sam4cnm

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1. Almost Fired !

   sam4cnm replied to AlmostBSN's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry to hear this. I just graduated in May and understand. As a new nurse you can't work anywhere but Med-Surg at a hospital. Everywhere else wants experience, heck most of the hospitals near me want experience for med-surg. I can say that April-Jun...

2. RN Volunteering

   sam4cnm posted a topic in Career Support

   To anyone who will help. I am a recent RN graduate. I now have my license and have been applying for jobs. A few interviews and one possible offer. I am going on in school to become a nurse-midwife and would like L+D experience, but obviously tough t...

3. Pasco-Hernando CC Nursing 2010

   sam4cnm replied to •M♥J•'s topic in Florida

   Well I see classes have caught up to you all! No posts in a couple weeks! Hope you are all doing well...take care from your friendly sophomore!

4. PHCC Fall 2010 (LPN/BRIDGE/RN)

   sam4cnm replied to FLbrowneyedgirl's topic in Florida

   lol....get used to the disorganization. It is a running theme throughout the program. Though I think it helps us cope with stress for when we become RN's! LOL

5. PHCC Fall 2010 (LPN/BRIDGE/RN)

   sam4cnm replied to FLbrowneyedgirl's topic in Florida

   No luck on the food last year. I think there were water bottles, but no food. Maybe you guys will get lucky.

6. PHCC Fall 2010 (LPN/BRIDGE/RN)

   sam4cnm replied to FLbrowneyedgirl's topic in Florida

   You are all so lucky last fall when I started I had to argue my way out of federal jury duty on the orientation day. That is in addition to all the fun stuff you guys are working on. Then they suggest a new date for my jury duty....1st day of classes...

7. PHCC Fall 2010 (LPN/BRIDGE/RN)

   sam4cnm replied to FLbrowneyedgirl's topic in Florida

   we found out our campus assignment and teacher/hospital assignment at orientation...have fun tomorrow!

8. PHCC Fall 2010 (LPN/BRIDGE/RN)

   sam4cnm replied to FLbrowneyedgirl's topic in Florida

   Oh I don't believe mine was $100 it was like $70 something, but that was last Fall though...

9. PHCC Fall 2010 (LPN/BRIDGE/RN)

   sam4cnm replied to FLbrowneyedgirl's topic in Florida

   Hey guys....you sure are extending this thread quickly. If only I had this type of support when I was starting. Anyways. The lab kit I purchased when I started last fall is for 1st and 2nd semester. It included a BP cuff, PPE (gown, mask, etc), gauze...

10. OFFICIAL Fall 2010 PHCC accepted LPN/Bridge/RN students!

    sam4cnm replied to Chris99mu's topic in Florida

    Umm yes the time of the month....well luckily if you are "normal" you will generally only have to wear your white uniform 2 days of your monthly visit. I always doubled up to be sure though! lol

11. Pediatric examination standards I don't understand

    sam4cnm replied to Shuck's topic in Pediatric

    Probably because the NP expects teenage girls to see an OB/GYN or specialist for that care whereas male patients only have their primary care practitioner. Just a thought....

12. OFFICIAL Fall 2010 PHCC accepted LPN/Bridge/RN students!

    sam4cnm replied to Chris99mu's topic in Florida

    I personally got the packets when I started since I wasn't sure what I would need to succeed. After the first semester I got the books individually based on what I knew I would need. So get what you thinks works for you.

13. OFFICIAL Fall 2010 PHCC accepted LPN/Bridge/RN students!

    sam4cnm replied to Chris99mu's topic in Florida

    Oh...additional note....course manual is from the bookstore...it also contains the syllabus. In my original packet I got when I start NS last year I got a price list of total costs...no individual book cost. Though I remember the total being somethin...

14. OFFICIAL Fall 2010 PHCC accepted LPN/Bridge/RN students!

    sam4cnm replied to Chris99mu's topic in Florida

    Hey everyone....Just dropping in. I wanted to say a few things. Our uniforms only have one patch on them. The second is on your lab coat which you wont need till second semester. Books are a racket. PHCC orders special bundles so the isbn numbers won...

15. OFFICIAL Fall 2010 PHCC accepted LPN/Bridge/RN students!

    sam4cnm replied to Chris99mu's topic in Florida

    For the RN program at Dade City you will be at either Florida Hospital Zephyrhills or Pasco Regional. I don't know about clinical placements for north or west campus. Several classmates of mine received sponsorships. They worked as a PCT like 8hr per...