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1. Will my backgroubd keep me from getting my nursing license?

   boomertx replied to BrandyLeeMorse's topic in Criminal

   The reason it will show up to the Florida BON is because the arrest will be on the FBI background check. But the good news is that after the statute of limitation (SOL) runs you can petition for expungement of the arrest record citing that you were ...

2. Government Hotline for questions about Obamacare

   boomertx replied to boomertx's topic in Activism

   I'm very excited about being able to bring down my premium cost of almost $12,000/yr High $2,500 deductible (I have to pay 100% of that before I receive any benefit) present plan with the subsidy and cost sharing offered. I am 57 with a pre-existing...

3. Government Hotline for questions about Obamacare

   boomertx posted a topic in Activism

   https://www.healthcare.gov/help-center/ 1-800-318-2596 I thought I'd share the official hotline# and help center url for those of you with questions about obamacare. I found talking to them very helpful with several questions I had about obtaining c...

4. New Grad Job Market: A Game of Chance

   boomertx replied to sourapril's topic in New Nurse

   [h=1] "Dallas' Parkland Memorial Hospital saw $5.3 million net loss last month" then you read articles like this one blaming the nursing shortage for the most of the loss because it is causing. "increasing reliance on expensive contract labor, th...

5. El Centro/ Northlake Nursing Spring 2014

   boomertx replied to jetergirl20's topic in Texas

   Thanks jetergirl for sending me the info pages. Don't you find it odd they haven't uploaded the new packet yet. We are at the halfway point for the filing period for the Spring 2014. Also, I notice that there is a maximum is 30 points noted that ...

6. El Centro/ Northlake Nursing Spring 2014

   boomertx replied to jetergirl20's topic in Texas

   I'd to receive he new point system sheet you all are passing around. [email protected] .. thanks

7. El Centro/Methodist Nursing Program Fall 2013

   boomertx replied to mellisa.renea's topic in Texas

   Flowerpowernow - Thanks for the condolences, I'm still licking my wounds here. Did you get into the program? BTW, what where the "low points" you were surprised at? I'm really curious.

8. El Centro/Methodist Nursing Program Fall 2013

   boomertx replied to mellisa.renea's topic in Texas

   I started working as a volunteer at Methodist in July of 2012. Didn't hit the 6 month eligibility for Spring 2013 and had to wait until the May 31 deadline for this upcoming 2013 Fall semester. I worked as a volunteer for now a year in a Methodist ...

9. El Centro/Northlake Fall 2013 Nursing Program

   boomertx replied to claudia_G.'s topic in Texas

   Congratulations everyone! But quick question, I'm putting my application in the mail tomorrow for the 5/20 deadline for Fall 2013 at Methodist. Will they accept copies of Physical Exam (my doctor faxed it to me) or anything else? I'm sending copi...

10. El Centro/Northlake Fall 2013 Nursing Program

    boomertx replied to claudia_G.'s topic in Texas

    I wonder if they used your statistic class for the Math requirement instead of Algebra taking it off your BSN course credits.

11. Fall 2012 Microbiology Students -- STAND UP!

    boomertx replied to Exhaustipated's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I honestly can't believe I did so well in microbiology. The first class I was freaked out about not being to see anything in the microscope and today I completed the final lab practical with a grade that put me over what I need to make an A in the c...

12. 2013 Fall El Centro/Northlake Hopefuls

    boomertx replied to Yankees77's topic in Texas

    I will be applying for the Fall 2013 ADN program for the first time. Looking to have low 20's in points could have more if I ace the Hesi. Hoping to get in :)

13. You're going to think I'm nuts

    boomertx replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    I too am happy being a "B" student. It's interesting that after I made that conscious decision I starting making better grades and am actually watch my grades move closer to being "A" student ... no biggie either way. The elimination of the stress ...

14. Fall 2012 A&P2 students where are you??!!

    boomertx replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Had my my first APII class this past Saturday. It's a once a week class with 3 hours lab and 3 hours lecture. Blood is our first chapter -- we typed our blood and found the hemocrit percentage, collagulation. I use Rate my professor and my edu to ...

15. Fall 2012 Microbiology Students -- STAND UP!

    boomertx replied to Exhaustipated's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Just found this thread. Started Microbiology last week. First time I'd used a microscope for more than just looking at a slide that was already setup. Found I had alot of trouble with working the darned thing and Teacher told me to relax and that ...