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So, 5 weeks into nursing. I was asked to cap a picc line after TPN was completed. I removed the wrong line and the line fell on the floor. I figured I would just scrub it with alcohol pad for 15 seconds and reattach to the picc line. Now that I'm home and thinking about it all day. I feel like that was the worst thing I could have done. Should I just have scrapped the whole IV set up and gotten a new bag of fluids and new line? Is my patient indefinitely going to develop a CVC infection because of me? Or is scrubbing with alcohol correct and a viable option in this situation. Please, I'm learning and could use the criticism and education from some veterans out there. Hoping I'll keep my job after this =0...thanks

Thanks! Dually noted

Hey guys! So, the big graduating moment is a few months ahead of me and I started writing my cover letter. I want to get some non-bias feedback on this particular paragraph because I have little experience (none) writing a cover letter for a professional position. So here it is... I have been a full-time employee for 3 years initially as a rehabilitation assistant experiencing every floor of the cancer center eventually transitioning into a nursing assistant in the Urgent Care/Clincial Decision units. As of November 2014 I was accepted to The College at XXXX's accelerated nursing program which began in May 2015. At that time I transitioned to per-diem status at XXXX's Cancer Center. Within these years I have learned a great deal between my experience in the department and as a XXXX nursing student treating diverse populations in several settings within the city of XXXX, NY. As you can see from my resume, I will graduate in August 2016 from XXXX's school of Nursing. ...I mean, is this info useless? I had a few transitional stages while working at this hospital but remained per diem in order to leave 6 hours away to become a nurse. I'd like to come back and work as a full-time nurse but not 100% on wording or if I even need to include this info as my resume also speaks for itself. I'm not sure so I'm looking at you guys for your best critical feedback and advice! Thanks so much!

Hang in there OP.

Youll need a steth, blood pressure cuff, penlight, and scissors. Just get a steth that works for the program at the least. Littmans are the name brand steth among HCP's and are of the best known quality. It all depends on your budget of course, just get something you know you will hear what you need to hear with. There isn't another forum I am aware of. We had set up a facebook closed group for our class, and that is used fairly often and can be useful when you have a last minute question about something concerning classes. I could only suggest starting that and begin adding people from your class.

I have never bought any books for the program. I either find them online, or use some older texts from other nurses I know. There is two mandatory uniforms. One polo, scrub top, and scrub bottoms. Maybe $75 all together for all three. Also, you need khakis, so whatever the cost for those if you don't already have a pair.

Hey, I only remember paying the one deposit for the program which was due by March 1st. I dont know if things have changed. Btw, you'd probably be better off calling. The director is one of the busiest people I'm aware of in the whole program, so its a bit dicey to get a response through email unless she knows your email by heart.

Hey r2ellie, I should start off by saying I am a prior Brockport grad. So, the transition wasn't as much of a shock as it was at first. Coming from the city, expect to feel a bit of a culture shock. Since I had some experience in the area, I already had some ideas of where I could live even though I never lived off campus. It also depends on what you're looking for. I found a 1 bd in a town 10 mins away called Holley, all inclusive for only about $500/mo. So, living is much more affordable. I was looking for a place nearby, away from college life distractions, by myself, and with utilities included in the price. I found it there. Additionally, I spent a lot of time researching and scheduled my viewings the same weekend as the orientation which is oddly 4 weeks away from the program start date. Be prepared to drive the 6 hour trip several times. To answer your last question about apartments, it is not hard to find a place to live at all. I even have a friend here who rents houses to college students if you needed. Theres also several apartment complexes, and rooms off of homes you can rent. I dont have any recommendations to prepare for nursing school. I was a tech prior so if I could say any prep than that would be it. You do get a lot of knowledge from just being a nurses aid and can help you transitioning in to class. Otherwise, just enjoy your time off before you begin. The program is great, really great for the price, and it may be an even better experience than private schools like RIT, etc. Class schedules vary depending on clinicals, lab days, simulations, and regular class schedules. I'll give you a typical week my first and second semester though. M-Th 8-4, one clinical day from 6:30 to 3ish. Second semester Tues and Th classes from 7:45 to 3:30 and clinical monday from 6:30 to 3 or 4. Clinicals are held at Unity Hospital, Rochester General, Strong Memorial, and maybe Highland - not sure about that one. They're all in the Rochester/Greece area. Some people work part-time, however I am not one of those people and plan to keep it that way, school can get stressful on its own. I found it really easy to get govt loans, I got more than I even needed to pay for the whole program and I was working full time at the time of application. If you need any clarification on anything else, just let me know. Glad to help.

Hey everyone, Congrats on being accepted! I am currently in the graduating 2016 cohort and I would have loved for someone to ask questions about the program etc last year. So, if you guys have any just ask. I moved here from Brooklyn, original Long Islander and I have about 6-7 months left to this program which means starting next year we'll be considered seniors. So, thats a little about me. I'll check back in a few days to see whats new.

Hey, I applied to LIU as well and both are required. Even if you included your essay in the application, send it via mail as well. Wait for the email that tells you the address to forward your supplemental information to.

Thanks so much for the response. I'm not sure where I would be on the list because my letter said specifically that there is an unranked waitlist - which makes me more nervous than hopeful. But after seeing this post from Applesauce520, I'm not so sure what my decision should be if I did get accepted?

Hi, I recently received a letter that said I was waitlisted if I chose to be. I chose to be waitlisted, but was curious if anyone else was waitlisted as well? I'm not sure how much I should expect an acceptance later down the road without knowing how many people were also given the option. Thanks!

@FredWurlitzer I was curious how the clinicals were? Such as, how were your clinical instructors, were they eager to teach and happy to have you with them? How many hours of clinical rotation did you/do you expect to complete with at the end of the program. Lastly, what were your rotation sites? Thanks a bunch.

Yes, I need some good housing on a tight budget sort of thing. What's out there?

@lnickles22 I think we have been rejected my friend. =( However, I do only think, I can't say for sure, but if you really want to find out - call admissions. If they won't tell you over the phone, little trick around that is to ask if the class has been filled for the summer term. If you call let me know what they say, I would myself but have been crazy busy these last few days, also I've been accepted else where so it's not a crushing need to know basis. Good luck to you as well! Keith