PilotJim68

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  1. Polk Community College

    PilotJim68 replied to chuckcamp's topic in Florida Nursing

    Anyone who is a nursing student at PCC qualifies for the Partnership Program after filling out the FASFA form. Usually, if you qualify for another form of financial aid, they will use that first,...

  2. CRNA lifestyle

    PilotJim68 replied to andreaJ's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Just an observation on my part....I am in Nursing IV of a five part ASN program...due to graduate in May 05. My class started out being very large, 112 students. Here we are a little more than a...

  3. Hillsborough Community College

    PilotJim68 replied to Lauren3249's topic in Florida Nursing

    Does anyone know if it is true that HCC is being investigated due to low first time pass rates of the NCLEX? This is just what I have been hearing but no one seems to know if it is indeed true or...

  4. pensacola hospitals

    PilotJim68 replied to cajun's topic in Florida Nursing

    EXACTLY !!!! Shouldn't you be making better money in the "bigger" city, no matter if you are an LPN or RN?

  5. pensacola hospitals

    PilotJim68 replied to cajun's topic in Florida Nursing

    I thought Lakeland was the lowest in the state...oh hell, pay in Florida sucks !!!

  6. Polk Community College

    PilotJim68 replied to chuckcamp's topic in Florida Nursing

    Its true that you can only fail a nursing class once, then you retake it. But once you have failed any nursing class, you cant fail another. So if you fail Nursing I and have to retake it, you cant...

  7. Polk Community College

    PilotJim68 replied to chuckcamp's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yes, as long as you maintain a "C", however...a "C" is an 80%. They do not round at all, so a 79.99999% is a failure and it happens alot. There is a lot more rules that they go by. You do have...

  8. Polk Community College

    PilotJim68 replied to chuckcamp's topic in Florida Nursing

    Half way through Nursing III...looking forward to IV definately !!! As far as I know, for acceptance into the program, and this was the way they did it when I was accepted last Aug. Grades are not...

  9. Polk Community College

    PilotJim68 replied to chuckcamp's topic in Florida Nursing

    As a current student in the program, you really have to have more than A&P to be considered. You MUST have ALL pre-reqs done or currently enrolled to be considered. That means, A&P I,...

  10. Polk Community College

    PilotJim68 replied to chuckcamp's topic in Florida Nursing

    Check your

  11. Polk Community College

    PilotJim68 replied to chuckcamp's topic in Florida Nursing

    Check your

  12. CRNA To MD

    PilotJim68 replied to rigor0313's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    This thread kinda reminds me of the old "I just want to get my CNA or LPN to see if I like it, then I will get my R.N. and then BSN and eventually my ARNP." Why not just go straight for the R.N. from...

  13. Salaries in Florida

    PilotJim68 replied to HannahRN24's topic in Florida Nursing

    So, does anyone have a "plan" or any realistic ideas on who to talk to or what to do about increasing wages and salaries in this state? Obviously the paper pushers and those who have no idea what...

  14. LRMC- The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

    PilotJim68 replied to allsmiles's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am currently employed at LRMC, but as a Nurse Intern so things are a little different for me. Thus far I have only worked 3 days in the CCU and have found that ALL of the nurses and staff are...

  15. Getting work in Adult ICU

    PilotJim68 replied to JoJozay's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am currently in the 3rd semester of an ADN program and just accepted a position in the CCU at our local hospital which is level II trauma center. They are EXTREMELY flexible with the scheduling and...

  16. Anyone headed to Florida for School?

    PilotJim68 replied to ROBDANURSE's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Rob, First of all, CONGRATS on your acceptance!!! If it isn't too much trouble, would it be possible for you to share your story? What it took to get in, what your qualifications are, experience,...

  17. Salaries in Florida

    PilotJim68 replied to HannahRN24's topic in Florida Nursing

    In my opinoion, Lakeland is horrible. For various reasons that I really dont want to get into, and I have lived here off and on for 18 years, I wont get into all that is wrong with Lakeland. I have...

  18. New VA CRNA program

    PilotJim68 replied to vaRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yep...they NEVER tell you that no matter what type of contract you sign with the Army.....ITS ALWAYS EIGHT YEARS!!!! I got lucky and didnt have to do any reserve time after my 2 1/2 year active duty...

  19. LRMC in Lakeland

    PilotJim68 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Anyone have any experience with this hospital? Any pros, cons, fair pay and scheduling? Nurse to Pt. ratios? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

  20. LRMC in Lakeland

    PilotJim68 replied to PilotJim68's topic in Florida Nursing

    I did my Nursing I clinicals at WHH. It didnt seem too bad and I really didnt hear too many complaints but then again I didnt go looking for them. I live close to LRMC and was thinking of applying...

  21. Divorce & Nursing

    PilotJim68 replied to NorthStar's topic in General Nursing

    You know...statistically, marriage IS the leading cause of divorce....:chuckle Seriously, I am glad I am not in some of the situations that some of you are

  22. Does employment at a facility affiliated with the school help you get in?

    PilotJim68 replied to Sarah Kat's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Debra, A big congrats to you as you start your new journey and a new year. Thanks for the info. My reasoning for the question was that if you got your BSN through Barry, then the admitting staff for...

  23. Nursing Schools

    PilotJim68 replied to RN-BamaStudent's topic in General Students

    Polk County University...Better known as Polk Community College in Lakeland

  24. What makes an applicant stand out??

    PilotJim68 replied to tcrn's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm just kinda thinking out loud here but one of the above posts triggered this question. When a school asks what YOU think YOUR weakness is, after a well thoughtout and tactful answer, is it fair to...

  25. Does employment at a facility affiliated with the school help you get in?

    PilotJim68 replied to Sarah Kat's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Living in Florida I have been comparing salaries and they are very good and competitive. I believe this thread was about the possibility of improved chances of getting into CRNA school if you are...