How often are student nurses in college and what are lecture times? How many hours a week do they spend at the hospital/health care establishment? Do you fo so many weeks theory then so many weeks on placement? Any info greatly appreciated.
2006-12-09 03:40:34 · 6 answers · asked by Michele 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Registered Nurse: I think you're a Brit, Michele, so I will answer accordingly...
Students of nursing have a much longer 'working year' than other students. It is decided on a national basis in the UK, and I think it runs to around 45-46 weeks at the moment.
In total, students need to achieve something like 2,400 hours of work in clinical placements, and this means (roughly) a 50-50 split between college attendance hours and work placements.
Lecture times / placement allocations are obviously a matter of choice and convenience for those running the courses and the institutions providing clinical experience.
While on placements, students work standard 7hr 30mins shifts (sometimes 8 hrs, with a 30 min break) - and you would find yourself working full weeks sometimes ie at least 37 hours +.
Generally speaking, attendance/ work requirements are practically as demanding as a full-time job - and you've still got assignments and reading/ research to do.
It ain't easy. Then again, if it was, most people wouldn't want to do it. And, on the plus side, all your fees are paid for you - AND you collect a £5-6,000 bursary. So its not all bad...
These days, nursing IS extremely tough - and VERY competitive.
Its tough, because what was once a practical training has now been replaced by an almost purely academic 'education'. The heavy emphasis on the academic side of things, means all too often that students lack the time, motivation and/ or energy to learn and cope with more pragmatic aspects of nursing (which it now "hoped" - somewhat forlornly - students will 'pick up' almost accidently). (Invariably they don't....). And its competitive, because there are few jobs. You need a good CV and portfolio...
And that means lots of hard (but hopefully, enjoyable) work.
Good luck!
2006-12-10 08:19:31 · answer #1 · answered by . 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like other people said-it depends on the school. However, from my experience associate programs and bachelors programs have pretty basic differences. Associate programs usually have the clinicals at the same time as theory content. So it would be two days a week lecture, two days clinical or something like that. With bachelors they usually do all of theory and the move on to all of clinicals. This is not true for all schools, just ones that I know about. Ive been in both the associates program, and then went to a bachelors completion - so I've noted some differences. Nursing school in general, wherever you go is very time consuming. Its wise to take it seriously and set aside time to do your work.
2006-12-10 15:48:49 · answer #2 · answered by RN 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't but my wife at the time did. I had to help with her math, and Chem. a lot. What you are asking depends a lot on whether you are going for an A.S. degree or B.S. degree to become an RN. She took the A.S. then after getting her license went back and got he B.S. degree.
With the A.S. program she was in if I remember right after the first semester she spent half day in class and half day in clinical (working in the hospital). Usually the clinical was in the morning and classes were in the afternoon.
It took her two years to get her A.S. to where she could take the State Board for her R.N. license.
After she got her license and was working she went back and took the courses she needed to go ahead and get her B.S. degree so she could become a charge nurse.
2006-12-09 11:59:17 · answer #3 · answered by JUAN FRAN$$$ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all of those things are dependent on the program and school you chose. Class times vary by institution and hours vary based on the type of degree you are going for as in a Bach. or Assoc. You should really be talking to the school you are interested in enrolling in to find out specifics.
Nursing program is not something to take lightly. It is very challenging and time consuming. I know. I have my Bach.
2006-12-09 11:47:56 · answer #4 · answered by you know who 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.oregonone.org/nursing.htm
kaplan.edu/ku/schools/nursinghealthcare/programcompare/...
2006-12-09 11:45:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋