Sagegrr

Hello, I was curious about how the lpn course in Canadian valley is going?

In my area, tattoos must be covered up. Piercings are okay as long as they aren't extreme. Lip piercing and gauges are a no no. I had a fellow nursing student who had very sexual tattoos and she almost got kicked out of the program for refusing to cover her arms up.

Thank you, I understand now.

If I was an employer trying to decide between two evenly matched candidates and one was posting pictures of them drinking or partying constantly, I might chose the other.

When I was in my nursing program, we actually had a nurse yell at a student to move out of her chair and computer. There was at least five other computers open. We had nurses that complained about us and our teacher while we were in the room. The set a very poor example of what a work environment should be like. I heard multiple students say they would never work there. It gave a bad reputation to the hospital. Some nurses are very disrespectful to students, they see us as extra work. I would take this as a lesson to not be like them in the future. Granted I understand why they were mad at us, our clinical instructor sat in the break room the whole entire time.

It makes me wonder what if, the mother was the nurse on duty taking care of the rape victim, I wonder if she would still be delusional and protect her son. If you saw all the first hand I doubt you would be able to defend him.

My sister in law, just got her BSN, and she is working as a student nurse at a veterans hospital in California. She was shocked when they said if she does not pass her Nclex on the first test that they would not hire her as a real full time employee. I have never heard of that before. I think it is wrong if you pass, you pass it shouldn't matter how many times you have taken it. Also, when you apply for jobs, are they able to see how many times you have taken the test?

I would just go straight for the BSN, I have heard several people saying they are trying to make a law that requires nurses with an ADN to get their BSN within four years. But whether or not that will really happens idk. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/24/education/changing-requirements-send-nurses-back-to-school.html?_r=0

Yes! I was in a RN program, failed out. But I never felt confident or comfortable talking to patients or family. One time during the program I was told to give a patient a bed bath, and I did but in the back of my mind I was thinking "This is what CNAs are for, why am I doing this ? Can't I learn something useful?" Now being a cna made me realize how important they are, how busy they are, and truthfully it has made me a better person. It also made me FINALLY understand all the Cna, lpn, Rn role questions. After working as a Cna for a couple months you will lose the fear of bodily fluids, if you are using standard safety precautions then it shouldn't be gross. I think it will be worthwhile. My Cna class was a month long, around $600 bucks, I would work as a cna for a couple months to get the gist of it. Plus, you can always work for a staffing agency while in College, it pays better and you can pick when you want to work.

I think you handled it well! You froze momentarily then took charge of the situation. Nursing, like everything else takes practice and time.

Hey, thinking of going here. Seems like you guys like it! How long did it take you to complete, if you do not mind me asking. And where was some of the clinicals at? Thank you.

Thanks, How long was the waiting list? I need to take my Teas then I am good to go. What was the teas like? You should keep me updated on how you are doing!

My husband is in a BSN nursing program, he is worried about employment since he is colorblind. What are your options? Can you be hired in a hospital or would that be a safety issue? Thank you.

I believe I decided upon Canadian valley in El Reno, I heard multiple people give it good reviews. Did you go there? How long did it take you to complete the program, if you do not mind me asking? I heard it takes 24 months! Any info would be much appreciated thank you.

Thank you.