care2share

Did you graduate from this program? My problem is that they said they last communicated with my clinical site on July 7 but didn't notify of me of this until September 8, the day that courses started. 2 months went by with them not telling me that there was a problem with my clinical. That excessive. There's nothing I can do once a class has started to turn this around but if they had notified me in July I could have definitely contacted the site. On top of it all, write in emails and on submission forms DO NOT CONTACT US FOR UPDATES ON THE CLINICAL AFFILIATION PROCESS. I have to drop this class and that 's a financial and time delay for me. I feel bad because my coworkers already made concession on the unit schedule so I would have time to do clinical. There's a trust element that is missing and I have no guarantee that this won't continue to be the pattern with the school. I just need to know what other peoples direct experience has been with this program. I can't afford to waste my time, my money, or inconvenience other people.

You actually think you get credit for working HARD? Many nurses working today worked hard to get where they are and they are still working hard if they need to come to this site to vent. You know what would make your post better, if you actually apologized for not being able to put yourself in someone else's shoes.

I've only worked in med-surg and pediatrics.

Props to you for having the guts to post how you really feel, more of us should do it. Your are right. It is not fair. You deserve better. I wish I could tell you face to face. I had a hard time finding a job after I graduated and I actually ended up having to leave my state. If you don't have anything tying you down, then consider this. I don't know what to say to help you feel better. I've been there myself and I had to wait for time to pass. I cried a lot and then I breathed. You are not alone. I pray that things may get better for you, I pray that you will be happy, I pray that you will be strong, and I pray that you will live a life with ease.

I've only been a nurse for 6 years but I want to leave bedside. I feel abused and dehumanized by patients, families, even other nurses. I want to leave direct patient care and hospitals in general but not the profession (I've invested too much time and money). What are my options? Where could I work?

My experience at UMASS Boston has also been a nightmare. I found my preceptors. I submitted the information to the school in June. In September, on the day classes start they still hadn't given me clearance. When I asked them why said that they have been unable to reach the clinical site. Really??? And you couldn't have told me that in any the previous months prior to the start of the course? They were unapologetic. Do not go to this program. They don't care students.

Buyer beware. If you're thinking about going to UMASS Boston for your FNP certificate, think again. I'm currently in the program. I found my own preceptors but the day the courses start I still haven't been cleared to start clinical. They claim that they have been unable to reach the clinical site. Keep in mind that I gave them all contact information in June but they did not make me aware of this until September and they were unapologetic about it. At this point they don't seem trustworthy or professional. Has anyone else been in this program and gone through this? What did you end up doing? Should I stay or go?