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1. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2011

   nickdost replied to SLA2011's topic in Florida

   OH...you might find it helpful to check out the thread called "HCC Fall 2010". There is a wealth of information there that should help! :)

2. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2011

   nickdost replied to SLA2011's topic in Florida

   Hi everyone, I am half way through the program and wanted to answer the Potter/Perry question. Definitely read the MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION chapter, the VITAL SIGNS/HEALTH ASSESSMENT chapter, and dive right into the first 7 chapters of the Clinical ...

3. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

   nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida

   FYI...on the scrub situation...ALL NEW/incoming students must have white tops/port wine bottoms. Those that started the program with the original scrubs CAN finish out the program with what they have. Although, personally (after more thought), I like...

4. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

   nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida

   Hello All... Sorry it has been so long!! Just wanted to say hello...our FINAL exam for NP2 is tomorrow...so I need to be studying but decided to take a quick break! AND relay some IMPORTANT INFORMATION: BEFORE YOU BUY ANY SCRUBS: I heard (through m...

5. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

   nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida

   You're welcome!! I finished NP 1 yesterday! I am glad to help, as there were many that have helped ME through this crazy but worthwhile process! Good luck and if you have any other questions, I will now be on here more often (until Jan. 10th) of cou...

6. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

   nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida

   1) what math book do you recommend or which one is being used now. i can pick up a used copy cheap and no worries if they update it before i start classes as i'm sure it won't be that different and if i have to buy a new book, the extra money will be...

7. Roll call: Hillsborough Community College Spring 2011

   nickdost replied to kristykat's topic in Florida

   This is MOSTLY good information...except for the part about you ALL not making "A's"... I am in NPI, a single mother of two with NO family in the state of Florida. I currently have a solid A and intend to keep it that way. IT IS possible...you just...

8. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

   nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida

   It depends on your instructor and how strict they are about it. No one in our class had an issue. And it really does look fine...but until you see it in person, you can't be sure. My suggestion is to order it and see how you feel when you get it. ...

9. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

   nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida

   It looks like the correct color, but everyone's monitor color, etc. varies to a certain extent. I have never seen this exact shirt in person, but it looks like it will be fine. I bought the Landau empire waist top (in wine), as posted previously, a...

10. Roll call: Hillsborough Community College Spring 2011

    nickdost replied to kristykat's topic in Florida

    There ARE some CPR classes that are NOT accepted for the Nursing Program. Just make sure that it is CPR for Healthcare Providers...and that it is an actual CLASS (NOT an ON-Line class), and that it is accredited by the American Heart Association. ...

11. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida

    Hopeful... You are SO welcome! Anytime...

12. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida

    I've never compared the editions side by side, so I don't know. There ARE people in our class that are using older editions...and our instructor said that it was fine. It is just a personal decision. Good luck and if you have any other questions, f...

13. Roll call: Hillsborough Community College Spring 2011

    nickdost replied to kristykat's topic in Florida

    I am currently in NP 1...there were 4 people that I knew about that were alternates at our orientation, and they ALL ended up getting in because people decided to attend another school or program, etc... Don't lose hope...and DO plan on attending the...

14. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida

    Clinical Calculations... ISBN #978-1-4160-4740-7 Potter & Perry "Fundamentals of Nursing" ISBN # 978-0-323-06784-3 I would also get an NCLEX Review book and begin to familiarize yourself with NCLEX style questions. All of our tests are in the ...

15. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida

    Hopeful... I posted on the other thread about this, but want to be sure you get the message. The Landau top is perfect in color....even though it says "wine" and not "port wine". That is the exact top that I chose, and I love it. Take care!