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After going through nursing school and doing every single rotation available, I haven't changed my mind - ER ER ER ER! That being said, at least 90% of my peers changed their minds from day 1 to a week or so before graduation. My advice is to be open minded, learn, find your niche. There is a place for each and every one of us going into nursing. Take time to learn, absorb and find your comfort zone. One thing is almost sure, if you like kids you'll end up gravitating towards peds, nicu, picu, et al. I am an adrenaline junkie and think better when their is chaos, codes, etc. Oh dear, my days with the airlines have turned me into this!:)

Hello! I am a new grad taking my boards fairly soon and will be working @ Broward General Hospital ED. Can someone be kind enough to share their experience in general with this hospital/unit? I have heard great things, but other opinions will definetely be welcomed. Thank you!

I'm in my LAST semester of the Accelerated BSN and I agree with Fleur-de-lis, it's very challenging and you have to sacrifice everything. Your life is put on hold for the length of the program. I never gave though of walking this spring, but after so much blood, sweat and tears, you better believe I'll be there walking with my fellow classmates!

You must have been accepted to a nursing school or already attending a program from a STATE school or other approved institution (FAU,BCC,MDC-these are colleges/universities in South Florida) The program is administered by WorkForce One and the name of the program is the WIA. The webpage for the one in Broward county is WorkForce One. The contact name in Broward is Michelle Hardy (WIA program). You may want to google to find the closest Work Force One in your area. **This is a FREE program provided by the government to subsidize your studies in nursing. Many, many other careers are included as well** If you have any questions, feel free to email me @ [email protected]

You must have been accepted to a nursing school or already attending a program from a STATE school or other approved institution (FAU,BCC,MDC-these are colleges/universities in South Florida) The program is administered by WorkForce One and the name of the program is the WIA. The webpage for the one in Broward county is WorkForce One. The contact name in Broward is Michelle Hardy (WIA program). You may want to google to find the closest Work Force One in your area. **This is a FREE program provided by the government to subsidize your studies in nursing. Many, many other careers are included as well** If you have any questions, feel free to email me @ [email protected]

A grant from the Dept of Education is accessible to nursing students in the state of Florida. I have attended an informational session and I do qualify for such aid. The program pays for tuition, books, 2 uniforms, 1 pair of shoes, a stethoscope, NCLEX fees, KAPLAN NCLEX review, $25 gas card monthly, child care, etc. A personal friend of mine just finished nursing school and it was all paid for. There are a few criterias (make less than a certain amount of $ per year, US Citizenship or permanent residency, grades, acceptance letter, et al) There is NO committment to stay in the state or work for any entity whatsover. It is there for the taking. If you are interested let me know. I go tomorrow to officially sign onto the program. Good luck!!!!

BSM03d: I am also @ FAU (I'm sure you are in my MCH with Gibson and Community with Dr. Barry!!!!!) The program is ALL ABOUT CARING - and they aren't joking! If any of you get accepted into FAU School of Nursing, let me know. I'll give you the skinny:-) In the meantime, RELAX AND SLEEP! It is a challenge!!!

We found out by March 10 or thereabouts. There have been a few minor changes in the administration and could possibly trigger different timelines. I would follow up sometime between mid-to-late February. If I do hear something, I'll let you know. Feel free to email me. Happy Thanksgiving!:smilecoffeecup:

I'm doing the accelerated program @ FAU. The program is intense and fast paced. It truly is what you make out of it - if you want to learn, you learn....My advice is to have your finances lined up, inquire about hospitals offering scholarships (there are tons and tons! just read the "fine" print) and be prepared to give up many things for a year. It's doable! Let me know if you get into FAU - Good luck!

I signed a contract with UNC Chapel Hill for next year. I'm in an accelerated BSN program and the money was too good to pass on. If there is anyone out there that knows about UNC Chapel Hill, the area, etc, I'd appreciate your input.

I am currently in the Accelerated program (semester 2 of 3) and I can tell u that my school is quite competitive. I have an undergrad with a 3.9 and MBA with 3.8 4.0 in pre-reqs and I scored a 96% on the HESI exam and did not make the first cut (stopped wondering what happened!). I was called about 3 weeks before the start of school. I can share with you that the program is quite intense and you have to remain focused and committed. The exams are very different from anything I've taken in the past. Clinicals are LONG (2 12hrs day) plus 7 hours of community hours on top of our regular classes. It's a plateful but manageable. Good luck with your endevours!

I agree, you best learn to master how to sleep while in nursing school. It's not harder or easier, it's just different. I am taking 4 classes with clinicals, plus community service on my FREE time, projects, etc (I'm in the accelerated track). It's a challenge but not impossible.

If I'm not mistaken the first class of RN's have or are getting ready to graduate. I have heard from an instructor friend of mine that it seemed to be going just fine (of course the tell tale sign will be the results of the NCLEX). Personally, I don't have the $ to go to Keiser nor do I want student loans. If you have no other options then Keiser may be your answer.

Congrats! I was VERY lucky with my MCB LAB instructor. It was challenging and ended putting in more hours than expected - for one lousy credit! We had a practical and writen part for the final. I didn't do so hot on the final but still managed to pull an "A". Above all I learned SO MUCH!

baptist hospital in south florida will pay for school plus $200/month stipend if you are willing to work for them for 1 year. if you are interested in finding out more,contact: elvy rubio scholars & nursing advancement administrator organizational learning 786-596-1341 786-596-1399 (fax