Sahara311

Sahara311

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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

  16. Recommendations for Melbourne/Daytona/New Smyrna area?

    Sahara311 replied to dweezil's topic in Florida Nursing

    Call Barbara Hinebaugh, she is head HR, or talk to Fayna the nurse recruiter... I have heard that we have an excellent cardiac program, I am in med-surg, but I have friends that work in CICU and open...

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

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

    I

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

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

    You think so!?!?!? the proctor asked me how I think i did, and I said, "I don't feel so good about it." and then she said, "well, you'd be surprised....... a lot of people say that and they

  19. Central Florida Students Roll Call

    Sahara311 replied to brazuca's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey just graduated dbcc LPN in december 05, I am working on my pre-req's to start the BSN at UCF here in Daytona around

  20. Recommendations for Melbourne/Daytona/New Smyrna area?

    Sahara311 replied to dweezil's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey! I grew up in New Smyrna and work at Halifax.... I like Halifax, it has many areas to work in...their website is halifax.org... New Smyrna is a VERY laid back town...but eventhough it is a small...

  21. my little analysis of the NCLEX

    Sahara311 replied to bender73's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ok, just took the d@m thing...it shut off at 90 or so....scared the daylights outta me, the screen just went white then gray then blue.... I can only hope...my state anticipates early results,...

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

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

    oh, that was horrible.. it shut off at 90 or so.... I have NO idea how I did, some questions came out of left field. I can only hope I passed and do NOT have to work as an aide for another 45...

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

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

    Alright guys, I am leaving m y house in 5 minutes to drive to Orlando to take my test.... I will post my thoughts when I return.... I am sooooooo nervous. I have been using the Kaplan book, my...

  24. LPN to RN bridge or straight to BSN?

    Sahara311 posted a topic in LPN to RN

    I can't decide.... Honestly, it will take me about the same amount of time, maybe a semester or 2 more for the BSN, I am an LPN now, and have a dood deal of gen ed classes done. any

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

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

    www.atitesting.com it's a computerized version review that gives you sample tests and then gives you rationales for wrong answers etc... I guess it is relatively new, our school just got it this past...