Trinitas Nure 130 spring 2010

[panic1]

I just found out that I have been invited to register for Nure 130(Spring 2010 Semester) at Trinitas School of Nursing. I am very excited and nervous and I really have no idea what to expect!! I know I am going to have to work hard but I would really like to hear from people who have graduated from Trinitas. I rarely read anything good about the program but it would be nice to hear from some people who have something good to say. I know it is hard and requires a lot of reading but can anyone give me any pointers to get through this nursing program? Any positive experiences out there?

[scarlettny]

It's good to be excited and nervous. Be motivated and prepared to work work work. I am currently a student there and am doing well, but I have also basically given up any social life I ever had. Alot of reading and you have to learn how to think in a whole different way. I've heard the horror stories too, but if you put in 100% effort, you can do it. Make sure all your pre reqs are done, because although 130 you can take another class with successfully, the clinical levels are alot to deal with. The instructors are tough, some of the toughest I have ever seen, but if you can deal with them, you will be prepared to deal with the toughest of patients, lol. Work hard, stay motivated! Good Luck!

[MissCharlieRN]

Trinitas is a tough school, but you will get a great education with them. It's VERY intimidating watching your classes drastically shrink each semester. You really need to be prepared to think on a higher level (as with any nursing program.) I went to Trinitas and completed 231, then I moved to Pittsburgh and am attending CCAC to finish my ADN. Being in two different schools I can tell you this- Trinitas is a TOUGH school. But you can do it! I feel like it gave me an excellent knowledge base. I'm not sure how it is now because I attended my last class there over a year ago, but there really wasn't a ton of help offered. Just don't do those 12 hour clinicals on Saturday for your first semester. Wait until you become more proficient in the clinical setting before you jump into that. Good luck with everything!