UCONN CEIN 2016

WCSU1987 · Nov 21, 2015

Someone in this program said it was possible to work about 20-24 hour's a week in the program. Have a friend in the SCSU ACE program who say's there is no way they could work. Wondering if it is doable to work during the CEIN program?

heb06004 · Nov 21, 2015

Someone in this program said it was possible to work about 20-24 hour's a week in the program. Have a friend in the SCSU ACE program who say's there is no way they could work. Wondering if it is doable to work during the CEIN program?

I think you forgot that you asked this question in this exact thread a few months ago haha. I know at least one of my classmates works full time, but that's not to say that they're thriving on this type of schedule. I can imagine it's extremely stressful. Also, keep in mind that you won't always be able to work your clinical schedule around your work schedule, and I've had to cancel work numerous times because of group projects, random clinical hours, etc. Your position would definitely have to have some flexibility in scheduling.

waterpeace13 · Nov 25, 2015

I am in the current program. I think 16hrs or so is doable. I really wouldn't try from more than that. Mostly because clinical is 2 days a week, plus lab, plus class day. So 4 days devoted to school and that's not counting any study time. If you do have past medical experience then maybe you could work more especially during fundamentals/first semester. We have one person I think who was working full time but had to cut back because they kept changing our schedules.

waterpeace13 · Nov 25, 2015

I'm excited to be starting this January and had a question about the CPR cert we needed. Does anyone know if I need to take the "Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers" or the "Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED." Thanks!!
BLS for Healthcare Providers: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers | Greenwich, CT | American Red Cross
Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED: Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED | Greenwich, CT | American Red Cross

BLS for healthcare providers

same cert you need as a nurse ect

Nurse924 · Dec 13, 2015

Hi! I also just finished the Uconn Cein Program on the Storrs Campus (Hi Watercolor18). If anyone has any questions about the program, feel free to ask me!

Nurse924 · Dec 13, 2015

People definitely worked during the program. I would say if you have a flexible job then it is doable, as some weeks you will have more time than others. Summer was the most time, in my opinion, and so a job during the summer semester would be doable. I just babysat for a couple different families and it worked fine with my schedule.

Nurse924 · Dec 13, 2015

Is there anything anyone should be preparing for before the program? I started reviewing some of my AP2 stuff so that I don't forget a lot. Also how "intense" is the program? I know many people say it's the hardest thing ever and you will have absolutely no life. What are your insights on this? How often are you home doing homework and studying, how often are your clinicals? And when do you have class? I work as a server and would like to keep at least 2 days there or maybe just one double shift so that I could get some sort of income while still in the program

RNlady45262b- I just finished the program and I felt the same way before I started- I wanted to prepare in any way that I could. I would say do the required reading if you have time, but other than that just relax and prepare to have a busy busy year ahead. It is very difficult and one of the hardest things I have done! However- it is very important to take time for yourself! If you time manage well it is doable. Working a couple shifts a week is doable as well, as long as your job is flexible because schedules change and the program does not allow you to miss things due to work (since they recommend you don't work). I recommend finding a good place to study (the Law library in west hartford is great!), and I also recommend taking time to have fun and hang out with students outside of class- its great having a session to vent over happy hour from time to time, especially with those in your clinical group first semester. Summer semester is definitely more laid back than the first semester in terms of less days of required things (still studying for a test every week). First semester we had required things 4 days a week (Class all day monday, 2 days of all day clinical, and lab in the morning on a 4th day), and the other days were used finishing all the busy work you get first semester (online simulations, etc) and reading/studying. Good luck!

nurse2b2525 · Jan 1, 2016

Hello! For anyone who has already finished the program I was wondering if they require us to complete drug testing/finger printing? And when does the have to be completed and how does this process work? Thanks!

2bRN-LD · Jan 3, 2016

Hi northwestct,

I've been trying to private message you, but I guess there are some requirements for that here. Would you please start a private chat, if it lets you. I really need to ask you something questions regarding CEIN.

Thanks in advance.

alcho · Feb 4, 2016

Did anyone here get accepted to had a gpa of say 3.0-3.2?

turtlesRcool · Feb 10, 2016

The program does not (well, did not when I attended) mandate drug testing/finger printing. You will need to do a physical and provide proof of immunizations/immune status for the program.

I believe there may be a clinical site or two that requires drug testing/finger printing, but those are a minority and you might not be assigned that site. I believe I had classmates who needed to do drug screens for their psych rotation, but I don't remember which facility they used. My placement didn't require any additional screening, though.

jlb14014 · Mar 9, 2016

Hello! I am currently in the 2016 CEIN program. I think a lot of the kinks have been worked out since last year. From the other posts I read, I think it's a lot more organized. I just survived the midterm. Here's the main point of this program... if you put everything you have into this, you really can't fail. Make sure you have a good support system and I suggest not working. It's non stop and you need good organizational skills. It's overwhelming at first, but it gets better. I come from a medical background and that helps a lot, but there are people who are not from a medical background that are also doing well. It DEFINITELY can be done, just be prepared to work!