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  1. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Better off in foster care?!?! Now I know you speak of ignorance. I'm not saying that you're completely ignorant. But there are very rare cases when a child is better off in foster care and the...

  2. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    WOW!! After reading many of the posts in this thread, it is clear that some of you have been truely blessed whereas you don't have any insight into the level of poverty that exists in this country. As...

  3. Applying to BCC Jan 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RN2BFawnie's topic in Florida Nursing

    I started in Jan 2008. Here's what my schedule looks like. Yours will probably be the same: WINTER (Jan-May) Nursing Process I (Jan-spring break) Nursing Process II (March-May) SUMMER GI/GI (May...

  4. Giving a gift to a patient??

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to EllenDeeRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm still a student and I'm not sure of the proper nursing etiquette, but as a person, I would be very greatful. I'm sure this mother will appreciate your thoughtfulness. Many years from now, she will...

  5. Offered HH position, have some questions

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to Mari96RN's topic in Home Health

  6. Changing careers...from Teacher 2 Nurse

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to Teech2Nurse's topic in Florida Nursing

    i felt the same way. i was afraid of becoming one of those teachers in it just for the summers

  7. Changing careers...from Teacher 2 Nurse

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to Teech2Nurse's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello Teech and Tracie, I am also in the process of making a career change from teaching to nursing. I taught for 5 years and now I'm about 1/3 finished with my nursing program. Luckily, I attended a...

  8. Applying to BCC Jan 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RN2BFawnie's topic in Florida Nursing

    Okay, we're saying the same thing. If the HCP course isn't completed, you need to show that you are

  9. broward community college

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to AlmostThere4545's topic in Florida Nursing

    The math course is either 4 or 6 weeks long. I think it is 4 weeks of instruction, once a week. Then, during week 5 you take a test. If you fail, you do a retake during week 6. The math covered is...

  10. NE1 have any info on broward community college nursing program?

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to breeqt's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yes, that's the one. In process, the instructor asks if you have a preference for north east or north west. However, I think she's the only one who asks for

  11. Applying to BCC Jan 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RN2BFawnie's topic in Florida Nursing

    If the HCP course isn't completed, you have to show that you are enrolled in it or health science admissions will not accept the application. Maybe that's what she

  12. broward community college

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to AlmostThere4545's topic in Florida Nursing

    If you are just entering process I, you take a math course than take the test. You'll take it the first week starting in process II. It's tough to say what you should do before starting. You may...

  13. NE1 have any info on broward community college nursing program?

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to breeqt's topic in Florida Nursing

    Clinicals for North campus are at hospitals in North Broward: University, Northwest, Imperial Point, North Broward, Coral Springs. Peds may be at Plantation as well. You don't really have a choice....

  14. Applying to BCC Jan 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RN2BFawnie's topic in Florida Nursing

    The students on my track had the second half of summer off. However, we go straight through from August 08 until August

  15. Applying to BCC Jan 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RN2BFawnie's topic in Florida Nursing

    MDEL08, I wouldn't necessarily recommend taking micro before applying. You can complete the pre-reqs, apply, and take micro during the semester that you're waiting to be accepted. TABE is the same...

  16. Applying to BCC Jan 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RN2BFawnie's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey MDEL08, I'm in BCC's program as well. The HCP courses are not calculated in your GPA. There isn't a preadmissions exam yet, but I heard it was on the way. You do take the TABE Test, which is the...

  17. Applying to BCC Jan 2009

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RN2BFawnie's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm currently attending BC's nursing program. The classes are challenging and some teachers can be difficult. Just do what they tell you and you'll be fine. Go in with a positive attitude and be...

  18. Where can i find a school that teaches LPN?

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to GlaMoUr_GirL's topic in Florida Nursing

    Here's the link to a public school program in MIA: http://lindsey.dadeschools.net/Health.htm Here's the link to a public school program in Hollywood:...

  19. broward community college

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to AlmostThere4545's topic in Florida Nursing

    You'll start clinicals a few weeks into the program. You meet in the cafeteria of your assigned hospital. Initially, you'll be expected to perform basic am care (bath and make bed) and a health...

  20. broward community college

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to AlmostThere4545's topic in Florida Nursing

    the classes are challenging but managable. are you attending north campus? if so, know everything that the process instructor says in class. then, read the fundamentals and skills book to reiterate....

  21. south florida workforce money??

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to MagnesiuM's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm not sure of the eligibilty requirements, but I know that the program exists. My brother used the workforce program to fund his training for his class A license. Perhaps, you can check out their...

  22. LPN refresher courses

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to Nyna's topic in Florida Nursing

    The Florida Board of Nursing website has a list of approved LPN refresher

  23. broward community college

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to AlmostThere4545's topic in Florida Nursing

    i'm in the program at north now. i had her for process as well. have you started the program yet? if not, when do you

  24. Nurse and Starting a Family

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to lmekuria's topic in General Nursing

    Imekuria, I'll be 28 this summer and my husband and I faced a similar delimna. We decided to wait until I finish nursing school. I know that many people are successful in school and raise children....

  25. If you could go back in time..........

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to labrador4122's topic in Florida Nursing

    I attended a magnet high school and I graduated from high school with my LPN degree. So, if I could go back in time, I would have strongly considered attended a community college at age 17 (pre-reqs...