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    RMA to RN?

    hlfpnt replied to rikkibradley87's topic in Nursing Career

    If by RMA you mean Registered Medical Assistant, I doubt the credits would transfer...mine didn't. Medical Assistant is a basic technical certificate...usually it won't transfer. To become a RN,...
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    SJRCC Palatka future applicant

    hlfpnt replied to FinallyReady4RN's topic in Florida Nursing

    I know clinical options for the OP program was Flagler, OPMC, Kindred, and Baptist Downtown (not sure if BMC still is). Putnam was also an option for transitions. Since it's close, I'm pretty sure the...
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    Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences online BSN?

    hlfpnt replied to LumpyLooRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Whatever chat you choose is what you'll have for the duration of that course, however, I have seen instances in 2 of my courses where students did end up having problems with what they chose and...
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    Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences online BSN?

    hlfpnt replied to LumpyLooRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm currently enrolled in FHCHS. This is only my second semester and, unfortunately, I can't answer many of your questions, but I can say that I'm happy with it so far. It's pretty flexable & the...
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    What school will you be attending this spring?

    hlfpnt replied to BRYTTANI18's topic in Florida Nursing

    My sister graduated from PJC's RN program. Myself: Jacksonville RN-BSN (on-line) Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences 1-7-08 2nd
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    why did you pick your school?

    hlfpnt replied to shoebottom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I chose an on-line BSN course because I'm not overly excited with the class room setting...I also liked the idea of being able to attend "class" in my jammies! It's also alot more flexable to my job....
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    I got a EC scholarship!!!!

    hlfpnt replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats!
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    Soon to be GN need advice!!

    hlfpnt replied to discobunni's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First of all, take a nice deep breath! Try not to stress so bad over what's not even here yet...one day at a time! Now, question...are you planning to take NCLEX before you go to work or vise versa?...
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    Profit Hosp vs Not for Profit Hosp

    hlfpnt replied to Redzie's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm currently working in both & in my situation I've found that the not-for-profit hospital treats their patients & employees better than the
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    LTAC experience?

    hlfpnt replied to jinx13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did my first year in LTAC & had no problems getting a job on a med/surg unit at another facility. I now wish I would have went for the med/surg first & not the LTAC. I feel like I missed...
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    Moving to Pensacola

    hlfpnt replied to Jen1228's topic in Florida Nursing

    Sacred is part of Acension Health...it's the sister hospital to St. Vincents here in Jacksonville. St. Vincents has been down sizing for some time, I don't know if Sacred would be or not, but that...
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    What stethoscope do you have?

    hlfpnt replied to zooz's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a Littmann Master Cardiology with my name & RN engraved on the bell. It was a graduation present from my dh. Because I have a fear of it "growing legs", it stays around my
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    Doing the Happy Dance!!!

    hlfpnt replied to Tweety's topic in Online Distance Learning

    WOW!!!! Sorry I'm so late seeing this, but CONGRATS to you!!!! :smiley_aa I know it feels
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    new grads in icu

    hlfpnt replied to firehawkrn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't work ICU yet, but eventually this is where I want to be. For myself, I didn't feel like school alone prepared me for the acuity of an ICU pt...because of my lack of knowledge & experience...
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    What does your login nickname mean to you?

    hlfpnt replied to NNNikki's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm short & petite...halfpint (hlfpnt) was also a nickname given to me by one of my parents friends when I was a kid. "Short Lady" is what my dd calls
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    NAI descent: Roll Call

    hlfpnt replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    My maternal grandmother was 100% Blackfeet, so I'm 1/4. My sister shows the Irish, Scottish & German from my father's side & I favor my mother's.
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    FCCJ's online pharm

    hlfpnt replied to np_wannabe's topic in Florida Nursing

    I had pharm in the class room, but have spoke with others who took it on-line...myself, I think I had a better learning experience than they did. It's not an easy course. Just my . Good
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    Minnesota nurses please, please check in! Bridge Collapsed

    hlfpnt replied to pannie's topic in General Nursing

    :icon_hug: and prayers for
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    How long did you stay at your first job out of nursing school?

    hlfpnt replied to scchickadee's topic in General Nursing

    2006 Long Term Acute Care Still there (1 year), but now only PRN as of a week ago. I went PRN due to poor working conditions, high stress & going back to school. I think the time frame was...
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    Older student starting Fall 07 w/ "Gen Ed" classes

    hlfpnt replied to NICU RN wannabe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I started back for my pre-reqs at 39 & graduated nsg school at 42. It's a long, hard road, but well worth it IMHO. Believe it or not, the time will go by before you know it! Hang in there &...
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    Throwing in the towel

    hlfpnt replied to sister--*'s topic in Nursing Career

    It almost sounds like you work where I do! My personal "fix it" was to go PRN (pays $8 hr more) while going back to school for my BSN. In the mean time I'm interviewing at other facilities & when...
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    Is It Too Early To Attend Job Fair?

    hlfpnt replied to land64shark's topic in Nursing Career

    I think going would be a good idea. I did & learned alot by just listening to what people said. It gave me an idea of some of the things I'd be hearing in interviews. Asking questions also gave...
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    Please Help

    hlfpnt replied to midmichiganRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow...pretty sticky situation! For one thing it sounds like the day nurse has the supervisor snowballed. Also, (I could be wrong) sounds like what you're doing & charting states what she's NOT...
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    I Can Do It...I Know I Can

    hlfpnt replied to WVBethMarie's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, you CAN do it! Your high school days sound much like mine were...the only science I had was basic biology & it took me 3 years to pass basic math! English was my best subject, too. After 4...
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    Would you want your children to go into nursing?

    hlfpnt replied to 2rntish's topic in General Nursing

    I will support any choice my dd makes, but I will not encourage her to go into nursing. For one thing she's a germaphob. I know my kid very well & I know that she just wouldn't be happy doing what...