TAMUCC eline role call

RN2BENAUSTIN · Apr 9, 2009

Thanks again Erica! I am currenty using webct for Human Alterations but I dont think I have Eline access yet. I will look forward to having that as a communication tool. I was kind of worried about not having any peers to talk to to. So that will be great!

moncj66 · Apr 9, 2009

how are clinicals set up? Should I move to corpus to have better opportunities for clinical. Are you expected to teach urself clinical skills as well, or will they teach you on site. Thats the only part, im shaky on, because u can't teach urself IV's and foleys

Prettyladie · Apr 12, 2009

so im finding it hard to decide whether or not i want to do this program, only because i havent taken biol 1406 and that is a requirement. i never needed to take that, as it was a prereq for AP, but did everybody take this, im sure you did if you already applied. what are your pros and cons about the program, and do they still accept year round. should i move to corpus, or somewhere where i know the clinicals will be, as i live in Dallas, and i dont think they have clinicals set up for here. any suggestions will be appreciated

EricaColeman22 · Apr 13, 2009

Moncj66,

Ok, i'm not sure where u are from, but many of past e-liners have already set up contracts with hospitals in there surrounding areas. I'm not sure exactly where these hospitals are at, but I believe some are in the dallas area, austin area, houston area...if you already accepted in the program you can ask your advisor for hospitals in your area that already have contracts. If no contract has been made for the hospital you plan on doing your clinicals, then you can start the process yourself. I suggest you start the progress ASAP because it can take awhile to get all the legal stuff out of the way. As for the skills needed, there is a one time check off of basic skills and that includes inserting a foley. The real thing is a little different than the simulation. This check off is after your first level and you are allowed to use the on campus lab if needed. However, I have learned that many of the skills needed you will learn when you do clinicals. My preceptors have been OUTSTANDING and are always willing to help and explain things. IV's is something I've been having trouble with...my preceptors have been of great help and have explained that IV's are something that you get better at with time. Hope this helps...keep the questions coming...oh, and also once you get in the program there are many of us that chat on a daily basis and constantly ask questions. You won't fell alone, cause there are so many of us in the same boat. There is always someone who can help. We depend alot on each other and each other's comments and wisdom. I don't regret the program one bit.

~Erica

CharlieBear · Jul 3, 2009

Does anyone know if TAMUCC's family nurse practitioner program is done online? Is that somewhat similar to the eline program where you're able to take the classes online and find meet with a preceptor in your area? I've been curious but I can't really find the information on the website. Thanks! Great discussion post!

simplyme09 · Aug 27, 2009

hi, im new to this forum and wondering if anyone is applying for spring 2010?

Also, can anyone share there experience in the program. Would u recommend going here or not? Are the teachers helpful in wanting you to succeed. I don't want to go somewhere where everyone is out to get you.

EricaColeman22 · Aug 27, 2009

I am not going to lie, there are some professors who are more involved and interact more with us than others, as with any other college. You will find that some are extremely strict and want excessive information, while others let you get by with the minimal requirement. The strict ones are the best because they want to make sure you know your stuff. I wouldn't let the professors input persuade you from attending. As you enter the program you will find a discussion board and there are regulars who are more advanced in the program and love to share their wisdom with everyone else. I wouldn't have gotten as far without their help. So don't worry about lack of encouragement. I would recommend this program for those who have families or jobs and can't make a face to face campus. I love/hate the program, who doesn't? It is extremely difficult and time consuming, I don't think anyone has completed the program in less than 2 years. But you can't beat being able to spend time with your family, work, and obtain a degree all at the same time. This program is one of the few online programs, but has a very high success rate and I want to say above 90% pass the NCLEX the first time around, so judge for yourself of how good a program this is.

av1084 · Aug 27, 2009

I wouldn't recommend it. I'm in there now and find it very frustrating. When I turn in assignments it takes over 3 months to get them graded which puts you out because if you get any points off you're left wondering what it is that you got counted off for. Not only that, but when you have questions the teacher replies with, "I'll look into that", and 4 months later....still no reply. Anyway, it's very discouraging to get any work done when you never see the progress from grading. All in all, I would say if you have any other options to take those first. I wish I would have known what I do and I would have just gone for the ADN at the junior college. :cry:

simplyme09 · Aug 27, 2009

I wouldn't recommend it. I'm in there now and find it very frustrating. When I turn in assignments it takes over 3 months to get them graded which puts you out because if you get any points off you're left wondering what it is that you got counted off for. Not only that, but when you have questions the teacher replies with, "I'll look into that", and 4 months later....still no reply. Anyway, it's very discouraging to get any work done when you never see the progress from grading. All in all, I would say if you have any other options to take those first. I wish I would have known what I do and I would have just gone for the ADN at the junior college.

yikes! how long have you been in the program? I want to finish in atleast 2yrs. I don't plan on working and I don't have any kids. I just don't want to sit in any more lectures and I plan on traveling alot more next year, so i felt it would be more convenient. I'm starting to be skeptical about the program. Do you guys have to take HESI exams or do you guys use something else.?

EricaColeman22 · Aug 27, 2009

You have to remember that these teachers have to grade in class students' assignments as well, and because they have the class at the end of the semester, it sometimes takes a while to get to the eline people because our classes don't have a deadline. I can say, though, that there are some very good teachers out there who are quick with their response time. And if you don't get a grade then you can call them, most of them will give you their cell phone numbers for you to call at any time. 2 yrs with no kids and no job is completely do able. Remember there are no deadlines so you have to set goals for yourself in order to keep yourself on track. Set a schedule and stick to it. hopes this helps

EricaColeman22 · Aug 27, 2009

forgot to address the HESI question. Yes, there are HESI's there is a HESI for pediatrics, ob, m/s I and II (combined), research, and community. I don't think you have to score a certain number its just for your information to know what you need to study up on more. Then there is the exit HESI which you do have to pass with an 850 it's cummulative to all the other HESI's there are many study aides for these tests which will be very similar to the NCLEX.

tescobar · Aug 27, 2009

Hi Erica,

I am very interested in this program and you seem to have a lot of information. I am working on my prereqs now and my only concern is actually learning how to do the procedures such as an IV or foley. can you tell me how that works? Do you get to actually practice (hands on) or is it virtual? How much do you learn at the clinicals? I am sceptical about the hands on experience. Any input you can give would be great.

Thanks!