hours in the day... I start my LTC clinical on the 25th... What should I expect? I'm really nervous about it and I'm not really sure why. So is 2nd year any better than first year?????? (please say yes!:chuckle )

I'm not actually sure... I was going to ask the same thing... The dept. head came in and announced it in our lab yesterday. I guess it's going to save a few people from failing... It doesn't really apply to me so....

So what was with the dept. getting rid of the 18/24 lab rule???

Sorry this is going to be ranty... To be honest... I'm not liking it at all so far... I like the instructors, but the program is just so unorganized. It seems like no one has any idea how, when, or what we're doing. I have to re-do my checkoff for something *I* think is unfair... long story (I ended up bawlingh my eyes out and wanted to drop all my classes). I'm just really discouraged right now. I think that most of our assignments (mostly prep points) are just a waste of time... I mean they take forever to do and I don't think I gain anything from them except another 3-4 hours of homework. I just wish I could take that time to study more instead of mindlessly having to search out answers to prep questions. I guess I just wish that there was more emphasis on learning (like studying) than on doing "paperwork." Maybe that's just me though... Honestly, this program is nothing like I thought it would be... I'm really second-guessing my career choice and I don't know if I want to do this anymore. Maybe it's the stress talking... I've wanted to be a nurse ever since I was little and now I don't know anymore... It's sad really... I just hope it gets better, soon.

So what do you think so far?...

*edit* Sorry, I didn't see the part about it being an "insert." I didn't get it in my issue either.

**************** I'm suprised that I don't know anyone starting the program this semester... You'd think I'd at least recognize one person from my A&P, chem, nutrition, etc... bummer. eh, at least I get to make new friends! Maybe we should form a study group or something once class/ lab really gets going. :)

Are you by chance a T/W lab?

Hey there! Thanks for your suggestions! I don't know if I should tell you this... but we have different uniforms than the students last year. I guess they did away with the "all white" motif so we get to wear green this year (thank god!) Also, what do you mean about "purchasing" prep points? Any advice on specific teachers?

Thanks! :)

I've been lurking around here for awhile and I'm wondering if anyone else is starting the OCC nursing program in Sept. like me! I already have my schedule and (most of) my books, but I'm wondering about what other supplies to get that may be useful. (Do you know when our "uniforms" and MedSurg book will be available?) Also, is there any A&P, chem, or nutrition coursework I should study up on to help me out first semester? Thanks! (Future) RNKate