rcarm01

rcarm01 has 21 years experience and specializes in NICU, Hospice, Acute Hosp. settings.

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1. Valencia vs. Seminole State

   rcarm01 replied to Nathifalr26's topic in LPN-RN

   Just so your aware. I'm actually in the last semester of the LPN to RN program at Seminole. Unfortunately, we were the last class accepted for the transition program since they have discontinued it. So Its either the generic program or concurrent BSN...

2. Who's applying to Valencia's RN bridge program for fall?

   rcarm01 replied to FLNurse2015's topic in LPN-RN

   It will be very vigorous! I went through about a month of it last spring and had no choice but to drop out to take care of my son's health issues that were flaring up. The first semester is literally an 8 credit course you are expected to finish in 8...

3. Seminole State College LPN to RN program

   rcarm01 replied to rcarm01's topic in LPN-RN

   Yes, that's correct. After this class starts, there will be no more Transition program

4. Seminole State College LPN to RN program

   rcarm01 replied to rcarm01's topic in LPN-RN

   I know they will only have the generic program and the concurrent BSN program they have with UCF. So after this class, an LPN will need to apply for either of those programs. They will also be phasing out their vocational programs as well as their L...

5. Resume submission

   rcarm01 replied to souleater11's topic in Job Hunt

   Usually nurse recruiters work in the HR department or at least along side them, any hospital I've ever worked for they've always been apart of HR.

6. Resume submission

   rcarm01 replied to souleater11's topic in Job Hunt

   Just a quick story here. My girlfriend graduated from an RN program in 2008. Looked for a job for 2 years! Placed online apps all over the place. Finally landed a job by walking in to HR of a hospital, asked for the nurse recruiter and handed her a ...

7. Looking for advice on starting my nursing career :)

   rcarm01 replied to ashleej's topic in LPN-RN

   Well, most traditional generic RN programs do have a waiting list so I see why you are considering the route you are. I know the two colleges in my area ha e a 2 year waiting list at the very least. If you can go for your LVN first and you want to st...

8. RN school after being out for a while

   rcarm01 replied to cjward3's topic in LPN-RN

   I definitely get where you are coming from. I graduated from LPN school in 1992 when I was 20. I'm 42 now and will be starting back in a bridge program in May. I'm nervous as well. My husband travels for his job, I work full time as well and have a 1...

9. Seminole State College LPN to RN program

   rcarm01 replied to rcarm01's topic in LPN-RN

   Yes, please let me know how everything turns out and if you were able to get all your questions answered. Good luck!

10. Seminole State College LPN to RN program

    rcarm01 replied to rcarm01's topic in LPN-RN

    Yes, it seems a little misleading by them saying that. It's .more like they give those two things priority IF you meet the other requirements for admission. So sorry about your frustration. I can't imagine what your feeling. Well, at least you have a...

11. Seminole State College LPN to RN program

    rcarm01 replied to rcarm01's topic in LPN-RN

    Sorry to hear it. If they are asking you to verify your work experience, then maybe they are trying to figure out if you have bedside nursing experience. I know the RT's, Paramedics have to verify they are competent with bedside skills by having to f...

12. Seminole State College LPN to RN program

    rcarm01 replied to rcarm01's topic in LPN-RN

    Let me know if you would like to exchange info. I received my email as well and will be starting in May.

13. Seminole State College LPN to RN program

    rcarm01 replied to rcarm01's topic in LPN-RN

    I got my email as well and got in to start in May! I'm excited as well as feeling apprehensive about the busy year ahead since I'm trying to stay working full-time as well. Hopefully it won't be to bad since I work 3- 12 hour shifts a week. Congrats!...

14. RN Transition Program cancelled due to poor enrollment numbers.....

    rcarm01 replied to Menelope's topic in LPN-RN

    I know this thread is old, but did you finally get in to Seminole's Transition program? I'm going to an info session later this month and was wondering if they had the program up and running last year. I'm planning on applying for next summer 2014. G...

15. Seminole State College LPN to RN program

    rcarm01 posted a topic in LPN-RN

    Hello! Has anyone out there been through or going through Seminole State's LPN to RN transition program here in FL ? I just wanted to get an idea of the workload, instructors and how many days a week you are actually in class/clinicals. I'm going to ...