Sahara311

Sahara311 has 7 years experience and specializes in MDS/PPS.

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1. Clinical hours short of NMC suggestion?

   Sahara311 replied to helricha's topic in Nurse Registration

   OK, I am currently in an ADN program. Specifically, a Transition ADN (I'm an LPN). I plan to do the ADN-BSN afterwards, and the only University in my area only offers their ADN-BSN as an online class....

2. Daytona state transition program

   Sahara311 replied to Jaysof2's topic in Florida Nursing

   Just got my acceptance letter!!!!!! i start august 30

3. Daytona state transition program

   Sahara311 replied to Jaysof2's topic in Florida Nursing

   Same here, I am all set to apply in September! A friend of mine just got into the Fall'10 program, she says her first semester will be tues/wed about 7-4 then the rest online. I guess we can only...

4. Turned in my Resignation

   Sahara311 replied to rukiddingme's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   LOL! I was just logging in to this section to write a similar post.. I have been MDS/PPS/Care Plan Coordinator for over 6 months now, and just MDS for about a year before that. I am starting my...

5. nursing ratios in longterm care

   Sahara311 replied to Smiles07's topic in General Nursing

   Well, let me tell you about the genius that is my LTC... I work on the "sub acute" / rehab / Medicare unit. These people are younger, yet their conditions, recent surgeries, unstable pain/labs...

6. Do you say you're a nurse...

   Sahara311 replied to picurn10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   ...Are you trying to say they're dumbed down? I am an Licensed Practical Nurse,I usually just refer to myself as nurse, but will clarify when prompted further. I have been a Hospital nurse up until...

7. Any Volusia County FL LPNs out there? Please help!

   Sahara311 replied to shelinea's topic in Florida Nursing

   Hi Shelinea, I came across this thread just now, looks like it was posted a few months back, but no one replied. There is PLENTY of work for LPN's in Volusia County, LTC agency, homecare etc. And...

8. Florida nursing salaries - seriously????

   Sahara311 replied to centralflorida's topic in Florida Nursing

   I live in Central Florida, I am an LPN, with ACLS and all IV certifications... I work full time in a PCU unit, and I make.... wait for it.. $13/hr. But with an Agency I make

9. LPN's travel nurse

   Sahara311 replied to horsenurse25's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   So, may I ask, if u do not recommend AM, because their pay is low, and you were/are a recruiter, who should an LPN go to for Travel Oppurtunities? I am very interested in Traveling while waiting on...

10. Pros and Cons of Excelsior Program

    Sahara311 replied to suzanne4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well, that settles it, then. i will keep working as an LPN and get my BSN through UCF as originially planned and forget about EC. i don't want to be limited to as where I can and can not

11. Pros and Cons of Excelsior Program

    Sahara311 replied to suzanne4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    What about if I get my ASN through EC, but my BSN through a University? I am gonna call the CA BON and find out, because if I have supplemental education other than EC, that should be

12. Pros and Cons of Excelsior Program

    Sahara311 replied to suzanne4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I don't like that at

13. Any Excelsior Students in Orlando, Fla?

    Sahara311 replied to ncourager's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey, I am in Deland and am gonna start EC after my English Lit Class is over at Daytona Beach Community College. How are you liking EC? I am scared to do it, but I just can't wait to go

14. Pros and Cons of Excelsior Program

    Sahara311 replied to suzanne4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    So, I am confused.....say I do EC and graduate, take my boards in Florida where they are recognized. Now I want to travel and take a job in Cali, will I be considered an RN

15. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    Sahara311 replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    aaaw, shucks, thanks