The new old guy

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1. Nervous about applying to Daytona State College Nursing Program

   The new old guy replied to TrulyBlessed_1111's topic in School Programs

   You will be fine!! The RN program went pretty fast. I passed my NCLEX in 75 questions, and Daytona had some good reviews to help the students pass. Some failed the first time, but most of us passed on the first go. They brought the ATI NCLEX prep cla...

2. Nervous about applying to Daytona State College Nursing Program

   The new old guy replied to TrulyBlessed_1111's topic in School Programs

   Hi, I'm sure you know, but want to make sure... You need at least one year of experience as a LPN prior to getting into Daytona's transition from LPN to RN program. This came from their site, "Have completed LPN, Paramedic, or RRT program and have on...

3. Nervous about applying to Daytona State College Nursing Program

   The new old guy replied to TrulyBlessed_1111's topic in School Programs

   Daytona State looks to see you have completed all your Pre-reqs first, if even one is not completely finished they will not admit into the nursing program. Then they will look at your GPA, if it is close to someone else's, on the lower end, then they...

4. Nursing school vs price? Which is more important?

   The new old guy replied to Kaitlyn.w's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Good for you getting into nursing. It allows you to make a difference in peoples lives and always have a job opportunity. I would highly recommend Daytona State College. The price is so much lower than other schools and the program is great! They tea...

5. Last semester and losing my drive

   The new old guy replied to Chronicallychanging's topic in General Students

   You can do it!!! I graduated the RN ADN in December and passed the NCLEX first time with 75 questions. I started the program at the ripe old age of 57. I am now 61. Every time I felt like I was going to fail, I would take a deep breath, or try..lol.....

6. 4 tines with nclex no success, don't want no part of it anymore

   The new old guy replied to Howardrn2017's topic in NCLEX

   You can try doing some questions on your computer in bed. If you miss a question don't worry or beat yourself up, be thankful that you missed it then and not on the NCLEX and just look and the rationale. Don't spend to much time on it. After you unde...

7. July 2017 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

   The new old guy replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

   You go in.. and if everything turns out right, oops, I mean wrong, we both come out richer!

8. July 2017 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

   The new old guy replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

   "Geeze, Business has really dropped off since I moved my office here."

9. Daytona State Fall 2017

   The new old guy replied to Bonnie Bailey's topic in School Programs

   Don't want to get your hopes up... but... usually the letters come out sooner than the school says they will. I am going into the 4th semester and every semester so far, the letters have come out sooner.. I know how you all feel!!!

10. Daytona State College RN Program Fall 2016??

    The new old guy replied to Taymont's topic in School Programs

    I'm sure with your GPA's and TEAS scores you guys are going to get in! To my surprise, I found out that was the easy part…. After you make it, get ready for a whole new way of studying, thinking, and applying yourself to passing the classes. It was...

11. Daytona State College Spring 2016

    The new old guy replied to Brookieakorsie's topic in School Programs

    Applications are taken in May and September. I have "heard" that of the applications that are taken in September, the applicants that are accepted have a little lower GPA than those that apply in May. If the GPA is real close on two applicants, they ...

12. Daytona or Seminole state nursing program Spring 2016

    The new old guy replied to LONDA17's topic in Pre-Nursing

    It must still be in the making, Facebook could not locate the page. Thanks for getting back to me!

13. Daytona or Seminole state nursing program Spring 2016

    The new old guy replied to LONDA17's topic in Pre-Nursing

    What is the name of the page? Thanks!!

14. Older nurses still want to work!

    The new old guy replied to labmom's topic in Career Support

    Oh Boy... I am going to be 60 (healthy iin shape) next month and am beginning the RN clinical portion of my ADN. I know how hard it can be for you in Med/ Surg and/or a hospital setting, etc.. I was in EMS (paramedic) full-time for over 16 years. Loo...

15. Daytona or Seminole state nursing program Spring 2016

    The new old guy replied to LONDA17's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Way to go Niki! I knew you make it!! Now for the orientation on Monday. I bet the time will go by fast now as we get closer to the start date. If you haven't gotten your physical, vaccines, etc. done, it takes a bit of time....