boxermom_RN

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1. Advice on finding job after graduation for someone with no healthcare experience?

   boxermom_RN replied to Cynnie24's topic in Job Hunt

   I would definitely include your serving experience, since this shows your work ethic and that you've been able to hold a job for a long period of time. I'm pretty much in the same boat as you, I'm 24, graduated with my ADN in May and am still looking...

2. contacting hiring manager

   boxermom_RN posted a topic in Job Hunt

   I am a new grad, graduated in May 2013, passed my NCLEX after the second time in August 2013. I have been applying to jobs all over, and have only been asked for one interview. I did not get that job. I have applied to another local hospital, and my ...

3. Student Uniforms - What are yours like?

   boxermom_RN replied to tag2007's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Ours are ALL white, scrubs and lab coat, with our school logo embroidered on one sleeve to be worn to clinicals. Shoes are all white, completely leather. We have light blue and white polos to wear to lab days. I'll be keeping my Tide Pen handy :)

4. ASN or ADN??????

   boxermom_RN replied to O.Nato's topic in General Nursing

   ASN = Associates of Science in Nursing ADN = Associates Degree in Nursing They're the same thing, just different terms used interchangeably.

5. I'm a Newbie

   boxermom_RN replied to pattylove13's topic in General Nursing

   Just as kbagby said, there are Accelerated Bachelor programs for people who have Bachelor degrees in other fields. That may be your best bet, depending what classes you already have, you may have to take some other prereqs, but that may be your best ...

6. Edison State College Nursing Program 2011

   boxermom_RN replied to ESCstudent419's topic in Florida

   I received mine on the 14th :)

7. Edison State College Nursing Program 2011

   boxermom_RN replied to ESCstudent419's topic in Florida

   I GOT IN!!!! Collier campus!! :) I had to call to find out. Very excited! Good luck to all of you!

8. Edison State College Nursing Program 2011

   boxermom_RN replied to ESCstudent419's topic in Florida

   Ah congrats! Did they call you or did you have to call?

9. Edison State College Nursing Program 2011

   boxermom_RN replied to ESCstudent419's topic in Florida

   Congrats to everyone who received calls already!! rprado, I don't think they made calls for Collier yet either... I'm just as nervous as you are!! But really don't give up hope: you have 90 points!

10. Edison State College Nursing Program 2011

    boxermom_RN replied to ESCstudent419's topic in Florida

    Applied for Collier... was going to put Lee but after thinking about it, I really wouldn't want to wake up at 4 in the morning to get to clinicals for 2 years (I live in East Naples so it's quite a far drive for me). rprado - I wouldn't worry about i...

11. Edison State College Nursing Program 2011

    boxermom_RN replied to ESCstudent419's topic in Florida

    Ok now that is just even more frustrating, lol. Oh well, fingers are still crossed!

12. Edison State College Nursing Program 2011

    boxermom_RN replied to ESCstudent419's topic in Florida

    All of this is making me sooo anxious to hear back from the program. I really hope I get in. But I do have one question for anybody who can answer (I can't believe I didn't ask during the orientation or even when I turned my application in). But my H...

13. Edison State College Nursing Program 2011

    boxermom_RN replied to ESCstudent419's topic in Florida

    Thank you! Collier first and then Lee.

14. Edison State College Nursing Program 2011

    boxermom_RN replied to ESCstudent419's topic in Florida

    Can someone tell me what my overall score would be since they changed the point system? I haven't been to an orientation this year yet... 8 classes completed. 3.62 GPA, 89 on my hesi. Please and thank you!! :)

15. Edison State College Nursing Program 2011

    boxermom_RN replied to ESCstudent419's topic in Florida

    I'll be applying to both Collier and Lee, Collier being my first choice. I took the HESI test nearly a year ago and can't remember if the test had a built-in calculator or not? Anybody remember?