RBlucky

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1. USF FNP program admission fall 2014

   RBlucky replied to ER Nurse 43's topic in NP Students

   Same situation here. I emailed and was told that it would be "several more weeks" as the committee didn't start reviewing applications until the 2/15 deadline had passed. I'm not so sure I believe that, but can't really do anything more than wait.

2. Accepted!! - University of South Florida Fall 2013

   RBlucky replied to AlphaPig's topic in NP Students

   Me too! Orientation June 28th, I heard.

3. Does it really matter what nursing school you graduated from?

   RBlucky replied to roxy2013's topic in General Students

   I think they do. In my area, there is a 4 year university and a junior college that tend to get hired first, because the programs turn out solid new grads. The ones who come from the career colleges, at least in this area, tend to be weaker. I don't...

4. paramedics in the ER

   RBlucky replied to blufoxtrot's topic in Emergency

   I'm in Florida, and the PRN medics get between $20 - $25 an hr, where as I make $24.81!

5. paramedics in the ER

   RBlucky replied to blufoxtrot's topic in Emergency

   While I enjoy working with Paramedics in the ER, and I've worked in several ERs that employ them, my only "beef" is that they get paid the same as the nurses and do far less work. In our system, they can't take pts, can't give meds, have no responsib...

6. Can I pass without Q-BANK?

   RBlucky replied to nycNurse2b's topic in NCLEX

   Of course you can pass without Kaplan, but the question is, why not be as prepared as possible? If you can afford the $300, which many hospitals will reimburse you for, then why not get it? I found the questions on Kaplan much more similar to the NCL...

7. Is kaplan worth it?

   RBlucky replied to babyphat's topic in NCLEX

   Absolutely 1200% yes. I took the NCLEX on Tues, 75 Questions, and I'm already licensed in my state. To study, I did all of the Kaplan Question Trainers, reviewed the Kaplan Book, then did many Q Bank questions. I found that all of the other review ma...

8. Just got accepted and have some questions.

   RBlucky replied to Linz8's topic in General Students

   The ADN is an Associate Degree in Nursing, which is also called an ASN in some places (associate of science). If it's only two semesters different, then I would go for the ADN, and get the RN licensure. If you have any aspirations at all about gettin...

9. Tampa/W. Coast Students Roll Call!

   RBlucky replied to Nashima's topic in Florida

   Good idea. I'm thinking that if they didn't mention it, then there isn't a particular dress code. So jeans and a nice top is a safe bet.

10. Tampa/W. Coast Students Roll Call!

    RBlucky replied to Nashima's topic in Florida

    oh my gosh, you sound just like I do. I really want to register so I can't start planning (I'm such a nerd, man!) I haven't received my packet yet, so I had to call the CON and get all my info together for orientation, so let me ask you: did they say...

11. Tampa/W. Coast Students Roll Call!

    RBlucky replied to Nashima's topic in Florida

    I'm starting USF's Accelerated BSN in May. Just about a month to go. I can't wait!