brucedragon

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1. Suggestions: ADN (w Non-Nursing Bachelors) and a route to FNP

   brucedragon replied to CCNP-FL's topic in NP Students

   Frontier is accepted in Florida as well as University of South Alabama. Both have RN to MSN (for non nursing bachelors). Good luck on your decision !

2. USA Spring 2013

   brucedragon replied to Strawberry wine's topic in NP Students

   Congrats to all ! I too got accepted to the RN to FPMHNP USA Spring program. I already have a bachelor's in another field so am very excited about this ! ! ! I was losing hope cause I got 2 rejects prior to USA and USA was my first choice ! V...

3. Asking for a Raise

   brucedragon replied to brucedragon's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for all your comments and thoughts. to @Altra, you said "Also consider -- as a nurse with only one year of experience, why do you believe you are worth more compensation than another nurse in your unit?" My point is because my colleague has th...

4. Asking for a Raise

   brucedragon posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, I've been at my current hospital for more than 7 months now and have in total 1 year and 2 months of experience. My co-worker who also has the same experience applied to a new position from another hospital and got a salary base of approx 1...

5. Do FNP's really make 80k to 90k a year?

   brucedragon replied to mariposabella's topic in NP

   What about Adult NPs ? Anyone care to share info on salary for adult NPs and specialty types ? Thanks in advance.

6. Should I Worry About Future of CRNAs?

   brucedragon replied to guest_57352's topic in CRNA

   RN boom is comparable to housing because back in 2000s (from late 1990s to mid 2000) so called RN shortage was crazy to say the least--hospitals were recruiting RNs from the Philippines, Colombia, India, etc. ; Giving them Green cards, bringing them ...

7. Should I Worry About Future of CRNAs?

   brucedragon replied to guest_57352's topic in CRNA

   I understand your concern and all 4 of your points are valid. I made a tally of gaswork.com job postings for more than a year. Back in July 1, 2010, there were 689 job postings, on Mar 27, 2011, there were 484 job postings--a drop of 29.7% in less t...

8. Remington College of Nursing - Orlando

   brucedragon replied to TopCat1234's topic in Florida

   Hello guys, I dont want to rein in the party but for those aspiring RNs-to-be, its tough out there to land a job. Our MDC graduating class July 2010, only 30% or so has had jobs. Considering these are accelerated RNs with past employment history--I'v...

9. Average KAPLAN scores and passed NCLEX

   brucedragon replied to angelina02_21's topic in NCLEX

   Hello all, BTW, i passed the Nclex-RN first time with 75 Questions in 75 minutes and Kaplan is the only course (took almost 2000+ questions and scored approx 50% to 60%) I took. Good luck to everyone still taking it ! There is hope for everyone !

10. PLEASE PRAY FOR ME! NCLEXRN Tomorrow!

    brucedragon replied to roma4204's topic in NCLEX

    Congratulations ! ! ! BTW, I also got accepted to a new job ! so have to focus on the NCLEX. Will be taking it on the 12th :-) Once again. Congratulations !

11. Remington College of Nursing - Orlando

    brucedragon replied to TopCat1234's topic in Florida

    I am in the Miami Dade College Accelerated Program and yes, I can assure you our program is as hard or perhaps even harder than yours. Our entering class' GPA is the highest so far in their history at 3.85 but out of 50 entering students, 13 flunked ...

12. Anyone starting RN at Miami Dade College Fall 2009?

    brucedragon replied to ProspectiveMDC's topic in Florida

    Welcome back, Mortero. Looking forward to seeing you guys as well on Aug 24. I PMed you my details. Best regards, Sunny

13. Anyone starting RN at Miami Dade College Fall 2009?

    brucedragon replied to ProspectiveMDC's topic in Florida

    Hello Prospective, Good luck on your decision ! If you ask me, I think you would do well either way--like they say, you cannot time the market--if you're good, you will be sought after no matter how bad the recession is. Take care and hope to see...

14. Anyone starting RN at Miami Dade College Fall 2009?

    brucedragon replied to ProspectiveMDC's topic in Florida

    Mommy'sgirl, yes... I was quite surprised the orientation was done by 12:30 pm... No, I did not register that day... I registered online at home that night. And yes, my audit code has changed to accelerated code number-- what about yours ?

15. Anyone starting RN at Miami Dade College Fall 2009?

    brucedragon replied to ProspectiveMDC's topic in Florida

    Hey ProspectiveMDC, You are super-efficient:yeah: ... everyone will be glad to be your study/group mate Last week's Accel Orientation was fine--except that I did not meet any of you guys here--Mortero, Mommy'sgirl, et al-- Was tempted to make an ann...