AccelBSN04

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1. 2004 Graduates

   AccelBSN04 replied to RN-BamaStudent's topic in General Students

   July 31st, 2004! It seems like it'll never come!

2. What are the best shoes to wear to work?

   AccelBSN04 replied to PedsNurse1981's topic in General Nursing

   Have to vote for the Birkenstocks also. I was wearing New Balance but my feet, knees and back ached all the time. I just got the Birkenstock C120s and they're great. They're hideous and $120, but if they help me get through a 12 hour day more comf...

3. What can you tell me about Florida Hospital?

   AccelBSN04 replied to ksrnstudent's topic in Florida

   To add to the last post, the most recent quote (about a month ago) I got from a recruiter at FH for a new grad is $18.10. ORHS pays $17.60. IMO, shift diffs are better at ORHS. No sign on's anywhere. I do know that if you want to do the critical ...

4. Liability Insurance

   AccelBSN04 posted a topic in General Nursing

   How many of you have private liability insurance (e.g. not through your employer)? Can you share why you believe it's important to carry it and any tips on what to look for in a provider? Thanks in advance!

5. Arnold Palmer Hospital in Orlando?

   AccelBSN04 replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in Florida

   I work at APH as a clin tech right now before I finish my BSN later this year. It's a great facility and expanding very quickly. They are currently building a huge addition to their urgent care facility, going from "urgent care" to level I trauma c...

6. About becoming a RN

   AccelBSN04 replied to steelwoman's topic in Research

   I'm still confused about the make-up question. Can you clarify?

7. Calling all soon to be grads

   AccelBSN04 replied to PowercarveJen's topic in General Students

   Since my graduation is so close to my 1st wedding anniversary, my husband and I are going back to where we got married, the Ritz-Carlton at Amelia Island. I love the hotel and the beach is beautiful. It will be a well deserved mini-vacation, annive...

8. Best shoes?

   AccelBSN04 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Anyone have any opinions on the best/most comfortable shoes to wear while working on the floor? My New Balance walking shoes just aren't cutting it. I love my Birkenstock sandals, but don't know about their "professional" line of shoes. Anyone tri...

9. Does anyone actually do all the readings?

   AccelBSN04 replied to Jen2's topic in General Students

   To answer your question succinctly: no, I don't do all the readings. That would be an impossible feat. I tried to for the first 2 weeks or so of my program and then realized it was futile. I'm in my 3rd of 4 semesters so far and am a straight A st...

10. When is graduation day for you?

    AccelBSN04 replied to RNIAM's topic in General Students

    I graduate July 31st! I'm jealous of all you May grads! Mel D, that stinks that you finish in December, but don't get your pinning ceremony until May. What a crock! I'm in an accelerated program as well, and we have our ceremony the day before gr...

11. Why a Philadelphia hospital gave in to a racist demand?

    AccelBSN04 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism

    It's frightening to me how blinded people really can become by their bigotry. One of the couples at my church is black, husband is an MD and wife is an NP in the ER. They were on a flight to Europe when one of the male passengers (white) fell uncons...

12. nursing schools in florida

    AccelBSN04 replied to chuckcamp's topic in Florida

    I can only speak for UCF, as I am currently getting my BSN there (2nd degree). UCF does consider your overall undergrad GPA, but they especially focus on how well you did in your prereqs. There are about 30 hours worth of prereqs at UCF and both so...

13. RN or BSN (2nd Degree)?

    AccelBSN04 replied to rn101's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like everyone is recommeding the BSN route, and I'm going to add to the list. I too already had a BS and work experience when I decided I wanted to be a nurse. The logical choice for me was to pursue another BS degree. Luckily, I found a...

14. What Nursing school are you in? Show your pride!

    AccelBSN04 replied to straba's topic in General Students

    Acclerated BSN at Univ. Central Florida in Orlando. Will finish in July!