TAMUCC eline role call

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I was wondering who all got accepted or is in the TAMUCC eline program this semester. It is nice to have someone to talk and ask questions about the program. I start Jan. 10th, YEAH.

There is one check off to do in the lab setting between levels I and II, when u get to clinicals, your preceptors usually walk u through anything you are new to. We do get CD/DVD's that come with some books that show how to perform certain things, but nothing is what it seems until you actually do it on a person. Even inserting a foley, which u do as a check off in the lab, is completely different on a real person. Your hands on comes to play during your clinical hours.

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Specializes in Pediatric, Nursery, Postpartum.

Prior to your first clinical, you will travel to Corpus Christi to do a complete head to toe check off and some skills. You will practice a Foley on a Sim Man/Woman, Practice injections (into gel bags), and some other simple skills. You will do your clinical in the hospital setting and this is where you really learn your skills, etc.

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Thank you for the responses. How many lab skills check offs are there? Is it just the one? I am very interested in this program as I have kids and need to work at least part time. Do you feel that you are getting the same level of skills training that a nurse in a classroom setting does? I would love to hear from any current eline student.

Thanks again Erica and College mom.

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Specializes in Pediatric, Nursery, Postpartum.

You will have one skills check-off. As with any nursing program, you learn the most in the clinical setting. And you have to practice on real people to get the full effect.

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THanks guys for answering my questions. I think I'm going to order my books while I wait to be accepted and start reading something. Hopefully, I get in with a 3.5. I heard it wasn't that competitive so hopefully that will be enough.

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Specializes in Pediatric, Nursery, Postpartum.

You should be just fine with a 3.5

So, where are you located?

Dawn

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You should be just fine with a 3.5

So, where are you located?

Dawn

I live in houston right now but plan to move to corpus eventually if I get in. I see you are about to graduate, how long did it take u to complete the program?

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Specializes in Pediatric, Nursery, Postpartum.

Don't judge anything based on my slow progress. Let's just say that I hit alot of brick walls.. LOL> I have been in for 5 years and Yes, I am about to graduate. I am in College Station. Can I ask why you will be moving to Corpus if you get in?

Dawn

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Just wondering if anyone else applied for the spring 2010 start and will be attending the interviews on the 28th??

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Specializes in pediatrics, occupational health.

Wow, I have not been keeping up with this message board! There are a TON of posts!

I will be there on the 28th and representing the eline students..I will be grouped with Prof. ******* and **** *******. The reason that they asked a few of the eliners to attend is so that the perspective students can ask us questions and get realistic answers about what to expect from the program. :twocents:

I don't live in corpus, but live about 45 miles away from the university.

so will you be there? i will be looking forward to meeting you!!!

julie

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Specializes in pediatrics, occupational health.

yes, i know several nurses who are in this program right now.

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Specializes in pediatrics, occupational health.

sorry, i meant to say, i know several nurses who are in the msn program, and they are taking them all online. One is in the msn for nurse practictioner.

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