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Hi Nurses and/or Students, Does accredidation of a BSN program (regional v. national) affect employment opportunities?

Whew...I'm looking for some constructive information on this: I am a perfectionist and my clinical instructor has been trying to get me to understand that "perfection is the enemy". I have a really hard time grasping this and letting go of my nature. While in my lab final, we were giving physicals. Every step of the way (EVERY STEP OF THE WAY), she would interrupt or make corrections (style points - nothing "corrective"). It became VERY frustrating and I began to lose my train of thought at points and I felt like I was doing EVERYthing wrong. When it was over she pulled me aside and told me what a great job I had done and that "feedback is not always aggressive or bad." I did do very well on the final assessment I guess I'm just wondering if this is something I am going to have to get used to?

Hi Amy - I had a similar situation when I was in a car accident and had several broken bones. My GPA did suffer substantially however, they were not courses required for nursing, such as biology and psychology (depending on what Psych class it was?). You can go and retake the 2 classes. I know it is not ideal but I think that if Nursing is the way you are wanting to go, we do what we have to. :) I would check to see if Straighterline has them - it's an online self-paced "university" that offers classes to complete degrees or make pre-reqs w/o having to enroll in a university and pay their rates. Also, Rio Salado has a similar option, I think? But of course make sure your school of choice will accept credits from there. :) Let us know!

Basically in a class that is to seat 24, they sat 17. Six individuals were granted exceptions for various things. No worries anymore. They granted me time to get the CNA but I'm withdrawing from this school as I was accepted to another, State University. Thank God.

Chloe247 - I'm sorry that you are receiving unhelpful and rude responses that don't answer your questions - unfortunately I see more of this than helpful replies. I understand your situation (I think). I was in the Air Force and worked a Command Post schedule, which made on-campus school difficult. I just completed my first quarter of nursing school and it's unlike anything I've done previously. I do not think that an EMT will help (except possibly getting you ready for what you may see as a nurse). I do think that a CNA will be helpful, as I'm learning that several schools are requiring them. :/ Some CNA classes can be done in the morning or at night, followed by about a week of clinical time where you will then go and take the practical test. You mentioned that you have all your pre-requisites, is this right? Some schools have different requirements so maybe look at a few schools you want to go and see what they require. I would also strongly advise that you look at the state's board of nursing website under the education tab to see if those schools are regionally accredited and also what their pass rates for the NCLEX are (hugely important). Next thing - nursing school is HARD. If you can find a night program, that would be amazing, given your military career. I don't know if I would walk away from that to go to school yet though...

I can understand your frustration however, maybe those individuals will not pass the NCLEX while you will. I do not understand how the school keeps admitting and readmitting them...perhaps it's a monetary thing? My school has let go of three students in the first quarter for getting less than a 78% in the class...despite having A's in the other classes. They don't "play" with that stuff.....

I m certainly not the type to drop any work on anyone. I have always and will continue to go above and beyond. I will certainly NOT see a patient soiled or in discomfort and say "let me get a CNA for you." That to me is despicable. I have had 2 grandfathers in the hospice setting in the past few months and watched both nurses and CNA's put duties upon the other - the only people that is truly injurious to is the patient, and I was baffled. I would not treat someone's mother, father, sister, daughter, brother, grandparent, husband or wife that way. It is not the requirement of the CNA that is troublesome - it is the fact that I was a last minute applicant and last minute (the day of class) acceptance that I find problems. I have not had the time to complete the CNA course and at the point that I finished my first quarter, I find the CNA a moot point? Ideas?

You are correct. My comment to RK was frustrated - there has been nothing helpful and I should have just ignored that person. My apologies. And thank you for the advice...I have elected to withdraw and am attending another program in the fall. Do schools really do that to their students??? Pick the ones they want out and push? There are 6 of us in that situation.

True. I am very much the same so I guess that is why I am so offended by the school's acceptance of me with no stipulations. I was a last minute applicant and was accepted right away -

I really need to reword my comments about the CNA :/. I'm so sorry - I do not mean anything negative toward CNAs. I simply mean that "that" attitude is not going to get anyone a nursing degree. Nurses are kind, empathetic, compassionate, and HELPFUL....Red Kryptonite was none of those things...to you, I apologize for the comment, it was not meant in the manner it came across. I did pass all classes with flying colors and I believe there was a personality conflict with the admin assistant of the program. My problem was that I was the ONLY person she called out on the missing CNA - "policy" states that you must have an ACTIVE license. There were 4 of us that either did not ever have a CNA license or it had expired. I'm pretty upset however, I have decided to move forward and attend another (better and accredited) university that does not require the CNA.

Aww thank you :)

what does this mean? "has now had their leash yanked." I suspect the first part of your post is correct.

Exactly part of my point. Either way, I have completed my first quarter quite successfully and I am withdrawing as I have been accepted to another school; one that does not require a CNA. Again - to be clear - I simply do not have the time to obtain one, it is nothing against the profession AT ALL. I wish you the best of luck. :)

Apparently my communication is not clear. :/ I've got absolutely NOTHING against ANY healthcare workers that have and do work hard and I'm terribly sorry that I was not clear - I am not being snooty towards you and I apologize for the way that came out. I simply have a problem being spoken to or treated poorly because I'm asking a question. There are a lot of things in the back story that I don't feel comfortable mentioning right now... Thank you for the time to write and respond and I apologize if I came across being rude. :/

Thank you for your thoughtful reply...I agree that CNA work would be useful in determining whether one would want to be a nurse. The problem came in because I was admitted and had/have NO time to do the course....the classes are 9-2 and I have school 3 days a week and begin our own clinical rotations this quarter. As for Red Kryptonite - I believe there were some terribly rude remarks on the part of that user and that is what the CNA comment was - people who become nurses with that attitude terrify me - I have had some really bad nurses and those comments are right in line with the attitudes of those nurses.