JeepDudeRN

JeepDudeRN

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  1. Please list all 2 year RN programs in the Central FL area.

    JeepDudeRN replied to tickledsilly's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey again. I dont know of any schools to stay away from. A major consideration though is cost. It is like a double edged sword. With a private school, there tends to be little to no waiting list, but...

  2. Please list all 2 year RN programs in the Central FL area.

    JeepDudeRN replied to tickledsilly's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yeah you have pre req's at Webster. I dont know of any programs that do not have pre req's. They are required if you want to be a RN. The only way you may get out of doing them is to do a hospital...

  3. What does "provisional" status mean?

    JeepDudeRN replied to centralflorida's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey there! I dont know why so many people in the Florida forums view the posts and dont reply, but, provisional status simply means the school has applied for licensure in the State of Florida. Before...

  4. Please list all 2 year RN programs in the Central FL area.

    JeepDudeRN replied to tickledsilly's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi! There are actually 2 in Ocala. CFCC and Webster College. I am in the program at Webster. It's really good. I was at CFCC, but then they changed things and now the wait list is 3 yrs long. I...

  5. Please! Please! Help me! I'm overwhelmed! Prerequisites

    JeepDudeRN replied to sweet_april04's topic in General Students

    Hi! I just finished A&P 2, and now Im on to Fundamentals. I survived by flash cards. Make them your best friend. Also, most books these days have companion websites that have really useful tips....

  6. Nursing Student HATES Nursing Assistant Job

    JeepDudeRN replied to PeachyERNurse's topic in General Students

    Futurenurse- Please do not let that person's obvious rudeness and sarcasm try to deter you. Just remember the way you were treated when you were a CNA by the nurses you work with, and make a promise...

  7. Nursing Student HATES Nursing Assistant Job

    JeepDudeRN replied to PeachyERNurse's topic in General Students

    WOW! I am amazed at these horror stories. I am in my second semester of the program, and am a CNA in a LTC. I work on the "medicare/rehab" side, so 99% of the patients are post op. It makes it more...

  8. Professional health training academy

    JeepDudeRN replied to KloesMama's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi KloesMama, I was accepted at PHTA last year. I did not go. At that time, they did not have financial aid, and it was $13,000 for the LPN program. As far as I know, they do not have an RN program. I...

  9. Nursing Students - Do you work?

    JeepDudeRN replied to Renee4christ's topic in Florida Nursing

    Im in school fulltime, and trying to pull off full time work as a CNA as well. Its getting harder and harder. I just finished my first semester, and managed 3 A's and a B, but I am going to have to go...

  10. HIV Positive Nurses

    JeepDudeRN posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello Everyone, I am an RN student , and I am doing a paper on HIV. I was hoping a few of you, or many, wouldnt mind commenting. Do you know another nurse with HIV? How does it effect staff issues,...

  11. HIV Positive Nurses

    JeepDudeRN replied to JeepDudeRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Dear KaroSnowQueen- Thank you so much for a caring and professional reply. I can tell you are an excellent nurse. I was a bit leery of posting this, not knowing what to expect. Thank you

  12. Question about the FL NCLEX...

    JeepDudeRN replied to Cherybaby's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thank you suzanne. I was just starting a conversation, and was simply asking about her individual experience. I know that every NCLEX test is different.

  13. Question about the FL NCLEX...

    JeepDudeRN replied to Cherybaby's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi Cherrybaby- Congradulations to you!!! Just out of curiousity, without being in depth, what was the concentration of your test on? (what types of questions did you have most)

  14. New CNA needs to know salary info

    JeepDudeRN replied to Ready2BRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi Ready2brn- Im in Ocala (north central Fl). I'm making 9/hr. I am on what they call a 3 for 4. I work 3 shifts, and get paid for 4, which really works out for me, because Im in school all week, plus...

  15. Student Nurses & Central Florida Community College

    JeepDudeRN replied to Y Ddraig's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi there! Well I can only tell you my experience. I was attending CFCC taking my pre reqs. As soon as I had enough credits to apply to the program itself, I did. I was told there were upcoming changes...

  16. Webster College?

    JeepDudeRN replied to JeepDudeRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Bori BSNRN- Thanks so much! Are you working at one of the local hospitals now? If so, how are the working conditions, pay, patient ratio,

  17. Webster College?

    JeepDudeRN replied to JeepDudeRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    MsTerri- I have a class mate taking the LPN to RN track. He is having to take some pre reqs then he will move on to Nursing 3. I dont know too much about the LPN to RN, but they do have an info...

  18. Going to school with provisional status..

    JeepDudeRN replied to oconnor3's topic in Florida Nursing

    Oconnor3- I am also taking the first class at another school. All schools, it doesnt matter who they are, all start out with a provisional license. The BON will continually evaulate them during this...

  19. Webster College?

    JeepDudeRN replied to JeepDudeRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Again, you DO NOT have to take a medical assistant course to get into the program. I AM in the RN program. I do not know where that rumour came from, but I can assure you, it is NOT

  20. Cna & Pct

    JeepDudeRN replied to azabache21's topic in Florida Nursing

    I live in Ocala, and I am making a little over $9 an hour. Home health or agencies pay more. Then there is weekend and shift differntial. I think most places are paying between $9-10/ hr. I am on the...

  21. Webster College?

    JeepDudeRN replied to JeepDudeRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi Msterri- I WAS attending CFCC, until they changed the requirements to get into the program, which extended their waiting list until 2009. I am now in the R.N. program at Webster, and I am loving...

  22. "Higher level Medical institute"(LPN program)??

    JeepDudeRN replied to flower2007's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi Flower- I attempted to attend there. I contacted them a total of 6 times before anyone got back to me with info on their program. That was a red flag right away for me. They are not eligible for...

  23. Money for School

    JeepDudeRN replied to JUBSN's topic in Florida Nursing

    YES! I am interested, please let me know what you find out, and how to get info.

  24. New Patient Asessment

    JeepDudeRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello Everyone and Merry Christmas, I am a CNA in Florida, and will be starting an RN program in January. I work in a large rehab facility. Last night, we had a new admit come in, and the RN...

  25. Calling all Florida CNAs/PCTs!! Where did you complete your training?

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

    I am a CNA and an RN student. All I did was study, and then challenged the state certification. It was very easy, all though I di have hands on training as a NA before I took the test. Alot of the LTC...