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Re: Externship Not Going Well

jefff
If you are perusing a BSN why-the-heck would you waste 9 months, and the $, to detour through an MA program?? It seems to me that would be 9 months closer to the BSN and making $$


I realize that I made a mistake, but I did gain confidence while going to my classes, so I don't consider it a total waste of time. However, I should've bypassed it altogether.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: Student in an externship

Are You Still In School? Yes

Are You Working? No

Re: Externship Not Going Well

Jenny,

I'm wondering why you asked if the poster was in a private school or community college? Do you find one is better than the other?

Beth

Re: Externship Not Going Well

soulwindows
Jenny,



I'm wondering why you asked if the poster was in a private school or community college? Do you find one is better than the other?



Beth


I am in favor of a community college program for many reasons:

1. Cost (my program was only $5000 total, while the local private schools charge anywhere between 15K and 25K
2. Quality of education (state schools have stricter criteria than private schools)
3. Easier to get government assistance to pay for it
4. It is not crammed into 6-9 months like most private schools
5. Since the program issues a vocational certificate of completion as opposed to a degree, courses that have no direct bearing on the profession (like English, Humanities, etc) are not part of the program.
6. My school finds my extern site (which, in my opinion, is the way it should be)

In my area of the world, my community college is well known for having quality graduates. I know of several classmates that got their jobs over students from other schools because of the reputation of my college.

If you haven't signed up anywhere yet, check out the local Community College's program.

Re: Externship Not Going Well/reply 5-5-10

I have some good news! I have successfully switched from the site-from-Hades to the urgent care center close to my home. I start this next Monday. I'll work M-F 9-5 until 150 hours are accumulated.

I'll continue to update as to how things are going. Thanks to everyone who has replied to my post!

Have a great week!

Hoosier

Your Professional Title/Credentials: Student still in MA School

Are You Still In School? Yes -switching externship sites

Are You Working? No

Re: Externship Not Going Well

jenny,
hi, Im planning to go to private school because its very convienient for me, but im still skeptical, cc school you have to take Math and english classes which is i dont mind, but i have a baby and for sure most subject sched. is morning, we cant afford baby sitter, i can only go in evening class.. can u give me an advice about it.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: CNA

Are You Still In School? no

Are You Working? yes