felixalynn

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1. New grad on Ortho unit

   felixalynn replied to Marley 08's topic in Orthopaedic

   Hi: Any sage advice for a new grad nurse who is interviewing for an Ortho internship.....

2. Brand New Grad Nurse on Respiratory/Ventilator Unit

   felixalynn replied to DLS_PMHNP's topic in Pulmonary

   Hi: I've been reading the posts and I'm just graduating from BSN program in August. I have my RT degree and renewed my license (only 1 year experience) then decided to go for my RN. I would really like to become a pulmonary nurse but where I am doing...

3. Is 50 too old to start a career in nursing, and how difficult is it to find a job

   felixalynn replied to DWK1's topic in Career Support

   Hi: Just read your post....don't worry, I'm also in Florida, and I am 59 and graduating from the BSN program in August! I have been received very well by all staff in my nursing rotation and by all my classmates! You are just a baby still...:)...goo...

4. UCF At DSC Spring 2010

   felixalynn replied to conandcait's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi: I'm not sure if the ATI is similar to TEAS...I don't think I ever did one of those..did I? They do their best to place you in a clinical setting geographically that is close to your residence....if they can....I doubt you would be placed in Flagl...

5. UCF At DSC Spring 2010

   felixalynn replied to conandcait's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi Kelli: Clinicals are as far north as Flagler county..Palm Coast area, Bunnell also in Deland and Daytona Beach. Start time varies but some days it was 7:00am. - 7:30 am. :) Orientation is just that....you do have some exams to take on the first da...

6. UCF At DSC Spring 2010

   felixalynn replied to conandcait's topic in Pre-Nursing

   12 hour a day clincials. Calcs - just practice them on your own time. There are some on every Essentials exam. (10-15). No taping allowed! There are students in my class who only read and manage As. Me...I have to take notes from the power points and...

7. UCF At DSC Spring 2010

   felixalynn replied to conandcait's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi: DSC - UCF. Last Spring we were in the community and nursing facilities for 2 days of the week (thurs/friday) 12 hours. Monday and Wednesday - in class lectures - then labs. Be prepared to be there all day. Tuesday was a day off from school. Be p...

8. UCF At DSC Spring 2010

   felixalynn replied to conandcait's topic in Pre-Nursing

   HI: Im a student a UCF daytona campus. I know when I was admitted in Spring 2009 they had just under 100 applicants for Daytona campus..my GPA was 3.8 at that time...and that is what they based your admittance on. This year I heard they has approx 1...

9. cdn educated in us..returning to canada?

   felixalynn posted a topic in International

   I am a Cdn, with my RRT degree, currently applying for BS Nursing at UCF. Upon graduation and after 1 year of OPT, I will be returning to Canada. Both my RRT and my BSN degree were/will be obtained in Florida. What would the procedure be for me as a ...