hlfpnt BSN, RN

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    Hardest part of nursing school

    hlfpnt replied to amf1987's topic in General Students

    Keep yourself organized & don't get behind. I had a color-coded calendar for due dates, tests/quizzes, classes & clinicals...took some work to put it together, but it kept me on track! Good...
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    Graduating in 30 days!

    hlfpnt replied to KckStrt's topic in Male Nursing Students

    It's a pretty awesome feeling!!! Congratulations to you & your family!
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    Took Nclex RN Stopped at 90. WUT R MY CHANCES OF PASSING?!?!?!

    hlfpnt replied to Optimus1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!!
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    thank you

    hlfpnt replied to cqmpnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!!
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    took nlex in dec. and still no results!!

    hlfpnt replied to mamamee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats to you!!!
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    How long did it take you to adjust?

    hlfpnt replied to Ready2BRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think you're being too hard on yourself! You sound like a great CNA...a caring attitude is what makes you one of the best! Time management skills come with practice & experience. Healthcare is...
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    How soon should you start studying?

    hlfpnt replied to deann52's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I found Saunder's to be a big help in Adult Health, but I would recommend concentrating on school right now (especially in an accelerated program, you're going to be very busy) & worrying about...
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    Failing NCLEX While Working as a GN

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

    As the OP stated, it depends on the unit & facility. Where I work people who fail NCLEX can work as a "nurse tech" at CNA pay until they pass boards. Then they start back on RN orientation &...
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    TOO Old??? 41 1/2 years old

    hlfpnt replied to chubbi's topic in Nursing Career

    I graduated at 42, the longer you think about doing it the more time goes by...follow your dreams & GO FOR IT!!!!! Good luck to you!!!
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    New Career

    hlfpnt replied to spartus's topic in Nursing Career

    First of all you need to decide which degree you want...ASN/ADN or BSN. You can get an ASN/ADN though a community college, it takes less time & costs less. To get BSN you'll have to go the...
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    Sooo happy!

    hlfpnt replied to *Andrea*'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats on graduating & good luck on
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    SJRCC VS. FCCJ Admission

    hlfpnt replied to 12breakfree's topic in Florida Nursing

    Sounds like they've changed alot of their requirements. I was about half way through hum, micro & hum nut (my last semester of prereqs) when I applied & then just sent them my final grades. I...
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    First Year RN survey

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

    Have a great
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    New grads....where do you work?

    hlfpnt replied to PACU queen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    LTAC, still there...August will be 1 year,
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    SJRCC VS. FCCJ Admission

    hlfpnt replied to 12breakfree's topic in Florida Nursing

    I had 136 points on my app (at that time max 150 & if I lived in Clay county I would have had 146) & got in first try, but at the time the NAT (same as FCCJ's NET) test wasn't a requirement...
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    SJRCC VS. FCCJ Admission

    hlfpnt replied to 12breakfree's topic in Florida Nursing

    Just my , but if you are talking about Human Nutrition, it's easier on-line than in a class room. I took the extra class & took my chances with SJRCC...got in on my first try. It did put me...
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    SJRCC - St. Augustine Florida

    hlfpnt replied to kamij's topic in Florida Nursing

    SJRCC teaches Rehab Nursing where FCCJ doesn't. That's the extra semester. I went to SJRCC & I don't know about now (some things have changed), but I got in on my first try & the extra...
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    any ma's to rn in ohio

    hlfpnt replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was a RMA (same as CMA, just a different certifying organization) for 9 years before nsg. I went to a tech school & none of my credits transferred. The school I went to didn't cover anything up....
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    Difference between CNA & MA?

    hlfpnt replied to Crux1024's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If she's willing to go 21 months & spend that much money, I agree with the op's, she might as well go to nsg school. For that kind of money why not get a degree that will pay more of what her...
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    Keeping Nursing Textbooks...???

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

    I kept mine & I'm glad I did since I made the decision to go back for my BSN. May need to ref back...never can
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    Please share something GOOD that happened at work!

    hlfpnt replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    I work in long term acute care where about 76% of our pts are vent dependent. Some wean well, some don't. Every now & then we get a pt/family request to withdraw life support...also known as a...
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    How long is your commute to work?

    hlfpnt replied to rn2bn07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    About 20 minutes in the morning & has been up to 40-45 minutes in the evening, depending on traffic (I work 7a-7p). There's a hospital about 10 minutes away, but the one I'm at offered better...
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    Has anyone failed using Suzanne's plan?

    hlfpnt replied to luv2shopp85's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Dunno about anyone failing with it, but I used it & passed first time
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    Do you regret being a nurse

    hlfpnt replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    No & yes. No, I don't regret it because I love what I do & waited many years to get here. Would I do it again...probably. I can't recall a time when I ever wanted to be anything else. I've...
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    Male CNA

    hlfpnt replied to Boss50's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree the male muscles are nice to have around, but I also find the males are very good at treating the pts with dignity & compassion. To me, that's one of the most important