SherBear808

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1. I'm a new grad RN and I'm offered per diem position at PSA Healthcare. Should I accept it?

   SherBear808 replied to FNPStudentLife's topic in Florida

   Good luck on your new job Ally1991! :) If you can, post back on your experience of orientation and the first few weeks. I think home health is the wave of the future. It is definitely less expensive to have the patient recuperate at home versus th...

2. Chamberlain & Keiser Cost!

   SherBear808 replied to NSU2020's topic in Florida

   Sure..My TEAS score = 350 (89%); pre-req GPA = 3.89. UNF is definitely competitive BUT don't let that stop you from applying. What normally happens is you submit your application then the waiting game begins. You will either get an invitation to t...

3. Best programs near Jacksonville?

   SherBear808 replied to Illuminati's topic in Florida

   Hi Illuminati, I hope your move went well. As for programs near Jacksonville.... 1. University of North Florida offers an accelerated track or regular (traditional) track towards obtaining a BSN. The accelerated track is for someone who already ha...

4. Chamberlain & Keiser Cost!

   SherBear808 replied to NSU2020's topic in Florida

   I looked into Chamberlain School of Nursing in Jacksonville, FL. I met with a counselor to discuss the classes and cost it would be to obtain a BSN. The best case scenario was that I could skip the first year because I already had all the pre-reqs ...

5. I'm a new grad RN and I'm offered per diem position at PSA Healthcare. Should I accept it?

   SherBear808 replied to FNPStudentLife's topic in Florida

   Hi ally1991, I was wondering if you decided to take the PSA job? if so, how is it going? I am a recent new grad and passed my NCLEX this week. I'm looking for a job and have applied to the Health First nurse residency program.

6. Hey Guys! :)

   SherBear808 replied to paigee's topic in NCLEX

   Hey there, here's a copy of what I posted a few minutes before on another forum: I passed the NCLEX first try with 75 questions in an hour and a half. I took the test Monday and got my results this morning I had about 20-25 SATAs, 1 drag and drop, n...

7. NCLEX select all that apply questions?

   SherBear808 replied to Nursecrystal2016's topic in NCLEX

   I passed the NCLEX first try with 75 questions in an hour and a half. I took the test Monday and got my results this morning :) I had about 20-25 SATAs, 1 drag and drop, no EKGs, a few pharm, no computations, 1 delegation and a lot of prioritizatio...

8. UNF Summer 2015 BSN Applicants

   SherBear808 replied to jdp09's topic in School Programs

   Hi Suz113, I'm in my 3rd semester of the APL program. All I can say is be VERY flexible with your schedule. For my first semester, I had class Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; BUT I had additional orientation classes called "Take Flight" scheduled on ...

9. Stressed out freshman... FSU, UNF, UF, or...?

   SherBear808 replied to AUeb97's topic in Florida

   Hi ebauburn97! I'm currently a UNF nursing student in the Accelerated program. My stats were - prereq GPA 3.86/TEAS - 355. As for retaking classes, it depends. What is your pre-req GPA? Also, what classes would you be retaking? I took my pre-re...

10. UNF Summer 2016

    SherBear808 replied to Kirbiea's topic in School Programs

    Kirbiea: It took me two attempts to get in. The program is tough but definitely worth it! I'm currently a 2nd semester APLer and will be graduating in October. Definitely re-apply in the fall but be ready if they do call you off the waiting list....

11. UNF Nursing Advice; Fixing a bad start?

    SherBear808 replied to kmahnke93's topic in Florida

    I'm currently a UNF nursing student in the APL program. Definitely don't give up hope! GPA counts for 15% of the overall score. The TEAS counts for 35% and the remainder 50%, is the interview. You don't need to have a 3.7 GPA or higher to apply. ...

12. UNF Summer 2016

    SherBear808 replied to Kirbiea's topic in School Programs

    Congratulations and welcome to the UNF nursing family :)

13. UNF Summer 2016

    SherBear808 replied to Kirbiea's topic in School Programs

    Good luck everyone! I was in your shoes last summer and I remember how nerve-racking it was. Try to relax and get a good night's sleep. Be sure to make eye contact, smile and show them that you are happy and excited to be there.

14. University of North Florida Regular BSN Fall 2015

    SherBear808 replied to eptnurse2b's topic in School Programs

    voxy989, I know it's tough to keep a positive outlook on things but you still do have a shot. It's not the end of the world if you don't get into UNF this fall. If you want to be a nurse bad enough, you'll make it happen. You got an interview slot ...

15. University of North Florida Regular BSN Fall 2015

    SherBear808 replied to eptnurse2b's topic in School Programs

    Voxy989: I had a friend who was waitlisted during the summer and they called her about two weeks after the interview. Don't give up hope! Just be ready if they do call. If that call doesn't come, definitely reapply. I know how you feel. I was in...