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    LTC Starting Pay Tampa Area

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to DaniLPN2RN's topic in Florida Nursing

    "what is an LTC?" Long-term care facility..."nursing
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    LTC Starting Pay Tampa Area

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to DaniLPN2RN's topic in Florida Nursing

    I live in Lakeland, which is about 30 minutes from Tampa, and people I graduated with started at the LTC facilities here making $18/hr. If anything, when they ask, aim high...you might get a starting...
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    why are there still LPN courses?

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to johnsboo's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    "CNA's are cheaper, and are trained to do the same thing as the LPN." Yeah, but legally, they are not supposed to be doing the same thing. LPNs are utilized in more than just LTC facilities. They work...
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    How do clinicals work in the CNA program?

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to emily_ganshert's topic in General Nursing

    When I did CNA clinicals, we were each assigned to a CNA. We shadowed for a day just to get an idea of their routine and then the rest of the time we took over their
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    Brandon Hospital vs. Lakeland Regional

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to returning nurse's topic in Florida Nursing

    LRMC is a private, NON-profit hospital. It also is consistently awarded one of the Best Places to Work award...if that means
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    ATI comprehensive predictor HASSLE!!!

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to KAYBDT6's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    IMO, the point of the ATI predictor exam is to give you an idea of how you will do on the NCLEX and also to give you an idea of where your weaknesses are. I don't think it necessarily "prepares" you...
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    I'M ****** OFF!!!!!!

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to ccjus123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What did people do before ratemyprofessor.com existed?
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    Nursing student tests

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to NurseBettyICU's topic in General Students

    "Regular" tests in pre-req courses, such as A&P, math, etc, are more about memorization and facts. Nursing tests involve more critical thinking and prioritization skills. It's not uncommon to get...
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    can't wait much longer, when can I take NCLEX??

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to ad_lpn09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I guess I was lucky, our last day of class was the day before graduation lol...I didn't have to wait very long. I think once the list was sent to the BON, it took a few weeks to get my ATT. Good luck,...
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    can't wait much longer, when can I take NCLEX??

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to ad_lpn09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think you have to actually graduate first. Your school has to send a list of everyone who graduated to the BON in order for ATT's to be sent out. That's how it was with my school
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    info about Polk Community College RN program, Winter Haven Florida

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to medstudentcutter's topic in Florida Nursing

    Good luck in the transition program! I just recently turned in my application for August...not sure how I'm gonna handle not knowing anything until May
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    info about Polk Community College RN program, Winter Haven Florida

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to medstudentcutter's topic in Florida Nursing

    80% has always been the passing grade in PCC's RN program. It hasn't been "modified". What's wrong with being held to a higher standard? "In an effort to keep their image of being in the top 5 state...
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    Has being a nurse made you tougher in other aspects of life?

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if being a nurse has made me more assertive or if it's the fact that I'm sick of being treated like crap everywhere I go. I've gotten more free meals and discounts than I can count based...
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    oxygen and vaseline

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about it being combustable in the sense of a huge explosion, but I have seen patients on oxygen and using vaseline have a reddened appearance around their nostrils. Almost like a sunburn....
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    RN programs

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to cementrose's topic in Florida Nursing

    "I'm in the transition program at PCC and LOVE it!! Its for LPN and Paramedics! If you have any questions feel free to ask me !" Exactly how much time a week do you devote to the program? I'm working...
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    RN programs

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to cementrose's topic in Florida Nursing

    PCC in Lakeland/Winter Haven has a paramedic-RN transition program. No wait list for transition or generic
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    Cheaters in my med/surg class

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to brandy1215's topic in General Students

    "Snitches get stitches where I am from" How classy. Hey, if a patient "snitches" on you to administration about providing them ****** nursing care, will you wait until they are discharged, or just...
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    RNs caught lying

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to inland18mempire's topic in General Nursing

    "Do people routinely just put in 20 for the rate and not bother with counting?" This was happening on the Neuro floor I worked on as a tech. Other techs were simply copying what the previous tech had...
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    question on lpn schooling

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to momtojosh's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    True, most hospitals are doing away with LPN positions. That still leaves LTC facilities, physician's offices, clinics, home health, and Hospice as places that would utilize
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    Why does nursing school cram the material?

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Students

    With the amount of information introduced in nursing school, a program would definitely take 8 years (or more!) if instruction was slowed down so every student could "get it." Nursing in the real...
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    LPN magazines

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to kambra's topic in General Nursing

    You can get a subscription to Advance for LPN for free on their website. It's a small magazine but usually has some good articles. LPN 2009 is good too, but it's, I think, $24.95 for a
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    Taking two anatomy classes at once

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Students

    At my school, A&P I was a pre-req for A&P II. Meaning you couldn't take both at once. Not sure how it is at your school. IMO it's better for your GPA to take one at a time and get an excellent...
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    Looking to attend LPN school online in Lake Wales Fl

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to jburkeg's topic in Florida Nursing

    IMO Traviss is a little too easy to get in to. No interview, no pre-reqs...as long as you score appropriately on the TABE and have all your paperwork in order, you'll be accepted. But every school is...
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    Looking to attend LPN school online in Lake Wales Fl

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to jburkeg's topic in Florida Nursing

    Traviss Career Center in Lakeland doesn't have a waiting list. They accept students based on a point system twice a year, July and December. Most hospitals in the area have tuition assitance depending...
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    Rn - bsn whats the best way to go about this

    Boog'sCRRN246 replied to mused11's topic in General Nursing

    Florida Southern is a great school no matter what you are going for. Only drawback is that it is a private institution so tuition can be very pricey. I believe their BSN program has a part-time option...