purplemargie

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1. Health One vs Centura

   purplemargie replied to Nurse216's topic in Colorado

   I have had the EXACT same experience with HCA (immediately saying not under consideration). I applied for the Emergency New Grad Training program, I have ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, NRP and several Psych certifications. I was also an EMT, not trying to b...

2. NYU BSN Fall 2012

   purplemargie replied to chula5008's topic in New York

   I am also in the accelerated program at NYU. Please, Please, Please reconsider going to this pitiful excuse of a nursing school! I am also doing well, but let me tell you, it's because I have taught myself EVERYTHING! I don't expect to be spoon-fed m...

3. NYC Nursing Student - clinical placements?!

   purplemargie replied to Meant2BeRN712's topic in New York

   I just wanted to say a huge thank you! I really appreciate the advice! Good luck and congratulations.

4. NYC Nursing Student - clinical placements?!

   purplemargie replied to Meant2BeRN712's topic in New York

   Wow! Congrats...ER! Thats awesome! Actually, I want ER more than anything, I'm an EMT in NYC so I really love the ER! So, what was the first semester like? I am a flight attendant and I'm hoping I can fly on the weekends. From what I have read....the...

5. NYC Nursing Student - clinical placements?!

   purplemargie replied to Meant2BeRN712's topic in New York

   Thank you so much for your response. I got Bellevue for my first clinical, I actually chose it. I understand that this is an HHC? Not even sure what that means, but I think Harlem hospital is an HHC too? So, you said that you graduated from the prog...

6. NYC Nursing Student - clinical placements?!

   purplemargie replied to Meant2BeRN712's topic in New York

   I realize that this is an old post, I'm hoping you can tell me what hospital did you choose for clinicals? I am starting NYU ABSN in the fall and have tried EVERYTHING and I do mean everything to get information about what are disqualifying events fo...

7. Able to get LPN licensure in NYS with Misdemeanor Conviction from another state?

   purplemargie replied to KMarie10's topic in Criminal

   Hello, I am in a similar situation. I am supposed to start nursing school in NYC this fall. What was your outcome? I hope everything worked out for you! Thanks for your time, Annie

8. How is this fair?

   purplemargie replied to PhoenixTech's topic in Criminal

   I have read all of your posts...I'm so very sorry! What was the eventual outcome? I'm thinking about you and sending you positive thoughts and blessings.

9. DUI's?

   purplemargie replied to HBOC's topic in Criminal

   Thank you for your reply! So from what I understand, there are three obstacles 1. the school itself 2. the BON 3. the clinical sites. The director of my program couldn't give me a solid commitment that I would be able to participate in clinicals as e...

10. DUI's?

    purplemargie replied to HBOC's topic in Criminal

    Hello, I am supposed to attend NYU in the fall 2011 ABSN program. I was convicted of DUI 11 years ago. Does anyone know if clinicals will be a problem? Licensing? Any info will be greatly appreciated. Peace.

11. Denied to take NCLEX, should I take an attorney to my hearing???

    purplemargie replied to nurse_wannab's topic in Criminal

    Hi there, thank you for sharing your experience. I have been accepted to NYU ABSN program for the fall. I was convicted of a DUI 11 years ago. It was an unbelievable wake up and a mistake I would NEVER make again! I have not been able to get straight...