New grad RN with BSN from the University of Miami. Starting the StaRN Nurse Residency Program at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center in Fort Pierce, FL with a position in the Progressive Care Unit. My interests include practice and research in neonatal nursing and women's health with a special focus on cardiac and neurological care.
CrystalUMiami replied to CrystalUMiami's topic in Florida
Hey! Yes I'm currently have 4 weeks of preceptorship before I'm on my own and I have to say StaRN is really worth it!! The skills and simulation helped me the most I feel like I went into the hospital more relaxed than if I hadn't had any residency. ...
CrystalUMiami replied to JLPRN15's topic in New Nurse
I just signed on with StaRN Lawnwood and the payback is $10k according to my contract. I also was made aware that the 2 year commitment starts when you are actually on your unit, and you have to spend 2 years on that specific unit and not with the ho...
Hello everyone! I'm a new grad RN who will be starting with HCA Treasure Coast's August 29th StaRN Nurse Residency cohort! I'll be working at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center in the Progressive Care Unit at the conclusion of the program. I wanted to ...
CrystalUMiami replied to ccer99's topic in Florida
Hey Steph! I am starting the program August 29, the cohort right after you! I wanted to know how you liked it? I am most concerned about the traveling to SIM labs each week as I don't have a car (Im a Fort Pierce local so it's not hard for me to get ...
CrystalUMiami replied to Briiiitttt's topic in Job Hunt
I'm a new grad and will be starting in the Progressive Care Unit at Lawnwood after completing the StaRN program. I would like a little bit of insight into the program if anyone would like to share!
I agree 100%! I feel like there are not nearly enough alumni reaching back to establish grants or scholarships etc. at the undergraduate level. Looking back on everything, I wish that I would have just went to state school to get my BSN for basically...
CrystalUMiami replied to Nessa1990's topic in Florida
Hey ladies! I wanted to know how did admissions go? Did you get in? Also, do you mind posting your stats? I am in incoming Junior Nursing student and I go to the University of Miami right now, but due to financial aid I may have to transfer into FAMU...
I applied for this scholarship as well, and I am really hoping that I get it as it would help out a lot! I attend the University of Miami and it is not cheap whatsoever.