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1. On Call Vs. Commute

   kpalo replied to kpalo's topic in General Nursing

   Yeah, it's a lot of call. It's not level 1 trauma call at least (I've been there and done that kind of OR call, never again). It's strictly eye surgery. They say they go 3 weekends in a row without being called in at all. I'm finishing my online BSN ...

2. On Call Vs. Commute

   kpalo replied to kpalo's topic in General Nursing

   As much as I don't care for call, I'm leaning towards Job 2. I have anxiety when driving in bad weather. Especially in the dark with fog or slick roads early in the morning. The positions are located in the Portland area. I'm relocating from Texas wh...

3. On Call Vs. Commute

   kpalo posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello all, Which would you rather do if benefits and pay were the exact same? Both are 4 days per week (OR). Job 1) Commute only 16 mins in the morning, but 40mins to 60mins for the way home. No call. Job 2) Only 7 minute commute. Has call 1-2 times...

4. Has anyone taken the Hesi entrance exam with Temple College?Tips? Advice?

   kpalo replied to lovenurses2016's topic in HESI

   Can I ask why you are going for LVN and not the ADN program? If you are this prepared (on allnurses and studying for the HESI already) I think you should consider both programs. As for prepping for the HESI, be prepared to know the conversions to th...

5. Peri-Op 101 Panel Interview

   kpalo replied to RedChair's topic in Operating Room

   Thank you for posting SweetSouthernLove. This is honestly one of the best responses I've read on allnurses.

6. Temple College 2015

   kpalo replied to kpalo's topic in School Programs

   I can't speak for what it will be like next year, but this year: 8:00 first semester and 6:45 second semester.

7. Temple College 2015

   kpalo replied to kpalo's topic in School Programs

   They split the class into A group and B group. They are essentially the same except one group will either get out early on Wednesday while the other gets out early on Thursday. I was B group. The first 8 weeks: Mon: 12-4pm Tues:8-4pm Wednesday: 8-2:...

8. Temple College 2015

   kpalo replied to kpalo's topic in School Programs

   They raised the minimum score to 80 for each three areas on the HESI for ADN 2016. The program is frontloaded during the first 8 weeks, you will feel super busy. The second 8 weeks of the first semester isn't bad, this is when you start going to you...

9. Temple College 2015

   kpalo replied to kpalo's topic in School Programs

   I will go up there in the morning and check on the packets. Do we wear our uniform or regular clothes on Monday? I thought it was regular, but just double checking.

10. Temple College 2015

    kpalo replied to kpalo's topic in School Programs

    You should be fine to apply for next year (2016). They take applications for the ADN in the spring. They do a point system when determining who gets in to the program. You may not get the 1 point for living in district because you would be living in ...

11. Temple College 2015

    kpalo replied to kpalo's topic in School Programs

    Did you guys get the e-mail about the nurse pack? Possibly silly question: I know it is supposed to be mailed to the nursing department, so on the form where it asks for address do we put the the nursing department address? Less than a month until w...

12. Temple College 2015

    kpalo replied to kpalo's topic in School Programs

    Hi Sonya, it was nice to meet you the other day. I'm glad you found us on here! If you have any questions or you have information to share, feel free! -Kate

13. Temple College 2015

    kpalo replied to kpalo's topic in School Programs

    I'm still waiting as well! I'm going to go up there on Wednesday since that is when the ADN secretary should be back.

14. Temple College 2015

    kpalo replied to kpalo's topic in School Programs

    Yes... I am going to try to contact the VN secretary tomorrow. :)

15. Temple College 2015

    kpalo replied to kpalo's topic in School Programs

    No, I haven't received my fastpass yet. I am going to visit my parents in Oklahoma for a couple of weeks and wish I could go ahead and do the fingerprints without the fastpass before I leave, but I'm not sure if that is allowed.