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Hello all, I am graduating in December from my RN nursing program in Florida. I am looking to take my NCLEX in Virginia and relocate there. Which areas would be the best to live/work? What are the "good areas", and which areas should I stay away fr...

Hello all! Quick question...does Virginia BON do any type of criminal background check at all for first time applicants? I dont see anywhere on their site where it requires sending fingerprints or anything. Just want to make sure before I send my app...

I dont have any criminal background, was just curious because just like elkpark...I thought all states DID do them and required fingerprints. Thanks again!

Thanks for the quick reply! :loveya:

Anyone know anything about the RN-MSN program there? I am considering it... Thanks in advance!

Thank you all so much for your posts. By the way I never had the intention to travel throughout an entire state in one week haha. I am obviously going to travel to the area I have decided on based upon research and have some real estate agent/ rental...

I can only speak for S.Fl...the cost of living is way too high.....even if you find a job as an RN...the cost of living is way too high...I grad in Dec and plan on moving out of state.......dont do it!

I am moving with my SO, and we both have enough savings for rent and expenses until we get a job...a room wouldn't be an option..I have started to sell most of my furniture... We plan on driving up there and taking only the essentials..and buying new...

Thank you so much for all the information

Yes you are right, thank you so much for the links.

Thanks! Definitely need to brush up on my Geography... :sofahider Rent prices?

Thank you both so much for your response. Well, nothing in specific is bringing me to Virginia..I do have a couple of friends that have done travel nursing there and have told me they liked it a lot. Plus I dont think ANYWHERE else in the US, has a w...

Hi all :) So I was wondering if anyone else in the program was accepted with some coreqs still pending?? I still need to take Microbio, Human growth & Speech :uhoh21:..My plan was to take these courses next summer....but now I am hearing that the...

Mitchel-Levy for Pharm...hands down. She is awesome!!

I need to do a patient teaching care plan on nutrition... Basically my patient is a 60 y/o male with history of cardiac disease, Diabetes type 2, urinary incontinent, has a stage 4 pressure ulcer on his sacral area...he has been ordered a healthy hig...

BTW.. I am sooo frikkin nervous..I think this is going to be the WORST/most difficult exam this sem.........so many small details to memorize!! ugh!! :zzzzz

You must be sooo excited to be almost done!!!!!!! GLUCK AND CONGRATS!!!! :) I have my Med Administration skills test tomorrow!!!!!!!! (1st sem) My professor is going to do: 1) PO 2)IM 3) SUB Q..OR..ID Any pointers??!!

AND Suesquatch...

Oh ok... thanks for the clarification bumblebee :)

SO...you can challenge the LPN state exam after 2 semesters of RN nursing school? Dont you need formal LPN training?...

So...current 1st semester students.......hows all?! It would be cool...if we log on here n we also have classes together not knowing..haha... Who had their 2nd adult health assessment performance this week? :typing:nurse:

too much..too little time. ****** crazy. that all i gotta say. you've got to want this....really bad....to pass all these crazy ass classes... i mean...1st semester is only 10 credits...and it is 5 ********** classes..which have so much **** to do......

Its ALL CUM GPA with a MAJOR emphasis on the science courses. If you have a 3.5 and up..I would not stress so much...since you will more than likely get in... I'm in my first semester....got in the first time I applied...with a 3.95 though...

Thank you for your responses!! I cant find the PM button to PM any of you...as I wanted to inquire further on cost of living (RN salary/rentals ratio, etc..) SO please please if you get a chance..PM me if with this info and any other info on this are...

Hi all :) I was wondering if any one has ever worked, known someone that worked, or lives, has lived, etc.. in this hospital/area? I am planning to move to this area once I complete my RN program here in Miami. I am so sick of Miami...I need a new sc...