LilStudent

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  1. Special FL Housing for Nurses

    LilStudent posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi everyone! I was wondering if any of the nurses here have taken advantage of Florida's new homeownership program? This program is designed for people that work in healthcare (CNA, LPN, RN, etc)...

  2. What Tree Did You Fall From?

    LilStudent replied to AllenJ's topic in Nursing Humor

    I'm a Maple tree. It's pretty accurate!

  3. Need your input...Wait til fall or start LPN in February

    LilStudent replied to SarasotaRN2b's topic in General Nursing

    Tampa. The school I will be going to for LPN is a technical school. Luckily, I got in with their lottery system. They have a waiting list now. I plan on pursuing my RN training at Hillsborough...

  4. Need your input...Wait til fall or start LPN in February

    LilStudent replied to SarasotaRN2b's topic in General Nursing

    I would go to become an LPN and then go on to RN. That's the route I'm going to take. I am able to start school for LPN in January. If I wait for RN I will be waiting forever. It's easier to get...

  5. 27, kids mom and switching carrer Anyone like me?

    LilStudent replied to veronica77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Veronica. Welcome to allnurses. I'm 31 and I have a 7 year old son. It's my dream to become a nurse and I feel it's my calling. I will be starting school in January. It took awhile for me to...

  6. got my test results today...

    LilStudent replied to KimmieNEAL's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!!!!! Go out and have a good time! Get some much needed relaxation after all that schooling. I am so happy for you!

  7. LPN Tuition-how much did you pay?

    LilStudent replied to avahsmiles's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The LPN program I will be attending costs $3000 and is 12 months long. It's at a technical

  8. LPN Tuition-how much did you pay?

    LilStudent replied to avahsmiles's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The LPN program I will be attending costs $3000 and is 12 months long. It's at a technical

  9. Would you let your kid ride a MOTORCYCLE ???

    LilStudent replied to Oregon Runner's topic in General Nursing

    No. My uncle lost his leg in a motorcycle accident. Of course once he's 18 I can't stop him. He's only 8 now though, so I have awhile.

  10. THE QUESTION US STUDENTS REALLY WANT TO KNOW?? Starting Salary and What State.

    LilStudent replied to dream8's topic in General Nursing

    I contacted a local hospital in Tampa, FL and was told that a new grad LPN would make about $13 or $14/hour. A new grad RN would make about $16 or

  11. Mom having back surgery, I'm trying to help. Need advice Please

    LilStudent replied to lmt111's topic in General Nursing

    I would ask the doctor what can be done at home to help with your mom's recovery. You might also want to ask him if she will benefit from physical therapy afterwards. I had back surgery and my...

  12. Scared of gross things!

    LilStudent posted a topic in General Students

    The first thing I want to say is I really, really want to be a nurse! I genuinely want to help people and hope to one day work L&D. I've been accepted to a school and can start in January. The...

  13. Any dirt on HCC

    LilStudent replied to athena77's topic in Florida Nursing

    I haven't attended their Nursing program, but I always had problems with my financial aid at HCC. I eventually got it. Just doesn't seem like they were able to get it to me in a timely manner. Good...

  14. Native Floridians?

    LilStudent replied to flowerchild's topic in Florida Nursing

    I was born and raised in Florida. :) I think many of the nice Floridians have fled this state. I used to live out in the "country" with my parents. It's so sad to see all the subdivisions...

  15. Is English required to be an RN?

    LilStudent replied to Jailhouse RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work in the insurance industry as an Insurance Underwriter (for now). Some of my fellow Underwriters have atrocious spelling and grammar! They might make grammatical errors, but they are excellent...

  16. Why do you come to All Nurses?

    LilStudent replied to Energizer Bunny's topic in General Nursing

    I come here to learn about the field that I will eventually work in. :) I've learned lots of things just by coming by every day and reading the new posts. Before I started coming here I had no...

  17. About those really "hateful, crotchety" patients...

    LilStudent replied to jnette's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. That's beautiful. Really touched me. :) I would have been inclined to leave a grouchy patient alone in their misery. Not anymore. You've inspired me! When I'm a nurse I'm going to strive...

  18. Too Many Nurses?

    LilStudent posted a topic in General Nursing

    Right now, they say there is a Nursing shortage. I've read articles that say most states are scrambling to create more schools and more openings in the current schools to alleviate the shortage. It...

  19. LPN bridge to RN

    LilStudent replied to Fran Smith's topic in Florida Nursing

    Unfortunately, I don't know much about online LPN to RN programs. I don't even start LPN school until August. I plan to go to a Community College bridge program to become an RN. I can answer your...

  20. Lifting Patients

    LilStudent posted a topic in General Nursing

    I will be starting school in August. I frequently see people on this forum talking about lifting patients. Do nurses lift patients daily? Why do you have to lift them? When I was in the hospital...

  21. Black nurses VS. White nurses

    LilStudent replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    Ginger vs. Marianne Hershey vs.

  22. Personnal lives or reckless?

    LilStudent replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    The only dangerous thing I've ever wanted to do was learn how to ride a motorcyle. I imagine there is nothing like driving fast down a straight road, no helmet, wind blowing through your hair. I'll...

  23. Do you skip a lot of classes if attendance isn't taken? Be honest!

    LilStudent replied to Star Trek Nerd's topic in General Students

    When I was younger I skipped class too much and my GPA suffered. My college transcript is spotty at best. I know that I will probably never get into graduate school. I know there would be too many...

  24. Yay!!! Got The Job In Tampa!!!

    LilStudent replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in Florida Nursing

    Congratulations!!! :balloons: I have lived in Tampa all my life. One really neat park is called Lettuce Lake Park at 6920 E Fletcher Avenue. It has a boardwalk and a few trails. It's a nice...

  25. Why are you REALLY going into nursing? Honest answers please.

    LilStudent replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

    I'm going into nursing for two reasons: 1) So that I, as a single mom, can provide a decent life for my little boy. I currently make $12.20/hour with 3 years of experience working as an Insurance...